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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 02:37 PM
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I am considering having Mean City lower the stock seat on my 2014 HD Limited. They tell me they can lower it up to 2 inches while improving comfort thru the use of memory foam -- customized to my 5'8" 220 lbs frame. Was wondering if anyone here can give me a review. Also, anyone from the central PA region that had this done? I am in Chambersburg. thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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I have had 3 seats modified by MCC. I can confirm they will indeed do what they say! I have one lowered 2 inches and memory foam added. Was night and day difference. Latest was on 2011 Limited, did both driver and passenger. They are top notch.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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I've put 500 miles after mine was done. I can set flat footed and the seat feels good. I had Mean City do my other Ultra and I was very happy with it.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 03:31 PM
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Alan lowered me 1.5" including double layer of memory foam for rider and passenger. Extremely comfortable. One day turnaround.Outstanding customer service and workmanship.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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I'm not sure if the Limited and Street Glide seats are the same or very similar but I had MCC perform surgery my SG seat. Memory foam, lowered it and set me back a pinch. I stopped by their shop on the way back from vacation last month. BTW, I'm just down I-81 in HGR
 

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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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They have done 2 seats for me and the results and customer service are top notch. They lowered the seat on my RKC by an inch and also slimmed it a bit.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Just had mine done and it's on the way back to me. I'll let you know after I get it.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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I'm actually riding to NC tomorrow to have mine done. Alan did my last two seats and was spot on. I've always mailed them over in the past, but being only a three hour trip for me, I'm going to ride on in this time. Still had to make an appointment well in advance. Really good folks to deal with.
 
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I will have my seat back wed, had double decker foam front and back and me moved back an inch. I will report what I feel when I get the seat.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 06:35 PM
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I have about 3000 miles on mine (super narrow). I believe I need another layer of memory foam in it. I need to call and set up an appointment so I can ride it in this time. With that said I still believe I did the right thing even if I do nothing else to it.
 
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