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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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That 1st photo you took (OBX Scenic Byway) is worth an award! Looks like an awesome ride on my favorite model bike. But I might by biased.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by TKDKurt
The backrest is the H-D Road King Classic Style Rider Backrest, Part No. 52583-09A. The bars are stock for now. I am still thinking of swapping out for the Heritage Style bars for a couple inches more pullback because of the 2 inch setback with the TallBoy seat.
Ahh ok, I'll look that backrest up. I too am seriously wanting to change my bars to the Heritage style bars. So you really loving the tall boy seat ? Im also 6'2, 220lbs with 34 inseam. But so far I dont mind the stock seat... just wondering if the tall boy seat is that much better
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Hot Rod King
Ahh ok, I'll look that backrest up. I too am seriously wanting to change my bars to the Heritage style bars. So you really loving the tall boy seat ? Im also 6'2, 220lbs with 34 inseam. But so far I dont mind the stock seat... just wondering if the tall boy seat is that much better
"Don't fix it if it ain't broke." If you're satisfied with your seat, keep it. I'm about the same size as you, but I was used to forward controls on my sporty and also had a Sundowner seat. The stock seat on the RKC put me in a position that felt cramped to me. If you have someone who rides with you, she will like the TallBoy or Sundowner (The TallBoy is basically a Sundowner that puts you back further) better since the passenger seat is wider and better padded. My wife is petite, and only about a buck ten, but I still don't think she would have liked the stock passenger pillion over any distance.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by PowerFactor
That 1st photo you took (OBX Scenic Byway) is worth an award! Looks like an awesome ride on my favorite model bike. But I might by biased.
Thanks! I liked the way that one came out also.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TKDKurt
"Don't fix it if it ain't broke." If you're satisfied with your seat, keep it. I'm about the same size as you, but I was used to forward controls on my sporty and also had a Sundowner seat. The stock seat on the RKC put me in a position that felt cramped to me. If you have someone who rides with you, she will like the TallBoy or Sundowner (The TallBoy is basically a Sundowner that puts you back further) better since the passenger seat is wider and better padded. My wife is petite, and only about a buck ten, but I still don't think she would have liked the stock passenger pillion over any distance.
Hmmm, but I like buying stuff... haha. I might be able to get a new tall boy seat for $200. Half the reason for this bike over my softail was so the wife could ride too and she is not big either (very similar in size to your wife) Might be worth $200 and add a backrest.... oh and some new bars while Im at
 
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