thinking i need a different seat
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thinking i need a different seat
hey guys, i've got a 2020 Streetglide, and long legs. the back of "cup" of the seat is wearing out my "backside" as my legs want to put me in their riding position. so i think i either need a different seat or get the foam shaved on the stock seat i have.
what are my options?
Todd
what are my options?
Todd
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Having the stock seat modified by a company like Mean City Cycles would be the less costly option.
I went for a whole new seat, a LePera "daddy longlegs" model that moves you back a couple of inches. Other aftermarket seat makers have similar options, as does Harley in the form of their "Tallboy" seat.
I went for a whole new seat, a LePera "daddy longlegs" model that moves you back a couple of inches. Other aftermarket seat makers have similar options, as does Harley in the form of their "Tallboy" seat.
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hey guys, i've got a 2020 Streetglide, and long legs. the back of "cup" of the seat is wearing out my "backside" as my legs want to put me in their riding position. so i think i either need a different seat or get the foam shaved on the stock seat i have.
what are my options?
Todd
what are my options?
Todd
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After you look over the Mean City website be sure to give them a call. From the website it looks like the possibilities are endless. Earlier this year I spent quite a bit of time measuring out my original saddle and my HD Hammock saddle, then thinking about how I would like the original saddle to be different. Once I had the desired dimensions down I called Mean City to discuss how the original saddle could be modified for my 2014 Ultra Limited. It was an eye opening and abrupt discussion. They let me know right a way they only had one type of modification that they would do to the original saddle - basically here it is, take it or leave it. I was just kind of surprised based on the endless possibilities I thought their website presented. What they have might be right for you, and they didn't waste my money making a modification I didn't want, but I wasn't left with the impression we could do business. I'm sure others opinions will vary.
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After you look over the Mean City website be sure to give them a call. From the website it looks like the possibilities are endless. Earlier this year I spent quite a bit of time measuring out my original saddle and my HD Hammock saddle, then thinking about how I would like the original saddle to be different. Once I had the desired dimensions down I called Mean City to discuss how the original saddle could be modified for my 2014 Ultra Limited. It was an eye opening and abrupt discussion. They let me know right a way they only had one type of modification that they would do to the original saddle - basically here it is, take it or leave it. I was just kind of surprised based on the endless possibilities I thought their website presented. What they have might be right for you, and they didn't waste my money making a modification I didn't want, but I wasn't left with the impression we could do business. I'm sure others opinions will vary.
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Your options are near limitless really. The Le Pera Daddy Long Legs is a seat I've heard a lot about but have no experience with. Avoid the Saddlemen LS Step Up seat, that will push you forward, but the SDC Saddlemen seat is what I'm currently running and it was more roomy. Mustang Super Solo seat will move you back and is VERY comfortable. Mean City is an option as well.
Not sure about your local dealer, but I have some close to me that offer seat rental/try outs. They are free to try and a great way to try before you buy.
Not sure about your local dealer, but I have some close to me that offer seat rental/try outs. They are free to try and a great way to try before you buy.
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i realize this is a seat thread, but to the OP....as well as a seat, do you think it would also help with your leg position if you used extensions on the floor boards?
bringing them out just a bit could reduce the amount of 'grasshopper' bending you'd have to do to get your legs up on that floor board
bringing them out just a bit could reduce the amount of 'grasshopper' bending you'd have to do to get your legs up on that floor board