Recommendations for SG seat with backrest, solo or dual
 

I just got back from a nine day ride using the stock seat on my 09 Super Glide
and I am interested in finding a seat with a backrest. (Surprise, huh? :D )

The stock seat did not cause me any tail problems (although it could have used
more padding), but I need some sort of real back support.

This trip was OK because I had enough stuff strapped on that I could lean against
the load and stay relatively comfortable, but I won't carry that much most of the
time and it's obvious that my back would be happier with more support.

I'm open to going to a solo seat with pillion or a dual seat with front backrest.
I want to keep some sort of padded cover on the passenger area as the type of
loads I carry on long hauls would screw up a fender with a bib. I use the removable
sissybar as a key piece to strap everything to so whatever I do that will have
to stay.

I'm looking for an off-the-shelf or near OTS solution, not custom made.

Any suggestions?

This is basically what my long distance loading looks like..


http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL236.../374081473.jpg

I use a Mustang Vintage Solo with matching rear pillion. Comfort is fantastic. Infinitely superior to the stock seat. I commend you for riding 9 days with the stocker. The matching pillion can be bought in a 9 or 12 inch version. I use the pillion for the same purpose you are describing.

I ride my bike 95 percent of the time with the solo seat and prefer it, however when doing trips, (of taking passengers of course), the pillion comes on and I strap bags over it etc...when I get to the destination and want to ride around the town, the pillion comes off and my bike is a lean mean solo machine.

Cheers,

Tom

Tom

Thanks for the feedback, Zerofivefour..

The local stealer had a "Try A Seat Day" that I went to just before my trip.

They heavily advertised it making it sound like a truckload sale, but it turned
out that they didn't have anything other than the same lame selection that
they always have. I think I embarrassed the parts manager and he's ordered
in a Mustang Solo on spec for me to take a look at. I'm just not sure WHAT
Solo seat he's got and, being that it's the stealer, I'll bet he wants something
well over internet prices..
:icon_lolsign:

But I'll see what he's got just to find out what it may be.

I love my C&C Fastback with removeable backrest. Comfortable and still looks good on the bike. I attach a small bag to it when just need a little room and sit it on the passsenger area.