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Mar 31, 2020 | 06:56 AM

Rick May

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From: wellingborough

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can anyone tell me if a badlander 5200071 will fit a 2007 fxdc super glide custom?

Apr 2, 2020 | 10:12 AM

beanoboy

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Don't know if it fits, but I found the Badlander the most uncomfortable seat I tried.

Apr 2, 2020 | 12:02 PM

grbrown

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Hi Rick and welcome to HDF from the UK. Which Wellingborough are you in, the real one in Northants?!

I can't find any details on that part number you quote, which is described as 'no longer available', but the Badlander that does fit your bike is #52359-06.

We can normally check such queries by going to the H-D website and the Parts tab, where you can enter details of your bike and go through accessories that are available to fit your bike.

Apr 2, 2020 | 02:45 PM

Rick May

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hi Graham,thanks for your response,yeah I live in the real Wellingborough,nn8.my 2007 super glide has a sundowner touring seat fitted which is quite wide, I am a short **** 5'6" and am on tiptoes when sat on it I need a narrower/low profile seat, can you recommend anything.rgards Rick.

Apr 2, 2020 | 02:54 PM

Rick May

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can you recommend a comfortable low profile seat to fit 2007 dyna super glide.regads Rick.

Apr 2, 2020 | 05:01 PM

Coverdog

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I have a lepera Daytona two up on the same bike and find it very comfortable. I have read about many others complain about badlander seats being uncomfortable as well.

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Apr 3, 2020 | 08:10 AM

grbrown

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Originally Posted by Rick May

Hi Rick, how long have you had it? I'm a similar height to you and, having been riding since the '60s, have simply got on with riding. Changing stuff because we are short is a recent thang! One solution, if we ever get back to 'normal', is to simply ride it and get used to it. I'm quite serious about that, as familiarity and experience quickly hones and refines the skills to master such things. Mrs B and I owned an FXDXT for several years, which is the 'tall' Dyna with high suspension both ends. We both rode it but neither of us could put both feet flat down on it, nor can I on my old Glide or Buell, both owned from new, but that isn't a problem after umpteen years of ownership.

An alternative approach to consider is to bring the ground up to you, by shopping for thick-soled boots. Choose a pair with 'all-terrain' soles and heels, to provide good grip, which can add half and inch or so to your overall leg length and improved confidence when putting your feet down. Also study your fit when sitting on your current seat. You may find that your thighs are being pushed outwards when your feet are down, by the width of the nose of the seat. You can trim that, or have it trimmed, best done by an upholsterer, to reduce width and give your legs a shorter route to the ground. Boots and seat mods are cheaper than a new seat, also put you in complete control, as it is difficult to size up a new seat without buying it first.

Just a thought!