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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 04:35 AM
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Hey .. im looking into getting a new seat for my 2011 fatboy ...

I do alot of long trips in europe and after a few hours of riding .. it starts to bother me ..

so im looking into getting a new seat with drivers backrest and more padding or gel in the seat ..


can anyone recommend a good seat or ones that you may have had a good experience with ?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 05:31 AM
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look at mustang seats and lepera. I know mustang does seats with backrest and lepera does gel insert.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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Again, look into taking your seat to a custom upholsterer. You can get exactly what you want, to shape and form to YOU, the kind of padding and material to cover it to give you exactly what you want and need. I HIGHLY recommend Gelfoam, not gel inserts.

I had my seats and back rests done and it was one of the best things I did on this bike. It cost me no more then if I were to go buy all new too.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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Check out the Mustang Vintage Wide Tour with the backrest.
Changed my Fatboy from 300 mile ride per day bike to 800 mile ride per day bike.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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Mustang


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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 06:09 PM
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The ultimate seat with rider backrest
 
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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Oh and you should also check out a air hawk or zepplin air seat cushion. I have a zepplin and it works awesome!
 
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