Thanks for all the input my bike arrives on the 18th and I want to have the seat issue resolved. High desert thanks for the input on the mounting bolts being pre-existing and werbeck thanks for the photo of your set up I ordered the vivid black and mirage orange color first mods you guys will be the first to know thanks for the input

TODD

 

I use the stock seat from a XL50 Sportster when I ride 2-up.
The wife likes it and it doesn't look that bad.

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I'm not uncomfortable 2-Up on mine...[&:] And the only time the now ex-GF complained was when I would hit a big bump, (cause of the short shocks).

 

Thow'em on a P Pad........................... . . . .................They'll ride......................... . . . .

 

well I certainly disagree with the statement riding two up on any sportster is uncomfortable. the wife and myself have no problem at all doing 300-400 miles in a day. the key is a quality seat and proper suspension set up . the bottom line is those short shocks that give the custom , low and nightster that low slung look suck when it comes to a nice ride two up. If you dont want to change the way your bike sets I would suggest you check into progressive 412 shocks for the rear and progressive front fork springs and a heavier fork oil . get a quality seat I think you can get a mustang solo with a detachable pillon seat and get the quick detach back rest.

 

I got a Mustang vintage seat. You can also get a 2-up add on that connects in about 2 mins and comes off just as quick. The footpeg bolt holes are on the swing arm and they install in about 15 mins (10 was for the stupid retaining c-ring).

The Mustang seat is a dream compared to the stock Nightster seat. I can ride all day without going numb! I lasted about 15 mins on the stock seat!

 

I have the Badlander seat and the gf seems comfy enough. She's only 125 though and watches the road so she can lift a bit if we're heading for a big bump. Put it this way, she'll ask if we can take the bike when we head out for dinner or out to meet friends.

 

I rode about 1000 miles 2 up a couple of weekends ago, to the Hot Springs Rally. My girl never complained once. She absolutely loves it. And there was never really a problem with the suspension either.

 

nightsters are too cramped. and mid controls are downright annoying when moving around in a parking lot with a passenger.

my usual-passenger also hates the stock ride. her daddy had a softail and so she thinks the sportster is the worst ridding bike ever.

 

Another vote for the phantom suction cup seat. See pic below.
Great solution for quick on/off occasional 2up riding.

Incidentally, I'm selling mine since my g.friend left me.