View Poll Results: A poll

Mustang Solo Wide Vintage Seat w/backrest

20.00%

Corbin Classic/Close Solo w/backrest

Lepera Monterey

6.67%

Sundowner

60.00%

Mustang Solo Wide Vintage without backrest

6.67%

Corbin Classic/Close Solo without backrest

6.67%

Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

Seat selection

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Dec 30, 2006 | 01:50 PM

sumncguy

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From: Hurdle Mills NC

Seat selection

I am totally undecided on which aftermarket to purchase. I went down to the local Harley dealer and tried a few of theirs on that fake bike thing, but it just didnt feel like sitting on the Sporty. Maybe some of those with the same bike and similar body dimensions can provide insight.

I have a 06 Sportster 883 standard.
I am 5'8" tall
I weigh 235 lbs (big bones and stomach muscles -- salad what the he11 is salad ? [8D])

I prefer a seat that will provide maximum lower back support.
I prefer a seat that allows me to sit as close to upright as possible; so that my upper body is as close to perpendicular to my femur as possible. (I understand new bars may be in order here)

Thanks alot ... you folks are always a great help.

Dec 30, 2006 | 02:31 PM

Thumper26

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RE: Seat selection

What's with some of the "w/backrest"-only options? I switched to a Mustang Vintage solo w/o backrest - and love it! I can't vote in your poll, and I suspect there areMANY others in the same boat...

Dec 30, 2006 | 04:02 PM

sumncguy

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From: Hurdle Mills NC

RE: Seat selection

Alright Thump ... how are those options ?

Dec 30, 2006 | 07:27 PM

rbcss

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RE: Seat selection

do a search on seats.
this topic always seems to get beat do death.

Dec 30, 2006 | 07:47 PM

rharrison

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RE: Seat selection

I am about the same wieght and like my Sundowner seat. The Mustang solo is better looking, but the Sundowner is comfortable, says "Sportster" on the side and is reasonably priced.

Dec 30, 2006 | 08:20 PM

drum412

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RE: Seat selection

I'm 5'9 and about 200lbs and I got the mustang standard vintage solo (13" wide) not the wide version that is 15". I love the seat and can ride all day long, without any discomfort, and to top it off it even looks good. But like you where thinking with sitting vertical, most likely handle bars that reach back further or a pullback riser will be what you need. Personally I don't like backrests, if you get a good seat and handlebars you'll find no need for a backrest.