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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Hi, again. The stock 2 up seat on my 883C is a pain in the ***...literally. Is there a HD seat that provides the comfort I am seeking? I heard the Sundowner seat is pretty good. I was looking at the Mustang seats, but it seems that there are not many options. Does anyone know of any aftermarket companies I can go to? Finally, is the addition of the gel substance worth the extra cost?

Thanks, again....
 
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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I put a Mustang vintage solo on my 883/1200C and it raises and moves you forward, just a bit. At 6'2" I wasn't crazy about that part, BUT, it is much more comfortable than the stock seat. I'm glad I got it.


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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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look at the drag specialties fatbook they have just about every seat and manifacturer many many choices out there. we sell alot of lepara seats for the Sportster and the main question seams on sportster seat is getting lower.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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HD Pillowtop Touring seat, great for distamce riding two up. Cheap compared to all the others. about $200, love mine
 
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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mustang wide vintage here, love it
 
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Russl179,

I had the Mustang Vintage Wide Solo on my 883c. Loved it very much. When I traded the Sportser in I road it back to the dealer on the stock seat, and ouch, that was the worst 10 miles. I do have the Mustand seat for sale, if you are interested. I also have the fender bib. I would take $225 plus shipping if you are in the market. I have picture I can e-mail you if you would like to see it on a Black Pearl 883C.

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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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I LOVE the Sundowner on mine (so does my g/f)...
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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I have the pillow two-up as well. It is extremely comfortable and my wife likes riding with me.
 
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H-D Sundowner here. Great seat for the $$, but the other after market seats are excellent also albeit more expensive.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Yea I hate the look of the sundowner, but I've heard nothing but good stuff about its comfort.

I use the Mustang Solo + Pillion, and it is the BEST for comfort... IMO. Its hard to the touch but rides so nice on long ones....

I use a HD Reach Solo seat for around town, it looks GREAT and keeps the rear fender open...

I saw a Mustang fastback style seat that was GREAT... I'm sure its in between in comfort and LOOK AWESOME!!!!

 
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