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I'm looking for a solo seat that places me maybe two inches back and lower.
I'm 5'9 on a XL1200CB with forward controls and I keep shifting back on the stock seat hoping that I could move just a smidge back. I actually find the stock (2 up) seat comfortable, just I'm in the wrong position and never ride with a passenger, so being solo and being lower is just for looks, but I really would feel more comfortable farther back 2" or so.
As a first thing, visit your local Harley dealer, who should have optional seats you can try out. You can see the options on the H-D website. As for carrying a passenger, I hope you don't ask anyone you like to ride on the back of that darned thing!
Nope. The only person ever to have ridden on the back is my driving instructor. He said it was comfortable, but he probably rides on the back of Honda's all day.
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