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Old 04-20-2008, 09:25 PM
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Default Rear Seat for the XBONES Issue..

I'm really having a tuff time finding a rear seat that would be comfortable for the wife. The stock Pillion looks good... but not good for long rides. Wife likes to go on rides with me foran average of 200+ per trip, I changed out the Spring Solo to a bigSofttail combo but it rode like crap for me and killed the whole look of the bike. Were not in our 20's any more when we could ride a hardtail all day long...UGHH..The good Ol'e days.

The only thing that I can come up with is to get a pan and make a rear seat for her. I refuse to remove the Solo seat as itflows very well with the bike and I'm6' so it is very comfortable. Any advice would help or links to arear seat that is about 11" to 12" wide and cushy as she would say.But it has to flow with the bike and match up with the Solo. Thanks!!!!!
 
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Hope you find an answer because I have the same issue. Passenger pad just isn't going to get the job done.
 
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Default RE: Rear Seat for the XBONES Issue..

i am also having the same issue. i have the ol lady talked into trying this
http://alaskaleather.com/prices&sizes2.html

its not too expensive and hell i may just get one for both seats and give it a try
 
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OK... After alot of looking around I think I have the perfect rear set for the wiffey [8D]
It is at my friends right now getting a little mod work so I can bolt it to the fender. It actually looks pretty good on the bike. After I get my new 16" Apes and some other work I submit the Pics.

Arlen Ness Touring Passenger Pad (Large), Style Removeable

Larger than average stick-on pad providing extra comfort.
Dimensions: 12.5" L x 3" H x 11" W

http://www.realhog.com/detail.cfm?mo...yle_Removeable



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check this out, I use it when my wife rides and she is happy all day.
www.denniskirk.com part # 454202

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Default RE: Rear Seat for the XBONES Issue..

they also have one without the studs
 
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they also have one without the studs
hey does that just lay over the pillon and does it get in the way of the saddle bags? and one mor quest...how much is it?
 
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Here is some more information on the cover.

http://www.chopperscycle.com/page/VTS/PROD/71-113/23542

It looks like it will get in the way of the bags and you would surley have to put it somewhere when you stopped and went somewhere. Someone elses LIL Honey might like to knab it. So that is why I opted to do the seat.
 
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Just lays over the pillion. it is adjustable, did not hit my saddle bags on my Sporty. I have not tried it on my Crossbones, but the Crossbones seat is wider then the Sporty's so the cover should not hang down as far. As far as the price, Dennis Kirk has the studded one for about $110 and the plain one was $90.


 
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