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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Well what do you think is the most comfortable seats for a heritage softail
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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I think there's a general consensus that looks aside, the Ultimate Seat is the most comfortable. The Mustang gets high marks for looks and comfort, but every *** is different.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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BadX @ Mean City Cycles can fix that up for you at 1/3 price of replacement seat - he's a forum sponsor vendor...
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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HAHA, I knew that I had heard of Mean City Cycles before.... His shop is 5 miles from my parents House....LOL. Learn something new every day!

I used to Love the Mustang Touring Seat on my Road*. Had the drivers removable backrest. It looked real good as well. You can get it with the studs to match the Heritage
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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I have seen Mean City's work. Good bang for the buck.

Mustang moves the rider closer to the handlebars, so unless you are short, that is a non-starter.

The stock Heritage Springer seat is really desirable, and is a known "super seat" from the factory. Very comfy.

If you like the look of your stock seat, I would consider getting a shop to re-pad it using some memory/gel foam under the stock cover. I have a friend with a 100 anniversary Fatboy who is doing just that. Best of both worlds, IMHO.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SprungDave
I have seen Mean City's work. Good bang for the buck.

Mustang moves the rider closer to the handlebars, so unless you are short, that is a non-starter.

The stock Heritage Springer seat is really desirable, and is a known "super seat" from the factory. Very comfy.

If you like the look of your stock seat, I would consider getting a shop to re-pad it using some memory/gel foam under the stock cover. I have a friend with a 100 anniversary Fatboy who is doing just that. Best of both worlds, IMHO.
I've heard that as well!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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There is a guy down in the vendors section that advertises stock seat mods and it looks like he does whatever you want with your seat. Just something to look into.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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I only have experience with the Mustang Low Down w/backrest. I’ve been using it for about a year now. I like the way it feels, no real complaints. They are expensive so you may want to see if you can get a shop to rework yours, may save some $.
 
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I love my stock 03 heritage seat, wouldn't change a thing.
 
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5yrs and 36k on the stock seat, IMO it's hard to beat, done as much as 8-9 hrs day on her without any issues.

If I ever need to get another one, it'd be another stocker for me.
 
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