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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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thinking of installing a Badlander seat,is it as hard as the factory seat,how comfortable is the passenger,thanks,any Pics
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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i like mine it is stock on the night train. ol lady says it is ok but could be a little more foam for passenger. we have done a few 700 mile weekends with no real problems.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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It is a hard seat, not for 2-up.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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I just put a HD Sundowner deep bucket on my 2005 SE Fat Boy. It is real comfortable, especially for the passenger.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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I picked up a leather one couple yrs ago off ebay. They look nice but hard as a rock and harder than stock IMO. Sold it on ebay and snagged a Mustang and I like it.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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I have a badlander to get around during the week or when I'm 1 up on the weekend and I don't mind it, I'm 255lbs and 5'10' so it's a good height for me and the padding is fine.

I change the stock seat back for when my wife is on as she will only do a short hop (20 Mins) on the badlander - not much padding for passenger, it is like sitting on a rolled up towel.

It does change the whole look of the bike which is why I like it.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by acchd
I picked up a leather one couple yrs ago off ebay. They look nice but hard as a rock and harder than stock IMO. Sold it on ebay and snagged a Mustang and I like it.
+1 Looks great rides hard!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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so what seat looks as good ,but is a little softer?
 
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C & C Fastback or LoPro go to www.ccseats.com less $ than the HD and much better

My bike came with a Badlander , hard and narrow seat IMO changed to the Fastback and can easily go all day
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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They look great, but they suck for anything longer than 30 minutes. My wife got on and wouldn't ride 2 miles down the road. So , I will be getting a sundowner or something soon.

I posted in another thread, I reguarly make a 140 mile one way trip to my parents in Tn and I feel like I have been 10 rounds with Mike Tyson when I get there.
 
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