Lepera barebones (pics)
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Queens, NY
i'm actually more comfy on the bare bones than the stock seat.
the stocker was too wide and after less than an hour my inner thighs would be killing me because i'd have to squeeze my legs in tight to keep my feet on the pegs.
no more squeezing, the bare bones allows a more natural position for my feet to sit on the pegs, thus a more relaxed ride.
the stocker was too wide and after less than an hour my inner thighs would be killing me because i'd have to squeeze my legs in tight to keep my feet on the pegs.
no more squeezing, the bare bones allows a more natural position for my feet to sit on the pegs, thus a more relaxed ride.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 880
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From: Houston, Texas
jpace024, your bike is sick looking! I like the rims alot. Good job, that thing is bad *** looking.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,505
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From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Silhouette
I put on a new Silhouette the other day and I find that it drastically changed the over-all look of the bike but the comfort factor is out the window. I'm over 6'1" and the left side electrical box cover digs in so if a shorter frider had this particualr seat they'd have both the left and right side covers digging in. Unlike many, I went for a 3 hour ride on my new bike when I got it with the stock seat and didn't have a butt problem at all, now it's flat at 1/2 an hour. I read these forums and it's exactly what I expected, workmanship is very good and the looks of the bike are way better, IMHO.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 4,082
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From: Long Island, NY
Seat looks great! Looks a lot like my Danny Gray Barhopper - a beautiful seat but no lateral or back support. Barhopper was the perfect name. Now, unfortunately, it sits on a shelf in my garage.
Hope you have better luck with you LePera, cause it sure looks good!
Hope you have better luck with you LePera, cause it sure looks good!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
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No suprise you liked it better than the stock seat. I think the bbones sets off a dyna like no other. I had one. Loved the look and loved the first 45 minutes of riding on it. After that, I may as well have been sitting on a brick. If you only went a half hour, you might want to reserve judgment until you can stay on it longer. It's not a touring seat but it looks great and is suprisingly comfortable, for a little while anyway, for its size and thickness. Finally sold mine and went with a Mustang Tripper. It was sort of a compromise for me. It's still a good quality, nice looking seat and I can ride on it much longer than my bbones. But it's not quite as visually stimulating as the bbones was.
Novice
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 15
Likes: 1
From: Dayton, OH
I've had several LePera seats on Sportsters, Road Kings and Dynas, all with the same result. Sore butt after less than an hour. Thing is, I love the way they look! I was actually looking at one to replace the stock seat on my Street Bob. Isn't the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result?
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10,815
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From: Virginia
Yea these are the best looking seats out there. They aren't the most comfortable though but then I think everyone realizes that. Mine has gotten a little more comfortable after losing some weight. I guess my fat *** isn't crushing the little padding there is on it anymore. 
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 7,079
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From: Queens, NY
what exactly is the difference between the silhouette and the bare bones?
the website describes some sort of difference but visually i can't see anything.
the website describes some sort of difference but visually i can't see anything.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 374
Likes: 1
From: Rogersville, MO
I jsut got my BB and pillian today... slapped them both on the bike havent had a shot to ride yet but thats coming in a few hours... thinking about taking the pillian off for now till I get my rear pegs in later this week... plus no strange is requesting it yet haha
Last edited by Gambler72; Apr 26, 2010 at 02:48 PM.