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Dec 6, 2005 | 05:11 PM

ratzila

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06 FXST seat problem

I recently purchased a 06 FXST. I'm only 5'-8" so the seat height is a little to high. I am having a problem finding a seat that will fit the 06 model. A couple of manufacturers will be making them available in the summer of 06. That is a long time to wait. I really don't want to lower the bike just the seat. Does anyone know where to find one?
Thanks, David

Dec 6, 2005 | 07:16 PM

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Best bet is the HD catalogue. They should have a few seats with a bit less cushion for a lower height. Im kind of surprised your finding the seat high on a Softail at 5' 8". Maybe think about getting some adjustable profile rear shocks and some progressively wound or dual rate lower'd fork springs up front? Might be a much better route for you. And you will improve the suspension in the process.

Dec 6, 2005 | 07:39 PM

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When I bought the bike they were out of the catalogs. I need to go pick one up. I tried to order a solo seat on online from a hd dealership and they said they did not have one that would fit the 06. I have short legs[sm=headbang.gif]

Dec 6, 2005 | 08:05 PM

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Bastards arent they? A few months back, one salesman even tried to SELL me one for $10 when we came by to pick up a few bikes from them(which we were doing service work on for them of all things). It gets a little out of hand at times....

Here is a link for ya: http://www.harley-davidson.com/brows...e=en_US&page=2

And: http://www.harley-davidson.com/brows...bmLocale=en_US

Then check out price and order here and save some good $$$: https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/partLookUp.html

Their parts discount is 15-30%. And they don't rape you for shipping.

Dec 6, 2005 | 08:47 PM

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Thank you MegaHDman, I ordered the brawler seat from them as it saved me $50. My local dealer had the seat for msrp. Have a [sm=icon_cheers.gif] on me

Dec 6, 2005 | 08:53 PM

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Glad to hear the links helped you out, and glad to hear you saved some $$$$ in the process. Take some pics when you get the new seat on. BTW how much lower does the Brawler lower the inseam height of the standard?

Dec 6, 2005 | 10:43 PM

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Mega, thanks for the link. I was going to order some stuff up soon since the local dealer has some 15% off days, but this is a MUCH better deal. Time to make a list...