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[OakleyFreak]

Just purchased a nice 2010 Ultra CVO

Well I'm 6'1  and the heated seat on my 2010 sits me too much forward and too high. ( I have put 250 miles on it )
I have been researching seats, Is it true that the stock heated seat is a Hammock seat?
Its a shame that this Hammock seat sits so high.  What was Harley thinking?
The seat is comfortable.
Will I get use to the new riding position? I came from a 1998 heritage with a corbin seat.

What seat seems to move a tall rider back and down?
I see the Mustang and Saddleman have seats that will. even a Tall Boy from Harley

Also I was told that the stock seats on the 2011 to 2013 Ultras are much better. maybe buy one of those and send it to these guys for customization. http://www.meancitycycles.com/
Thanks for any and all advise

[DICKW]

I have an 09, it had the hammock seat and I'm 5'7"....hated it!!!!!! I went with a Mustang, it dropped me back down to a more comfortable/safe position.

[cahdbiker]

OakleyFreak, I had a similar issue as you and rleary360 who also has seat issues. Please read my post. What I did on my 09 worked great and saved me a lot of money. Hopefully it will work for you also. CAHDBIKER

[OakleyFreak]

Thanks Guys
I did read the posts, what shop did the rework on the seat?
I know of 2 Meancity and Baldwin
I talked to a guy at Meancity and he told me the best option was to get a 2011 or newer seat. they can modify and add Gel for me
I am concerned that they may not have as many option on the flat Hammock seat
But I may ask him what he thinks, ny buddy has a 2011 Limited, the seats are nite and day different.
My Hammock is more rounded and flat

[cahdbiker]

 OakleyFreak, just wondered why they would want you to purchase another seat. When the upholstery shop did mine they contoured it, set it back on the bike, and I went down and sat on it so that I was satisfied before they reattached the leather. We skinnied it up a little more at the front and I was fine. Both feet flat on the ground with tennis shoes. CAHDBIKER

Thanks Guys
I did read the posts, what shop did the rework on the seat?
I know of 2 Meancity and Baldwin
I talked to a guy at Meancity and he told me the best option was to get a 2011 or newer seat. they can modify and add Gel for me
I am concerned that they may not have as many option on the flat Hammock seat
But I may ask him what he thinks, ny buddy has a 2011 Limited, the seats are nite and day different.
My Hammock is more rounded and flat

[OakleyFreak]

Well it could be my doing.
I dont remember asking Meancity what they could do to my hammock seat.

I got it in my head that I needed to replace it. I was probably referencing the Sundowner seat when I talked to Meancity. that's when he recommended the stock seat from a 2011 and up
But I will call him Monday and ask about modifying the hammock

[dooinit2u]

Well it could be my doing.
I dont remember asking Meancity what they could do to my hammock seat.

I got it in my head that I needed to replace it. I was probably referencing the Sundowner seat when I talked to Meancity. that's when he recommended the stock seat from a 2011 and up
But I will call him Monday and ask about modifying the hammock

Ditto... I had the same problem with my 2010...I removed and installed a Heated Hammock from a 2011, different design, not as flat, and its been on since. I have gone through many seats on other bikes, but this one stays on the '10...

[OakleyFreak]

Ditto... I had the same problem with my 2010...I removed and installed a Heated Hammock from a 2011, different design, not as flat, and its been on since. I have gone through many seats on other bikes, but this one stays on the '10...

So the 2011 is that much different? And was it on a CVO ?
I may look into that as well
Thanks

[dooinit2u]

So the 2011 is that much different? And was it on a CVO ?
I may look into that as well
Thanks

Yes, Totally different. The 2010 was flat seat with no bucket at all. The 2011 was a redesign with a new part number.

[SanJuanRon]

As mentioned, the '11 seat is very comfortable.  SJ Ron

[RedEagle]

I have a CVO '10 and I don't hate my seat but I did have to change out my handlebars.
Would someone post a couple of pics of the '10 and '11 seats please?

[OakleyFreak]

here is mine
It makes the center of gravity to high for me
I just installed a 2010 LOW ultra seat , it sat me down like 1 inch lower center of gravity much better. I feel more in control of the bike
2010 CVO   

[OakleyFreak]

Here is a 2011 Seat
It does have a little dip in it
I wish i could try one and see how it sits me

Plus the 2010 is real wide in the front. I need the front close to the tank a little more narrrow
Not sure if the 2011 is narrower

[RedEagle]

Thanks for the pics guys I would love try one after the other and compare.

[wvbagger]

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