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corbin seats pre-09 would lower you. the newer ones, not so much. i have a c&c solo and it sits lower than stock without pushing me forward. if you want a cheaper option, and don't ride for a long time, then the cvo seats from 2012 are a good ticket. they are low, comfortable for a few hours, but after that, you'll want to walk around a bit, look good, and are fairly inexpensive.
Seems like this question keeps coming back. I you narrow the inseam it will lower your stance. Un-staple the seat cover, carve with electric steak knife and re-staple cover. Takes about and hour and anyone can do it. Or pay some guy 200 bucks,Lol.
I used Mean City, they did good work, but it was an expensive seat because they are on the East coast and I am on the West coast... shipping killed me especially because it needed a return and change made.
After that expensive experience, I discovered when talking to a friend, that there was a local guy who does motorcycle seats. He's done them for years, has many satisfied customers, and can do anything that Mean City could do... without the shipping...
My point is that it's not rocket science... ask around your area and you may find a local guy that can do whatever mod you would like to your seat. If he's local, you would be able to check the seat before he recovers it for fine tuning, just like some of the seat makers who offer drive-in service on custom seats & seat mods...
Another vote for Corbin, I got a widowmaker for my RGS, it is comfy, however my wife doesn't like it when she riders on the back. If I re-install the stock seat when she rides with me she likes it a lot better, I don't. I'll probably try Mean city cycles this winter and see how they do with the stock seat, absolutely no lower back support with that. Anyone chime in what mean city charges to re-work an oem seat?
Coming from the Mustang standard touring seat which served me well for about 100km of saddle time, this Corbin seat is much more comfortable for much more continuous saddle time. Never felt butt sore after whole day of riding. Highly recommended.
I've been doing a lot of research on seats. I have 2022 RG 107 (same seat as the RGS). It sits about 1" lower than the Limited/Ultra seat, and slightly more rearward.
I had purchased, and returned, a LePera Outcast 2up. Really nicely made seat, but I was looking to be raised vs lowered, and this seat sits at the same height as the stock RG seat. I think most of their seats sit in the lower position.
Thanks guys. That is a lot of info that I need to digest. I have had a Mustang wide touring seat on my Heritage Classic since it was new and it’s perfect for me on that bike. I’m going to check out some of the local upholstery shops and see if or what they can do. If they can’t or won’t, I’m leaning towards a Mustang sinc I have ridden many miles on it, although the stock seat isn’t uncomfortable. It just sucks that if I buy a new seat and it doesn’t work out, I’m stuck with it.
Mustang also allows returns BUT are somewhat tougher and have stricter rules. Having said that there are some HD dealers that have a few Mustang demo seats, but only a few.
Years ago I had a stock HD "re-worked" by Mean City. They do great work....BUT....I hated the memory foam they used. It's just that memory foam feels great, when you first sit on it BUT once it compresses fully there's really no more comfort. You wind up sitting on the metal or plastic seat pan on top of a fully compressed piece of foam.
IF you choose to go the seat make over try to avoid memory foam.
More often than not, a seat that "feels too firm or too hard" AT FIRST sit, will actually be much more comfortable when riding for long rides...whereas the seat that feels comfy, plush and soft at first will be more uncomfortable.
I know that's counter-intuitive but often true stiffer/firm is more comfortable that soft and comfy.
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