seats for FXDF
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From: Out on Deranged
Sorry not much experience in that dept.i can tell you that thicker is more cushy deluxe comfort,and thinner is harder but looks much nicer. At 185 lbs my stock Fatbob seat has to be the most comfy stock seat i have ever had. And i recently aquired the SB solo seat for cruzin on my own!
Side note I know a guy who had the back end of his stock seat curled up a bit and that fixes the sliding backwards issue. Also agreeing with Rollamo the wife has to be petite and willing to sit close to the rider. I forgot that i never sit back there!
Side note I know a guy who had the back end of his stock seat curled up a bit and that fixes the sliding backwards issue. Also agreeing with Rollamo the wife has to be petite and willing to sit close to the rider. I forgot that i never sit back there!
Last edited by maddghost; Jun 21, 2009 at 07:54 AM.
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From: Rolla
I'll agree with maddghost is saying that the stock Fat Bob seat is very comfortable, as long as your by yourself. It's a great looking seat, but it's not very good at all for carrying your wife as I was told after riding one block.
I went with the Harley Touring seat, and my wife loves it.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Of course it does not look as good as the stock seat.
There are lots of other options out there also. Some of the aftermarket seats that do look good are said to be comfortable, but I haven't had any experience with them.
But I don't think you can beat the comfort of the Touring Seat for two up riding with the wife.
I went with the Harley Touring seat, and my wife loves it.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Of course it does not look as good as the stock seat.
There are lots of other options out there also. Some of the aftermarket seats that do look good are said to be comfortable, but I haven't had any experience with them.
But I don't think you can beat the comfort of the Touring Seat for two up riding with the wife.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Austin, Texas
I thought the stock seat was comfortable, but it's not meant for touring with a passenger and fails in that department.
I bought a Corbin Dual Tour, which is expensive but more comfortable for me than the stock seat, and excellent for my passengers. I think it looks nice as well.
I bought a Corbin Dual Tour, which is expensive but more comfortable for me than the stock seat, and excellent for my passengers. I think it looks nice as well.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Newberg OR
I went with the Mustang Vintage Wide and couldn't be happier. Way more compfortable than the stock seat.
When I'm out on my own:
And when I've got company:
When I'm out on my own:
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Fort Worth TX
Looks great. Did you notice any difference in ride position? I had the same seat on my VN2000 and rode 1000 miles a day many times over a 2 week period and was very comfortable.
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From: Newberg OR
I'm guessing about an inch up and an inch back. Switching to this seat really extended my comfort range.