Seat difference
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Seat difference
Is there any difference between the seat on the newer Ultra Low's (52000173) and the seat on the 2012 Ultra Limited (52164-10).
My 2012 has been lowered an inch front and rear, but due to my short legs(27" inseam), I still can't flat foot when I'm stopped.
I've tried the reach seat and it pushed me too far forward and was a ball crusher, even tho the height was right.
The sundowner was better comfort wise, but it positioned me too far to the rear.
I sat on a new Ultra Limited Low and the seat position was very good.
Tired of tippy toeing.
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My 2012 has been lowered an inch front and rear, but due to my short legs(27" inseam), I still can't flat foot when I'm stopped.
I've tried the reach seat and it pushed me too far forward and was a ball crusher, even tho the height was right.
The sundowner was better comfort wise, but it positioned me too far to the rear.
I sat on a new Ultra Limited Low and the seat position was very good.
Tired of tippy toeing.
Shortround out
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Stage IV
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Thanks for the info. I seem to be getting conflicting answers from the dealers I've spoken to. My local dealer says that it will bolt up but is tough doing it by yourself due to the seat being a bit longer.
Mustang shows seats fitting from 2008-2016.
HD Customer Service says no because of frame changes.
What year is your bike?
Still uncertain.
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Mustang shows seats fitting from 2008-2016.
HD Customer Service says no because of frame changes.
What year is your bike?
Still uncertain.
Shortround out
My bike is a 15,we tried the seat on my step dad's 09 ultra. There are no issues with fitment. I sold the seat on the forums because I ended going with a solo seat
Last edited by crimson13; Aug 3, 2016 at 02:35 PM.
The seats for the Limited Low are similar to our LowDown touring seats. They're actually slightly lower than our LowDown. Regarding install, these seats should definitely fit 2009 to 2016, and usually 2008 as well. Other than the standard "remove trim strips from 2012-up CVO fender" there are no other major restrictions we're aware of.
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The seats for the Limited Low are similar to our LowDown touring seats. They're actually slightly lower than our LowDown. Regarding install, these seats should definitely fit 2009 to 2016, and usually 2008 as well. Other than the standard "remove trim strips from 2012-up CVO fender" there are no other major restrictions we're aware of.
What exactly are the trim strips on 12-up CVO fenders? I'm looking to use the 52164-10 seat on my 2013 CVO ultra
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I know what he means, but it's hard to visualize.....
I forget which is smaller/bigger.... but.....
Most places will have a different part number for a seat for a Rushmore touring bike, then for a pre-Rushmore touring bike. The seat's bolt is in the same place on both.... but because one is "fuller" (bigger) to fill the space between the speakers and tourpak, if you put the bigger seat on the bike with the smaller space... it will fit, but it can be hard to get the rear seat bolt started due to the "fuller" padding....
Not sure if that makes sense or not... but I tried....
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