Sitting "in" a Road King
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From: Rosamond, Cali
If I understand what you're looking for, either a Harley Brawler seat, or a Corbin Hollywood solo will sit you 'down' in the bike, and move you 'back' from the bars (for more of a 'laid back' stance). There are others, too, I'm sure. But I'm familiar with these two. I find the Brawler more comfortable than the Hollywood Solo.
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Road Master
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From: new jersey
i was wondering the other day of anyone had done the Fat Baggers frame lowering kit on a Road King..
It has to work...its the same frame as SG / RG
THAT would be pretty bad....a sleek black stripped down RK with a 3" lower seat, some nice bars and some sweet chrome wheels.. Hmmmmm
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From: Washington State
I went from a Deluxe to my RK, and rode two years with a Mustang seat. Just wasn't what I wanted. Changed to a Sundowner with MCC gel insert mod, also have the Khromewerks +2 bars, and it's a perfect set up now. I also gave up having a backrest, and I find it much more comfortable. I found having a backrest made for too much restriction for movement, and the Sundowner has good support built in.
Last edited by JonnyD; May 30, 2011 at 02:48 PM.
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Cruiser
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I think it's just a matter of not being used to sitting higher. Your used to a certain position.. Your mind and body are programmed to think that it is the "Right" way. I think once your body accepts the ergonomics of the RK (with heritage bars, and lower seat) then you'll be happy.. Also, Mustang makes a new "Low Down" seat that sits you 1.5" lower than stock. Could be a good fit.. I've had many bikes.. My favorite is the Road King.. I just sold my SG, b/c I loved the versatility of the RK, and missed it so much. You won't be sorry.
Never thought of it that way...thats a great point...
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I ordered the Heritage bars from Zanotti's because you can do them without changing any cables or wiring, when they got here I didn't like the looks of them, they just didn't look right for me, well we had 4 or 5 days of rain here in Colorado so I thought I would spend a little time putting them on to see what they felt like and was I surprised, they are perfect for me. The seat/bars relationship is very close to my 07 Streetglide.
close to the Street Glide? The heritage bars are straighter..right? I test rode a SG..the bars seemed more at an angle..no?
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I went from a Deluxe to my RK, and rode two years with a Mustang seat. Just wasn't what I wanted. Changed to a Sundowner with MCC gel insert mod, also have the Khromewerks +2 bars, and it's a perfect set up now. I also gave up having a backrest, and I find it much more comfortable. I found having a backrest made for too much restriction for movement, and the Sundowner has good support built in.
pics?
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So..i went riding all day (some great country roads here in alabama/tenn) and stopped at starbucks on the way home.. As fate would have it..i pulled up and there was a 2011 Black Road King parked there..i knew right away who's bike it was as ive seen him there a few times..parked right next to it and compared the two...man that RK is gorgeous...
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I think it's just a matter of not being used to sitting higher. Your used to a certain position.. Your mind and body are programmed to think that it is the "Right" way. I think once your body accepts the ergonomics of the RK (with heritage bars, and lower seat) then you'll be happy.. Also, Mustang makes a new "Low Down" seat that sits you 1.5" lower than stock. Could be a good fit.. I've had many bikes.. My favorite is the Road King.. I just sold my SG, b/c I loved the versatility of the RK, and missed it so much. You won't be sorry.
according to the site, the 1.5 inches is up to 2010..the 2011 sits just a half inch lower..still, good call..that looks like a nice seat. I can vouch for mustang seats. I put the wide tour on my heritage and love it.
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From: USA
Hey Ben... when I got my RK, not only did I feel like I was sitting on it... it kinda "pushed me forward" some. I would find myself scooting back a lot. I came real close to shelling out for a custom seat. What I did instead was, I took it to a custom seat guy. I told him what I was wanted it to "feel" like.
While I waited, he pulled the cover off the seat, exposing the foam. Busted out his electric knife & started cutting
. I sat on it. He cut some more. I then took it on a short ride as was. Came back, told him where I thought it needed some more. He shaved it until it felt perfect. After another test ride it was perfect. He got the shape/feel I was wanting. He put a gel pad in it, & put the cover back on, & I couldnt be happier. It's the stock HD seat but custom cut to my butt.
It cost me less than a custom seat which may or may not have worked. Next winter, Im gonna take it back to em to have it recovered with leather or gator or something.
While I waited, he pulled the cover off the seat, exposing the foam. Busted out his electric knife & started cutting
. I sat on it. He cut some more. I then took it on a short ride as was. Came back, told him where I thought it needed some more. He shaved it until it felt perfect. After another test ride it was perfect. He got the shape/feel I was wanting. He put a gel pad in it, & put the cover back on, & I couldnt be happier. It's the stock HD seat but custom cut to my butt. It cost me less than a custom seat which may or may not have worked. Next winter, Im gonna take it back to em to have it recovered with leather or gator or something.
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From: South Carolina
I had a 2005 Heritage Classic and thought it was the perfit fit and best bike built... then I road a 2011 Road King Classic. I loved everything about it ! I changed the bars to Heritage bars... got a Mustang solo with backrest and now the Road King fits like it was custom built just for me. Don't ride a Road King if you are not ready to buy it !