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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 10:22 AM
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I was wondering if anyone can suggest a forward AND lower seat for my new 2018 Sport Glide. There is very limited aftermarket, the HD seats, that are either reduced reach or lower and not both. I am 5'3" and 120lb and only my toes reach the forward controls and the ground. Thanks
 
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Did you already purchase this bike or just in the market for one?
 
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I was wondering if anyone can suggest a forward AND lower seat for my new 2018 Sport Glide. There is very limited aftermarket, the HD seats, that are either reduced reach or lower and not both. I am 5'3" and 120lb and only my toes reach the forward controls and the ground. Thanks
I already bought it. I love the bike .. im just a little short
 
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I already bought it. I love the bike .. im just a little short
Ahh...Ok , I was thinking that just your toes could reach the pegs and was wondering how you managed to shift and brake. Otherwise ,I'd have no clue as to a seat that would lessen the reach unless it positioned you further forward instead of just being lower. Hopefully others can chime in with a solid solution to your issue.
 
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Floorboards. One foot is only needed to be flat on the ground. While you put pressure on the rear brake. It takes a lot of practice
 
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Maybe go to a mid glide peg set up ?
 
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Originally Posted by Hellcatt
I was wondering if anyone can suggest a forward AND lower seat for my new 2018 Sport Glide. There is very limited aftermarket, the HD seats, that are either reduced reach or lower and not both. I am 5'3" and 120lb and only my toes reach the forward controls and the ground. Thanks
Are you looking for a two up seat or solo seat? I have a Saddlemen Solo seat for sale that made me too low and forward that I"m selling in the classifieds.
 
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Well I just dont know if it fits because so many seats dont. Im thinking one that would fit a lowrider, but most softtail sears dont fit due to the new design of the 2018 sportglide
 
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Ahh...Ok , I was thinking that just your toes could reach the pegs and was wondering how you managed to shift and brake. Otherwise ,I'd have no clue as to a seat that would lessen the reach unless it positioned you further forward instead of just being lower. Hopefully others can chime in with a solid solution to your issue.
So my feet do reach the forward controls, but unless I scoot forward they are fully extended and thats not comfortable. Yes, if a seat can position me more forward and say an inch lower, that would be perfect!

I know I can move the controls back and/or lower the bike, but that seems more expensive an unnessesary. Plus the suspention is fantastic how it is.
 
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Floorboards. One foot is only needed to be flat on the ground. While you put pressure on the rear brake. It takes a lot of practice
thank you, that is a great suggestion, and I think fat boy boards might fit. It just decreases lean angle.
 
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