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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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I was like you. By 75 miles, I HAD to get off that bike! Just did 1,164 miles in 3 days on the Mustang with NO problem. The seat is well worth the money.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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I have the Mustang vintage - and a passenger seat, too. My butt is ALWAYS happy no matter how many miles. I also have Progressives in the back.

The passenger seat actually adds a fair amount of lower back support, although I'm not much into its looks on my bike - BUT....it's a perfect spot for me tostrap my flight bag when I'm headed to and from work, and a place to strap a 6-pack when I'm not working...
 
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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I still have the stock suspension. I bottomed out at first, yes, even solo. I weigh about 210. I got the spanner wrench and adjusted the rear and havent had a problem solo or 2 up since. I'm sure the Progressives are great, everyone raves about them, but I have no problem with the stocks after adjusting them (just a couple clicks with the wrench)
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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Kevenhdy describes it (mustang seats) best. I am really happy with mine.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Bought a used sundowner, from an HD Forum member, and I (and my wife) really like it on longer rides. I don't care for the way it looks too much on a sporty so I only put it on when we're going more than a couple of hours away, but the pain in my butt, or lack thereof, is directly related to my importance of styling on long rides. It seems like 4 or 5 hours away from home I care a lot less about the bling and a whole lot more about comfort. The sundowner worked good for me. Now if I could just get rid of some of the weight above mya** I'd probably really feel better.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Seat styling is important when it's parked, nobody sees it when you're riding
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Very well put Kevinhdy.........bought the bike to ride........don't need any more ornaments.
 
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