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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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I need to know how this seat fits on a 08 softail night train? It appears to have to be mounted from the sides ? I am getting ready to order one just need to know if there is an additional mounting kit or am I missing something? Thanks!
 
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Cant tell ya how it fits but if you want to get an idea how it feels get and oak board and set it on you bike and sit on it. Just took mine off and bought a LaRosa. Couple of more inches of padding makes a big difference. Oh, and about a 1/3 of the price. Quality not as good but sure rides better.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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I need to know how this seat fits on a 08 softail night train? It appears to have to be mounted from the sides ? I am getting ready to order one just need to know if there is an additional mounting kit or am I missing something? Thanks!
They mount on the sides with two exsisting bolt holes on my 05' ....I had to buy the bolts for mine.
 
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They mount on the sides with two exsisting bolt holes on my 05' ....I had to buy the bolts for mine.
10-4 will check mine out here in a minute. Just paid for my seat. 144.99 with free shipping on ebay Can't wait to get it on there!!!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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I'm actually used to mine now and honestly wouldnt know how to act on a comfortable cushy couch seat!! It has taken 7 months to acclimate my *** to the oak plank!

The deal for me is the riding position and the looks....My bike just dosent look right with a cushy fluffy seat. My seat needs to minimalist and sit me back and down as far as possible.....

The Le Pera achieves those two goals with flying colors comfort be dammed!

If you are doing any 250+ mile days? You may want to put the stocker on before you leave the Crib!!
 
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I don't see any side tabs on my frame. I do see 2 extra holes that are plugged on the fender. Wow might have to switch out all that stuff each time a seat change is in order? Kinda sucks.
 
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Corbin seats are the only that I found that wont mount on the frnder for the 08's.
 
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Originally Posted by Chazmanian
I'm actually used to mine now and honestly wouldnt know how to act on a comfortable cushy couch seat!! It has taken 7 months to acclimate my *** to the oak plank!

The deal for me is the riding position and the looks....My bike just dosent look right with a cushy fluffy seat. My seat needs to minimalist and sit me back and down as far as possible.....

The Le Pera achieves those two goals with flying colors comfort be dammed!

If you are doing any 250+ mile days? You may want to put the stocker on before you leave the Crib!!
Ya, I kept my Bare Bones for real profiling
 
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Bare Bones attaches to the rear fender on an 08 and does NOT use the two side bolts like earlier models.

I am with Chaz.....you get used to the ride and I think it rides fine.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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I too have to agree with Chaz, mine rides good but need to get the butt used to it. Hey if nothing else you will look cool on it
 
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