Anybody try this "Sundowner? Seat for Softail? Deluxe Models; 51841-06" yet? I'm thinking of possibly this or a Corbin solo for Deluxe. Not sure about the bib on the Corbin and have seen the Classic Solo on a deluxe too, but not sure how much mods needed to be done.

Really looking for some back support on longer rides and pushing back about an inch.

Thanks

 

I bought, brought home and installed, test rode, uninstalled and returned a sundowner seat for my fatboy all in a 24 hour period. I didn't like it. It was worse than the stock fatboy seat for me. However, I'm sure that I'll be the only one with this report. The seat is supposed to be really nice, confortable, and good support without a lot of butt pain. I found just the opposite.
BA

 

I added the sundowner seat to my 05 Deluxe and it was the best thing I ever did for myself. I would get a sore tailbone with the stock seat and could not ride for more than a couple of hours without a very sore rear.

The Sundowner has a high back for tailbone support, it also keeps you in position so you don't slide back under acceleration and forward under hard braking. The front tongue of the seat allows you to stand at a stop without your legs rubbing the seat sides.

I do think it is a better seat for short riders. I am 5'6" and it allows me to ride a lot further than with the stock seat. It doesn't look as cool as the stock seat but then any of the two up seats don't have that racy hot bike look.

For the price its a heck of a deal, its half the price of a Mustang or Corbin, so if it works for you you can save a few bucks.

 

Considered the sundowner but went with a mustang, from lots of positive feedback from some other guys here.. Very glad I did.
Not too thick, excellent build quality, super comfortable. See in my gallery.

 

got a sundowner on my nightrain, and I love it.

 

I look the look of the Sundowner and have heard how comfortable it is on regular bikes. Just a little concerned at 5'10 and sitting on the edge of the stock seat that the stock Sundowner might be a similar problem.

 

I have a LePera bare bones on my nighttrain.I actually slid back a little in the seat.I then bought a Sundowner for the rare occasion my wife rides with me and I feel like I'm on the handlebars when I ride with it on.It's great for her though.

 

Yeah, exactly what I am worried about. Might swing over to Corbin and see what I can do there. Would love to get one with the back rest for the tours.