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Old May 22, 2020 | 12:42 AM
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On a stock fatbob seat, I was numb after an hour. I put 3,000 miles on a road trip with an Air Wolf and completely forgot about it. It was amazing. There is a trick to it, you barely inflate it. It has 2 straps that go under the stock seat. Not elegant, but works. Highly recommend it.
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 11:39 AM
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Did some powdercoating

Mods on 09 fxdf
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 11:46 AM
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I was happy with the stock seat, did a few 4+ hours rides stopping only for gas and never felt uncomfortable. The problem is the for the passenger, the little pad hardly gives support and my wife was quick to let me know, so I had to change the seat, we tried a sundowner seat (dealer loaner) and we both liked how it felt, but I didn't like how it looks on the bike, so I went with the mustang.
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 11:48 AM
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Did some powdercoating

old school 09 fatbob

Mods on 09 fxdf
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 12:50 PM
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The original saddle is very comfortable the first 10 minutes, after an hour of driving it's a horror.
I think to change the foam by a higher density this winter.
For the design I will keep the same thing.
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 01:05 PM
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Got the seat back from upholsterer, they did a great job.
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by greybird52
Did some powdercoating

old school 09 fatbob

Mods on 09 fxdf
These needed to be posted here.......... https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-glide-models-9/
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ForceofWill
Got the seat back from upholsterer, they did a great job.
Maybe a stupid question.....but why does it appear to say "Bride" on it?
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 04:16 PM
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Maybe a stupid question.....but why does it appear to say "Bride" on it?
That's the fabric I had them use. They make racing seats and have their own fabric. Personal choice, since I like half JDM stuff and half USDM.
 
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Old May 23, 2020 | 10:29 AM
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Recently purchased the “Butty Buddy” from JP cycles ($150.)for my friend to ride on. She said it’s pretty comfortable. Was considering Sundowner but this is easier & cheaper plus like the look better. Already have Road Zeppelin which works fine for me.
 
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