which seat?
#1
12-20-2015, 09:39 PM
which seat?
Searches didn't come up with a lot of useful information.
The stock Street Glide seat makes me feel like I'm setting on a mechanical bull. I'm hoping to find a seat that puts me back and little and lower. I'm 6' tall and feel kind of cramped with the stock seat.
Anyone have suggestions on seats they liked?
The stock Street Glide seat makes me feel like I'm setting on a mechanical bull. I'm hoping to find a seat that puts me back and little and lower. I'm 6' tall and feel kind of cramped with the stock seat.
Anyone have suggestions on seats they liked?
#2
12-20-2015, 09:51 PM
Here's the issue with Harley seats: too many riders want to be able to get both feet flat on the ground.
So, there are only two ways to do that: reduce the ground clearance and the shock travel, even though Harleys have **** suspension already, or chop out part of the seat.
One of the ways to deal with the seat is to reduce the width at the front, thus allowing the rider's thighs to get closer together, and more vertical, and making it a little easier to flat foot.
Unfortunately, that part of the seat that gets removed in order to get the rider's thighs closer together results in less support from the front of the seat, particularly under the front of the thighs. So, you start to slide forward, which puts your lower back in a poor anatomical position.
It is by no means a stretch to say that stock Harley touring seats are designed for riders shorter than 5'8". When you're 6', you're going to be uncomfortable.
You have two options, a Tallboy seat, which moves you back and up, or a seat with more support, so you don't slide forward and get cramped. Of all the seats I've demoed, I liked the Hammock the best. It has excellent support under the front of the thighs. At 5'9" I could easily get both feet flat on the ground with the stock seat, but with my Hammock I'm on the ***** of my feet. For me, since I never put both feet down, that's no issue at all. As I'm coming to a stop my right foot is on the rear brake, and as I stop the left foot goes down. No problem at all.
I've tried an Ultra seat and a Sundowner, and didn't like either as much as the Hammock.
Most larger dealers have seats to demo. Try a Tallboy and a Hammock.
[Edit: There are, of course, many aftermarket seats. Too many to try them all. I had a Mustang on my Dyna, and loved it, but haven't tried one on the Road Glide.]
So, there are only two ways to do that: reduce the ground clearance and the shock travel, even though Harleys have **** suspension already, or chop out part of the seat.
One of the ways to deal with the seat is to reduce the width at the front, thus allowing the rider's thighs to get closer together, and more vertical, and making it a little easier to flat foot.
Unfortunately, that part of the seat that gets removed in order to get the rider's thighs closer together results in less support from the front of the seat, particularly under the front of the thighs. So, you start to slide forward, which puts your lower back in a poor anatomical position.
It is by no means a stretch to say that stock Harley touring seats are designed for riders shorter than 5'8". When you're 6', you're going to be uncomfortable.
You have two options, a Tallboy seat, which moves you back and up, or a seat with more support, so you don't slide forward and get cramped. Of all the seats I've demoed, I liked the Hammock the best. It has excellent support under the front of the thighs. At 5'9" I could easily get both feet flat on the ground with the stock seat, but with my Hammock I'm on the ***** of my feet. For me, since I never put both feet down, that's no issue at all. As I'm coming to a stop my right foot is on the rear brake, and as I stop the left foot goes down. No problem at all.
I've tried an Ultra seat and a Sundowner, and didn't like either as much as the Hammock.
Most larger dealers have seats to demo. Try a Tallboy and a Hammock.
[Edit: There are, of course, many aftermarket seats. Too many to try them all. I had a Mustang on my Dyna, and loved it, but haven't tried one on the Road Glide.]
Last edited by IdahoHacker; 12-20-2015 at 09:54 PM.
#3
12-20-2015, 10:04 PM
Road Warrior
Here's the issue with Harley seats: too many riders want to be able to get both feet flat on the ground.
So, there are only two ways to do that: reduce the ground clearance and the shock travel, even though Harleys have **** suspension already, or chop out part of the seat.
