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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 04:48 PM
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So I attached a pic of me sitting on my FLHX in my sig, and as you can tell, I look like a monkey f****n a football. I'm wondering if anyone has some ideas for seats that are lower and still plenty comfy? Right now it's just the stocker HD seat on it. Also will be moving up to prob 14/16" apes to get some more comfort that way.

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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 04:51 PM
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The CVO seat is lower, sits a bit farther back, and is plenty comfy...for me at least.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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C & C custom makes seats. https://www.ccseats.com
Generally they sit you lower and further back and are some what like a Corbin (firm)not surprisingly as one of the owners "Chewy" used to work for Corbin and Chuck used to work for Danny Grey, but they're very nice. Workmanship bar none. If you ride 2 up be prepared that will take up space for your woman. I got rid of mine for that reason.
Run a first model of HD Hammock seats.

From your photo it looks like you need a taller windshield too.
 

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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
C & C custom makes seats. https://www.ccseats.com
Generally they sit you lower and further back and are some what like a Corbin (firm)not surprisingly as one of the owners "Chewy" used to work for Corbin and Chuck used to work for Danny Grey, but they're very nice. Workmanship bar none. If you ride 2 up be prepared that will take up space for your woman. I got rid of mine for that reason.
Run a first model of HD Hammock seats.

From your photo it looks like you need a taller windshield too.
lol yeah, that too. I'll be glad when I get this thing tailored in.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
C & C custom makes seats. https://www.ccseats.com
Generally they sit you lower and further back and are some what like a Corbin (firm)not surprisingly as one of the owners "Chewy" used to work for Corbin and Chuck used to work for Danny Grey, but they're very nice. Workmanship bar none. If you ride 2 up be prepared that will take up space for your woman. I got rid of mine for that reason.
Run a first model of HD Hammock seats.

From your photo it looks like you need a taller windshield too.
C&C is top notch all the way.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 05:45 PM
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I like the HD low profile seat
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 06:10 PM
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As others have said, C&C all the way. I tried several others and always run a C&C from now on
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Springdinger
Hey HDF,

So I attached a pic of me sitting on my FLHX in my sig, and as you can tell, I look like a monkey f****n a football.
I don’t think it’s the seat, me thinks it’s the old red fabric Converse sneakers that make ya look like that
 
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Originally Posted by dawg
I don’t think it’s the seat, me thinks it’s the old red fabric Converse sneakers that make ya look like that
Just as timeless as HD!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 07:09 PM
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Nice I've been checking out the C&C stuff. Kind of confused about "Long Nose" and "Short Nose"? Probably obvious but I've been looking at seats all day lol.
 
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