09 Ultra Seat options...
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09 Ultra Seat options...
Okay I did some searching about this before I posted and I just didnt find what I was looking for so here gos
I have an 09 ultra, like the feel of the bike, but I am not a fan of the stock seat. I feel I sit up to tall and want to be lower at least 2 inches. I do not have a problem with ride height, I can flat foot just fine since Im 60 Ft but I seem to have a slightly longer torso and slightly longer neck then most people which I think is why I sit up a little high then I would like to. I have a 10 Windvest screen and it really moves the air over my head but when Im this high I still feel some buffeting 2 inches lower maybe even 3 would help quite a bit
So that is the issue and Im asking for some opinions? First I think the answer lies in the seat if I can knock off 2 inches I think I would feel better sitting IN the bike rather then ON the bike
I had a mustang touring seat on my 08 fatboy and it was very comfortable! But I felt it moved me more forward and raised me up an inch 2 things I do NOT want as Im already a little high and close enough to the dash as I want to be.
So what are your opinions? Do I send my stock seat to Mean City Cycles? I have considered this but I really dont think the stock seat looks that good? When I take the tour pack off it looks way to bulky (Have and FBI detachable kit) if the stock seat looked even halfway cool I would consider it but this seat is fugly without the tour pack on
Or is there a seat that feels like a mustang but will not move me forward or higher on the market thats has a back rest option?
I have heard Corbins are hard, and the ultimate seat is very $$$ when you throw in the passenger, and back rest.
Thanks riders!!!
I have an 09 ultra, like the feel of the bike, but I am not a fan of the stock seat. I feel I sit up to tall and want to be lower at least 2 inches. I do not have a problem with ride height, I can flat foot just fine since Im 60 Ft but I seem to have a slightly longer torso and slightly longer neck then most people which I think is why I sit up a little high then I would like to. I have a 10 Windvest screen and it really moves the air over my head but when Im this high I still feel some buffeting 2 inches lower maybe even 3 would help quite a bit
So that is the issue and Im asking for some opinions? First I think the answer lies in the seat if I can knock off 2 inches I think I would feel better sitting IN the bike rather then ON the bike
I had a mustang touring seat on my 08 fatboy and it was very comfortable! But I felt it moved me more forward and raised me up an inch 2 things I do NOT want as Im already a little high and close enough to the dash as I want to be.
So what are your opinions? Do I send my stock seat to Mean City Cycles? I have considered this but I really dont think the stock seat looks that good? When I take the tour pack off it looks way to bulky (Have and FBI detachable kit) if the stock seat looked even halfway cool I would consider it but this seat is fugly without the tour pack on
Or is there a seat that feels like a mustang but will not move me forward or higher on the market thats has a back rest option?
I have heard Corbins are hard, and the ultimate seat is very $$$ when you throw in the passenger, and back rest.
Thanks riders!!!
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Colorado City, Tx.
I had my stock Ultra seat re-worked
by MCC and I love it, had double memory
foam and position moved back 2" and
grey ostrich inlaid in the center panels.
Talk to Allen and the guys with you
specific questions and they can probably
help you out.
by MCC and I love it, had double memory
foam and position moved back 2" and
grey ostrich inlaid in the center panels.
Talk to Allen and the guys with you
specific questions and they can probably
help you out.
Road Captain
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From: North Carolina
I had my stock seat done by MCC and works great, but like you not a big fan of the look, especially with the tourpack off. I bought a Street Glide seat and took it to MCC. Now i have the tourpack back on and ldft the Street Glide seat on and looks pretty good.
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the hammock seat from Harley is the way to go. Rode for years with the Road Zep air seat and thought it didnt get any better than this but it would not transfer to the 09 so I bought the hammock seat and it is amazing. Not a sore butt after all day in the saddle and it sits me (6'3") back farther as well. you might want to try it...
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Okay thanks for the ideas
since MCC is considerably cheaper then buying a new seat and that I can have it made to fit me I think I will give them a try.
So correct me if im wrong but I can buy a stock street glide seat and send that to them and they can make it comfortable enough for 2 up riding all day?
Since the passenger seat is smaller I wonder how my lady would feel even if the seat has been re-stuffed by MCC?
So correct me if im wrong but I can buy a stock street glide seat and send that to them and they can make it comfortable enough for 2 up riding all day?
Since the passenger seat is smaller I wonder how my lady would feel even if the seat has been re-stuffed by MCC?
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the hammock seat from Harley is the way to go. Rode for years with the Road Zep air seat and thought it didnt get any better than this but it would not transfer to the 09 so I bought the hammock seat and it is amazing. Not a sore butt after all day in the saddle and it sits me (6'3") back farther as well. you might want to try it...
I know its a relatively pricey seat but I have heard some good things about it thanks for the suggestion ill also read up on that seat.
Road Captain
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From: North Carolina
Okay thanks for the ideas
since MCC is considerably cheaper then buying a new seat and that I can have it made to fit me I think I will give them a try.
So correct me if im wrong but I can buy a stock street glide seat and send that to them and they can make it comfortable enough for 2 up riding all day?
Since the passenger seat is smaller I wonder how my lady would feel even if the seat has been re-stuffed by MCC?
So correct me if im wrong but I can buy a stock street glide seat and send that to them and they can make it comfortable enough for 2 up riding all day?
Since the passenger seat is smaller I wonder how my lady would feel even if the seat has been re-stuffed by MCC?
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On the other hand I too am looking to drop a couple inches in height only... I checked with MCC, but the seat I have has to be totally reworked.