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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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I am shopping for a solo seat to replace my 2-up that came on my new-to-me 2002 883.

I'll am looking to gain 3 things ... appearance (personal preference of solo versus 2-up), lower seat profile to feel more like a chopper than a standard bike, and to possibly equip with a backrest down the road for longer rides.

By default, I am looking at the 51538-00 that HD offers for $130. But I assume some of the after markets are much better and possibly at the same price point.

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not sure about the backrest but iv seen la pereas on ppls bikes and they always look pritty good
 
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My wife has a Le Pera Bare Bones. I had it "reworked". Aesthetically it's still the same...but MUCH more comfy.







 
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Excellent info.

Have been studying the LePera's.

How about the Corbin Gunslinger? Will I find it to be a lower profile and the type of seat that keeps you sunk in and in place? With it I can add a backrest at any time.
 
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Stonecutter; I sent you a PM. Thanks!

EDIT: Never mind, I thought your original post said '04, not '02...I didn't have my glasses on.... :P
 
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Stonecutter; I sent you a PM. Thanks!

EDIT: Never mind, I thought your original post said '04, not '02...I didn't have my glasses on.... :P
If you have a single seat for an 04 4.4 gal (?) tank pm me.
 
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I haven't seen any solo seats for a Sportster that will take a backrest. I have a Danny Gray Weekday Solo and a CC 2-up seat.
I'd suggest you look at CC and LaPera.
 
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FWIW, I have purchased both a Mustang solo 15" and a Corbin Gunfighter and Lady. Both with removable backrests. I plan on testing both and reselling my least favorite. I hate to do trial and error, the expensive way, but I didn't see any way around it.
 
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