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3rd Gear
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Yep! Another seat thread
Yeah I know "Seek and ye shall find". I honestly have read all the seat threads and wish to thank everyone for posting their opinion's and info. Now I may have missed something along the way (there really is a lot of info on this subject) but I can't seem to find anyone that has a seat that fits a tall rider (6'3") and allows the use of the adjustable backrest. I ride a 2010 FLHTCU by the way.
The description in the Harley accessory catalog for the "tallboy" seat states it can not be used with the adjustable version of the drivers backrest.
I'm kinda stuck as I've read that the non adjustable version of the backrest moves the rider forward, kinda defeating the purpose of the tallboy seat in the first place.
So anyone out there with the same issue that has solved this problem?
I'm not stuck on using MoCo only but the drivers backrest must be easily removable.
Thanks in advance for your input
The description in the Harley accessory catalog for the "tallboy" seat states it can not be used with the adjustable version of the drivers backrest.
I'm kinda stuck as I've read that the non adjustable version of the backrest moves the rider forward, kinda defeating the purpose of the tallboy seat in the first place.
So anyone out there with the same issue that has solved this problem?
I'm not stuck on using MoCo only but the drivers backrest must be easily removable.
Thanks in advance for your input
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Austin, TX - Some call it heaven.
I had Russell build me a seat on the Tallboy pan. I tried adding the adjustable backrest and it would not work. There just wasn't enough space for the triangular base mount. Of course their mods changed the shape of the bottom of the seat somewhat.
I'm not sure if it would work on the stock seat or not, but HD's website doesn't say anything about it not working on the Tallboy.
I'm not sure if it would work on the stock seat or not, but HD's website doesn't say anything about it not working on the Tallboy.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Sunny Southern California
Call Chuck at C&C Seats, very helpful no BS guy. I'm 6'2" & love my C&C Sport Tour with removable back rest!
http://www.ccseats.com/
http://www.ccseats.com/
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I have the tallboy with a drivers backrest on my 09 SG. The back rest does not set you forward unless you want it to. It is fully adjustable but it is manual instead of pulling a lever. It has a screw in the back to push it forward or back, you need a torx or allen head driver for that, can't remember which. For larger adjustments you have to take the seat off and adjust the bracket. You can have it way back and take advantage of the extra 2" the tallboy gives you or have it push you up onto the tank or anything in between, your choice. Once you have it adjusted the way you want it, you won't have to take the seat off anymore, the screw will make adjustments of over an inch. Don't forget you need the handle bars to go with it, or sitting way back will make you lean way forward and that will hurt your back.
I should mention the tallboy is not comfortable for long rides, meaning all day long. I have rode until the tank is empty many times and I am ready to get off and move around long before I need gas, it is doable. But I'm old, younger people seem to do better with it. You can always send it to someplace like Mean City to have it made more to your liking.
I should mention the tallboy is not comfortable for long rides, meaning all day long. I have rode until the tank is empty many times and I am ready to get off and move around long before I need gas, it is doable. But I'm old, younger people seem to do better with it. You can always send it to someplace like Mean City to have it made more to your liking.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Port St. Lucie FL
I'm looking for a new touring seat as well, although I don't have the same height requirements you have (5'10" 29" inseam). After going through a couple of different seats and spending money that ended up basically being wasted on the metric tourer i had before my HD, I've made a rule that I don't pay for a new seat unless my butt goes in it before I buy, and preferably for more than 5 or 10 minutes.
While I can probably get a better deal online, I've decided to wait to get my seat until I go to Americade in June. Corbin, Mustang, and Ultimate will all be there and I will be able to get fitted for the seat I want. Not sure if the others will do the same but i know Mustang will ship my old seat home free if I buy one of their seats. Yea, I know I will probably pay a little more but having the experts there and being able to try before I buy is worth it to me. My HD dealer is also willing to order a hammock seat and let me try it when I come in for my next service, so I will probably take him up on that as well.
My advice is get all the opinions you can on here, but find somewhere you can try the seat before you put down your hard-earned money. We are all built differently and what works for me may not work as well for you.
While I can probably get a better deal online, I've decided to wait to get my seat until I go to Americade in June. Corbin, Mustang, and Ultimate will all be there and I will be able to get fitted for the seat I want. Not sure if the others will do the same but i know Mustang will ship my old seat home free if I buy one of their seats. Yea, I know I will probably pay a little more but having the experts there and being able to try before I buy is worth it to me. My HD dealer is also willing to order a hammock seat and let me try it when I come in for my next service, so I will probably take him up on that as well.
My advice is get all the opinions you can on here, but find somewhere you can try the seat before you put down your hard-earned money. We are all built differently and what works for me may not work as well for you.
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