Help with seat selection....
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From: Mission Viejo, CA / Salt Lake City, UT
Help with seat selection....
A few weeks ago I got a 1200C Sportster to ride in addition to the V-Rod. I really like the sound and feel of the bike. This weekend, my boyfriend was driving and I was on the back - the seat is not made for a passenger for any distance. This bike is not intended for touring (at least for me), just around the local canyons etc. I'd like to change out the seat for something a little more padded.
My local dealer doesn't carry the seats in stock, so I can't see them in person. From the catalog, it looks like the Sundowner is the most comfortable, but I don't want to change the look of the bike that much. It looks like the Badlander or maybe the Rallyrunner are more like the original? It's really hard to tell from the pictures.
What have you guys done? What would you recommend?
Thanks in advance,
Lisa
My local dealer doesn't carry the seats in stock, so I can't see them in person. From the catalog, it looks like the Sundowner is the most comfortable, but I don't want to change the look of the bike that much. It looks like the Badlander or maybe the Rallyrunner are more like the original? It's really hard to tell from the pictures.
What have you guys done? What would you recommend?
Thanks in advance,
Lisa
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RE: Help with seat selection....
The badlander is horribly uncomfortable for any distance for both the rider and the passenger. I had the reach seat on my sportster because I am short but it was very comfortable for me and my daughter liked it better than the seat I have on my wideglide now. You might look into Corbin seats as I hear they are the most comfortable.
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RE: Help with seat selection....
The sundowner is very comfortable which is what is on my bike, but you may not like the look. Mustang seats are goodandyou'll have a fewoptions, but expect to pay more. Goodluck with whatever you choose.
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RE: Help with seat selection....
The sundowner is comfortable as hell and the pillion is the widest and padded heavily. The looks may not be appealing but im gonna be sitting on it more than looking at it. My A$$ appreciates it.
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RE: Help with seat selection....
I have one of these on my 08R....and I like to be comfortable when I ride....it is a bit bulky looking but real comfy....especially for a passenger......it really doesn't lend itself to the sleek and beatiful lines of the sporty,but seems tolook better with a backrest/pad combo.......but ya can't see it while riding anyhow...and myA$$ thanks me ,too, along w/ my ole lady's boney (but nice) ((just in case she ever sees this))***..............BINNY
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The sundowner is comfortable as hell and the pillion is the widest and padded heavily. The looks may not be appealing but im gonna be sitting on it more than looking at it. My A$$ appreciates it.
The sundowner is comfortable as hell and the pillion is the widest and padded heavily. The looks may not be appealing but im gonna be sitting on it more than looking at it. My A$$ appreciates it.
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RE: Help with seat selection....
Sundowner very good seat, but others on market also good seats. I have had good luck with Sundowner over the years. I also had good luck with custom made seats. Sundowner good for the money.
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RE: Help with seat selection....
Thankyou TONTO.....mine good too....
Sundowner very good seat, but others on market also good seats. I have had good luck with Sundowner over the years. I also had good luck with custom made seats. Sundowner good for the money.
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Sundowner very good seat, but others on market also good seats. I have had good luck with Sundowner over the years. I also had good luck with custom made seats. Sundowner good for the money.
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