Another saddle question
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Cruiser
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From: Mobile, Alabama
Another saddle question
I apologize in advance for posting another saddle thread but, I've done some research on the net and on the forums here and I can't quite find what I'm looking for. I have the stock saddle on my 07 FXDC which is fine for me, but my ol lady can't ride more than a couple hours without her @$$ hurting and that is keeping me off the bike when we want to travel long distances together. I thought about the Sundowner seat, but from what I understand, it will move me up and foward a bit and I really don't want that. My other two options I was thinking about are either getting the actual HD Touring seat (51472-06) or the stock seat off of a Wide Glide, but I don't know if either one will push me up and foward like the Sundowner . Any suggestions?
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Seats are very subjective, and thus recommendations are as well. I had the sundownder on my low, and it was pretty good. Don't really remember it moving forward, up yes, forward no. They have a short version and a tall version IIRC. Wife could ride most of the day, but that was with a stop every hour or so. But, I wanted a backrest option for me, so I got the Mustang wide. I like the backrest, but it didn't help her at all. In fact, the Mustang kind of digs into the back of my thighs a bit and defenitely sits me up higher, but not forward or back.
If you want a great fitting seat for you and her, off the shelf will likely not work. A custom seat, and the price that goes with it, will suit to both your needs.
I've had a Russell Day Long and Corbin in the past on a FJR. The Corbin sucked royally, while the Russell was hienie bliss! Even my wife will attest to that! It cost us about $700, but it was worth every penny! I'm thinking of going the Russell route again this winter. Although a bit ugly, they are super comfy! And if you keep a stocker around, you can easily change seats for good looking short hops, to barkolounger comfy long hauls! That's what I plan on doing with my stocker.
Good luck!
Mike
If you want a great fitting seat for you and her, off the shelf will likely not work. A custom seat, and the price that goes with it, will suit to both your needs.
I've had a Russell Day Long and Corbin in the past on a FJR. The Corbin sucked royally, while the Russell was hienie bliss! Even my wife will attest to that! It cost us about $700, but it was worth every penny! I'm thinking of going the Russell route again this winter. Although a bit ugly, they are super comfy! And if you keep a stocker around, you can easily change seats for good looking short hops, to barkolounger comfy long hauls! That's what I plan on doing with my stocker.
Good luck!
Mike
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Yes, the sundowner does move you up and forward. I just sold mine. My girl loved it. The passenger seat area is wide and comfy.
I have a mustang solo and bought the matching p-pad for it. She hasn't complained yet.
I have a mustang solo and bought the matching p-pad for it. She hasn't complained yet.
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Consider the LePera Sorrento. Great looking 2-up seat, which shouldn't move you forward.
I hear (read) it is very comfortable for the passenger. If you require even more passenger
padding, the LePera Maverick is similar to the Sorrento, but wider in the back.
I hear (read) it is very comfortable for the passenger. If you require even more passenger
padding, the LePera Maverick is similar to the Sorrento, but wider in the back.
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Wait a minute... She LOVED it - so you SOLD it... 
Me too, but which p-pad did you get, the 8" or 12"? I have the 8" for the wife, but she starts to wiggle after an hour. She REALLY wants me to get the 12" one, but I need a second opinion first... 
I have a mustang solo and matching p-pad for it.
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Simple solution, let her get her own bike, or let her relax her a$$ by standing on side of the road. 
J/K bout the last part.
J/K bout the last part.
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The Mustang Vintage Solo and matching 12 inch pillion. This is the set up that works for me and my girl. When she rides the pillion is on in about 3 minutes. When she doesn't ride it is on the shelf...
Cheers,
Tom
Cheers,
Tom
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Yeah, that's how I keep her in line. LMAO.
She did love the passenger seat on the sundowner...but it made me cramp so I got rid of it.
I got the 9" I think. #76109. I also have #76107 vintage solo seat.
I thought about the wider p-pad but that was one thing I hated about the sundowner. It was so wide it rubbed on the backrest.
Not a great pic but you can see the p-pad on the bike:
