Lapera Sorrento seat for my Low Rider???
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This is my 2nd Harley and my 2nd LePera. I have the silhouette on my WG. It is very low and firm. I find it comfortable. I like the firmness because you are on the saddle not in the saddle and it lets me sit flat footed when stopped. My wife and daughter like it better as a passenger. I do not think I would try an Iron Butt day with it but they change out easy enough if needed.
Duff
WG with silhouette
Sporty with Bare Bones:
Duff
WG with silhouette
Sporty with Bare Bones:
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From: Okinawa Japan
Nice bikes Duff! I think I have decided to go with the Sorrento. I am trying to decide on biker gel or not. I want comfort the moment I put my my butt in the saddle,but yet comfort for a good morning cruise too. I am awaiting a reply from Lapera on some quesions, but that is the seat I will most likely go with. I will post pics and reviews.
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http://www.hdsportsters.com/1991-xlh.htm
OP I agree with the gel. Good choice.
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I think it was a 92...Here is a link to a 91 with the paint scheme. Itwas a nice scheme and the maroon was deep.
http://www.hdsportsters.com/1991-xlh.htm
OP I agree with the gel. Good choice.
http://www.hdsportsters.com/1991-xlh.htm
OP I agree with the gel. Good choice.
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Wow! good looking seat (& bike) billy! Now I am undecided, lol. I thought I would go with the sorrento because it is shaved down a little for a more slender look, but that maverick looks great too! decisions, decisions..... Now did you opt for the biker gel?
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From: new jersey
no gel. i wanted to try the seat stock. if that didnt work out i could go the gel route.
i know the return policy changes once the seat is considered custom, so i wanted to try just the basic seat first. for me so far its been fine, but due to weather i havent had a chance for a longer ride yet, and my wife is yet to check it out.
i also plan to take a few better pictures that show the angle of the seat against the fender. its sort of an upside down trapezoid, and thats not real clear in the shots i posted here. i can tell you though the seat does have a lower profile than i thought it would. i was actually worried about that when ordering, but once i saw it on the bike, i couldnt be happier.
i know the return policy changes once the seat is considered custom, so i wanted to try just the basic seat first. for me so far its been fine, but due to weather i havent had a chance for a longer ride yet, and my wife is yet to check it out.
i also plan to take a few better pictures that show the angle of the seat against the fender. its sort of an upside down trapezoid, and thats not real clear in the shots i posted here. i can tell you though the seat does have a lower profile than i thought it would. i was actually worried about that when ordering, but once i saw it on the bike, i couldnt be happier.
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From: new jersey
migraywolf, good luck with the seat, hope it works out for you.
i wanted to post a few more pictures to show the seat since when i was doing searches when making my choice, i didnt see any good photos of the maverick on a dyna.
this shot is a close up to show the angle of the cut of the seat to the fender.
this shows the stitching pattern a little bit better.
i wanted to post a few more pictures to show the seat since when i was doing searches when making my choice, i didnt see any good photos of the maverick on a dyna.
this shot is a close up to show the angle of the cut of the seat to the fender.
this shows the stitching pattern a little bit better.
Last edited by billycouldride; Aug 10, 2009 at 06:10 PM.