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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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What would be a good seat for a lower seat height for a 2005 883C sportster
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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It depends on how much you are looking to lower it. I have a Mustang seat on mine which I think put you a little higher on the bike which I don't mind I have long legs. Rather than finding a lower seat you can lower the whole bike with progressive springs and shockswhich would give you a better ride than the stock springs anyway, than you can pretty much pick any seat you want. I put new progressive springs in the front and it really helped ride quality need rear shocks next.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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I also put the progressive 412's on my bike def lowered it.I also have a badlander seat from harley on there which ain't the most comfy but put you lower to the floor,for cruising around town I have a lapera barebones solo seat so you have many options good luck.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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hi.....

Jim D here.....Can i ask you a question or two???????

The bike looks great.....is that an "07" with EFI, and Vance & Hines slip ons???

I'm looking for the same set up and was wondering what was involved with setting up the pipes and tuning them in and how much....Actually i have more than one question....

Lastly.... is that a sprocket cover or an entire chrome sprocket

regards...

jim d
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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If it is just low that you want, the LePera that was on the OL's '88 1200 was very low. Unfortunately, it was just a bit harder than one whittled out of oak.[sm=insomnia.gif]
 
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