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Old 08-26-2008, 06:26 PM
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Default Opposite of "reach" seat?

Is there a seat out there that moves the rider backwards, away from the controls, rather than forward, towards the controls? I would love to stretch out a little more and don't want an engine guard to put pegs on or to change pipes for extended forward controls.
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 06:28 PM
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Check the Corbins. I believe they make one.
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 06:34 PM
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I used to sit on the back of my seat when I needed to strech out.
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 06:35 PM
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The Hollywood Solo moves you back a little bit. There is a guy making stock forward control extension on the site that you might want to check into, it looks like a great kit, but can't remember his name.
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 08:42 PM
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i too had the same problem i didnt want the engine guard with pegs. i went with the mustang solo tripper seat and wow wat a difference it gives you a good 2-3" id say and its god some nice cushion to it.
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 10:20 PM
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I just ordered the daytripper. I hope it gives as much room as the solo tripper, cause that extra room sounds good.
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 12:38 AM
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Corbin Gunfighter, Corbin Solo, Drag Specialties Low Profile Touring all get you an inch or two back.
Mustang Vintage moves you an inch forward. All relative to Custom std 2-up seat.
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 04:00 AM
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I had just the same need; I have 36 in inseam, so I need all the legroom I can get. I put on the Mustang Vintage Wide Solo and it definitely gave me a nice chunk of leg room moving me both up & back. It's just pretty darn comfy now.
 
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Yea, I have a Corbin and it does move you back and also keeps the low profile. It is much more comfortable than stock but required some modifications to install as well as $400.
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by phatman
I just ordered the daytripper. I hope it gives as much room as the solo tripper, cause that extra room sounds good.
I just got the daytripper on tonight. After a quick 30 miles, I love this thing. It feels firmer than the stock seat but it's still comfortable. It does move you back 2-3" which I really like. The real test will be tomorrow. I am going to Milwaukee to partake in some of the 105th activities. It will be a good 3-4hundred mile test.
 


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