HD Seats: Badlander Vs. Sidekick

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Oct 16, 2007 | 03:53 PM

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NorCalDyna

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RE: HD Seats: Badlander Vs. Sidekick

I have the Sidekick Custom and it certainly can't have much more padding than the regular Sidekick. The biggest difference I noticed between it and the standard model is that the "passenger" section is tapered down in the back rather than being flat. Otherwise, the riders section looks identical to the one in the picture above. It is not a heavily padded seat, but it is well shaped and has enough padding to alleviate any hot spots.

Oct 20, 2007 | 02:37 AM

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designknd

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RE: HD Seats: Badlander Vs. Sidekick

so my sidekick finally came in and I love it. I have only done about 10 miles on it, but I love the fit. I plan on doing a good ride on Monday, so I will let you all know how 2 hours on it turns out.

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Oct 20, 2007 | 02:54 AM

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carltex

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RE: HD Seats: Badlander Vs. Sidekick

I also was looking at the badlander but wound up getting a stock lowrider seat, about $160. The badlander basically doesn't have a passenger seat.

Oct 20, 2007 | 07:57 AM

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JakeInMa

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RE: HD Seats: Badlander Vs. Sidekick

I have the Sidekick Custom and I love it! It definetely sits further back that my solo Brawler and my wife said the back isn't that bad (she can ride for about an hour or so before needing a break, but the last time on it she said it didn't bother her at all). I also like the lines of this seat.

Oct 22, 2007 | 04:13 PM

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designknd

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RE: HD Seats: Badlander Vs. Sidekick

k, so just put 80 miles through Angeles Crest on my new sidekick custom seat, I love it. no pain what so ever. I did take my girlfriend for a ride last night and she was complaining after 5 miles on it... I hope her butt can get used to it, hehe.

Oct 22, 2007 | 04:26 PM

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arkieollie

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RE: HD Seats: Badlander Vs. Sidekick

I have the badlander and the sundowner. The sundowner I bought for my wife and I for longer trips. She couldn't stand the badlander after about 30 miles but loves the sundowner (as do I for longtrips). I normally keep the badlander on my bike at all times and change out when the wife rides.