Yeah, I had high hopes, and Mustang makes a nice product. The Solo Tripper might be better, but I just went with what seems to be the go-to for most people, LePera's Barebones. Still keeps the look of the bike, and is similar in the seat feel as the original, but gets rid of that over-sized ECM box on the original seat that is the cause of most people's ire. If you go with someone who has a good returns policy, like J&P or Dennis Kirk, or can find one locally that you can try before you buy, you could certainly give the Wide Tripper a go for fairly minimal expense... but it ties up funds if you do return it. Note - with seats, at least with J&P, if it "shows any signs of having being mounted", no return. You can set it on the bike, but not bolt it down and take it for the weekend.

Smart plan. You'll go back and forth a few hundred times... but I think you'll enjoy the ride.

 

Lol.....I was wondering if I was the only person who has done that. Bought my slim new last year and it is the second most expensive vehicle I have owned. But my most expensive was a new SUV I bought in 2000, but I wrecked it before it was year old, owed a shot ton of money on it after insurance paid what they do. Never bought another expensive vehicle again, until the slim. I've had and do have other nice vehicles, just always purchased used now, and most have been half the cost of the slim.

 

I remember when mine looked like that. Slims are great stock. Enjoy!

 

Welcome to the slim family. You're gonna love it. A year later I have ZERO regrets - and this is even after recently test-riding all the harley models a few weeks ago. It just re-confirmed I made th right choice

 

Welcome over to the Softail side. Nice looking ride, and I am sure you will get it looking even better.