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Old 11-25-2014 | 06:33 PM
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I'm 6'3", 200 pounds, with a 35" inseam and am looking for a good seat for my 2004 Road King FLHRI. I bought the bike used and it came with a big fluffy seat that puts me way up on the tank. I'd like a seat that's not so fluffy but sets me far enough back and high enough to compensate for my long legs. Any ideas?
 
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Old 11-25-2014 | 06:44 PM
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You want this one....i am 6'2".
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...16-5206697c--1

It moves you back ...
 
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Old 11-25-2014 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SWThomas
I'm 6'3", 200 pounds, with a 35" inseam and am looking for a good seat for my 2004 Road King FLHRI. I bought the bike used and it came with a big fluffy seat that puts me way up on the tank. I'd like a seat that's not so fluffy but sets me far enough back and high enough to compensate for my long legs. Any ideas?
The Ultimate tallboy seat. They are breathable seats that you sit in and back. They have a 30 day moneyback warranty and you won't find a more comfortable seat PERIOD.
 
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Old 11-25-2014 | 07:36 PM
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I believe the tallboy will move you up and forward...i don't think you want that one.....you probably need one that moves you back...and get highway pegs to make your leggs comfortable.


http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-16-5297605--1
 
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Old 11-25-2014 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by giacomo56
You want this one....i am 6'2".
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...16-5206697c--1

It moves you back ...
Is that one stock height? It doesn't say in the description.
 
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Old 11-25-2014 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by giacomo56
I believe the tallboy will move you up and forward...i don't think you want that one.....you probably need one that moves you back...and get highway pegs to make your leggs comfortable.
I got a Drag Specialties Predator to try out. I haven't rode on it enough to make an informed opinion yet. It's pretty narrow and is 1 1/2" lower than stock. But it moves me back quite a bit.
 
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Old 11-25-2014 | 07:42 PM
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Beleve it or not that one came with my 05 RK....feels great except the wife hates it and i had to go buy the tallboy for the passenger comfort, not mine of course...i hate it...but the wife likes it hence i suffer.....
Before you buy try one of them out if you have a HD dealer close....you have no idea how much a seat makes your riding experience either good or bad.
 
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Old 11-25-2014 | 07:43 PM
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I am only 6.0 but have a 34 inch inseam and I found the Road King and Street Glide very cramped.

My solution was an Ultimate Tallboy (Solo) and extended brake and shifter levers. These mods have resulted in a much better ride for me although with the seat moving me back about 2 inches my arms are a bit stretched. I am currently looking at extended reach bars or mini apes.

I have had three Ultimate Seats and they haver been better for me than any OEM upgraded seat, Corbin or Mustang - I have tried them all.....
 
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Old 11-25-2014 | 07:51 PM
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I'm 6-3" and 300, got the HD comfort stitch seat a this summer and it's not bad at all. The only bummer is that the nose is narrower enough for me to cook the inside of my thigh on the rocker box!

All was good after re adjusting the highway pegs.
 
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Old 11-25-2014 | 07:55 PM
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I've gone through every HD seat possible including the tall boy. I will never ride anything other than C&C again. Currently have the solo on my RG, and one on order for my RKC. I'm 6'3". As for passenger comfort, my back seat rider has never complained about the C&C p pad.
 


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