One of the ways to deal with the seat is to reduce the width at the front, thus allowing the rider's thighs to get closer together, and more vertical, and making it a little easier to flat foot.
Unfortunately, that part of the seat that gets removed in order to get the rider's thighs closer together results in less support from the front of the seat, particularly under the front of the thighs. So, you start to slide forward, which puts your lower back in a poor anatomical position.
It is by no means a stretch to say that stock Harley touring seats are designed for riders shorter than 5'8". When you're 6', you're going to be uncomfortable.
You have two options, a Tallboy seat, which moves you back and up, or a seat with more support, so you don't slide forward and get cramped. Of all the seats I've demoed, I liked the Hammock the best. It has excellent support under the front of the thighs. At 5'9" I could easily get both feet flat on the ground with the stock seat, but with my Hammock I'm on the ***** of my feet. For me, since I never put both feet down, that's no issue at all. As I'm coming to a stop my right foot is on the rear brake, and as I stop the left foot goes down. No problem at all.
I've tried an Ultra seat and a Sundowner, and didn't like either as much as the Hammock.
Most larger dealers have seats to demo. Try a Tallboy and a Hammock.
[Edit: There are, of course, many aftermarket seats. Too many to try them all. I had a Mustang on my Dyna, and loved it, but haven't tried one on the Road Glide.]
So, there are only two ways to do that: reduce the ground clearance and the shock travel, even though Harleys have **** suspension already, or chop out part of the seat.
One of the ways to deal with the seat is to reduce the width at the front, thus allowing the rider's thighs to get closer together, and more vertical, and making it a little easier to flat foot.
Unfortunately, that part of the seat that gets removed in order to get the rider's thighs closer together results in less support from the front of the seat, particularly under the front of the thighs. So, you start to slide forward, which puts your lower back in a poor anatomical position.
It is by no means a stretch to say that stock Harley touring seats are designed for riders shorter than 5'8". When you're 6', you're going to be uncomfortable.
You have two options, a Tallboy seat, which moves you back and up, or a seat with more support, so you don't slide forward and get cramped. Of all the seats I've demoed, I liked the Hammock the best. It has excellent support under the front of the thighs. At 5'9" I could easily get both feet flat on the ground with the stock seat, but with my Hammock I'm on the ***** of my feet. For me, since I never put both feet down, that's no issue at all. As I'm coming to a stop my right foot is on the rear brake, and as I stop the left foot goes down. No problem at all.
I've tried an Ultra seat and a Sundowner, and didn't like either as much as the Hammock.
Most larger dealers have seats to demo. Try a Tallboy and a Hammock.
[Edit: There are, of course, many aftermarket seats. Too many to try them all. I had a Mustang on my Dyna, and loved it, but haven't tried one on the Road Glide.]
#4
12-20-2015, 10:14 PM
Road Master
#5
12-20-2015, 10:24 PM
The OP doesn't have a problem with being flat footed at all, he just feels a little cramped.
#6
12-21-2015, 05:39 AM
#7
12-21-2015, 09:57 AM
Road Master
Two Lane Tramp, thats a great idea. Any chance you've done a "How To" on your seat mods?
I did a google search on modifying the stock seat but didn't find much.
The positive of this is if it works I gain some knowledge and save some money. If I botch it I'm just back to buying a seat
I did a google search on modifying the stock seat but didn't find much.
The positive of this is if it works I gain some knowledge and save some money. If I botch it I'm just back to buying a seat
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#8
12-21-2015, 10:40 AM
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#10
12-21-2015, 11:48 AM
I can't relate to being tall as I am a short guy but I have the le para villain and love it. Comfortable seat and much more narrow in the front. They make a daddy long legs version that might be the ticket for you. And no I have absolutely no affiliation with Le Para just love my seat and anyone who sits on it ends up getting one. They look great and feel great tough combo sometimes to get.
http://www.lepera.com/v4_Touring_Mod....php?SEATID=60
http://www.lepera.com/v4_Touring_Mod....php?SEATID=60