Heritage replacement seat questions
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Heritage replacement seat questions
I've got a 2008 Heritage & am thinking about a seat replacement. After a 400 mile ride last weekend I know I need to do something. Another thing I noticed was when riding solo with my feet on the highway pegs I ride on the back edge of my seat. Attached is a pic of where the back of my butt rides.
While I'm not a tall person at 5'-8" tall & #250 It seems the most comfortable spot is way at the back edge of my seat. I'm hoping someone else has experienced this & may have a suggestion on an after-market seat that puts the rider furthur away from the handlebars & is more comfortable than the stock OEM saddle.
Thanks in advance,
Clay
While I'm not a tall person at 5'-8" tall & #250 It seems the most comfortable spot is way at the back edge of my seat. I'm hoping someone else has experienced this & may have a suggestion on an after-market seat that puts the rider furthur away from the handlebars & is more comfortable than the stock OEM saddle.
Thanks in advance,
Clay
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I ran a Mustang 15" Vintage Sport Solo w/backrest on my Fatboy and it was very comfortable to me. Based on how far back you sitting though I beleive you might need some adjustment to any seat you get. Might try adjusting you highway pegs and even your bars to see if that change your seat position some. You might consider talking to guys at Mean City Cycles and see what they could do to your existing seat and save some dough too.
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Do a search for Mustang. Best seat made for a Heritage I think.
Made a world of difference not just on the iron butt rides but even around town is way more comfortable. Wife loves the passenger seat from Mustang too.
Made a world of difference not just on the iron butt rides but even around town is way more comfortable. Wife loves the passenger seat from Mustang too.
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I ran a Mustang 15" Vintage Sport Solo w/backrest on my Fatboy and it was very comfortable to me. Based on how far back you sitting though I beleive you might need some adjustment to any seat you get. Might try adjusting you highway pegs and even your bars to see if that change your seat position some. You might consider talking to guys at Mean City Cycles and see what they could do to your existing seat and save some dough too.
Thanks,
Clay
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Which seat did you go with? Any pics of youor bike with the new seat?
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I have the Mustang one piece studded super touring seat on my 06 Heritage Classic. It is way more comfortable than the stock seat. It makes you sit up an inch or two higher and will also move you back a couple of inches. Here is what it looks like on my bike.
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17" wide solo with backrest.. really nice fit. I'm not good at posting pics, but here is a link to pics of the seat on my bike:
http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...hrome%20Forks/
http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...hrome%20Forks/
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Here's what I did with my stock pillion to give me back support when going solo.. this is the best comfort I've gotten yet.
last one is when wife rides with me..
last one is when wife rides with me..
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I've got a 2008 Heritage & am thinking about a seat replacement. After a 400 mile ride last weekend I know I need to do something. Another thing I noticed was when riding solo with my feet on the highway pegs I ride on the back edge of my seat. Attached is a pic of where the back of my butt rides.
While I'm not a tall person at 5'-8" tall & #250 It seems the most comfortable spot is way at the back edge of my seat. I'm hoping someone else has experienced this & may have a suggestion on an after-market seat that puts the rider furthur away from the handlebars & is more comfortable than the stock OEM saddle.
Thanks in advance,
Clay
While I'm not a tall person at 5'-8" tall & #250 It seems the most comfortable spot is way at the back edge of my seat. I'm hoping someone else has experienced this & may have a suggestion on an after-market seat that puts the rider furthur away from the handlebars & is more comfortable than the stock OEM saddle.
Thanks in advance,
Clay
Had absolutley no problems at all. I'm 5'9" at 180 lbs.