New Custom Danny Gray Breakout Seat
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New Custom Danny Gray Breakout Seat
So I picked up my new Danny Gray seat today. I had them modify the seat they just came out with to better fit the look I was after. I know I'm a picky bitch, but so what. 
Sherry was great at putting up with all my ****. This seat pushed me forward slightly, but seems about the same height as the stock seat when seated. I think it is lower with no weight on it, but the stock seat is much softer so I think you sink into it more. The new seat is very firm, but not uncomfortable at all. It definitely feels like I am sitting more "in" the bike. No more sliding off onto the fender under hard acceleration. Here are a few pics I took at the rest stop on the way home.
Sherry was great at putting up with all my ****. This seat pushed me forward slightly, but seems about the same height as the stock seat when seated. I think it is lower with no weight on it, but the stock seat is much softer so I think you sink into it more. The new seat is very firm, but not uncomfortable at all. It definitely feels like I am sitting more "in" the bike. No more sliding off onto the fender under hard acceleration. Here are a few pics I took at the rest stop on the way home.
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Only because you got one before me though, fawker! Not sure I like the shortened version anymore than I like the version Stone Cliff has either though, especially if the shorter version pushes you more forward. I want to have more room in the back end of the seat. Regardless, it looks nicer and more comfortable. Is he not offering the gel inserts with his seats yet?
Only because you got one before me though, fawker! Not sure I like the shortened version anymore than I like the version Stone Cliff has either though, especially if the shorter version pushes you more forward. I want to have more room in the back end of the seat. Regardless, it looks nicer and more comfortable. Is he not offering the gel inserts with his seats yet?
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Only because you got one before me though, fawker! Not sure I like the shortened version anymore than I like the version Stone Cliff has either though, especially if the shorter version pushes you more forward. I want to have more room in the back end of the seat. Regardless, it looks nicer and more comfortable. Is he not offering the gel inserts with his seats yet?
Only because you got one before me though, fawker! Not sure I like the shortened version anymore than I like the version Stone Cliff has either though, especially if the shorter version pushes you more forward. I want to have more room in the back end of the seat. Regardless, it looks nicer and more comfortable. Is he not offering the gel inserts with his seats yet?
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Looks great. I get what you were after now wit the shorter seat neck. Looks better on your bike though compared to mine. Hopefully I will have mine back soon with the Stingray covering - think it's gonna look sick!
I wish I could extend my controls by like 1.5" ... let me know if you know of any way to do it. I only see the Arlen 3"..too much
I wish I could extend my controls by like 1.5" ... let me know if you know of any way to do it. I only see the Arlen 3"..too much
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Looks great. I get what you were after now wit the shorter seat neck. Looks better on your bike though compared to mine. Hopefully I will have mine back soon with the Stingray covering - think it's gonna look sick!
I wish I could extend my controls by like 1.5" ... let me know if you know of any way to do it. I only see the Arlen 3"..too much
I wish I could extend my controls by like 1.5" ... let me know if you know of any way to do it. I only see the Arlen 3"..too much
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Long time reader... first comment.
I've used this site for the last year to find out about everything from part fitment to some sorry sellers on eBay.
Just saw the thread and wanted to say the seat looks great, I have a '14 Breakout scheduled for delivery in Jan and think a slightly stretched tank would look good on this long and low bike. Let us know how that seat does after a few long rides, I think it adds a good gap to fill with a longer tank.
The apes look great, too. I've got mine in a box laughing at me waiting for the bike to make the trip across the ocean. Are you planning some more customization in the short term?
-Chris "Q"
Just saw the thread and wanted to say the seat looks great, I have a '14 Breakout scheduled for delivery in Jan and think a slightly stretched tank would look good on this long and low bike. Let us know how that seat does after a few long rides, I think it adds a good gap to fill with a longer tank.
The apes look great, too. I've got mine in a box laughing at me waiting for the bike to make the trip across the ocean. Are you planning some more customization in the short term?
-Chris "Q"
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I will be doing a few hundred miles today, so I will report back. I have a few more ideas for mods right now, but not many. I really enjoy the bike the way it is now. As for the stretched tank, maybe you could use one off of a Rocker?
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So I did a few hundred miles today on the seat and it is great. It is definitely firmer than the stock seat, butit supports you very well, and no more sliding off the back. I love it.
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Awesome...
Thanks for the feedback. I don't need a ton of cushion, my Heritage has a Le Pera, or as I refer to it, a sheet of paper over the frame. Even for 100-200 miles at a time this 40 yr old rear end is holding up okay. Ha!
I was looking at the Deuce's tank mounting system and wondering if that would work. Thunderbike over here in Germany has a sweet tank that they used on the last two Breakout builds, but it is around $1600 for the current frame. They do a weld-on stretch for a more reasonable price. Here is a link to a recent Breakout build, the "888" Metzler bike.
http://www.thunderbike.de/galleries/...eakout_888.php
Not looking at paint until I have a season under my belt with the new bike, so have time to consider and reconsider and reconsider...
-Chris "Q"
I was looking at the Deuce's tank mounting system and wondering if that would work. Thunderbike over here in Germany has a sweet tank that they used on the last two Breakout builds, but it is around $1600 for the current frame. They do a weld-on stretch for a more reasonable price. Here is a link to a recent Breakout build, the "888" Metzler bike.
http://www.thunderbike.de/galleries/...eakout_888.php
Not looking at paint until I have a season under my belt with the new bike, so have time to consider and reconsider and reconsider...
-Chris "Q"