Solo seat
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,579
Likes: 10
From: S.E. MO
Bare Bones is a good looking seat and works fine for daily rides but thats about it.
I liked mine for awhile but didnt take long to want more comfort. Hurt my back more than my butt.
I liked mine for awhile but didnt take long to want more comfort. Hurt my back more than my butt.
Last edited by bberck; Nov 9, 2009 at 08:51 PM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 9,278
Likes: 1,138
From: southeast PA
Depends on what you're looking for. The Bare Bones has great style. I went with comfort and have a Mustang Vintage. They're easy enough to change out, you can have both if you want.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,360
Likes: 4
I like the bare bones, great style and good quality. Its a narrow seat and comfort depends on your body build, but I throw on an airhawk air pad for rides longer than a hour and its not an issue. If I want ultra comfort with wind in the hair, I take out the convertible :-)
The up front version has a bit more padding in the rear tailbone area, keeps you from sliding off the rear. You sit a lot lower in the bike without having to mess with the suspension.
The up front version has a bit more padding in the rear tailbone area, keeps you from sliding off the rear. You sit a lot lower in the bike without having to mess with the suspension.
If you check the parts for sale section you just might be able to find a solo seat that you like and at a discount over that NEW price.
Trending Topics
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 11,410
Likes: 30
From: NWFL
C&C IMHO more comfortable that the bare bones. I've got 10,000 miles on mine since July of 08 and it still looks great an rides nice.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,722
Likes: 7
Barebones is s great lookin seat and not uncomfortable at all for the first 50 to 100 miles, depending on the rider's ****. I had one and loved the look and riding position but just couldn't take more than an hour in the saddle at a time. So I changed to something with a similar look and style but more comfortable - the Mustang Tripper Solo.
Here's a pic with the barebones installed and my sig pic shows the Tripper installed:
Here's a pic with the barebones installed and my sig pic shows the Tripper installed: