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Old 05-30-2013, 03:10 PM
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Anyone have the on the frame seat and what do they think?
 
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I went with Sick Saddles. Just got it the other day and it so feels awesome. Way better then stock.
 
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Had the same problem on my Slim, none too comfy seat for longer rides.

HD Spring Solo was the answer for me. Those springs work surprisingly well to smooth out the ride.
 
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Old 05-30-2013, 06:54 PM
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I have a Le Pera, it did improve comfort, and it lowered my sitting position too
Due to the deeper curve, and no more sliding around, I think it flows with the lines of the bike too
Mustangs are nice and comfy, but a little too big for the bike or my personal taste..
 
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My vote goes to the bare bones as well. Comfortable enough seat and it does hold you in well whilst looking like it was suppose to be on there. I had the Mother Road on the frame seat on the bike for a week and whilst it was pretty cool to look at it actually made my 48 look unfinished and very small! (admitting it aint a bike big to start!) In regard to comfort on the roads here it was like someone was sticking a knife in my spine everytime I moved....
 
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Ordered this seat from Dennis Kirk from Drag Specialties and love it. It wasn't overly expensive, a shade over $200 I believe. Installed in seconds.


 
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I ordered this seat for my wife's Nightster, if the profile suits you. Sicksaddles made for me, with memory foam and an extra inch of padding.
 
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Just get the wide Mustang solo seat. No one can see it when your butt is in the saddle and I'd rather be comfortable while I ride than have my bike look cool while parked. And the seat looks good enough.
 
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There are plenty of threads on seats, for further research, it is a popular subject! Bear in mind that comfort is also affected by the poor suspension and better quality shocks will improve the ride in many worthwhile ways.
 
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I think the mustang looks ok

 


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