Retro King/Queen seat for FXSTC
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RE: Retro King/Queen seat for FXSTC
I KNOW there are at least two guys with them, so I hope they will speak up.
I'm sorta interested it how they like them better, more, or not than the original.
I kinda like the original but think that for short old fart like me the front end could be a just a tad narrower.
I'm sorta interested it how they like them better, more, or not than the original.
I kinda like the original but think that for short old fart like me the front end could be a just a tad narrower.
Cruiser
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From: IL ,FL soon
RE: Retro King/Queen seat for FXSTC
I have had one on my bike.not uncomfortable but not nearly as plush as the stock one. nice looking but took it off and put on a cc solo which i like alot better. also the retro puts you lower and a touch farther back.
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RE: Retro King/Queen seat for FXSTC
I like the position I am in better on the retro seat - lower and closer to the frame. Also the retro looks and feels leaner and meaner. But make no mistake - the marshmellow seat is better for the ***, and acts as a separate 'shock' system. My *** would begin to hurt after 75+ minutes on the retro seat, and the bumps you really feel.
If you ride 2-up, the passenger will not like the retro. Even though it is lower, my wife feels higher and not as stable since the pillon is so narrow. I also would feel her move much more on the retro, since any shift affects the center of gravity.
I keep the retro on mine. But I kept the stock seat for long trips and when my wife wants to ride. I just got back from Daytona and am glad I put the marshmellow seat back on for the trip.
Hope this helps!
If you ride 2-up, the passenger will not like the retro. Even though it is lower, my wife feels higher and not as stable since the pillon is so narrow. I also would feel her move much more on the retro, since any shift affects the center of gravity.
I keep the retro on mine. But I kept the stock seat for long trips and when my wife wants to ride. I just got back from Daytona and am glad I put the marshmellow seat back on for the trip.
Hope this helps!
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RE: Retro King/Queen seat for FXSTC
I love the stock seat. Been on a few 260 mile rides a few times and never ever got monkey butt.However Id like to see a 60's Retro King/ and queen Chopper seat just to compare.May look awesome. I do knoe JP cycles sells them
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Cruiser
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RE: Retro King/Queen seat for FXSTC
Thanks for the input guys. The stock seat is great as far as I'm concerned butI really like the look of the retro seat. I had concernes about the comfort issue. Not so much for me as formy "seat ornament" of 17 years. The passenger area on the retro didn't look all that comfortable in the pictures I've seen. Thanks again for your thoughts. BTW, don't you just LOVE this bike??? Can't wait to see what they do for the 08"s
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RE: Retro King/Queen seat for FXSTC
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BTW, don't you just LOVE this bike??? Can't wait to see what they do for the 08"s
Ron
BTW, don't you just LOVE this bike??? Can't wait to see what they do for the 08"s
Ron
But I willbe interested in getting hold of a copy of thenew 08 accessories catalog, cause that's where there could be some more andbetter add-ons.
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RE: Retro King/Queen seat for FXSTC
Well.....they could make some of the "Bling" that you and I have no doubt spent already standard, but I guess that would make it too easy huh?? LOL!
Ron
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RE: Retro King/Queen seat for FXSTC
ORIGINAL: firerider58
Well.....they could make some of the "Bling" that you and I have no doubt spent already standard, but I guess that would make it too easy huh?? LOL!
Ron
Well.....they could make some of the "Bling" that you and I have no doubt spent already standard, but I guess that would make it too easy huh?? LOL!
Ron
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