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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 05:54 AM
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Hey you guys.. I have a 06 1200r with a horrible seat and was wondering if anyone knows if a 08 Nightster solo seat will fit? I can get one for $75.00 so it's cheap enough.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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It'll fit if you do something with your ICM. The ICM is mounted directly under the rider's butt on '04-'06. In '07, the ECM was moved to the rear fender, closer to the passenger. The '08 Nightster saddle does not have the pocket in the seat pan that creates a space for the ICM. Perhaps the ICM can be lowered in it's present location, or moved to the battery box area, like this (not my bike):
 

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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Check out Sick Saddles. For another $25, you can have a new seat. The stock Nightster seats are not very comfortable at all.
http://www.sicksaddles.com/
 
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Yep,the stock Nightster seat is not worth buying.I will be replacing mine with a Mustang Vintage Solo seat real soon.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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Thanks Guys. I would have been out $75.00. I did check out Sicksaddles but I was trying to save some bucks. Right now I'm Christmas poor if you know what I mean. Oh and Merry Christmas to all.
 
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