"Momma ain't happy...."
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Boston
My girl tells me that the sissy bar with a backrest pad made a much bigger difference than the pillion swap did since she can sit further back and no longer has to hold on tight when I take off. Although, I kinda miss that holding on tight part. :/
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Michigan
I planning to get the ultimate seat for my wife I. The current seat is good for a couple hours but the opportunity came to get something better so we are. The next thing I'll probably get is a set of shotgun air suspension. If I can swing it I'll probably get both the seat and the air suspension next year.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Newcastle, OK
, Does divorce come to mind?
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Kokomo Indiana
I just used the demo touring seat with backrest for a few days. I'm having same issues as OP. Wife loved the seat, me not so much. I felt that the seat moved me forward and maybe even lower. It doesn't seem to have the padding of the factory seat for the rider. I liked the lumbar provided even without the backrest. Probably going to see about adding padding or an airhawk under the cover like danny grey does. I have looked at many other manufactures but without trying it first I am hesitant.
We also borrowed the 14" passenger pillon from a friend. She preferred the full touring seat.
We also borrowed the 14" passenger pillon from a friend. She preferred the full touring seat.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Eastern North Carolina
While the driver section works great for me on the Signature Series seat, it may or may not for you. It's easy to see though, that the passenger section is more than ample for most fannies. 
Here's a link to the video and also a shot of mine for the Deluxe;
Here's a link to the video and also a shot of mine for the Deluxe;
Last edited by Sleeko; Sep 27, 2014 at 02:45 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: ida, michigan
I also just got the signature series seat for my heritage springer with the driver backrest. Got it because the pillion pad was too small and uncomfortable for the wife. Also added floorboards and now she loves it! No complaints whatsoever! But it honestly isn't as comfortable for me as the stock heritage springer seat. But if mama is happy.....
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Montclair, CA.
I planning to get the ultimate seat for my wife I. The current seat is good for a couple hours but the opportunity came to get something better so we are. The next thing I'll probably get is a set of shotgun air suspension. If I can swing it I'll probably get both the seat and the air suspension next year.
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From: Michigan
LOL! Thanks dude! I'll add the progressive Mono-tube front suspension my to list.
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