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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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It appears the 09/10/11 street glide seats have different part numbers. I figured some changes from the 09 seat but what's different between the 2010 and 2011 stock seats?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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9/10 are the same AFAIK, the 10 I've seen uses the same part number

11 has a narrower nose at the tank, and a poofy rear section to lessen the whining.

aesthetically not as sleek when solo

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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Ok, thanks. Did the seating positions change or do SG seats sit lower in general than the Limited/EGC/EGCU seats ?
 

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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The street glide seats sit lower in general, but I believe the 11 sg seat sits even lower than the 09-10 seats.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by LADNAR
The street glide seats sit lower in general, but I believe the 11 sg seat sits even lower than the 09-10 seats.
Ok, thanks. I think that may be attributed to the narrower nose keeping your legs less splayed out? Prob not issue with me at 35.5" inseam. I do like the stitch pattern better on the 09/10 seats...
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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With a 35.5" inseam you will have zero problems with a 09/10 seat. Just don't do any long trips with them. Mine was good for about 250 mile days, but when you start getting into the 600 mile days it shows its flaws. Great seat for around town though.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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switched out my 11 SG seat for a 10 cvo SG seat, more style and comfort.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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I actually had my stock seat modded by Mean City Cycles (double memory foam) and will use that on extended rides/trips in which it is very nice. The SG seat would be my 75% seat for normal rides. Of course, with it will come the need for a shorter windshield in which I'll use my 20% coupon from LRS for a 8" Stealth. Sheeeesh, $$$$$ Ha
 
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Originally Posted by bgdv1
switched out my 11 SG seat for a 10 cvo SG seat, more style and comfort.
Did you sell your 2011 stock seat?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Also fuel tank capacity changes the seat numbers.
 
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