Too Short for my bike..
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From: Wheeling, WV
I thought the length of the Customs' rear shock, the Low and the Nightster/Iron were the same. My understanding is that the Low and Nightsters/Irons models have different front springs in the fork.
Take the cover off your factory seat, shave the foam down with an electric knife (like Thanksgiving) and staple the cover back on.
Take the cover off your factory seat, shave the foam down with an electric knife (like Thanksgiving) and staple the cover back on.
No, I think the "Customs" are just slightly longer, but only by 1/2" or so. I definitely agree that this person needs to have something done with the seat, but I don't know their skill level on seat forming, so I'd say look into having the stock seat reshaped by a pro.
Last edited by WVHogRider; Jan 19, 2010 at 06:33 AM.
Keep an eye on the Sportster Parts for Sale section. Another member will most likely have a sweet low profile seat at an affordable price that will fit your scoot.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-parts-118/
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-parts-118/
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Cruiser
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From: Mobile, Alabama
My skill level of seat forming is nonexistent. Never tried it, but would like to learn.. just not this week. I replied to a thread in the "for sale" section about a seat.. I am also looking at the Le Pera "Bad Bones". It's a little more expensive than buying used but I can have a design stitched in there which, to me, is pretty cool.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Charleston, SC
To answer your question about sliding your forks. I do it on my dirt bike but looks are not a concern. If i were you I would look at a kit from "Burly" or "Progressive" with shorter coils for the front shocks. They are both around $100.
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What you need to do is get a buddy to take a picture of you standing next to the bike, it will give a better idea of what your working with.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Mobile, Alabama
I think I am getting a handle on it now, thanks for all the input everyone.
I am going to get the lowering springs for the forks and I should be good to go. I'll end up getting a Brawler, Reach, or the Le Pera bare bones seat. I just need another inch or so for it to be perfect.
I am a little odd to look at i guess. My body is some what average maybe a little shorter. I just have a really short inseam. So the bars are fine. and if I have one foot up on the peg then I can touch flat foot with the other.
I am going to get the lowering springs for the forks and I should be good to go. I'll end up getting a Brawler, Reach, or the Le Pera bare bones seat. I just need another inch or so for it to be perfect.
I am a little odd to look at i guess. My body is some what average maybe a little shorter. I just have a really short inseam. So the bars are fine. and if I have one foot up on the peg then I can touch flat foot with the other.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Hey Twisted Noodle, the stock Custom Sportster seat will swap out perfectly for the stock Low Sportster seat and the stock Low Sportster seat has a lower seat height than the stock Custom Sportster seat due to the fact that is has less padding in the seat section to begin with. Also, you are correct that you have a somewhat unique bike as a Sportster Custom with mid mounted controls is not the normal set up so your bike will stand out especially with the lower ride height caused by the stock Low shocks. The Low kickstand might just be the answer for you too! Good luck with your seat purchase and ride safe out there.