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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Just got a Heritage Springer. My 1st softail, very nice ride and drive. I can't find a seat to satisfy me. After about 50-60 miles I'm ready for break. Tried the touring seat that came on the bike, its hard as a rock.I bought an original seat solo seat,a deluxe seat and a tallboy seat. I've been on a Road Glide for a couple of years now and had several other bike before that. Can't get the right fit on a seat yet. I'm tired of buying seats. I like to find a seat to move back about a inch but not raise me up to much, like the tallboy seat does. I wish there was someplace I could try before buying them. Here a couple of pixs. Thanks for listening.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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I had a Springer Classic but the seat was pretty comfortable for me. Have you considered having the seat reworked by somebody like Mean City Cycles?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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You could get the rail and pad for the solo seat, although the seat itself will still be like a rock.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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I bought the pad but after I got the seat and it didn't have the rail I decided not to spend anymore on it. Thought about sending the touring seat to mean city but I had a local guy reshape the Ultra seat and hated it. I'm tired of spending money on seats. Getting frustrated but may try a sundowner someday. Have 1 for the Glide and its ok. I think the stock seat on the glide is just as good for me. Its my woman that likes the sundowner better.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Nice! This is a great forum as well but, you should check out http://www.heritagespringer.com/.
 
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Sundown that beast. Your cheeks cant help but to be happy when cradled in the love of the downer!!

Man...That was wrong sounding.
 
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Congrats... I've always loved the way those pipse hang low.
 
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Nice bike, I'm hoping to find one day.
 
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Congrats on the new bike. The Heritage Springer is absolutely one of my favorite bikes Harley has ever made. Hope the seat hunt works out for you.
 
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