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Old 07-20-2012, 07:21 AM
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Ok, I have a Deluxe seat that I really like, but I wouldn't mind sitting back a bit further. I also like LOW. What are the options out there? Who's happy with what?

I see a lot of 'bare bones' type seats but they look like your *** is planted straight on the fender.

Or would I be better off just having the Deluxe seat sculpted out a bit?
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 07:37 AM
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If you dont want a barebones type, then I can recommend a Heritage or Springer seat for the Deluxe, it sits you back a little more, I have the Heritage and it real comfortable, although I would prefer the Springer like NC has, justthat you have to find one at the right price, Heritage ones can be picked up real easy. Barebone are what the name implies, real basic, but the C&C equivalent is real nice I have one, and I love it. Hope this helps.
 
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Originally Posted by Benway
Ok, I have a Deluxe seat that I really like, but I wouldn't mind sitting back a bit further. I also like LOW. What are the options out there? Who's happy with what?

I see a lot of 'bare bones' type seats but they look like your *** is planted straight on the fender.

Or would I be better off just having the Deluxe seat sculpted out a bit?
I like the Deluxe seat........the chrome grap ring is a nice looking feature. I sent my Fatty OEM seat off and had it rebuilt over the winter. I also had the skirt remove from the seat..........I think it looks better....MHO.
 
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Old 07-20-2012, 08:34 AM
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Check out Saddlemen seats, they have gel ones that sit almost as low as a bare bones but with the gel are way easier on the posterior. I put their Profiler seat on my Train, and it looks rad, and the gel really works.
 
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I have a Heritage and chose a Corbin solo. Love this seat, lower, farther back, and not so wide in the front that you get leg cramps at red lights. Highly recommended!
 
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Anyone try the Cobra Solo?

http://www.lepera.com/seat_pgs/v3_So....php?SEATID=16

Not opposed to having a 'bar hopper' seat and then a regular for trips...
 
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CC solo - sits you low, back and is good for long rides.
 
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La Pera here!! Great under 2 hours, any more than that and your in pain!!
 
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Originally Posted by Benway
Anyone try the Cobra Solo?

http://www.lepera.com/seat_pgs/v3_So....php?SEATID=16

Not opposed to having a 'bar hopper' seat and then a regular for trips...
That's what I do. I have the bare bones, and my stock for long trips.

I wouldn't mind trying to find another stock seat for cheap and have it shaved in between the two and recovered
 
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If I didn't have the 1925 seat on my 'bones I'd be getting another C&C solo seat. I've said this in other threads before, but I can't say enough good things about Chuck and the workmanship/service/style/comfort of their stuff. A solo seat for your ride with red piping and red diamond stitching would look pretty bad *** in my opinion.
 


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