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Help! Sportster stock seat sucks

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Old 04-16-2013, 10:09 PM
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Default Help! Sportster stock seat sucks

Hello all,
First thread here and need some help. I think we can all agree that the stock seat on our bikes suck. I have a 2013 Iron and I'm looking for more comfort. I just don't want my butt and back hurt after every ride. What seat would you recommend and could you post a pic?
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Old 04-16-2013, 10:17 PM
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Welcome and common question! I have the Sundowner seat and it's kinda ugly but way more comfortable for me and my passenger. You can see the pic as my avatar. You can also search and find TONS of information on seats for the Sportster: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/searc...rchid=19262639
 
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Old 04-16-2013, 10:23 PM
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Mustang vintage touring. Don't even waste your money on anything else.
 
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I'm very happy with my LoPro Solo from C&C.



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+1 for Mustang Vintage Wide Touring, this is the 2up model

 
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Default Found a quick solution

I am a contractor and I looked in my garage for someway to fix my stock seat. I realized I had alot of wall insulation. So I started pulling apart and cramming it in the mounting hole on the seat. After about 2 feet of insulation the seat is extremely comfortable. Just a thought.
 
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Mustang Vintage Solo or Wide Touring. If you need something for 2-up duty, I recommend getting the separate pillion instead of a one piece setup.

Also... to make it even better, I might suggest the beads. You can always check out beardrider. However, you can find these on Amazon for a lot cheaper...


https://www.amazon.com/Zento-Deals-Double-Comfort-Massaging/dp/B01LW7PURZ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1533475900&sr=1-1&keywords=Zento+Deals+Double+Strung+Wooden+Beaded+Ultra+Comfort+Massaging+Seat+Cover+-+Black+Superior+Quality+Massaging+Car+Motorcycle+Seat+Cover+for+Ultimate+Relaxation%21 https://www.amazon.com/Zento-Deals-Double-Comfort-Massaging/dp/B01LW7PURZ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1533475900&sr=1-1&keywords=Zento+Deals+Double+Strung+Wooden+Beaded+Ultra+Comfort+Massaging+Seat+Cover+-+Black+Superior+Quality+Massaging+Car+Motorcycle+Seat+Cover+for+Ultimate+Relaxation%21

Only $12. If you try them and don't like them, what the hell. You're only out $12. Personally, they make a huge difference (improvement) for me. No swamp ***. No bunching or sticking to the seat (can slide easily side to side when necessary), great cooling, etc. I won't ride without them.

Here's the Mustang Vintage Solo with beads on my bike...


 

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Old 08-05-2018, 08:56 AM
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All stock seats suck there a ton of replacement seat out there just have to find the right one. Or you can try an upgrade on the one you have now.
 
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Harley stock seats are made in Mexico junk ! I bought a Le Pera Cafe solo seat made in CA by a American family run business . Great
seats .
 
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