Touring on a Sportster
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Yup, suggest demoing the H-D seats at your local. Other than that, seats are a Goldilocks decision. You like 'em soft or firm?
I have a 1200C as well and I have a LePera seat. They are on the firmer side and it works for me, but I also take along a seat pad. I normally take the RK for the long trips, but have gone from NC to the 4-corners with some riding buddies, as well as to FL.
I have a 1200C as well and I have a LePera seat. They are on the firmer side and it works for me, but I also take along a seat pad. I normally take the RK for the long trips, but have gone from NC to the 4-corners with some riding buddies, as well as to FL.
Check out Saddlemen. I cant speak on what their sportster seat are like but I got a Saddlemen step up seat on my dyna, and its great for comfort. Not a touring seat by Saddlemen standards, but I feel like I could ride it all day no problem. The few longer rides Ive taken it on sure feel better than the stock seat did after a few hours.
something like the Saddlemen explorer would probably fit your bill rather well and its available with a backrest if you wish.
something like the Saddlemen explorer would probably fit your bill rather well and its available with a backrest if you wish.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: South Florida (Ft Myers area)
I never saw a shortage of seats for the 4 1/2 Gal tank for the rubbermounts. Seats for my 2009 XL1200C would be the same.
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Search - XL 1200 (saddlemen.com)
Harley Sportster Seats for 2004 - 2006 Models by LePera
You looking for a solo or 2 up?
I might part with my 2-up Sundowner at a good price.
Motorcycle Seats & Accessories | Handmade in the USA | Mustang Seats
Search - XL 1200 (saddlemen.com)
Harley Sportster Seats for 2004 - 2006 Models by LePera
You looking for a solo or 2 up?
I might part with my 2-up Sundowner at a good price.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,175
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From: Philly PA
Hello,
I have a 2006 Sportster 1200 Custom, got it last May, but didnt get to ride it a lot last season. I did ride it enough to know the stock seat is only good for maybe 100 miles. I like to take longer trips, multiple day trips. Load up the camping gear and head out for 3 or 4 days. My question is do any of you know of a decent touring seat that will fit a 2006 1200 Custom with the larger 4 1/2 gallon fuel tank?
I have a 2006 Sportster 1200 Custom, got it last May, but didnt get to ride it a lot last season. I did ride it enough to know the stock seat is only good for maybe 100 miles. I like to take longer trips, multiple day trips. Load up the camping gear and head out for 3 or 4 days. My question is do any of you know of a decent touring seat that will fit a 2006 1200 Custom with the larger 4 1/2 gallon fuel tank?
They offer one without the backrest as well
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 47
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From: Wisconsin
SLW,
im looking for a 2 up seat. And to you other guys, thank you for your help. I know there’s not a shortage of seats, but what I’m trying to get is suggestions from riders who have a 1200 C rubber mount with the 4 1/2 gallon tank, and who have mounted some brand of touring seat and are pleased with it. Those are what help the most.
im looking for a 2 up seat. And to you other guys, thank you for your help. I know there’s not a shortage of seats, but what I’m trying to get is suggestions from riders who have a 1200 C rubber mount with the 4 1/2 gallon tank, and who have mounted some brand of touring seat and are pleased with it. Those are what help the most.
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