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Mar 20, 2012 | 09:35 AM

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8541hog

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Originally Posted by vicsponjr

Thanks Hog. That fork question has opened up a can of worms. I am gonna get the rear shocks ordered up while I read up on the forks.

Anytime, I know it can be confusing at times, and it may take a few different configurations to get it right. Some of these things you can easily do without investing in new springs, fork oil and preload can be adjusted easy enough.

Mar 24, 2012 | 03:33 AM

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Hog, what kind of seat is that in your sig pic?

Mar 24, 2012 | 07:51 AM

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Mustang Wide Vintage, extremely comfortable for road trips.

http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/...uds-No-Conchos

Mar 24, 2012 | 08:15 AM

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charle

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Originally Posted by vicsponjr

I am a little leary about seending my seat to mean city, because it is color matched for the Duracel anniversary colors and dont want to screw it up.

Mean City reworks the padding underneath then puts the original cover back on. Or at least thats what they did for mine. And I am very happy with it.

Mar 27, 2012 | 09:00 PM

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I wanted to send a seat to Mean City last year and never got around to it. I bought a Reach Seat off a fellow member. I liked the way it lowered me but felt squashed up against the tank. I think I am gonna give them a call.
Still interested in trying to find which solo seat would feel best. Maybe I can find some at the dealer to try. Just have to avoid the temptation of the new bike

Mar 27, 2012 | 11:59 PM

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Galdog

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I run the stock length 440's.... They ride real nice. Added the Progressive springs up front and am very happy with the ride.

Mar 28, 2012 | 02:54 AM

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Nice bike Galdog!

Mar 28, 2012 | 05:04 AM

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I broke my #5 lumbar years ago and my back can get sore quick, especially with that stock thing harley calls a seat Lol
With a deep bucket seat, good shocks and mid controls I can ride all day. The sundowner is my best friend Lol

Ive read a lot of great reviews on the mustang vintage. Having good back support is key

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Mar 28, 2012 | 08:02 AM

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Yeah, when I had my Street Bob I couldn't wait to put forward controls on it, and wound up leaving the mid pegs on. Then I bought the Wide Glide. I'm thinking I like the mid's better myself. When I had my Sportster I was actually looking into putting rear controls on it