96 electra glide tall seat
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96 electra glide tall seat
Hello everyone, I will be picking up my first harley within the next week. I went and checked out a 96 electra glide yesterday, 9019 original miles, always well maintained and garage kept... got a smoking deal on it too. I'm a pretty big and tall guy, 6'3" and 300 lbs. The stock seat just didn't feel right on the bike. I'm hoping to find one that will move me up and back a little bit so that I'm in a more comfortable position. I spent some time last night looking for a seat online, but didn't see any for a 96, I saw plenty for 97 and up bikes though. I was hoping you all might be able to direct me on where to look. Thank you everyone.
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You might have better luck getting your current seat modified by Mean City Cycles. They basically rebuild your seat based on your weight and measurements. It can also be a less expensive option than buying a new seat.
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You might have better luck getting your current seat modified by Mean City Cycles. They basically rebuild your seat based on your weight and measurements. It can also be a less expensive option than buying a new seat.
If its got the stock seat .its probably worn out after all these years. Ride one with an aftermarket or a redone seat .youll realize stock seats kinda suck.
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Thanks guys. It is the stock seat as far as I'm aware, and appears to be in pristine condition. I was hoping to get a second seat new from whatever manufacturer, but unfortunately just haven't seen one that offers a changed position for tall riders. Is there any place you all could recommend picking up a used seat for cheap, so that I can send it off and have it redone, so I don't have any downtime on the bike?
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Thanks guys. It is the stock seat as far as I'm aware, and appears to be in pristine condition. I was hoping to get a second seat new from whatever manufacturer, but unfortunately just haven't seen one that offers a changed position for tall riders. Is there any place you all could recommend picking up a used seat for cheap, so that I can send it off and have it redone, so I don't have any downtime on the bike?
Ebay Market Place and such. Just watch out on the shipping charges
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Addition to my post - if you go with a RK seat you'd need to do away with the EG luggage rack and replace with the RK set-up as the seat bolts directly to the fender.
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Aloha,
I'm 6.1 and happy with my Mustang seat my wife is happy too also on longer distances.
Will fit also your 1996 FLTHC
I'm 6.1 and happy with my Mustang seat my wife is happy too also on longer distances.
Will fit also your 1996 FLTHC
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