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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Default seat difference?
Is there a difference in comfort between a deluxe seat and a heritage?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 01:44 AM
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Looking at the two, the Deluxe seems to sit a bit lower and has a bit of a back rest.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 03:26 AM
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Different years of bike may be different fitment, when I first got my Deluxe 07, I bought a 2010 Heritage seat for it, fitted perfectly.
Thing about the Heritage seat is it affords the rider a little more room, as we all know the Deluxe seat is good but if your taller than 5'4'' it doesnt give you enough room.
Heritage seat is much more comfortable, however a Lepera or C&C solo is the way to go.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 04:44 AM
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the deluxe seat is a brick compared to the heritage one, first thing i swapped out on my deluxe, 80.00 ebay purchase
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 07:25 AM
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I am 6,2 ,tried cutting back the foam,but it still sucks,love the look with the chrome grab bar,i want to get the springer short back rest,,,
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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I swapped my 07 deluxe seat for a 07 heritage seat. the heritage was night and day more comfortable for me.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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Hate to admit it but after a 3k ride I like the stock deluxe seat
 
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Originally Posted by wildrooster
Hate to admit it but after a 3k ride I like the stock deluxe seat
great!,i trade ya !,lol
 
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When you guys say the Heritage seat is more comfortable, do you mean that it gives you more room and therefore a better angle, or is there really a difference in the foam/padding?
 
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Never rode a Lux, but I will say I am totally pleased with our stock Heritage seat.
Of all the bikes I've had and on two of them I even added custom seats, this is the most comfortable seat I've ever had.
Most I've ridden with it was 5days on vacation last summer, 375miles a day and I loved it and never had pain one.
 
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