08 Road King Classic Seat
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08 Road King Classic Seat
I have a 08 Road King Classic, I am 6'6" tall and need to change my stock seat for a more comfortable one. I had a 99 RK and had the Harley Tallboy seat on it, but the Tallboy seat on the 08 is much different and not very comfortable. I have tried a Mustang seat, sits me to far forward, several Harley seat, no luck there. Has any on tried the Road Sofa from Saddleman for the 08's? Any one got any suggestions?
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From: NYC
RE: 08 Road King Classic Seat
Check out Danny Gray seats, http://www.dannygray.com/StandardSeats.asp
I have a Big Seat and it sets me back and also a bit lower. Pricey but very comfortable. I recommend getting their "gel" layer insert as well, absorbs engine vibration.
I have a Big Seat and it sets me back and also a bit lower. Pricey but very comfortable. I recommend getting their "gel" layer insert as well, absorbs engine vibration.
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From: aiken, sc
RE: 08 Road King Classic Seat
I purchased a used 08 seat on Ebay and took it to \\;a local upholstery shop that is known for their quality work on cars and motorcycle seats. \\; He cut out the plastic piece that formed the opening for the rider backrest and moved the vertical portion back a couple inches. \\; He used treated plywood to rebuild the pan on the cutout area and cut the foam to fit. \\; I had a gel pad my wife was no longer using for horses and he added it to the seat, made a new cover and it is great! \\; Still enough room on the bitch seat also. \\; Paid him $150, paid the guy on ebay $135 for the seat and a leftover gel pad. \\; Great deal! \\; I did have to remove the backrest "holder" from under the seat (2 bolts)
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From: aiken, sc
RE: 08 Road King Classic Seat
forgot to say, I am 6'4" and have the same problem as roadkingmonkey. \\; Actually had a seat guy in Myrtle beach bike week laugh at me and say I was just too big for the bike. \\; My reply was, "what bike am i not too big for?". Needless to say he didn't get my business!
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