replacing seat on deluxe
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RE: replacing seat on deluxe
When I was a kid, my folks went to visit my aunt an uncle. I don't know what kind of Harley that it was, but all that I can remember about it is the seat. It was a seat like you described and I thought that it was the biggest bike seat that I had ever sat on. A big black saddle seat with the chrome springs and small chrome rail that went around the top. I bet that it would look cool and be really comfy. Hope that you are able to get one set up for yourself.
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RE: replacing seat on deluxe
ORIGINAL: 05 DELUXE
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RE: replacing seat on deluxe
ORIGINAL: SPRINGER
When I was a kid, my folks went to visit my aunt an uncle. I don't know what kind of Harley that it was, but all that I can remember about it is the seat. It was a seat like you described and I thought that it was the biggest bike seat that I had ever sat on. A big black saddle seat with the chrome springs and small chrome rail that went around the top. I bet that it would look cool and be really comfy. Hope that you are able to get one set up for yourself.
When I was a kid, my folks went to visit my aunt an uncle. I don't know what kind of Harley that it was, but all that I can remember about it is the seat. It was a seat like you described and I thought that it was the biggest bike seat that I had ever sat on. A big black saddle seat with the chrome springs and small chrome rail that went around the top. I bet that it would look cool and be really comfy. Hope that you are able to get one set up for yourself.
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RE: replacing seat on deluxe
I don't know if you found a solution yet but I just came across this myself. I'm interested in this too. Dennis Kirk sells a kit. Here's a link:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...?skuId=H390167
If that doesn't work the part # is H39-0167 and the price listed is $199.95 at their website.
But I have to say I looked at this a little closer and I'm not sure about the comfort and look under the seat from their picture.
I'd be curious myself...good luck and let us know what you come up with.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...?skuId=H390167
If that doesn't work the part # is H39-0167 and the price listed is $199.95 at their website.
But I have to say I looked at this a little closer and I'm not sure about the comfort and look under the seat from their picture.
I'd be curious myself...good luck and let us know what you come up with.
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RE: replacing seat on deluxe
Thanks Bill. I love this bike. I got it just about 2 months ago. It's my third bike I've owned and here we go again. There's going to be no lunch money today son...daddy spent it all.
Yeah, those are 1 1/4" beach bars. They're like wings spanning. Makes for a nice ride and the wires are all nicely tucked too. The bags are harley bags. I guess they came up with these just for this bike. I'm sure they'll fit any softail though. I'm real happy with these too. Some things are worth it...you know what I mean
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Yeah, those are 1 1/4" beach bars. They're like wings spanning. Makes for a nice ride and the wires are all nicely tucked too. The bags are harley bags. I guess they came up with these just for this bike. I'm sure they'll fit any softail though. I'm real happy with these too. Some things are worth it...you know what I mean
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RE: replacing seat on deluxe
that kit looks great thanks, but i dony think it will fit my bike. my model number isnt listed and im injected.. but i wonder if i can make it fit???
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2005 Deluxe Seat Issue
A friend of mine own's a 2005 Deluxe. He was trying to put the rear pillion seat back on and accidentally pushed the two mounting studs into the fender. He said he now has to remove the rear wheel to install new studs. Is there an easier fix without having to remove the rear wheel assembly?
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From: Houston
Granted there are huge differences between the suspension of a softail and a sportster... I converted to the bobber style old school seat with springs on my old sporty, but quickly found out that I was in pain after 20 mins of riding on it. Also, I don't think I was heavy enough to compress the springs when seated. Check out brassballsbobbers.com or darwinmotorcycles.com (which are one in the same) they have some kits. I didn't get to check if they fit your bike or not but give it a shot.
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A friend of mine own's a 2005 Deluxe. He was trying to put the rear pillion seat back on and accidentally pushed the two mounting studs into the fender. He said he now has to remove the rear wheel to install new studs. Is there an easier fix without having to remove the rear wheel assembly?
For all others.... This original thread is from 2005...
