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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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Since my fiance just got her own sportster, I am looking to save some money and buy a solo seat rather than getting a full 2-up touring seat. The issue is I only have one screw hole in my fender. I am looking at the Mustang 75757 seat, any idea how they mount up? Would I need to purchase anything additional?

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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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I'm assuming you have a Softail, if so the solo seat mounts using 2 tabs (one on each side). Your frame has threaded holes that it bolts to. Yours may have a plastic plug covering the hole if it's not visible. They are located just forward of the fender struts. You just need two bolts and washers to mount it
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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I did a search on it and on some pics it just doesn't show the tabs on the solo seat. As stated above on a softail there are holes in the frame for attaching it.
 
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I'm at work now, and can't measure the bike, but IIRC, they are 1/2-13 x 1" button head cap screws. I'll check when I get home and edit this if I'm wrong.

I rechecked last night, the correct bolt size is 1/2-13 x 3/4" long. Well, I was close.
 

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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Found the screw holes. Any thoughts on the seat I am looking to order? It should be pretty comfortable right?

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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by crazymjb
Found the screw holes. Any thoughts on the seat I am looking to order? It should be pretty comfortable right? Mike
They are a quality seat but everyone has a different need and what one likes another doesn't. I've found that Corbin's work for me but others will tell you that Mustang is better. It's just a matter of personal preference.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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Pulled the trigger for 250 bucks. I'll try it and see how it feels, and go from there. It must be better than the piece of crap on there now.

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I've heard Mustangs just take a little seat time to break in. I know that seat is on a lot of bikes.
 
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The seat I have now is like sitting on plywood. After 30 minutes it's pretty uncomfortable.

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Mustang Wide Vintage Solo with back rest, add an AirHawk R and you're riding a LaZBoy
 
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