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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Hello again, more advice sought.....
Seats?? I have the standard factory seat fitted that came with the bike, but to be honest it's a little hard on my derriere, so am lokking to replace it.
Do you guys have an opinion on which seat has most style and comfort, available for a sporty. Cheers.

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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Mustang is the brand to go with, I ride two up so I choose the daytripper for its comfort and sleek look..
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Here's another thread about that.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-models/265789-need-new-custom-seat.html
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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I love this seat!
It stays cool in the summer, and for $265 you cant beat it.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by newmd488
I love this seat!
It stays cool in the summer, and for $265 you cant beat it.
Is that pillion on your seat detachable?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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I have the Harley pillow look seat on my 05 and my son has the sundowner on his 06 . We just got back from Sturgis 3000 miles total for the week. Both seats are ok for about 100 miles then you start to get uncomfortable but by then it is time to stop for gas and bathroom and dont cost as much as a Corbin or Mustang
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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That's a good lookin bucket, I like the way it goes up tward the tank. What seat is it?
Originally Posted by newmd488
I love this seat!
It stays cool in the summer, and for $265 you cant beat it.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by newmd488
I love this seat!
It stays cool in the summer, and for $265 you cant beat it.
I don't mean to be rude, but wouldn't it have been more helpful to tell us WHAT seat it is you think is so great?
 
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I use the Mustang wide with detachable passenger seat. Very comfortable.

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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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I just had the memory foam upgrade from Meancity Cycles done on my wife's reach seat. Cost $90. You tell them what you want done, like lower, further back, etc. She says it really helped. Rode 200 miles last weekend with no complaints. That is good for her, she could only handle the seat for 100 miles before.
 
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