Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
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From: Wake Forest, NC
Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
Folks..
Have a FXSTS and for longer rides I'm wanting a seat w/ a backrest.. any thoughts?
Here's a pic of the bike (not that it will help.. but.. at least you see what i'm working with)
Have a FXSTS and for longer rides I'm wanting a seat w/ a backrest.. any thoughts?
Here's a pic of the bike (not that it will help.. but.. at least you see what i'm working with)
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RE: Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
If you can get a Mustang with rider backrest, I think that would be the way to go. My wife and sister both have Sportsters. My wife has the Mustang Vintage Solo withdriver backrest, and my sister has a Corbin solo with a driver backrest. The Mustang is much more comfortable than the Corbin. The Corbin is still a very nice seat, though. However, it's hard as a board until it gets broken in. I've heard that it takes about 1,000 miles to break in a Corbin seat good. So my recommendation is to go with the Mustang. Just my $.02. Beautiful bike by the way. I love Springers.
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From: Powhatan/Staunton, VA
RE: Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
As you can see by my sig, the Mustang wide vintage looks very much like the seat you have minus the pillion. I love the backrest-am not nearly as tired at the end of the day. For around town, it pops right out. Lays as flat as you see it for getting on & off.
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RE: Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
This is my "more than 150 miles in a day" seat. Best seat I have had (also had a saddleman). Although it doesnt have the backrest, the lumbar support of the removable pillion is enough for me. Very comfortable seat
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From: ST. Louis
RE: Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
I've had the Mustang Wide Vintage Solo with Driver's Backrest for about 1,000 miles
and switched to a Cobin Gunfighter with Driver's Backrest for about a 1,000 miles now.
I switched because I like the looks of the Gunfighter better and Mustang doesn't make their Gunfighter model with a rider's backrest.
I must admit the Mustnag is slightly more comfortable and I never had any numbbutt while I had that seat.
Like I said I've had the Corbin for 1,000 miles and it still as hard as the day I got it.
Not bad, but I admit the Mustang is more comfy.
and the backrest just slips in and out of the seat on the Mustang.
and switched to a Cobin Gunfighter with Driver's Backrest for about a 1,000 miles now.
I switched because I like the looks of the Gunfighter better and Mustang doesn't make their Gunfighter model with a rider's backrest.
I must admit the Mustnag is slightly more comfortable and I never had any numbbutt while I had that seat.
Like I said I've had the Corbin for 1,000 miles and it still as hard as the day I got it.
Not bad, but I admit the Mustang is more comfy.
and the backrest just slips in and out of the seat on the Mustang.
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From: ST. Louis
RE: Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
Oh yeah I forgot.
The people at Mustang were very nice to work with (order from). [sm=smiley20.gif]
Try that with the people at Corbin. [sm=badbadbad.gif]
Remind me again why I sold my Mustang?
The people at Mustang were very nice to work with (order from). [sm=smiley20.gif]
Try that with the people at Corbin. [sm=badbadbad.gif]
Remind me again why I sold my Mustang?
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RE: Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
Thx.. appreciate that.. I know that folks seem to be very pro or con on Corbins.. not much middle ground. Will be eager to hear your views..
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RE: Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
Thx for the compliment on the bike.. Not bad yourself, to say the least! Beautiful scoot... love the paint job! I have a Mustang Day Tripper now (not pic'd).. thinking that a Mustang w/ a backrest would be the way to go... buttttt.. I need to have something to put my HD bag that slips over the sissy bar.
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From: Wake Forest, NC
RE: Thoughts on Seat w/ Backrest for FXSTS
Yep.. and w/ your saddlebags, Ironhorselady.. you have somewhere to 'put da' stuff' .. I don't want to go the saddlebag route on mine so need the 'T Bag' type solution...
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