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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 07:16 AM
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Has anyone shaved there stock seat?&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; If so how did you do it?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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it was easy.... I sent it to Mean City Cycles
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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BAR does a nice job too
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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the link http://www.harleyseats.com/
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Can't load any pictures. PM and I'll send pics. I grinded mine down with a dremel attachment. Messy but came out nice. Put a gel bad on for comfort and the seat now has a higher back support since I grinded away most of the foam down to about 2in.
 
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See this post.
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I had it done at a local upholstery shop.&nbsp\\; Worked out fine.
 
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Thanks anubisss and everyone else!
I printed everything off and will be doing it this weekend.&nbsp\\;
 
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it was easy.... I sent it to Mean City Cycles
Aviator, Which modificaiton did you get? Do you notice a big difference in comfort? Quality job? Thanks.
 
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