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Old May 4, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Does anyone have any suggestions / ideas on who makes a good two-up seat with drivers backrest (removable) for a 2006 1200XL Low?
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Mustang. End of search. You'll thank me later.
 
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Amen!
 
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Old May 5, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by baka1969
Mustang. End of search. You'll thank me later.
+1

you'll need to get the two-piece (solo and pillion) and with the backrests, will cost nearly double the price of the one piece like I got, but comfort is priceless.
 
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I was going to suggest a good looking lady friend : )
 
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Originally Posted by longrideshields-1
I was going to suggest a good looking lady friend : )
It's a much better suggestion but WAY more expensive and not as reliable.
 
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I've been looking up the same thing. The Mustangs are really expensive. Saddlemen is much cheaper, but it's hard to buy without test riding.
 
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Mustang.
 
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Originally Posted by baka1969
Mustang. End of search. You'll thank me later.

Got the Mustang !!.. 'nuf said !!!!
 
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Wifes sporty has the mustang.. It's great and I got it off eBay for 320.. It's expensive but worth it for sure..
 
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