Passenger Seat Height

[Mrfun]

I have a question. Recently acquired a 2019 tri glide. The passenger sits higher than she did on my 06 ultra. I put a taller windshield on it but she still gets more air than she would like. Does anyone know if they make a seat that lowers the passenger?

 

[Mrfun]

Sorry I guess I already had a thread about this and forgot. Been on quarantined too long.

Any seat ideas?

 

[trikermutha]

Maybe take to a seat shop and have them take some of the foam out of the seat, which would get your passenger a bit lower.

 

[ShapeShifter]

This post in your other thread, says you ordered a LRS Reaper Windshield. If it has arrived and been installed, did it not resolve the wind/buffeting issue for your other half?

 

[Mrfun]

This post in your other thread, says you ordered a LRS Reaper Windshield. If it has arrived and been installed, did it not resolve the wind/buffeting issue for your other half?

ShapeShfter It helped some but not enough according to mama. Without going to a 13 or 14 inch shield and looking dorky. Was wondering if anyone knew of seats that change the passenger height.

 

[LadyonaMission]

I have a Mustang seat which is very comfortable, but it is not low profile. Maybe you can locate a dealer and try one.

From the website:

Mustang now offers custom seats with a selection of different inlay panels and stitch colors to choose from giving you added styling to complement your bike. Almost every seat or accessory Mustang offers can be customized. Please call a sales rep and ask for more details.​

https://www.mustangseats.com/dealer-locator

 

[Jack Klarich]

Get a hold of these guys and see what they can do for your seat

http://www.meancitycycles.com/contact_mean_city_cycles.php

 

[Mrfun]

Thanks guys I will check into these.

 

[Trampas]

As Jack said, mean city cycles, they can do wonders to a seat from what I have read and heard

All for now Trampas

 

[ShapeShifter]

ShapeShfter It helped some but not enough according to mama. Without going to a 13 or 14 inch shield and looking dorky. Was wondering if anyone knew of seats that change the passenger height.

Kevin, Sorry the new windshield didn't eliminate the excessive wind blasting her. Hopefully, there's a nearby dealer that has a "Seat Demo" program for trial rides, or as Jack mention, contact Mean City Cycles for a possible seat modification. Wish the both of you a quick resolution......Wes

 

[Ed H]

I had MCC fix a seat on my Ultra, did a fantastic job.

 

[Mrfun]

Thanks guys.

I will check with my dealer for demo first. I'm sure shipping a seat is not going to be cheap.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I've used Mean City in the past. They do nice work.

BUT, 10-15 years ago we discovered how easy it is to pull the seat off the bike and remove the staples holding the vinyl covering on.

Between the vinyl and the foam is a plastic (saran-wrap type) barrier. Remove that and keep it.

Then get a carving knife from the kitchen knife (manual or electric) and shave off however much foam you want the seat to be lower by.

Put the plastic barrier back on, put the vinyl back on, and staple it in place. The only cost is 1 hour of time and, if you don't already have an electric stapler, $15-20 at Home Depot or Lowes.

It really is quite simple. We've done it to a half dozen bikes to get the seat where Mary likes it.

Kevin

 

[Colleydog]

Great info to know Kevin, thank you, mcc has also reworked a seat for me and I think it was 150 or 200 dollars, your idea is way cheaper

 

[Mrfun]

Thanks for the info Kevin. I just might try that.