Breakout Seat Mounting Bolts/Nuts
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The solo seat is a different seat sold by Harley. It dips down more and gives you more of a back stop than the stock seat without the passenger seat on. I tried the original seat without the passenger seat and didn't like it either, but the Harley solo seat is very different in that regard.
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The solo seat is a different seat sold by Harley. It dips down more and gives you more of a back stop than the stock seat without the passenger seat on. I tried the original seat without the passenger seat and didn't like it either, but the Harley solo seat is very different in that regard.
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I am going to necro this thread for a second with a quick question for anyone who's tried HC's method. Where that bolt can pop up or down, has anyone attempted to add on the passenger seat to anchor with the bolt in the up position? Also does anyone know where to find that bolt? I saw it was a part for a Toyota Tacoma. Thanks in advance for any help.
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The Sundowner is not what I would consider significantly different compared to the stock seat in terms of shape or comfort. And it still has those exposed mounting nuts that will be bothering you once you slide a bit to the back of the seat. It may be fine for some riders, though.
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fwiw, I actually don't mind the bolts, when riding without the pillion. I agree they aren't the most comfortable thing in the world, but they aren't THAT bad.
I just wish there was a better looking way to bolt the back end down, that didn't require plastic body clips. Might go get some chrome cap nuts, but I think they will be more uncomfortable than the stock nuts are
I just wish there was a better looking way to bolt the back end down, that didn't require plastic body clips. Might go get some chrome cap nuts, but I think they will be more uncomfortable than the stock nuts are
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fwiw, I actually don't mind the bolts, when riding without the pillion. I agree they aren't the most comfortable thing in the world, but they aren't THAT bad.
I just wish there was a better looking way to bolt the back end down, that didn't require plastic body clips. Might go get some chrome cap nuts, but I think they will be more uncomfortable than the stock nuts are
I just wish there was a better looking way to bolt the back end down, that didn't require plastic body clips. Might go get some chrome cap nuts, but I think they will be more uncomfortable than the stock nuts are
http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/...ting-Nuts-pair
They're supposed to fit with the pillion, too.
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Yep, got them from my dealer. The stock ones looked quite worn and corroded after 2 years that's why I wanted chromed ones....
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Chris, that's not a specific solo seat the MoCo offers for the Breakout. That's just the "regular" Sundowner seat (option) they offer since the Breakout has been introduced. It's still intended to be used with the stock pillion or the corresponding Sundowner pillion seat.
The Sundowner is not what I would consider significantly different compared to the stock seat in terms of shape or comfort. And it still has those exposed mounting nuts that will be bothering you once you slide a bit to the back of the seat. It may be fine for some riders, though.
The Sundowner is not what I would consider significantly different compared to the stock seat in terms of shape or comfort. And it still has those exposed mounting nuts that will be bothering you once you slide a bit to the back of the seat. It may be fine for some riders, though.