| Author | Message | ||
     Baybueller |
I put 2 in. risers on my 08 Uly and still not where I need to be for long rides.(bum shoulder). Without replacing cables and bars the next step is a low seat. The seat seems to be in the category of ducks teeth as I have had no luck finding one. Any suggestions? | ||
| Ejbeert |
BALDWIN MOTORCYCLE SADDLES. I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE JUST FYI | ||
| Barkbuster |
+1 on the Baldwin. Got one on mine in 2010 and it was the most expensive farkel to that time for me but a good purchase for me,. He moved the bucket compared to stock and matched the foam to my weight I also got the gel insert and have done 400 + mile days over 8 hr with stops 2 up. If its shorter its not much but it works. Not much of an iron butt guy but this mod is worth it. I`m 5`6`` 195lbs and the stock seat was just to big for me to fit in its sweet spot. I also have the rox 2`` risers so this bike fits me good now! | ||
| Froggy |
Perhaps you are going the wrong way with your modifications, why not try going lower? I found my Lightning to be easier on my and back arms than my Uly, and now my 1125R blows them both away. | ||
| Orangeulius |
I put Roxx risers on my 06 X but still found the position stressful. On my new 08 XT I'm much more comfy. The XT is slightly lower than X so Froggy may be onto something. I had shoulder surgery last summer so I can relate with the pain issues. Hope you get it figured out. | ||
| Ratbuell |
You could also try XB-S bars instead of the Uly bars. IIRC, they're narrower...it might be the spread as much as the rise that's causing your issues. Sit in different positions on the bike, with your hands in different places, and see what feels best. Once you know where that is, measure and find a component that will work. 7/8" bars are a dime a dozen, so you should have infinite possibilities as far as fitment goes. | ||
| Ratbuell |
...and I wouldn't mess with seat height if you don't have to - that will throw knees and hips into the mix. If your legs are happy now, focus on the bars. | ||
| Crusty |
For me, I've found that the '06 Low seat, combined with 1" Precision Engineering risers made my '08 XT comfortable for 750 mile days. The '06 Low seat isn't any lower than the stock seat, but it positions me forward about two inches from the stock seat. That makes a huge improvement. | ||
| Xbimmer |
I'd trade both my '07 seats for another '06 Tall. I really liked them when they first came out but the last few years have played havoc with my bones and just that little bit of drop cramps my legs too much. Little changes like that can add up and is the reason I've never installed the S and CityX bars I bought either. | ||
| Baybueller |
Thanks all for the advice. I think Crusty hit it as I did 200 miles today and found if I moved forward on the seat all was good minus the ball crush. I have had to modify almost every bike I have owned but I understand the model American rider is a bit taller than me. | ||
| Buelldualsport |
The low seat combined with either a 1" or 2" drop in the peg height, might just be the ticket. We are also working through the same challenges you seem to be facing. We have had an 06 and and 07, both of which we used the "low" 06 on prior to losing the bikes. We have located on of those "ducks teeth" 06 low seats to try on the new to us 08 we are picking up in May from a fellow Bad Weber. Keep us updated on your progress. We will do the same. Cheers | ||
| Uly_man |
"I have had to modify almost every bike I have owned but I understand the model American rider is a bit taller than me." It always takes me a month or so to set up a new bike. No two bikes or persons are the same fit. The more adjustment on a bike the better you can make it fit you. It is a bit of a "horses-for-courses" thing and you will need to figure out whats right for you. Its a bike thing. Its just my opinion but I think the Uly bars are a little on the wide side for road work. I found this made the steering "over sensitive". It also makes you span your arms width more which then makes your shoulders go forward more. I cut one inch off each side of the bars on both my Ulys and it works great. The bars now feel like a normal bike and I get much less strain on my shoulders and lower back. Thats with the low seat and I am 6 foot 7 tall. (Message edited by uly_man on April 09, 2012) | ||
| Schwiggy |
I have a spare yellow 06 low seat sitting in the attic if anyone is interested. I'd let it go for pretty cheap (probably just shipping, honestly). I put the 06 tall seat from Surdyke ($88) on there. http://www.surdyke.com/AdvPartInfo.asp?PartNumber= N0025.1AKFYW   | ||
| Etennuly |
You have the option to swing the bars back towards you also. It helped me keep weight off my wrists. | ||
| Baybueller |
Great input all. Looks like I may be dusting off the hacksaw. | ||
| Uly_dude |
sent you a PM about your low seat Schwiggy... | ||
| Buelldualsport |
BB A tubing cutter is a quicker way to shorten the bars. | ||
| Rcf2 |
As Etennuly said the bars towards you help. In my case, combined with the 1" riser and low foot pegs, make wonders. | ||
| Uly_man |
"A tubing cutter is a quicker way to shorten the bars." You will need a cutting wheel that will work on steel. A normal one, for copper/soft iron will not work. I know I tried. The bars are also very thick and quite hard. You will also need to drill a new position/location hole for the front brake lever set up. And it needs to be in the right position or it will mess up the end float of your throttle grip. Its not a hard job but must be done right. | ||
| Baybueller |
I found what appears to be the last 06 low seat in the U.S. at Manchester HD. Trying that first as the grips are heated and I don't want to bugger the left up removing it. | ||
| Jeepnh |
Uly_man, What do you mean, please elaborate on: '...new position/location hole for the front brake lever set up. And it needs to be in the right position or it will mess up the end float of your throttle grip.' | ||
| Buelldualsport |
Uly_Man Our cutter has a steel wheel and as you stated, it takes a bit of "effort" but seems to work better than a hack saw. |
