Looks wise I like this option for a Street Glide.

I would stay away from a stock Ultra seat. They are not much better. I just had my Limited seat reworked by Mean City Cycles and it is much better.

 

Backrest will definitely lengthen the distance of riding for her at least it did for my gf. Plus the way the seat is angled back and kinda downward she complained about feeling like she was gonna fall off it i goosed the throttle at all haha. Guess i shouldnt find that funny. But its pretty sad when she said she felt safer ridin on the fender of my chopper vs the streetglide where she is actually on a seat and no backrest.

 

If you want her to want to go riding long distances, then get a better seat, better shocks and foot boards, maybe grab bars.
The rider hangs on to the bars and has a broader seat centered on the bike. The passenger is over the rear tire and feels every bump and does not have anything to hang onto. While watching the scenery go by a sudden jarring pothole will end a desire to ride. act now if you want a passenger.

 

Make sure you pump up the rear shocks when riding with her.
Makes a huge difference.
I think with a Street Glide you are supposed to have 40 psi with a passenger.

 

I doubt if the poor woman would be able to tell the difference - until OP has sorted out that lovely new seat for her!

 

1. SHE deserves a medal and YOU deserve a good, swift kick in the a**!
2. Sundowner seat, or comparable, AND a passenger backrest is a MUST.
3. Rider backrest is optional; low profile to give her some room back there.

There ya go!

 

[quote=grbrown;12652558]You can have as many seats for your bike as you fancy, however if you have to ask US if you should buy your poor gf a decent seat, then shame on you! Get HER the comfiest plushest cosiest seat you can find, regardless of expense, plus a matching backrest. YOU can sit on nails if you like, but.......

Yeah, that, and or have her take the MSF course and then get her nice scoot of her own.

 

I believe the first mod I made to my bike was the seat. The stock Harley seat in 03 wasn't too bad for me, but she hated it. Bought a Mustang touring seat and never looked back. Haven't heard any complaints since, as a matter of fact, if it's too late in the day, she goes to sleep on it! The bike does bottom out on rare occasions so I am thinking of getting some Ohlins rear shocks. I understand they are pricey, but they are the best.

 

A discerning choice! Mrs B and I haven't bottomed out once, since we installed ours. Call Howard at HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal, as he offers discounts and will ensure you get the correct weight springs etc. He also now offers JRI as an alternative brand, which also get good reviews.

 

got to keep the gf happy seat and back rest