Make my FLHTK similar to FLHTKL
#1
Make my FLHTK similar to FLHTKL
I recently purchased a '15 FLHTK, and have about a 100 miles on it. I'm 5'11" (with apparently short arms), and the seating position to the bars is rough. I'm stretched out, uncomfortable, and it hurts my back and shoulders.
I just got back this week from a 1000 mile trip on a rental '17 FLHTKL (2-up). I realized that it fit me much better!
I would like to get a similar feel for the handlebars and windshield. Height is fine.
I plan to keep the stock seat (meaning I'm +1" from the FLHTKL).
For bars (I've read through a bunch of threads) - thinking the KhromeWorks 2+2" narrow sweepers. Does this make sense? Or should I go with the 2" (2" back, but no extra rise?).
For windshield, the FLHTK has an 8.5", so perhaps a 9" (since I'm sitting 1" higher?) from LRS?
Am I thinking about this correctly?
Thanks!
joe
joe
I just got back this week from a 1000 mile trip on a rental '17 FLHTKL (2-up). I realized that it fit me much better!
I would like to get a similar feel for the handlebars and windshield. Height is fine.
I plan to keep the stock seat (meaning I'm +1" from the FLHTKL).
For bars (I've read through a bunch of threads) - thinking the KhromeWorks 2+2" narrow sweepers. Does this make sense? Or should I go with the 2" (2" back, but no extra rise?).
For windshield, the FLHTK has an 8.5", so perhaps a 9" (since I'm sitting 1" higher?) from LRS?
Am I thinking about this correctly?
Thanks!
joe
joe
#2
Either you have very short arms or you don't have the stock seat on your Limited. I'm shorter than you and I have a big bend in my arms with the stock seat. With my Mustang Super Tour, that sits me back about 1 1/2", I have very little bend.
If you liked the bars on the Low buy a set of Low bars from HD or find a set of take offs for almost nothing.
Everyone wants something different in a shield so there's no answer. Good luck.
If you liked the bars on the Low buy a set of Low bars from HD or find a set of take offs for almost nothing.
Everyone wants something different in a shield so there's no answer. Good luck.
Last edited by Red; 02-15-2019 at 06:08 PM.
#3
I don't think I have exceptionally short arms, but perhaps I do? I thought it was a stock seat. It is a HD seat, stamped with RDW-92/61-0067, which appears to indicate a stock seat. But maybe I'm missing something? All I know is that I'm not close enough to the grips!
Is there anything else on the seat that would indicate a part number or that it's stock? The above stamped part number doesn't look like a normal HD part number. Maybe I'll have to run to the dealer and sit on a few others.
Did the seats change between '15 and '17-18? I haven't seen any indication that they have.
joe
Is there anything else on the seat that would indicate a part number or that it's stock? The above stamped part number doesn't look like a normal HD part number. Maybe I'll have to run to the dealer and sit on a few others.
Did the seats change between '15 and '17-18? I haven't seen any indication that they have.
joe
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Originally Posted by linerjoe
Ok, so I just learned that the "RDW-92/61-0067" doesn't mean squat. So it might be a non-stock seat.
Trying a stock seat might solve your issue. My Mustang that sits me back bothers my shoulders if I don't have the backrest installed. I think the backrest makes me sit upright.
Last edited by Red; 02-15-2019 at 06:29 PM.
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