2011 Road King Seat - Lower!!!

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Sep 7, 2010 | 10:46 AM

#11

Gonzy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Port Dawg

So it should just be right for us 5'11 32 inch inseam normal sized people

That's right!

Sep 7, 2010 | 11:07 AM

#12

Texas Rapier

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So Stretch the touring bikes 4", Lower them 2 inches and put the foot boards and foot controls on slides so we can move them fore and aft for adjustment.

Feb 27, 2011 | 11:46 AM

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drspencer

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I recently sat on a 2011 RKC at the dealer that was much more comfortable than my 2009 RKC.

I know that they changed the seats for the 2011's, but what about the handlebars? Different? Same?

Thanks

Feb 27, 2011 | 11:56 AM

#14

horsefoots

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From: Kentucky

Quote:

Originally Posted by drspencer

I recently sat on a 2011 RKC at the dealer that was much more comfortable than my 2009 RKC.

I know that they changed the seats for the 2011's, but what about the handlebars? Different? Same?

Thanks

I agree so much that I found a 2011 seat to put on my girlfriends 2009 RKC. The difference is huge. Have to check the bar measurements.

Feb 27, 2011 | 12:44 PM

#15

Climb14er

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From: Denver, CO

I test rode a 2010 RK and absolutely could not stand the seat. Uncomfortable with a ridge running across it that was miserable to ride on.

The RKC 2011 seat on the new bike I recently got is MUCH more comfortable!

Harley did listen when it came to replacing the 2010 seat with the excellent 2011!

Feb 27, 2011 | 01:49 PM

#16

pmang

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I just ordered the new Mustang Lowdown for my 2010 RK... Can't wait for it to come in! I wasn't crazy about the Harley reach seat or the stock..... I also just added Wild 1 10.5 mini apes! Spring can't get here fast enough!!! The bike will be good to go!

Feb 27, 2011 | 02:18 PM

#17

Phil502

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From: NW Indiana

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Originally Posted by 10 RED RK

I put a Sundowner on my '10 RK. The stock one was as ugly as it was uncomfortable - stock one is horrible IMO

Really like the Sundowner though - no butt burn - no moving aroung - I've got a backrest on it - that took some getting used to - but now I've got to change the bars!! I'm going with mini apes

Same thing here, the Sundowner is a good seat and a lot better for my wife in back too. I went with the Heritage bars, just right for me.

Last edited by Phil502; Feb 27, 2011 at 06:07 PM.

Feb 27, 2011 | 02:32 PM

#18

blusmbl

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From: Detroit, the asshole of America

I thought the 1" lower seat was a mid-year change for 2010, the later built 2010's had it. I don't believe the handlebars changed, but don't quote me on that. I didn't feel any real difference between an '09 I rode and my '11 after I bought it.