Hi Folks,

I'm very new to my '05 Ultra Classic (and Harley's in general). I'd like to be a bit lower to the ground. In reading some of the other posts, I think I leave the lowering kit as a last resort. I'm thinking of a new seat that would actually lower me some. I did this on my K1200LT and it helped a lot for that bike. Anyone have any suggestions, especially those have acturally used one? I'd like to not pay a forturn, but I want my touché to be comfortable as well.

Also, (and please my ignorance to the various Harley types), in my online searches of the different suppliers, I've noticed the mention of a Screaming Eagle variant of the Ultra Classic. I know mine has a Screaming Eagle enhancement package and has Screaming Eagle on the side of the engine. Does that mean mine is this Screaming Eagle variant, or may only have an add on enhancement? In one place I looked regarding the lower seat, it mentioned that they offered a seat for the Screaming Eagle that was one-inch shorter in front, and wondered if that was something I needed to be concerned about when ordering a new seat.

 

does the engine look like this?

if so its at least a 95 in motor. Yes they do make lower seats, I believe that HD calls them reach seats. I dont know if they are really lower but they are cut different in the front so that your legs are not so spread apart, hence making you legs longer. Does that make sence?

 

The Reach seat really works well for me. It lowers you an 1 1/2 inches and pushes you forward 1 1/2 inches. A few people find it uncomfortable but at 5'7" and 220 lbs I find it very comfortable.

 

THE SEAT AS A LOWERING DEVICE IS OK FOR SHORT DIDTANCES BUT FOR THE LONG HAUL I WOULD LEAVE THE SEAT ALONE AND LOWER WITH THE HARLEY SHOCK KIT. pROBABLY DO HAVE SOME SE UPGRADE AS THERE WAS NO SE ULTRA UNTIL O6.

 

Higginsoft, Look into a Mustang seat B4 ya spend any hard earned $$$$. They offer a simple cure, and I just posted similar on a guys new Mustang that just arrived. The front of the Mustang seat is tapered narrower towards the tank. The stock HD seats, as well as their P&A seats out of the catalog are all very WIDE near the tank. This lengthens your inseam and prevents you from a more secure "feets flat" at the stop light. Also, they have some back support that pushes you forward just enough to matter.
If you like to ride alot, and really enjoy to corner and ride in a spirited manner sometimes youll HATE lowering the bike. The drawbacks are numerous, however it will look GREAT parked on the jiffystand! Ya know where Im headed, you have the right idea already..LAST resort.

 

I would also recommend the Mustang seat. I am 5' 5" and have an RK Custom-and the Mustang lets me sit comfortably and keep both feet flat on the floor with a good pair of HD riding boots.

 

Sorry to not get back earlier. I've been out of time...riding my new ride.

My engine looks a bit different. What do you mean by "at least a 95 in motor."?

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They made an 05 Screamin' Eagle Ultra. It listed for about 30,000 dollars. If you paid in the neighborhood of 21000.00 dollars then you have a stock Ultra. The Screamin Eagle upgrades are probably the download, pipes and air cleaner. I bet your bike says Screamin Eagle on the air cleaner cover doesn't it. Most hd owners have some sort of SE upgrades like yours. If you had a SE Ultra it would be say "Screamin Eagle 103 on the top of each head on either side of the air cleaner cover. Mine is an early Screamin Eagle Roadglide and it came with the 95 ci motor.

SE bikes are acutally called CVO bikes (Custom Vehicle Operations). These are limited production bikes that are only made for two years. Then they move on to another model for two years. My 2000 Roadglide was the first SE bike and was the first production 95 ci motor. Prior to 2000 (only 1999) they made a 95 ci kit that your dealer installed for you.

You probably have a stock 88 ci Ultra (which is just fine) with some nice upgrades.

Enjoy yourself and keep in touch

Terry

 

Thanks for the information. I don't mind at that I have a "stock" setup with nice upgrade. I've been looking into a new seat and noticed that some showed a different seat for a SE Ultra as opposed to a stock Ultra.

I'm also trying to find out if what I have is called a SERT upgrade. The way it seems to me is that if I do, then I don't need to consider a PCIII upgrade. Does that sound correct?

 

Just back from my first longish ride. Ordered the Mustang seats and backrest. Definately need the backrest.