Tall boy seat how comfortable?
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Tourer
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From: Texas
Tall boy seat how comfortable?
I am looking at the HD Tall boy seat p/n 52099-09A. It moves you back 2inches. I am 6'2" tall. The stock seat on my 2011 Road King Classic is very uncomfortable. I like the tall boy seat because it gives you the opsition to add a back rest for the rider. I have looked at Mean city cycle seats on the internet. Does anyone know if these items that I like on the tall boy can be applied to the stock seat if Mean city cycle does it? Thanks for your help.
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From: Chicagoland
About two years ago, I bought a Tallboy for my '08 FLHX, and I'm 6'2" also. Hands down, the best thing I've done to my bike. Now, I can actually ride all day long without getting cramped. It really made a huge difference.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2007
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I have had a tallboy on my 98 Road Glide since new. The seat is comfortable, however, after about 40,000 miles it started rubbing on my saddlebags. The seat sides appeared to have broken down/pushed outward.
I called Harley about this, but they were entirely unsympathetic regarding their poorly engineered product. The edges of the saddlebags were damaged.
I called Harley about this, but they were entirely unsympathetic regarding their poorly engineered product. The edges of the saddlebags were damaged.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Central Florida
Had one on my 09 FLHX for about 8000 miles. At first I thought it was great but over time it seemed to start to sag and give no support. It's like the seat pan just gave way. By far the best HD seat until it gave up.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Utah
I have the tall boy on my 09 EGC and its very comfy. It sets you back away from the bars so you can straighten your arms out a bit.
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Road Warrior
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
I went through a lot of seats and a bit of cash modifying seats - Then I bought a TallBoy and I don't need anymore seats. 
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From: sayreville nj
tallboy
Had a tallboy seat since i bought my 2007 road king i'm 6foot1 and recently had a left total hip replacement. It kept me higher and back far enough so i could shift without breaking my 90 degree hip precauitions. ps it's comfortable for the long haul.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I own a Tall boy for a 2006. It sits different than the 2009's and newer. The seat is comfortable, however, you sit on the bike not in the bike. Also, because you have more room, your passenger may have less room if you have a passenger back rest.