backrest helps back and makes it a lot easier to back up! pullback bars will help a lot had that problem on my rk higher and NARROWERbars made all the diference

 

Backrest and ape hangers saved my back. My friends say it looks like I ride a lazy boy, but I don't have back pain and less fatigue.

 

If your azz feels fine it is not the seat per se. It is probably your position. You need to come close to duplicating your position that you had on your Fatboy. Other than that, I think a backrest and higher bars generally help.

 

Get another seat with a backrest.

 

Two different rides Fatboy you sit in Glide you sit on top total different riding positions. Just a matter of trying what others have done.

 

When I test rode/rented a Street Glide, my back hurt before I gave the bike back.
So when I bought one (Street Glide)I put on the "HD adjustable backrest" before it left the shop and my back has never hurt since.

I have a bad back and I slouch if I don't have a backrest.
That kills me (the slouching).

I'm getting use to the handle bars, but I still want more pull back.

 

its the bloody handlebars..never even made it home from the dealer before i knew i needed to change them..ww518 if your 6' or more

 

You are a victim of the strange phenomena called; 'I look really cool with my butt nearly dragging the ground' that theMOCO has decided is what we all want. ;-) But seriously, the seat is too ow relative to the floor boards and bars. Italso angles back, creating the lower back strain you speak of. If you were to get a tall boy seat or something custom like it ( I got a great seat from Bill Mayer saddles that emulates a cop solo saddle) you will notice a huge improvement.
The rear shocks are also too low and have limited travel, so the ride is harsh,contributing tothe strain on the back.
I would use 13 or 13.5" shocks to give a more compliant ride.
Here are some shots of the Mayer saddle I had made to emulate a cop solo seat. They specify tall, wide, flat seats for control and comfort; those qualities are eons more important for me than looks.
Please, no comments about it being 'fugly'. This is a great saddle for me and I have no interest inlooking 'bad' or any of that crap. I just like to ride.

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I had the same pain on my Road King Classic. Put on a back rest and it improved. Then put on high rise handlebars and it got better. It is to the point now that it is more comfortable on my bike then in my car.

A lot of it depends on your height and reach. The more straight up your back is the better it will feel.

 

Street Glide....was the MoCo's attempt to make a low slung custom type street bagger.....Dah, the name is Street Glide! If some have issues with it, You didn't do your homework well! Or you bought the wrong bike! Give me a break...I love mine, and I use the stock seat...and I ride more than most!

milo8155
07 FLHX
03 FXST
Collierville,TN