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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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Question Tall rider looking for seat for 2004 Road King

I'm in the market for a new seat for my 2004 Road King. I'm 6'3" and the current seat feels fine but I want something with a little lower profile and a little more style. I believe my current seat is an older version of Harley's reduced reach seat. I would like something that moves me a little further back, but not so low that I feel like a grasshopper when my feet are on the boards.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drag-Special...230c62&vxp=mtr

What do you think?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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May be interested if you sell old one for my 03..
 
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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May be interested if you sell old one for my 03..
Cool. I'll keep that in mind when I find a different seat.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 09:28 PM
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I picked up a corbin dual tour and could not be happier. I'm 6'2" and did not like the stock 'o4 seat. The corbin placed me lower and a little further back. I may yet relocate the foot boards forward to optimize leg position (for me).
I know nothing about the seat you linked
 
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I picked up a corbin dual tour and could not be happier. I'm 6'2" and did not like the stock 'o4 seat. The corbin placed me lower and a little further back. I may yet relocate the foot boards forward to optimize leg position (for me).
I know nothing about the seat you linked
I really like the look of the Drag Specialties Predator. I hope I can get some input from some folks that have experience with it.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 09:53 AM
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6'3" 33" inseam and ride a 2004 Road King.

I have tried several seats in the past.
Stock good for short local rides.
Tallboy=sucked all around
Sundowner was ok and good for several hundred miles.Was happy with this seat until...
Corbin Dual Tour= 1000 miles no problem, ready to go next day. Stopped looking for different seats.

This si just me and my asses experience, you and your *** may have different results.
 
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