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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Hi, can anyone recommend the lowest, leanest seat for an 05 Road King Custom?
 
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C&C solo or HD Brawler
 
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Not sure what would be the absolute lowest. Customs come lowered from the factory, so they're already pretty low. I have a C&C solo and a Corbin solo. Both are about the same.

 
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The stock seat is pretty low. I have a Corbin Classic solo that I was told is about an inch lower but I don't think so.
 
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Mustang Daytripper is pretty low and lean but still gives all day comfort. They have a solo version of it as well.
 
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Corbin is bit lower and thinner.
 
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I have a Corbin and love it. It is definitely lower, but the reach to the ground for my little legs seems further! The problem is getting over the edge of the seat, where the frame tubes come together at the rear of the gas tank.

So be wary of lower seats, especially if you are like me, not very tall. A more padded seat which raises your backside a little may actually reduce the stretch to the ground.
 
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Originally Posted by winediva
Hi, can anyone recommend the lowest, leanest seat for an 05 Road King Custom?
You might also consider the Le Pera Maverick or the Maverick DL. I'm running the DL version that moves your butt back 2" as well as about 1 1/2" lower The strattleing problem is lessened, frame is narrower 2"s back. Been real happy with mine. I could flat foot at a stop with stock seat but now it feels better when walking the bike backwards to park ect.

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I have a solo + pillion sundowner on my 07 custom.
I,m only 5ft 6" and it suits me fine.
The wife also likes the extra wide pillion.

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Originally Posted by grbrown
I have a Corbin and love it. It is definitely lower, but the reach to the ground for my little legs seems further! The problem is getting over the edge of the seat, where the frame tubes come together at the rear of the gas tank.
i had the corbin classic solo and sent it back to the factory for a 'nose job', they trimmed the front of the seat to make it narrower and that eliminated the straddling problem.
 
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