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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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With so many seat threads, I'm wondering why people purchase another seat for their HD. What is the primary reason you replace your stock seat?
 
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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i honestly could not care less about the looks of the seat (unless it is studded). a plain black seat that is super comfy is all I care about. Mine is probably a little too wide for my bike's lines, but I am not showing the bike, I am sitting on it. Comfort is number 1 for me.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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my next seat will probably be for looks. I have one stock seat and one seat for comfort "the big ugly" for the long rides. I look at it like adding chrome it doesn't make you go fast but it sure does lookgood sitting outside your favorite watering hole.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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I bought my Corbin to change the look of the bike when I am by myself. Other wise stock seat and back rest is on when the wife goes.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Most people who call me don't care what the seat looks like after we are finished with but just want a comfortable seat they can ride all day on and then be able to walk the next day. I personally like the seats looks but its gotta be comfy because looks don't ease the burn
 
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Default RE: Why do you buy another seat?

Comfort pure and simple. The stock Badlander that came with my Night Train is more of a torture device than a seat!

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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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I got the best of both worlds.. A great comfortable and great looking Seat....



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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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The stock seat that came with my FXST is worthless. I bought a nice looking and very comfortable Mustang seat and can ride all day. Comfort first, looks second when it comes to motorcycle seats for me.





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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:19 AM
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Cleaner lines on the bike; still very comfortable though ...
 
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