Barebones vs. stock FXD seat
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Barebones vs. stock FXD seat
Looking to get a Lepera Barebones for my 08 FXD. For those of you that have the barebones how comfortable is it compared to your stock seat? The stocker on my bike isn't that good nor bad for that matter. Only have gone about 75 miles at a clip on it and it is tolerable to a point. I weigh about 205 lbs if that makes any difference. So if the Lepera is close I'm definately getting it.
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RE: Barebones vs. stock FXD seat
I agree with expy. I'd compare the comfort to a stock seat, but that isn't saying much. My experience is that it is plenty comfortable, as you said, to a point and then your bum needs a break. Mine doesn't seem to get steadily uncomfortable. It's fine and about the samefor about an hour and then, boom, need a break. Really brings out the dyna's lines though and brings you lower "into" the bike and back a little bit. It's not a pack up and ride 1500 miles to Sturgis seat and it isn't marketed that way. But, it is surprisingly comfy for its size.
HD7585's comments are what made me not consider the gel. I heard that if it's the least little bit cool out, the gel feels hard.
HD7585's comments are what made me not consider the gel. I heard that if it's the least little bit cool out, the gel feels hard.
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RE: Barebones vs. stock FXD seat
I think your going to regret that!
Last week I went on my first over 50mi ride since getting a Corbin Hollywood Solo, (much like the Barebones, just more expensive
). After a 2 1/2 hour ride including two smoke breaks, my tailbone was killing me! Never again! All out of town rides, the stock 2-up seat goes back on. Either that or I may try to slip a Mustang Vintage Solo past the war department, for use on longer solo rides 
.
Cheers... Ben.
Last week I went on my first over 50mi ride since getting a Corbin Hollywood Solo, (much like the Barebones, just more expensive
). After a 2 1/2 hour ride including two smoke breaks, my tailbone was killing me! Never again! All out of town rides, the stock 2-up seat goes back on. Either that or I may try to slip a Mustang Vintage Solo past the war department, for use on longer solo rides .Cheers... Ben.
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RE: Barebones vs. stock FXD seat
I've got the bare bones on my sg and it looks great and seems comfy but it puts me too far back to be comfortable with the forwards and drag bars, am thinking about the corbin close solo, has anyone got any experience with it.
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RE: Barebones vs. stock FXD seat
Thanks fellas, one more thing. How far back would you say it puts you? I definitely want to go lower but don't want to go too far back with the forward controls, I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam.
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RE: Barebones vs. stock FXD seat
ive done a lot of miles on mine now and am amazed at how comfortable it is. Frst time i got on it i thought i had made a mistake in buying one, but a few miles later it was clear just how cool this seat is. Biggest run was just over 1000 miles in two days and no problems at all just a little saddle weary at the end , but the next day i headed into London for work and no worries, comfortable all the way. - pete
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Thanks fellas, one more thing. How far back would you say it puts you? I definitely want to go lower but don't want to go too far back with the forward controls, I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam.
Thanks fellas, one more thing. How far back would you say it puts you? I definitely want to go lower but don't want to go too far back with the forward controls, I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam.