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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 08:35 PM
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Question "Taller" Seat for Fatboy?

Looking to raise the seating position of my 09 Fatboy, stock seat. Need about 1.5-2" taller seat to get the ideal riding position for my inseam. Any recommendations ? I can't find seat height specs for most aftermarket seats. Thanks for any input !

 
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Old Dec 31, 2020 | 08:07 AM
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You could always check with Mean City Cycles, if there's enough material under the seat, they may be able to add some foam and give you the height you're looking for.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2020 | 09:27 AM
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I may need to go that route ! Most aftermarket seats are listed as being even lower than stock.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2020 | 10:51 AM
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They do great work, they've 2 of my seats and one passenger pillion with the memory foam upgrade.
 
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I find that the Mustang Wide Touring Seat seats me 2 inches higher than my stock seat!

 
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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 12:00 PM
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Thanks, I'll look into that option !
 
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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 01:25 PM
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In your search use the term, reach seat, they are usually a tad higher and forward than stock
 
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Old Jan 11, 2021 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 04FXDI
You could always check with Mean City Cycles, if there's enough material under the seat, they may be able to add some foam and give you the height you're looking for.
I just did the above for my Springer. MCC did a GREAT job and had excellent customer service.
 
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HeyDock,
What bags are those?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2021 | 07:20 PM
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They are HD factory bags for Fatboys. Simple mounting and very handy. Also look pretty good on the Fatboy, people ask about them often. I picked them up 2nd hand in great condition, but I think they are still available from HD.
I'll look into a part # & post gain.
 
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