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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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All right guys, need some input. I have 2 blown discs in my back, L5/L6. The 1925 seat that is on my Xbones kills my back, the stocker isn't much better as neither has back support. I must cross into the uncool and get a super comfy touring seat with back support, or park the bike, which I refuse to do. What is the most comfortable seat/backrest combo?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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The WIDE solo w/backrest from Mustang is the most comfy seat in the market (plenty of guys agree on that) it goes ok with the X-Bones design IMO:



Good luck,

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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Thats what I was looking at, just wanted to see if anyone else thought it was the way to go. Thanks for the input
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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I run the vintage wide mustang with back rest and love it. I also have a f'd up back.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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mustang wide solo with backrest on my street glide real comfortable can't go wrong with mustang.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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i have the same back problem, the firmness of the corbin has been exceptional for me. http://www.corbin.com/harley/softail/2kstfg.shtml
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Love the what the best questions.....

I shattered L3 14 yrs ago and all I'll say is the stock Heritage seat work great for me.. most Ive ridden in a day is 6 hrs, but do 2-4 daily all the time,, and its still on the bike after 26K +..
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by oct1949
Love the what the best questions.....

I shattered L3 14 yrs ago and all I'll say is the stock Heritage seat work great for me.. most Ive ridden in a day is 6 hrs, but do 2-4 daily all the time,, and its still on the bike after 26K +..
The stock heritage seat is one of the best seats I have ridden on also... but damn I wish HD made a back rest for it also. If this ever happens to me I am gonna have a hard time parting with my Heritage seat.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsqrne
The stock heritage seat is one of the best seats I have ridden on also... but damn I wish HD made a back rest for it also. If this ever happens to me I am gonna have a hard time parting with my Heritage seat.
Take a look at this after market backrest on ebay that works with the stock seat. I bought one for my 07 Heritage and it worked and looked great. The best thing about it is that after the initial install (5 minutes) you can slip in on or off in about 2 seconds.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ice372
Take a look at this after market backrest on ebay that works with the stock seat. I bought one for my 07 Heritage and it worked and looked great. The best thing about it is that after the initial install (5 minutes) you can slip in on or off in about 2 seconds.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...Q5fAccessories
Do you think you could shoot a couple of pics of it on Ice? side, front and back view? I like the shape of that one and I am assuming you can use it in solo mode? If you could shoot the pics in solo that would be fantastic.

If not, no worries.
 
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