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Default Fat Boy seat for long two-up touring?

So the 99 fatty may end up being our two-up bike for longer trips. What's the most FLH-like front and back seat made for an evo-era Softy? Mostly concerned with the pillion. Most of the "plush" model seats, like a La Pera Cherokee don't seem very wide. I'd think that a seat she sits on, as opposed to one she straddles, would be best. But all i see are not very wide looking.

The La Pera, for illustration....




Seems kinda narrow back there. Looking for something wider, more like an FLH pillion.
 
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I have a stock Heritage seat off my '95 Heritage if you're interested.
 
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Both Mustang and Corbin still offer seats for our older bikes, so look into them. We have had a Corbin Dual Tour (on our Glide) for many years and love it, but Mustang also get lots of praise for comfort for their Wide Touring.
 
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This is probably the best that Mustang makes for your 99. 17.5"w front with a 14"w pillion.

https://www.mustangseats.com/Category/Wide-Touring
 
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You can't go wrong with the Lepera...check out the Lepera Maverick as well, My wife is comfortable all day and I think it's the most comfortable seat out there. Just my two cents worth
 
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
I have a stock Heritage seat off my '95 Heritage if you're interested.
Is it any bigger than a stock Fat Boy seat? I have the original front and back it came with.
 
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Is it any bigger than a stock Fat Boy seat? I have the original front and back it came with.
Front is about 16" wide and rear is about 13" wide.
Not sure how that compares to a fatboy seat.
 
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
Front is about 16" wide and rear is about 13" wide.
Not sure how that compares to a fatboy seat.

Close, 15 and 12 inches. Might go with a Mustang, if I end up making a "Fat King" out of her. Thanks tho.
 
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