Seat selection (tall guy)

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Jul 13, 2009 | 12:59 PM

pearlandhd

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Seat selection (tall guy)

I called Chuck at C&C today to buy a new seat. He said his solo seat would move me down (that's ok) and forward (that's not ok).

I'm 6'2" and really need to move back if possible without moving up. At my height I'm already up in the wind like a sail.

Any ideas.....suggestions? Oh yeah, something comfortable.

P.S. I hate the HD tallboy seat. Might as well put a phone book under your a$$.

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Jul 13, 2009 | 01:09 PM

dugan

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I'm 6'6" and have two C&C seats. The Solo sits me down and back and the Sport Tour also sits me down but not as far back as the solo, but not a huge difference. The stock FB seat sat me way to high on the bike. The C&C sits me in the bike, which is how I prefer. Both need time to break in until the comfort level sets in. I also have floorboard extensions which helps.

Jul 13, 2009 | 01:19 PM

pearlandhd

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If you're cool with it I should be also. Do the extensioins move the entire floorboard forward? If so, do I need longer shifter arms?

I think I'll order the seat. Do you have a picture with the C&C seat on your bike? Is it a softail or touring model?

Jul 13, 2009 | 01:20 PM

pearlandhd

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Sorry dude, I just looked at your signature. Duh

Jul 13, 2009 | 01:21 PM

XARAN

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Im 6' 3" with a 34" inseam and have a C & C Fastback on my bike it moved me back and down compared to the stock seat or the HD Badlander. I find it very comfortable and its almost 5 yr old and as good as new.

I agree about the HD Tall Boy seat, really creats a ackward riding position high on the bike and not very good looking on a Fatty IMO.

Jul 13, 2009 | 01:47 PM

pearlandhd

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Dugan, onoe other question. If the extesion requires a longer shifter rod does that place the controls up to the point where removing the oil filter becomes a problem?

Jul 13, 2009 | 02:39 PM

dugan

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I have Bubbas Floorboard extension kit, which moves the floorboard pans forward about 2" and I also got the extended shift and brake levers. Just by moving the pans, I didnt need a longer shift rod.