I'm looking for recommendations for a seat for my wife's Slim. She is 5' tall and although she can reach the handlebars and foot controls OK, she could benefit from a seat that pushes her forward a bit more.

Would like to stick with a solo and something that doesn't raise her up much more than stock.

Any suggestions are much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

Look at the Harley Reduced Reach Seat. I think it pushes the rider 1 or 2 inches forward.

 

I have commented on many seat threads. I started one a good while ago called "Custom seats/Seat ****". I don't understand why more people do not take their own seats, or at least look into a custom seat upholsterer and getting EXACTLY what you want or need the 1st time out of the chute.

There are SO many options that open up for you when you do. The shape of the seat, higher, lower, forward, pushed back, the padding you want, designs if wanted and the material used to cover it all at about, if not at the same cost of buying a seat. I have seen where people have bought multiple seats looking for the right one. I had my seats and backrests done and it was one of the best decisions I made on his bike.

For those of you who do consider it or who do actually do it, I HIGHLY recommend the Gelfoam, not gel inserts. That stuff is magical! Good luck and let us know what you go with and how it works out for the wife.

 

I'm 5' 2" and use Harley's reduced reach. It works great. I even tour with it. It's not solo though. I've seen some reduced reach solo seats from other manufacturers, but you'll just have to shop to see what you like.