Question for taller riders
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Question for taller riders
Recently purchased a 2004 FLHTCUI. I am 6'3" and it is not bad as is but, I plan on installing DragDesigns floorboard extenders which should move floorboards out 1" and forward 2". Does anyone have any thoughts on the TallBoy seats for the pre-2008 touring models. According to the catalog it only moves the rider back 1/2" but moves the rider and passenger up 2".
Any thoughts from taller riders?
Thanks
Any thoughts from taller riders?
Thanks
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I have never really liked the look of the Tallboy seat on the bikes. I recently bought a Sundowner seat and it really worked for me. I also pushed out my floorboards and I tilted my handlebars up a bit. I am currently looking to placing some PYOs on my FLHT to make things perfect, but that seat did wonders for me. I tried to cut my original seat down and back a bit too. There is a low profile seat, Badlander, but it looks pretty crappy for 2 up. I can ride all day with the Sundowner seat and it feels better as far as my position. Good Luck.
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I have the tall boy seat on my Ultra & it moves you up & for a moment you really do feel "up". Does give a sitting "on" the bike , not "in" the bike feeling. I want till I get at least 500 miles of seat time on Tallboy before I really make a choice of what to do next as far as seats go..... but...because I love the looks of it.
I'm sure Ill end up getting a Sundowner soon.
I'm sure Ill end up getting a Sundowner soon.
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I understand moving the boards out 1 inch for all riders, but am sorta seeing the 2 inch forward movement as a good thing for those who prefer not to use highway pegs at all, or at least not too much. The 2 inch forward movement would definately make sense for a longer legged rider that does a fair amount of city riding.
If you are running highway pegs, I would hold off on the $150 setup you are mentioning, and 1st try the inexpensive Harley Goodies floorboard extensions, as mentioned above. They offer a discount to forum members.
If you are running highway pegs, I would hold off on the $150 setup you are mentioning, and 1st try the inexpensive Harley Goodies floorboard extensions, as mentioned above. They offer a discount to forum members.
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I can not speak for the 09s, but the Sundowner worked for my 07 and I dont think it was pitched for my bike as pushing you back at all either.
I just tried it and something about it just felt a hell of a lot better then the stock seat. Plus, it accepts a backrest, which for me is one of the best add ons....after pipes.
I postioned my highway pegs so I can keep my heel on the floorboards and my toes rests on the pegs. I can also rest my heels on the pegs as well. It gives taller riders a nice comfortable alternative. I got the idea from a post here a while back.
My 1" extensions came from our Forum sponser and were a great improvement.
I just tried it and something about it just felt a hell of a lot better then the stock seat. Plus, it accepts a backrest, which for me is one of the best add ons....after pipes.
I postioned my highway pegs so I can keep my heel on the floorboards and my toes rests on the pegs. I can also rest my heels on the pegs as well. It gives taller riders a nice comfortable alternative. I got the idea from a post here a while back.
My 1" extensions came from our Forum sponser and were a great improvement.
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I have a Tallboy seat on my Road King, and while I don't really like the look of it, it has made a big difference in riding comfort. I actually just sent it off to MeanCityCycles to be modified a bit to get me a little further back on the bike. If you're 6'3, then I wouldn't suggest anything that will put you lower on the bike than you are, as you'll probably develop hip pain and be uncomfortable. I've installed the H-D extended floor boards and just ordered up the Harley Goodies extensions on my mine. I also have Walter's Workshop extended brake and shift levers to complete the package.
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