RK CUSTOM SEAT
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RK CUSTOM SEAT
My wife and I took our new RK custom out for our first ride together today and after about 30 miles both our butts were screaming. And the location of the detachable passenger backrest forces her to lean forward not giving me any room to relax.I will have to buy a new seat .Any suggestions for two up seats.And is there something I can do to push the sissy bar back?
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Central, NY
RE: RK CUSTOM SEAT
Try the HD Sundowner for the RKC. If you order from Benji's or Zanotti's you will save about 20%.
Momma wasn't happy with the stock seat either. We pulled into a HD dealer on a long ride and they put it on for us and shipped the old one home. Since then her butt's been happy and so have I.
Edit: Sorry, I mis-read your post. This is for the Classic. I think they have a plain Sundowner for other Road Kings, though.
Momma wasn't happy with the stock seat either. We pulled into a HD dealer on a long ride and they put it on for us and shipped the old one home. Since then her butt's been happy and so have I.
Edit: Sorry, I mis-read your post. This is for the Classic. I think they have a plain Sundowner for other Road Kings, though.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Clarksville Tennessee
RE: RK CUSTOM SEAT
I put on a sundowner and matching detachable backrest for our 2 up riding. Any other time I have a solo seat on.
The sundowner is a good seat but it seemed to move me toward the tank and I am 6 foot 1. That is why I use a solo. For when me and the wife are together it is fine.
Neil
The sundowner is a good seat but it seemed to move me toward the tank and I am 6 foot 1. That is why I use a solo. For when me and the wife are together it is fine.
Neil
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From: Northern VA, Madison GA
RE: RK CUSTOM SEAT
If you want a nice big back seat then the mustang is worth the look. I have it on my custom, I like it, not sure if the passenger will, but with something that big and soft I don't see how it could be anything but comfortable.
http://www.mustangseats.com/hdcontst.htm
I ordered the 75877 (Listed at $419 on the Mustang site) I got mine through Benjy's, they are a Mustang Rep and Saved me $100. Call and ask to talk to Jenni at 304-523-1340.
I also wanted the adjustable HD rider back rest, Jenni said she didn't know if it would fit, but I could send it back if it didn't, well It fits and I really like the back rest.
http://www.mustangseats.com/hdcontst.htm
I ordered the 75877 (Listed at $419 on the Mustang site) I got mine through Benjy's, they are a Mustang Rep and Saved me $100. Call and ask to talk to Jenni at 304-523-1340.
I also wanted the adjustable HD rider back rest, Jenni said she didn't know if it would fit, but I could send it back if it didn't, well It fits and I really like the back rest.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Maryland
RE: RK CUSTOM SEAT
No doubt your wife did not like the stock RKCustom seat. There is barely anything there. I bought the the solo Sundowner and it is much better! The only complaint on that is that it moved me a little forward, but I'm used to it now.
Tourer
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From: Cape Canaveral, FL
RE: RK CUSTOM SEAT
The Mustang and Sundowner are also vinyl like the stock one. Corbin seats are leather. I have a Classic Solo on mine and use the Touring Pillion when the Appalachian Princess wants to ride. I love it, and so does she. Corbin will add extra padding upon request.
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Tourer
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From: East Tennessee
RE: RK CUSTOM SEAT
Sundowner is wider and firmer for the passenger. Wife was skeptical but after a 1600 mile trip with our new Sundowner this last week, she's convinced it's better than stock for her. For the rider, the Sundowner gives better lower back support, which is what I like. It tends to tilt the hips back slightly which keeps from getting that pinching feeling in the back. I'm 6'0". I think the stock seat looks better, though, because it fits into the shape of the Classic. Also, the stock seat is better for the rider around town because it feels more comfortable when you're doing a lot of stop and go because it allows your hips to roll forward and the seat edge doesn't press into the thigh like the Sundowner does when you're stopped. I'm keeping my stock seat for everyday biking and putting on the Sundowner for the all-day runs.
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RE: RK CUSTOM SEAT
before you make a decision, check out the corbin dual tour seat. I put one on my bike, I have a bad back and the stock seat gave me nothing but trouble, I put the corbin on and have not had a sore back at all. At first I thought the seat was too hard, but now that I have about 500 miles on it, it is by far the best investment I have put into my bike, I am a true believer that corbin makes one of the best seats on the market, As far as best price, check e-bay, I got my seat for almost half price, brand new wrapped in plastic in a sealed corbin box. Also the corbin seat has recievers for both rider and passenger backrest. Check it out, I think you will like what you see.