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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 09:10 PM
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I have converted a 1996 Heritage into a springer. I am running a VTwi

n Butt Bucket. I tend to slide off the back as it narrows at the back. Any suggestions on a more squared off back seat with more rise for back support?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DonN
I have converted a 1996 Heritage into a springer. I am running a VTwi

n Butt Bucket. I tend to slide off the back as it narrows at the back. Any suggestions on a more squared off back seat with more rise for back support?
Looks good.
I'll be watching this thread as I'm about ready to put s seat just like yours on my Heritage Springer.
 
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Default Mustang wide solo with backrest

My mustang solo seat with driver's backrest definitely will not let you slide off the back. It's comfortable for the long haul. I also have an ultimate solo seat with driver's backrest. The ultimate seat has even more rise in the back. The mustang seat weighs about twice as much as the ultimate although they look very similar in size and shape.
 
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Anyone running a Mustang Tripper solo and can say how much rise is on the back side?
 
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I had one on my Dyna, if I recall there wasn't much support back there as far as a backstop so to speak goes. There's better options out there.

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Anyone running a Mustang Tripper solo and can say how much rise is on the back side?
 
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Originally Posted by DonN
Anyone running a Mustang Tripper solo and can say how much rise is on the back side?
I have one on my Springer. It holds me in place but they don't have much padding on them. Not bad for around town, but I wouldn't want to make an long trips with it.
 
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Hard to beat Corbin Classic Solo’s. Plenty of lower back support. More with the backrest. The Evo year seats are even better. Had one on my Bad Boy.


 

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I run Mustang wide trippers on all my bikes.

Never fall/slide off the back.

Diamond stitch is more comfy than plain


 
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