Harley Davidson Forums

Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Passenger seat for forty eight

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:59 AM
Share
  #1  
DVLDOG1974's Avatar
DVLDOG1974
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default Passenger seat for forty eight
I just bought a forty eight ament wife likes to go sometimes and I've been trying to decide on a seat for her any suggestions would be great thanks
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 7, 2011 | 09:27 AM
Share
  #2  
nciron883's Avatar
nciron883
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 187
Likes: 1
From: north cak
Default
bungee cord a folded up towel to the fender .. she'll be alright
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 7, 2011 | 09:49 AM
Share
  #3  
Kenny94945's Avatar
Kenny94945
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,254
Likes: 521
From: USA
Default
There are allot of threads on this subject...some w/ pictures. Don't forget the footpegs.

1 - Is passenger comfort versus style/looks the issue?

2 - Is bar-hopping or long distance (2.5 48 tank!) the main destination?

Most opp for a full two-up seat and change between the solo and it as opposed to a Phantom stick on seat or towel as above.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 7, 2011 | 02:52 PM
Share
  #4  
Sportster Spence's Avatar
Sportster Spence
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 279
Likes: 1
From: Ithaca, NY/Bristol, UK
Default
I put the 48 pillion pad on mine when my wife wants to ride with me and funnily enough I've had several compliments lately about the bike with the P Pad on so I've left it on at the moment!

I'l take some pic's tomorrow and post 'em up
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 7, 2011 | 05:30 PM
Share
  #5  
DVLDOG1974's Avatar
DVLDOG1974
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default
Ok I'll check into the pad then thanks for all the help
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:39 PM
Share
  #6  
TennesseeMustangPerf's Avatar
TennesseeMustangPerf
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,828
Likes: 8
Default
Sounds like you all badly need a sissybar and pilon seat. Oh, did I mention I have a sissybar and pilon seat for sale? ;+)
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 08:32 AM
Share
  #7  
XL50#674's Avatar
XL50#674
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 4,904
Likes: 9
From: Streetsboro, Oh
Default
HD makes a bolt on passenger pillion for the 48 and it's not prices all that bad. You could also get a Phantom pad, but the HD pillion is about the same price and it bolts on vs sucksion cups.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:45 AM
Share
  #8  
TennesseeMustangPerf's Avatar
TennesseeMustangPerf
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,828
Likes: 8
Default
That's what I had on my bike, it is a really nice pad. You just take off the bolt on the rear of the seat, relocate the seat tab to the rear seat, slide the tab into the main seat, then bolt the pilon to the fender hole. It even has a plastic washer to protect the paint.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 11:50 AM
Share
  #9  
knightenforcer's Avatar
knightenforcer
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 819
Likes: 6
From: Long Island N.Y.
Default
I have the 48 pas pillion never mounted, new. Pm me if ur interested.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 04:25 PM
Share
  #10  
grancuda's Avatar
grancuda
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 933
Likes: 7
Default
Does the pass pillion bolt to where a nightster seat would normally bolt or to the standard back hole?
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:40 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE