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Mar 25, 2009 | 10:28 AM

#11

krub6t9

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From: st.louis MO

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Originally Posted by JLO

I have the same problem in the process of buying mustang seat with back rest , everyone I talked to says that is the way to go!

i just got my mustang seat last thursday with backrest.put it on andwent riding fri and sat. WHOA. like it alot. worth every penny. igot a great deal because our company prints the mustang cataloges etc. got it at dealers cost . Check dennis kirk their price is real close to what i paid.

Mar 25, 2009 | 10:36 AM

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Thanks again guys
Unfortunately here in good old UK seat suppliers are few and far between
Do you think people like Mustang will ship to the UK ??

Mar 25, 2009 | 10:40 AM

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jimmers1817

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From: NJ

Ideally you'd want to be able to try before you buy or at least exchange for a different seat. I've read good and bad opinions about all the various options so it's obviously a very individual thing.

I wasn't happy with my stock Heritage seat when I first bought the bike. Seemed hot and uncomfortable after only 50 miles or so. But after several months I think both my $ss and the seat had been broken in. At least somewhat.

But, I was still dreading a 1200 mile roadtrip to Canada. I just knew it would be brutal. I was amazed to find that I handled it just fine. In fact I rode home non stop. What made the big difference?.

I was using an HD tourpak in solo mode which doubled as a backrest. I wouldn't go on any long trip now w/o a backrest. I also found that riding pants with no raised pocket seams in the seat area help with comfort on the long rides.

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Mar 25, 2009 | 10:41 AM

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DadoubleRen

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From: Atlanta GA

I have the mustang Sport Touring 15in with driver backrest on my 09 FLSTF and it is great! 500+ no problem with the Mustang

Mar 25, 2009 | 10:51 AM

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OK just found a Mustang Europe

Those that have used the Mustang seat with the Driver back rest, can you get me or remember the part number you used

Thanks

Mar 25, 2009 | 10:57 AM

#16

DoubleJ74

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From: Oklahoma

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Originally Posted by FLSTF rider

OK just found a Mustang Europe

Those that have used the Mustang seat with the Driver back rest, can you get me or remember the part number you used

Thanks

There should be a number to call on the website. Not sure how the customer service is for mustang euro but the sales reps that i talked to were very knowledgeable about their products and very helpful. Also, since i called to place my order instead of just ordering off the web I got a 10% discount and $1 shipping, so definitely worth giving them a call.

Mar 25, 2009 | 11:52 AM

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WVNightrain Rider

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From: WV

Check out the write up I did last month about seats. My uncle has a Fat Boy with the HD Sundowner on it and it is like riding a couch down the road compaired to sitting on a saw hourse. The sundowner felt great and the wide seat fit the fatboy perfect.
Like to my seat post wiht pictures of several styles:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-compared.html