Best Seat for Shorter Riders

[Danaman]

I sat on the stock seat and it didn't feel all that comfortable to me. I am 5'8", 165 pounds with 29 " seam. I like to ride with feet on the pegs and lean on a backrest. Which seat would you recommend? I am concerned that r placing the seat would result in pushing me too far back for the bars.

[Steve 0080]

Mustang...bar none !

http://store.valueaccessories.net/MustangTripperFastbackSeatsHondaGoldWingF6B.aspx

[Davidk]

Im 5"4' and purchased the Corbin with backrests. It lowers it 1/2 to 3/4" I also use boots with 2" heels. Feet are flat on the ground with room to spare

[shooter]

Im 5"4' and purchased the Corbin with backrests. It lowers it 1/2 to 3/4" I also use boots with 2" heels. Feet are flat on the ground with room to spare
If you need a second opinion , I saw David sitting on his bike , flat footed. That Corbin is low.

[opas ride]

I am 5'9" and about 195lbs. Put 1/2" heels and soles on my boots, bought the lower Mustang seat and all is good!!!....Never sat on a Corbin, some they are too hard, others don't like the looks, I cannot answer any questions about them....Mustang works for me. May change later, see above response to your initial question....Ride safe....

[opas ride]

I sat on the stock seat and it didn't feel all that comfortable to me. I am 5'8", 165 pounds with 29 " seam. I like to ride with feet on the pegs and lean on a backrest. Which seat would you recommend? I am concerned that r placing the seat would result in pushing me too far back for the bars.
An option that currently gets good feed-back is having your stock seat re-done by Mean City Cycles in NC..I would have done my stock seat with them but they were not doing F6B seats at the time...They can move you lower, forward, backward, harder, softer, what ever your dimensions dictate..Great folks to deal with...Their info is on the Web and you can save a bundle of cash...Still may have them do my seat and sell the Mustang....

[Battoo]

My wife is 5ft 6 we had the one inch lowering kit installed at the dealer , she was able to ride home from Southermn Powersports , we are leaving Saturday to have the seat modded at Mean city cycles in north carolina

[Danaman]

Thanks for all the quick replies, what about my concern about reaching the bars comfortably when you change the seat.

[shooter]

I can tell you that the Corbin that David K has pushes you forward. Don't know if they are all like that but his is.

[six2go]

I sat on the stock seat and it didn't feel all that comfortable to me. I am 5'8", 165 pounds with 29 " seam. I like to ride with feet on the pegs and lean on a backrest. Which seat would you recommend? I am concerned that r placing the seat would result in pushing me too far back for the bars.
I've been trying to figure the seat out also. I'm 5'8" with a 28" inseam but I weigh considerably more than you and the stock seat is perfect for me as far as height, reach to the grips, and knee bend. So I don't want a replacement seat to move me up, down, forward, or backwards and I don't care for a backrest. I just need more "cush for the tush" to eliminate the butt burn. The Air Hawk helps but isn't the final answer. I've been thinking of either an Ultimate or Russell, just haven't pulled the trigger yet.

[Fla_rider]

I'm 5'7" that's right Steve080 taller then you! with a 29" inseam I weight about 200. With Ergo II's with extensions the stock seat is heaven. I can shift forward or backward without being stuck in a certain position like most the after market seats do. I can stretch out with the pegs or slide forward to put my feet down or slide mid seat to tuck behind my Clearview. I have ridden from Tampa, Fl to Torrington, Ct. in two days with no rump issues. P.S. my wife has ridden twice to the Dragon and loves the seat. She says it's hard not to fall asleep on it.

[Wing'n it]

I have a Corbin with a backrest that might be coming up for sale soon, it sets too low for me.

[Bob Penn]

I'm 5'8" with 28" inseams and 195 lbs give or take, (OK, more give then take). I had the dealer lower the bike 1" using the available aftermarket lowering kit. Then I added the Mustang seat which lowered and moved me back. To compensate for the backward move I added the Kury bar adjustment kit that allowed me to move the bars 2" back and up. The resulting ride is a comfortable relaxed arm position and relative soft seat.
I, SIT, flat footed at traffic lights without any addition to the soles or heels of my boating shoes.
In the complaint dept. I find my knees ache after long rides (6 hr.or more) due to their bent angle in the riding position using the Kury. floorboards. That could have been caused by old age of course but the solution of course was the addition of highway pegs.
My other complaint would be the unavailability of a backrest for the Mustang seat. Maybe I'm just spoiled rotten because all my previous cruising bikes had one and I do miss not being able to lay back in the lounge position to watch the world go by.

[makya53]

An option that currently gets good feed-back is having your stock seat re-done by Mean City Cycles in NC..I would have done my stock seat with them but they were not doing F6B seats at the time...They can move you lower, forward, backward, harder, softer, what ever your dimensions dictate..Great folks to deal with...Their info is on the Web and you can save a bundle of cash...Still may have them do my seat and sell the Mustang....

Just researching seats, new to the F6B and it's a dream. Just checking on that mustang.

[perohijo]

[does the lowering kit works? How much is it?]

[Bob Penn]

[does the lowering kit works? How much is it?]

Simply put, yes it does, for about $400.00.

[Xrider57]

[does the lowering kit works? How much is it?]

I just put a "Lowerwing" on mine and it's great! Quality is excellent and will lower your bike as advertised.If you have a centerstand you will want to replace it with his shorter stand.