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Old 08-26-2008, 08:21 AM
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Ya know at first I thought this bike was unappealing. But lately it's starting to grow on me. My buddy just bought one a few days ago and now I only have good things to say about it. Stock seat has to go though.
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:10 AM
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Stock seat hight is gone...

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Old 08-26-2008, 04:06 PM
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Was a bit high and a little to forward for me. ...
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 04:34 PM
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Question:

How do these seats feel when stock? Do they pogo up & down on bumpy roads?
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 05:02 PM
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They do bounce a little bit on bigger bumps, but not too bad. I LOVE the seat and I won't get rid of it. I actually find it rather comfortable. It is smoother than my Street Glide was (IMO).

Of course, I would chose form over function any day of the week so who cares how it feels. lol
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 07:26 PM
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I love the seat on mine, very comfortable, takes out the bumps in the road because of the springs, plus I think its one of the things that really make this bike look good.
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 07:05 AM
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Hell, there ain't no way I would get rid of my stock set, it fits the bikes looks. But I do like White Guys seat, it's retro looking too. "Looks is everything"
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 08:28 AM
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You either love or hate this bike, I bought the first one that hit the floor in MD. I can't bring myself to change the seat even though my wife hates it. I have a gel pad I use for trips that I put over the passenger pillion when she rides, thats all she is getting. The seat is actually not bad, lots of room to move around. On my last long trip I would sit back on the back lip at times with my rear touching the back pillion.
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 08:38 AM
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GymRat, is that the "tall" or "short" windshield?
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 08:40 AM
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On the topic of the seat, I like the looks, but after about 120 miles I find it uncomfortable. I moved the seat to its forward setting for the last trip and found it a little better, but am going to move it back again and see if it was just in my head.

There are a couple new seats for the Cross Bones from HD, but not sure how much better they are. I am waiting for the dealer to get them in so I can take a look.
 


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