HD Solo Spring Saddle
Stage III
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3
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From: chicago
Aaron: i just ordered the solo spring saddle for my 48; am concerned it raises you too high from the ground versus the stock. How much higher do you feel you sit? 2 inches, even more? I'm around 5'8" and prefer to be flat footed on my bike.
thanks in advance, ed
thanks in advance, ed
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 251
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HUGE improvement for me over stock in comfort. Visually as well...
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,598
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From: 27°51' N, 082°17' W
I have the spring solo seat and 12" mini-apes. As for the seat - it feels WAY better than the stock saddle did on my Iron. It will feel different for everyone as we all have different sized asses. For me it is very comfortable. The only issue I had with it is the saddle has too much of a nose down attitude, and I found myself always sitting more on the nose than on the rear. I made a 1/2" spacer to go under the front mount and it slid my *** back on the seat just right.
Loved the apes immediately - they gave me much greater comfort, AND control over the bike. I'm now going for 16"s. Pic below of the solo and the 12"s..
Loved the apes immediately - they gave me much greater comfort, AND control over the bike. I'm now going for 16"s. Pic below of the solo and the 12"s..
Took this idea from schwingding and raised the front of my seat about 3/4 of an inch and it feels a lot better. I do sit farther back on the seat. Like schwing I was always sliding back when I stopped to get more comfortable. Haven't ridden any long distance on it yet but will be riding to Biketoberfest at the end of the week (bout 150 miles) and will let ya'll know how it works out.
Stage III
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3
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From: chicago
Thanks, that info is very helpful! -ed
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,598
Likes: 3
From: 27°51' N, 082°17' W
Rode my 48 with the spring seat to Daytona, bout 150 miles. Stopped once for gas going and once coming back. Not as comfortable as my Heritage was for sure but certainly doable even for an old guy like me (56). Raising the front of the seat 3/4 of an inch helped a lot for me as it seemed to place me in a better spot (further back) on the seat.
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 535
Likes: 2
From: Saint Johns, FL
Hey guys - 2 questions
1) I went to buy the spring seat from the stealer and it works with "up to 2007" does not fit 2008 (my scoot) and 2009 but then works again on 2010 - what`s up with that ? If anyone has an 08 can you tell me where you got it.
2) Do you have to hide/cover/relocate the ECU under the seat - would`nt it be exposed to the elements ?
1) I went to buy the spring seat from the stealer and it works with "up to 2007" does not fit 2008 (my scoot) and 2009 but then works again on 2010 - what`s up with that ? If anyone has an 08 can you tell me where you got it.
2) Do you have to hide/cover/relocate the ECU under the seat - would`nt it be exposed to the elements ?
