Age old seat again........
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From: West Bend, WI
Age old seat again........
I know this is yet another over done topic but......... I am a bigger guy at 6'4" and weighing in at 300 punds. Right now have a stock seat but am looking at either the sundowner seat or tallboy seat. Not really sure how the sundowner moves you around but I know the tallboy moves ya back 2" and up a little. Tallboy does not have a slot for rider backrest either. Both seats seem to offer a much better pass. seat. Just curious which direction you guys would lean toward........... Thanks
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RE: Age old seat again........
send your stock seat to Mean City Cycles ,and tell them where you want to be, and this will save you a ton of money because you won't be satisfied with a standard seat.
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From: West Bend, WI
RE: Age old seat again........
I did think about doing that but after (and I may be crazy) looking at the prices of rider then passenger it looked like this was going to be more expensive. Also it appears that they are running 2 mo lead times. I was hoping someone close to my proportions would see and chime in. I have read very good posts on the Sundowner.
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RE: Age old seat again........
CHRIS
Run an add in WANTED here or CRAIGSLIST There are alot of stock and aftermarket seats out there that are collecting dust that you can get for a good price!! Now is the time while it is still cold and guys are shopping for a new one!!! Also if you buy say a sundowner and dont like it you can always resell HERE!!! Good Luck!!! Happy Trails!!
Jakester....Tim....[sm=americanasmiley.gif]
Run an add in WANTED here or CRAIGSLIST There are alot of stock and aftermarket seats out there that are collecting dust that you can get for a good price!! Now is the time while it is still cold and guys are shopping for a new one!!! Also if you buy say a sundowner and dont like it you can always resell HERE!!! Good Luck!!! Happy Trails!!
Jakester....Tim....[sm=americanasmiley.gif]
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RE: Age old seat again........
I agree with Bill03E, I sent my seat to mean city last year, and I love mine!! I am about the same size as you, 6'2" and 310lbs. It did take awhile ( About 5 weeks)part of that was fed ex's fault, They said it got lost.but it was worth the wait. and it was only 129.00 bucks, cheaper than buying a new one.
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RE: Age old seat again........
I'm 6'6" and 250 and I hate my tallboy seat. It just seems like it just puts me at a strange angle. Plus the sucker is very slick!
(Slicker than owl doo doo as my grandaddy used to say) Everytime I stop quick, I slide forward on it.
As soon as I can, I'm headed for some sort of custom seat!
(Slicker than owl doo doo as my grandaddy used to say) Everytime I stop quick, I slide forward on it.
As soon as I can, I'm headed for some sort of custom seat!
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RE: Age old seat again........
I'm only 6' 2", butI sent my seat to alligatorbob.com; I've had 6 back surgeries and I'm not going to go through seats likeI've gone through other stuff that is not correct. This guy knows his stuff. Put some bucks where it really matters if you are going to ride. In the seat and in the suspension.
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RE: Age old seat again........
I'm 6'5" and 270 and I have to agree with WideGlideMike, the TallBoy seat is slippery. I do like the extra leg room you get over the stock seat, but I find I'm always moving back because I'm constantly sliding ahead. I rode a Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic at Daytona and have to say, I like the backrest option...something I can't do with the Tallboy. Perhaps it's time to invest in something better...
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I did think about doing that but after (and I may be crazy) looking at the prices of rider then passenger it looked like this was going to be more expensive. Also it appears that they are running 2 mo lead times. I was hoping someone close to my proportions would see and chime in. I have read very good posts on the Sundowner.
I did think about doing that but after (and I may be crazy) looking at the prices of rider then passenger it looked like this was going to be more expensive. Also it appears that they are running 2 mo lead times. I was hoping someone close to my proportions would see and chime in. I have read very good posts on the Sundowner.