Lowrider Seat Tallboy or Similar

  • travelling2008
    travelling2008
    16 years ago

    Hi people ,i was wondering if anyone with a  might be able to help me with my problem.I just purchased a 08 low rider of which i really love,but the only problem is the seat,I am just to far forward and my
    legs on the mid controls are to put it this way,cramped,as i cannot outstretch them and they feel like they are pushed to
    high into my chest,which with my busted back makes me feel very uncomfortable.It is like the seat needs to be raised  an inch and moved back a inch or so,but in saying that i am only 5 foot eight in
    height.I have read a bout these tallboy seats and was wondering if anyone has tried one, or has one that could advise how they
    compare to the originals or if anyone knows of a better replacement?Any help would greatly be appreciated.Many thanks & Cheers

  • PigironBob
    PigironBob
    16 years ago
    Another option is to get forward controls.
  • Top Bloke
    Top Bloke
    16 years ago

    I have both forward controls and tallboy seat. Tallboy seat is great for the long haul much better than standard seat (more cushion for the pushin) however it does stick you up in the wind a liitle bit more. Another side effect is the marks on the tank from my jeans because my legs hit it at the pointy end now whereas they sat lower with the stock. Doesn't look as good as a more slimlined seat either so I just use it for long trips and keep the solo satndard for around town.

  • andij
    andij
    16 years ago
    the sundowner is good option lower version of tallboy the tallboy is high up like top bloke said also mustang makes good seat that sits u back abit
  • travelling2008
    travelling2008
    16 years ago
    Many thanks,PigironBob & Top Bloke & andij for your replies.
    I ended up going with the Sundowner in the end,I was advised by the good guys at Great Southern Motorcycles i Albany,that this would probably be the best bet for me,as i have a very $@*&% back.
    I didn't really want to go with forwards as i like the mid controls better,it is just a rider taste thing i guess but the mid controls were what i wanted.
    Again many thanks for the input lads..
    Cheers
  • Mainey88
    Mainey88
    16 years ago

    travelling2008, I opted for the sundowner seat and fitted highway pegs, seems to work for me and i'm quite tall

  • travelling2008
    travelling2008
    16 years ago
    Hey Mainey thanks for that,i have the sundowner sitting in my garage and ready to put on.I am only 5Ft 8,but the standard seat was just to uncomfortable and i was to far forward,so hopefully i have bought the right one.Plus with a busted back it has to be spot on otherwise riding is very very painful,again peoples thanks for your input and advice as it is appreciated.