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Old May 24, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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I’ve had my new Sporty 883 Low for almost two weeks. I’ve been having the time of my life, and I’ve logged 1,000 miles. The biggest problem I have experienced is with the seat. It’s rather firm, to put it lightly. My butt may not be broken, but it feels like it! [sm=smiley5.gif]

This weekend I’m going on an over-night ride with a bunch of friends. I’m sure we will ride four or five hundred miles, and perhaps much more. Here are my questions:

Is my sore butt just a symptom of being a new rider on a new seat that will over time remedy itself?

Is the Sporty’s stock seat unrideable for long distances and, hence, will have to replaced if I do not wish to forever have an achin’ azz?

If the seat should be replaced, what do you recommend, particularly in light of the fact that I am very short and cannot afford to give up more than perhaps an inch at the very most for a more comfy seat?

Many thanks in advance…
 
Old May 24, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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I suggest replacing your azz every 200 miles or so,....thats what I do........[sm=burnout.gif]
 
Old May 24, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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If you replace your azz with anything other than a Harley Davidson azz, then you will invalidate your warranty......
 
Old May 24, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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I forgot to mention that,.....I got the new studded azz, with a 5 " fringe........
 
Old May 24, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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I saw a post in the prisonerswithoutpartners.com forum with the same title????? Strange????


Thanks
 
Old May 24, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Get a Corbin seat. They have some nice one to choose from. They are a bit pricy but your butt will thank you. I have owed 2 Corbins. The gel is awesome...
 
Old May 24, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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I think the prisoners like the gel too.......
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I saw a post in the prisonerswithoutpartners.com forum with the same title????? Strange????


Thanks
 
Old May 24, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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try this product out. I haven't used it but I like the name.



http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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LMAO,......I prefer this one.,.............

 
Old May 24, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Seriously, though. The stock sporty seat is for bar hopping. You want a touring seat. Harley has 'em...so do corbin and mustang. swapping seats is a piece of cake so you can change 'em as often as you like.
 



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