Super reduced reacd seat comfortable?
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4th Gear
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: NW WI
When they lower a seat they must have to take away some of the padding. Does that make the ride more tiring on the butt or is there plenty of padding in the seat in the first place so you don't really notice it? My stock seat sure is comfy but I do need to get lower.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Hartford, AL
I believe that the reach seats are also not compatible with either the HD or Mustang driver back rest. Tried the reach seat and didn't like it. Have Mustang wide touring and like it. 5'7" 30" inseam. Oh and Progressive 940's
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Denham Springs, La
No problem using the HD adjustable driver's backrest with a Reach seat.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Indiana
I have a 30" inseam, and i have had my 2010 Limited lowered and also have the super reduced reach seat. I will say you do give up just a little comfort but for me having the added footing was much more of a plus than the little comfort lost. The wife says he half of the seat is just as comfortable as the stock, incase your ride 2 up. I have taken several trips that were well over 1500 miles and it was not bad at all, but everyone is different in what they like, thats way HD can sell all those different accessories. LOL
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: GA
I'm very new to Baggers (just bought a 2012 Street Glide). They did not have the regular reduced reach seat, only the super reduced reach. I am 5'7" about 180 with 29-30" inseam. The super reduced reach felt like I was trying to cram my nuts in my navel. VERY uncomfortable and it actually made my foot contact on the ground worse. It was like trying to sit in a V. When they get a normal reduced reach in I will try it. I am on the lookout for a takeoff original to send to Mean City and give that a shot.
Glenn
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Joe Kucinski
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Hyde Park, NY
I ride an '11 SG and purchased a super reduced seat on ebay. So far I have about 300 miles in the saddle. I'm 5'6" with a 30" inseam. I find the seat comfortable but it definitely makes you feel like you are sitting on the tank. The main problem is that it moves you forward 2 inches. I think 1 inch would be better. Problem is that my wife loves the larger size of the passenger section so.....I plan to pull the cover and cut an inch off the front of the seat back (I hear an electric turkey carver works great) and narrow the seat pan as well. Have heard great things about MCC but I like to DIY. Ride safe.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
I have a reduced reach, not a super reduced reach seat and had it modified even more by mean city cycles. It does move you closer to the tank but I can reach the ground flat footed and have taken trips in excess of 1000 miles (not in one day) with no problems.