Question On Street Glide Seats
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Question On Street Glide Seats
Will a STOCK 2011 Street Glide seat fit on a 2008 Street Glide? I've googled this question, and got so many different answers I'm not sure what to believe. Some say it fits fine, some say NO, because the frame is wider, and the seat will hit the fender. I'm looking for a stock seat for my 2008 Street Glide, and can find nothing on ebay except '09-15 seats. There are tons of those for sale. I'd love to buy one, but not sure if they'll fit without messing up my fender. Thoughts?
Also, anyone know the price of a new OEM 2008 stock seat? Dealer said he could order me one, but wasn't sure of the price without looking it up. I can get one off ebay for less than $175, but if it won't fit, then it's wasted money. Help?
Also, anyone know the price of a new OEM 2008 stock seat? Dealer said he could order me one, but wasn't sure of the price without looking it up. I can get one off ebay for less than $175, but if it won't fit, then it's wasted money. Help?
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Well, ebay has anything from an '09 thru '15 stock seats. I can get any of those years for about the same price, but will they all fit? Are some years better than others?
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If you are stuck on a stock seat, then try to find an 08 Road Glide seat. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...c46472&vxp=mtr
It was one of the best.
Do not go with the stock SG seat.
It was one of the best.
Do not go with the stock SG seat.
Seat will fit 2008 through present. 2008 is when they got the 6 gallon tank, and the different front mount for the seat.
The only difference is the 14+ bikes with tourpaks, and the mounting is the same, so they will fit, but the area between teh speakers is wider, and the TP sits farther back.
But technically, they will still fit.
The only difference is the 14+ bikes with tourpaks, and the mounting is the same, so they will fit, but the area between teh speakers is wider, and the TP sits farther back.
But technically, they will still fit.
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I'm just looking for something comfortable that will fit my bike. I just bought it, and thought man, this feels a little cramped for me. Then I discovered I have a reduced reach seat on my bike! I was looking at the tall boy seat, I'm just 6', but have long legs. Says the tall boy seat moves you back 2". That maybe the ticket!
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Went to the dealership......... my dealer said........ "'09 and up, the frame is wider, so those seats definitely won't fit right." Well, the dealer was right. They "fit", but they didn't "fit right". The '09 and up seats "hung over" the frame rails on the sides instead of riding on them. Parts guy said that eventually that would cause the seat to sag and start hitting the paint. Made sense.I tried a Sundowner, it still sat me too close. How do you guys ride with those? Tried a tallboy, that sat me too far back, so I gave up, and just ordered a 2008 OEM.
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