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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Does anyone have a suggestion for a more comfortable seat for an 09 xl883c for a bigger rider.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Mustang Vintage Solo works wonders on my hind end.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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I have an 08 XL1200L and I put the Sundowner on it. MUCH more comfortable than the stock seat. My sig picture still shows the old seat. The Sundowner is much bulkier, but that doesn't bother me.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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on my third seat now...
started with stock 1200c, then to the mustang one piece and now the wide mustang. this one is the only one that gave a lot of butt time to both me and my +1.





more info and newer pics at:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...agger-now.html




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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DallasSportster
Mustang Vintage Solo works wonders on my hind end.
Absolutely +1. I'm 6'1 230 and have this seat on my bike. Wide and comfortable for longer rides and enough cushion that you don't feel every little bump.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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A lot of people on the forum (me included) have had great luck with Mean City Seats. Cheaper than buying a new seat and your *** will thank you for it.


They are also a site sponsor.

http://www.meancitycycles.com/
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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+1 on the mean city seats
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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Christine Le Pera is a goddess... http://www.lepera.com/

 
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has anyone tried the badlander seats? I was just wondering if they were very comfortable?
 
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For comfort, the Mustang Wide Touring is an excellent choice.

 
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