Reach seat - anyone using?
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 957
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From: New York / Texas
I tried the reach seat on my road glide, it felt like i was sitting on the fuel tank, returned the seat, spent less money having the stock seat customized, now i'm comfortable while ridding
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,476
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I had a Reach on my '09 Ultra. It did lower me/ bring my legs together enough to get my feet flat but it was very confining, basically it locked me against the tank. I also did not find it all that comfortable for long rides. I wound up selling it and having MCC redo my stock seat. Having to do it over again, I would have had MCC re-work the Reach Seat instead since I already had it. I am more than likely going to have Corbin make me a seat to accomplish both the height and comfort issues. They have a great program.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,900
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From: way down upon the Suwannee River
I've had the reach seat for almost 2 years. I've made 2 coast to coast trips and numerous 1,000 mile plus trips. I like mine. I also installed Pingel lowering blocks at the same time. Love the ride. (28" inseam) 44,000 miles on them.
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 11
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STOP!! B4 you buy the reach seat look at the 2010 screamin eagle street glide seat. I am 5'6" and i put it on my bike, it is amazing, there also is an aftermarket lowering kit for the flhx. i put in on but it does make the ride a little rougher.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 301
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From: VA
Thanks for the advice. Looking at the seat on the CVO Streetglide. From the HD site it looks alot like a reach with extra padding in the lower back area. Will have to see if any dealers around have one.
Thx
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 241
Likes: 2
From: Yelm, Washington
I have the HD reach seat and I dont think going the distance will be an issue. I like mine and it makes it alot easier to back up.
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 45
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From: nashville , arkansas
Thumbs up on the reach seat! I like mine just fine , comfort is good, passenger pillion is wider and more comfy . Looks great . There are lowering kits on the market, and do work, your shock set up isn't a ht adjustable unit; ride adjustable and gives u lift with added passenger wt. idoc_chaney@yahoo.com if you'd like to discuss what I have done that works very well.
Joe
Joe
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: olathe, ks
I have a reach seat and low profile shocks. Love the setup. Feel like I am on my 2007 fatboy. Have been on long distance but my friend who has a 2009 ultra, same setup has rode 2500 miles with two up on a trip and loves it. Some will some won't. Get it, try it. I have a new deep bucket sundowner seat p/n 52093-08 with only about 900 miles of riding on it if anyone interested. Fits 2010 roadking and probably any 2010 tour bike.