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FLS103 Jul 4, 2019 09:13 AM

Let's talk about Fat Bob seats
 
Seriously considering a new seat for my 2018 Fat Bob and cannot find a lot of info about rider position. I would like a seat that allows me to sit farther back while cruising but still allows me to slide up on the tank when I hit the Twisties.
Not sure how many of you guys have changed your seats but I am interested in feedback from those who have. If you comment please include a pic(s) of the seat, your opinion on comfort and which way it moved your riding position.
Thanks to any who reply.

Hatata Jul 4, 2019 12:09 PM

The. Saddleman step up ls has been great. Great back support when I need it.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...323bc4b69.jpeg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...19c93361f.jpeg

FLS103 Jul 4, 2019 01:17 PM


Originally Posted by Hatata (Post 18376195)
The. Saddleman step up ls has been great. Great back support when I need it.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...323bc4b69.jpeg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...19c93361f.jpeg

Very nice bike. Where is the riding position compared to the stock seat?

Hatata Jul 4, 2019 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by FLS103 (Post 18376352)
Very nice bike. Where is the riding position compared to the stock seat?

I changed out the seat almost immediately. So I don’t have a good comparison for you. I find the forward controls to limit how much I can move around but it’s a comfortable position for me I’m around 6 ft tall.

but there is enough space for me to move my back forward and backwards depending on how much lower back/tail bone support I want.

jasooon212 Jul 6, 2019 03:19 AM

Whiplash just recently came out with seats for the new Fat Bobs. I run the gambler seat on my Street Bob and it definitely pushes you back. I find their seats to have more back support compared to other brands

https://www.whiplashspeedco.com/coll...s/gambler-seat

https://www.whiplashspeedco.com/coll...lipstream-seat

FLS103 Jul 6, 2019 09:46 AM


Originally Posted by jasooon212 (Post 18379579)
Whiplash just recently came out with seats for the new Fat Bobs. I run the gambler seat on my Street Bob and it definitely pushes you back. I find their seats to have more back support compared to other brands

https://www.whiplashspeedco.com/coll...s/gambler-seat

https://www.whiplashspeedco.com/coll...lipstream-seat

I might do a bit of research on the Slipstream, thanks

jasooon212 Jul 6, 2019 11:37 AM

Glad i can help. I forgot to mention their seats are wide too so your whole ass is on it haha

FLS103 Jul 6, 2019 10:58 PM

Contacted whiplash to ask about the rider position of the Slipstream as compared to stock. This is the reply I got ..

It will stay as stock. But it will be slightly lower. The new fat bob is a little tighter than the other bikes so we didn’t make much of a change to the stock position other than lowering, comfort and support.

Carlos Pena

Account Manager

Whiplash Speed Company



tyefighter Jul 7, 2019 04:34 PM

I have a saddleman seat. Comfortable, and supportive. Can move around when i want to lean into a turn.

Only problem is i am so comfortable, dont want to lean into the turns anymore. Just cruise through them :)

FattyStreet Jul 7, 2019 05:39 PM


Originally Posted by Hatata (Post 18376195)
The. Saddleman step up ls has been great. Great back support when I need it.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...323bc4b69.jpeg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...19c93361f.jpeg

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...96e1d9fa8.jpeg
My stage 3 FatBob, does that fairing you have make any difference at highway speeds?


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