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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Default Squeaky Brawler

I just got my Brawler seat in for Nightster today and
went out to the garage and installed it.

Installed in a couple of minutes and feels more comfortable than the stock seat, but have one problem.
I like the looks of it, doesn't look as good as the stock seat, but feels alot better.

When I sit on the seat or push down on it. It makes a squeaky sound where the leather on the rear side of
the seat rubs on the rear fender. Is this normal until the seat breaks in a little bit?

The seat is locked in on the front and screwed down on the back, so it is not loose.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Default RE: Squeaky Brawler

Well, under normal circumstances, I don't think it's supposed to rub the fender. It's going to make noise if it does. And it will eventually wear a spot thru the paint.I'd call or email them and ask them if it's supposed to be rubbing the fender.
 
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