I have already installed a custom Ostrich look lowered solo seat on my 2010 FLHXSE from a company called C&C Custom seats & am very pleased with how it looks, works, & feels. Have ridden many 300 mile days on this seat which I had on my 2009 FLHX before trading....and now have it installed on my 2010 FLHXSE. But I too am looking at dropping the rear of my FLHXSE just a bit, and are going to install a set of Progressive 440IAS 11.5" shocks on mine. These shocks have adjustable damping & do not drop the bike too far, at only half an inch shorter than stock. However they will drop it just enough to feel a bit more sure footed when sitting at a stop & make the overall stance of the bike look better too. I've used these shocks in the past on my 2004 Screamin-Eagle Electra Glide which I used to own, and have installed a couple sets of these exact shocks on friends 2006 & 2007 Streetglides as well. These shocks work great wether riding solo or two up when adjusted properly....with no bottoming out issues at all. Just food for thought!