What do the passengers say about the new frames

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Sep 7, 2010 | 05:27 PM

#11

Stash

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From: Pennsylvania

Went from an 07 Ultra to a 10 Limited. From my wifes point of view she hates the seat. We have tried everything but a new seat. She's 5'8, about 140lb. I have a backrest that really cramps her. The passenger pillion is too wide, in fact so wide that the first long ride we took she had bruises on her inner thighs from the sides of the seat and my backrest forcing he legs out (keep in mind she is 5'8 with long legs). We put on a George Anderson tourpak relocator to try and get her more room which helped some. But I hesitate in moving the tourpak too far back. I load up the rack on trips and don't want the front end looking for the highway. In short, the seat on this frame sucks & I have the newer seat (after 2010). I even added passenger highway pegs for her which she loved on our 07, but for 2010 they have been redesigned and all they do is move her legs up and not further forward. She is dissappointed with them also. I have three riding buds who have all changed seats and they have to find a winner. Probably will send it out for a makeover this winter. Hope that solves the problem. I know this post is more about the seat than the frame, but if I could put my 07 seat in this frame (can't be done) I would be happy.

Sep 7, 2010 | 08:49 PM

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stratplexi

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From: Ohio

I own a 2008. I did a fly and ride this summer with the wife on a 2010. We did 1600 miles all through Wyoming and parts of Montana. Bottom line is she didn't notice any difference despite all my asking and prompting. Most importantly, we had a great time....