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Old 09-14-2009 | 07:43 AM
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Is there a seat for 2009 HD Touring bikes (HD or aftermarket) which sits the passenger lower than the stock seat? She's almost as tall as I am, sits a good 2" or 3" higher than me with the stock seat and she gets too much wind. Please don't suggest a higher windshield; been there, done that and I'm not going higher than what I have now (9" recurved). I'm thinking of a passenger seat with a lower pan (1 piece or 2-pieces seat)
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Old 09-14-2009 | 08:04 AM
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If you get a seat without enough padding she may not ride with you anymore. The rear passenger position is a fact of life on all bikes with them being higher. You will end up compromising with a taller shield, if you want her riding with you.
 
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Old 09-14-2009 | 08:54 AM
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Yeah, I know that most if not all seats sit the passenger higher than the driver but lots of passengers are shorter than the driver so it's not a general problem.
There are seats designed for tall drivers so I thought maybe there were seats for tall passengers too.
I kept the stock shield (12") for winter but I hope I won't have to put it on year round. I already replaced a 6 1/2" shield by a 9" recurved, so I've already made an effort. <g>
 
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Old 09-14-2009 | 09:48 AM
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The StreetGlide seat might work for you, but it is not as comfortable as the others.
 
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Old 09-14-2009 | 10:11 AM
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The StreetGlide seat might work for you, but it is not as comfortable as the others.
Thanks but like you said, it's not as comfy as the others. She'll take wind over a sore butt anyday. <g>
 
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Old 09-14-2009 | 10:13 AM
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Corbin Dual Tour. I have pictures w/ the tour pak if you want to see them PM me your email.
 
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Old 09-14-2009 | 10:35 AM
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Corbin Dual Tour. I have pictures w/ the tour pak if you want to see them PM me your email.
Done. Thanks
 
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Old 09-14-2009 | 02:47 PM
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Try a '09 Road glide seat, there's padding but she won't sit high over you, my wife had the same issue, likes this compromise.
 
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Old 09-14-2009 | 06:44 PM
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Mustang touring seat is lower than stock as is the Saddlemen Road Sofa and Corbin Dual Tourer.

Rick
 
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