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Aug 23, 2008 | 09:04 AM

Waste

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Softail Deluxe Seat

I own a 07 Deluxe and i like the solo style seat. What i have problems with is that the seat is to close to the handlebar and i have to less legroom. Are there any ideas out for aftermarket seats you would recommed in this case. Thanks

Aug 23, 2008 | 09:10 AM

tc88hog

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I also have a 07 Deluxe and have experienced the same issues with the stock seat. I replaced the stock seat with a Heritage seat and it worked out great for me.

Aug 23, 2008 | 09:16 AM

spikehyre

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If you are looking for the same style seat Mustang is very popular. For a different look, a LaPera seat offers a change. Great for around town but not so great for long trips. Example on my pic.

Aug 23, 2008 | 03:38 PM

stratplexi

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Send your stock seat to meancity or one of the other seat houses and have it modified. I had mine shaved down to move me back and down and also had a gel pad installed with a memory foam covering. It looks stock but I sit 1.5" further back and down. I have ridden the seat 7-8 hours on the freeway with no problems.

Aug 23, 2008 | 05:07 PM

Qckfr

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hey spikehyre:

I like your bars, whose are they and what riser did you use? Thanks.

Aug 23, 2008 | 05:33 PM

HaydenHeywoodHayes

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Lots of traffic on this one...and in the end it's all going to be what suits you best...which is hard to determine when you can't go to a "seat" dealership and try them all. I had the same problem. I rode a Heritage seat for a while, and it was comfortable and moved me back a little, but I didn't like the studs. I then rode a Heritage Springer, loved the seat, and in the end bought one with the rail assembly from Chicago Harley-Davidson. Love it! I don't sit any lower, but that was never a problem...I was moved back and that solved my leg room issue, and I can ride for 3 hours or so before I have to get off and rest...best thing I have bought yet!

Aug 23, 2008 | 05:49 PM

Nostalgic07

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Swapping the deluxe seat for the heritage springer seat works well...
Also having your stock seat foam reworked will do the job too...

But, I believe you are gonna have to do something additional like losing the stock bars and pullback risers!!