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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 12:58 PM
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Hello All, I have a 2000 Road King FLHRCI with a standard seat. It's about 1-2 inches too far forward and very uncomfortable after about 200 miles. I've searched seat maker websites and find them to be a bit ambiguous on how far back they will put me without raising me up in the process. I don't want to sit higher, just a couple of inches further back with some added comfort. Can this be accomplished with my bike? I really appreciate your advice. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 05:56 PM
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Drop these guys a line. They squared me away on a couple of my seats. They will "interview" you to see what your needs are and make the necessary modifications..
 
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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 05:33 AM
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Contact Le Pera Seats. They make a seat called the Daddy Long Legs that sits you 2" further back. Not sure if they make one for your Road King but I have one on my Dyna and it fits me and my long legs perfect.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 11:35 AM
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Diamond Seats in Florida will make a seat for you based on your height weight inseam and preferred seating position. I'm on my 3rd, 2 GoldWings and my 09 EG.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2021 | 11:04 PM
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Not quite as far back as you want but have you considered these? https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...eat/p/52975-05
 
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Thanks. Ordered the LaPera Daddy Long Legs. We will see how it works.
 
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