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Old 04-29-2007
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I thought I'd like the King.Queen seat but after 2000 miles I think it's too low in the saddle.
It feels like I'm slipping forward all the time and my knees ache because they're more bent than they should be.
I'm only 5feet 10inches tall so God knows what it must be like for taller guys?
Can anyone suggest an alternative rather than the stock seat as that's too hard.
Corbin charge too much over here in my view - is there any good alternative that's comfy but not too low slung?
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Old 04-29-2007
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I concur with road_dog, my king queen seats me higher than the stock. I am 6' tall.
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Old 05-02-2007
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Interesting. I also have a King/Queen seat and it's working fine for me, I'm 5'11. I also have a roadster screen and I wish it was and 1 1/2 - 2 " taller. Think I'll try the stock seat see if it helps with the wind issue (it's flat out cold in No. Wisc.) Again interesting about the seat for you, I'll think about it now when I get on my bike again. Took the truck today to carry some big stuff. Also, keep going thru the threads usually you can find someone with a similar problem. db
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Old 05-02-2007
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Sorry for your troubles. Unfortunately, I have no such problems with my K&Q seat so have never looked beyond it. I am a bit over 6'2", 240#s.

That being said, before you waste a lot more money for something that isn't worth it to you, I suggest you try a memory foam or gel pad strapped on to the original bench seat. If that seems right you can have a local upholsterer (sp?) redo the stock seat in the same material you like.

Monte

PS: you would be surprized what a throwover piece of unsheared sheepskin will do to soften and make more comfortable either a stock or K&Q seat. I bought a sheepskin on eBay and cut it into two sheepskin throwover pads. Works great.
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