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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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I have been looking into replacing my stock seat on my RK Custom. Just wondering what the collective thinks. I am 6'2" and pushing 300, what would be the most comfortable option: Seat mod done by MCC, an HD Sundowner or a Mustang Touring Seat, any other options. Anyone comparable in size ( or not) with any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Check out the Ultimate X seats. l purchased one for my previous bike and it paid off big time. They are a lil pricey but worth the money.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Corbin......sits really low on the bike and pushes you back farther. Comfort is amazing. Gives the rider a lot of room. The one on my Electra Glide is actually an RK seat with the HD spacer.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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6' 315# here. I like my Sundowner. 500 mile days, no problem.
 
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Russell Day Long is another option. I have one on my BMW RT and love it. They have clearly though through us "gravitionally enhanced" folks, they offer a heavy duty spring option for riders above 250lbs. 24k miles on mine, really happy. They make it to fit you, and it's not a huge premium. Only downside is they have a couple of months of backlog.
 
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Originally Posted by Road Head
Corbin......sits really low on the bike and pushes you back farther. Comfort is amazing. Gives the rider a lot of room. The one on my Electra Glide is actually an RK seat with the HD spacer.

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What is "the HD Spacer"?
 
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What is "the HD Spacer"?
Its a leather spacer that fills the gap between the tank bezel (I think bezel is the word) and the RK seat, since the nose is too short.

 
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Rich`s custom seats in Kingston,Wa.
Uses your stock pan and custom fits it to your size. Love mine and so does the little woman.
 
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The Mustang 79100 with rider backrest is what I use..Can easily do 500+ mile days..
 
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