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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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I have heard the pros and cons but seriously if it is not done everyday is it a problem My women has expressed she might like to go on a ride now and then possibly next years toy run but I will be solo most of the time. what are the problems anyone has encountered and what seat are you putting on.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 02:23 AM
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ORIGINAL: TODDA
what are the problems anyone has encountered and what seat are you putting on.
When you get there, she will be with you.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:20 AM
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what are the problems anyone has encountered and what seat are you putting on.
When you get there, she will be with you.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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I don't think the Nightster swingarm has a place for rear footpegs?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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You can ride two-up on a Nightster... There is no issue with foot pegs (the mounting bolts are pre-existing) or any other hardware... If you wanted to throw on a Sundowner seat for a short trip, it would work.... The problem is, that it will never be a comfortable ride... But for an occassional short trip, you should be okay.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Keep in mind that two up is not comfortable on any Sportster. I love my 1200 C but I ride solo. If I rode two up I'd have a Softail.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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what are the problems anyone has encountered and what seat are you putting on.
When you get there, she will be with you.
LOL Kolni, funny and true.

Anyone know of a good Harley passenger ejector seat?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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phantom suction cup seat. easy on and off, if you look around you can get them for around $55. for as much as you will ride with a passanger i think this is the way to go.
 
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A SideKick seat with a padded sissy bar works OK for short rides.

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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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The 2-up version of the HD Reach seat works fine too. Looks pretty nasty, but the verdict from the fender beotch is that it's comfortable and it takes all of a minute to remove it and put your regularly scheduled seat back on after the ride.
 
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