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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 12:21 PM
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I have a 2012 Street Glide (FLHX) with two seats I use. The stock seat that I sent off to be retooled and a solo Lapera seat. I love the Lapera but it doesn't have a back rest. I can do without the back rest for about 200 miles but that's about it. I have a back rest for the stock seat but I sit too far forward. I'm 6'4 and My legs and hip flexers really start cramping up on the stock seat after a while.


So, my guestion is. Is there a nice seat similar in profile to the Lapera Bare Bones with a back rest that can also accommodate the second passenger?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 02:59 PM
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Corbin makes good seats and their backrests have a thinner profile. They're a littler harder than some people like but I find them perfect after they are broke in.
http://corbin.com/harley/king/hdrk9dte.shtml
 
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 07:13 PM
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Mustang makes seats with 2 configurations their backrest and the harley stocker.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 07:19 PM
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I've got a corbin on my street glide now and I'm really, really happy with it. For me its easily an all day saddle.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by toxicstang99
I have a 2012 Street Glide (FLHX) with two seats I use. The stock seat that I sent off to be retooled and a solo Lapera seat. I love the Lapera but it doesn't have a back rest. I can do without the back rest for about 200 miles but that's about it. I have a back rest for the stock seat but I sit too far forward. I'm 6'4 and My legs and hip flexers really start cramping up on the stock seat after a while.


So, my guestion is. Is there a nice seat similar in profile to the Lapera Bare Bones with a back rest that can also accommodate the second passenger?
Toxic- We'd be happy to try and help you get what you need. Feel free to browse www.saddlemen.com and either message us here or give us a call. Thanks!
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