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Old 11-15-2014 | 12:54 PM
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Looking for a comfortable seat that sits low. I'm short, so sitting low is a must. I have a reduced reach seat for my 14 SG, but it isn't that comfortable and it's sort of ugly. Anyone have a recommendation for a comfortable seat that sits low and has a nice passenger area, wife needs to be comfortable also? Thanks!
 
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Old 11-15-2014 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sandmhale
Looking for a comfortable seat that sits low....
Sometimes the width of the seat givens a false impression of height.

With that said, you might want to consider a custom-built seat. I've had excellent service from Russell.

FWIW, I found leather to be a lot more comfortable then vinyl.
 
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Old 11-15-2014 | 01:40 PM
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Corbin makes reduced-reach and height seats--look for or ask about their "Close" seats...
 
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Old 11-15-2014 | 02:51 PM
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What's the waist size on your jeans?
 
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Old 11-15-2014 | 03:02 PM
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Old 11-15-2014 | 04:31 PM
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alot of the guys here recommend mean city cycles, and their work modding seats.

My own experience with a Corbin $$$eat was poor and the "customer service" only compounded my complaints ( i promised Mike Corbin that I would always share my experience). Buyer Beware.


Each rider is different- you would do best to try seats...call la pera and mustang ask if they have stocking dealers in your area.
your dealer may have loaner seats.

I have seats i use when solo and a more comfy for her seat when she is coming


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Old 11-15-2014 | 05:00 PM
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Might take a look at LePera.
 
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Old 11-15-2014 | 09:29 PM
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check out Russell day long seat, its built to you and are very comfortable.
www.day-long.com
 
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Old 11-15-2014 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by madhunter60
check out Russell day long seat, its built to you and are very comfortable.
www.day-long.com
He is short. Depending how short it won't work
 
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Old 11-16-2014 | 06:56 AM
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I'm short also, 27" inseam. I was told I can get a seat that was comfortable or one that looked good. Hard to find one that was both. I have the Harley reduced seat, granted it's not the best looking seat but I am comfortable when I ride.
 


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