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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Default FXCW seat on RockerC, caps on!
Got my FXCW seat installed, much better! Lower & narrower and more comfortable.




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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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how much lower did it go??
 
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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I think they claimed 3/4", but it feels like an inch or more. I can put my feet down flat, and I have short (30" inseam) legs. The seat seems narrower in front too.

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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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i finally got my caps yesterday after being backordered for 2 months, but one of them is broken. on mounting tang is broken off and the other is twisted. the box was crushed.

of course, they are backordered again until the 15th
 
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kewl. that info with a Arlen Ness lowering kit should get me the height I want
 
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Can you share what was required to do this. Parts numbers if you still have them would be great. Mention this to my local dealer and looked lost on the idea.
 
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Are those "caps" pre-painted from factory? How much and whats the part number?
 
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Are those "caps" pre-painted from factory? How much and whats the part number?
Yes, comes in the 3 colors.

Part # on mine (may be for the crimson red) 71696-08, 2 @ 25.73 ea.

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Can you share what was required to do this. Parts numbers if you still have them would be great. Mention this to my local dealer and looked lost on the idea.
You will need seat, FXCW 51480-08 143.95 here.

Bracket, SUPT/SOLO SEAT, 51886-08 20.69 here. (Solid metal)

You can reuse the old bolts and grommets.

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Just got back from a nice evening ride. The seating position is a lot more comfortable, down into the bike.
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