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Mar 24, 2014 | 09:08 PM

#11

shiftace

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Why a sprung seat on a bike with shocks? looks funky IMHO. One or the other, strut or hardtail it and spring the seat, or rigid mount the seat and leave the shocks. Doing both looks clown shoe.

Mar 24, 2014 | 10:34 PM

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CursezZz

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Originally Posted by shiftace

Why a sprung seat on a bike with shocks? looks funky IMHO. One or the other, strut or hardtail it and spring the seat, or rigid mount the seat and leave the shocks. Doing both looks clown shoe.

THANK YOU anytime I ever say this I'm labeled a hater haha

Mar 24, 2014 | 10:37 PM

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Ployd4

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Because it's super comfy! Why not?

Mar 24, 2014 | 11:45 PM

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joedirt88

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Originally Posted by chriscchristoph

Seat from Mother Road Customs

Beautiful bike

Mar 25, 2014 | 03:36 AM

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Proteus

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftace

Why a sprung seat on a bike with shocks? looks funky IMHO. One or the other, strut or hardtail it and spring the seat, or rigid mount the seat and leave the shocks. Doing both looks clown shoe.

May look clowny, but it's really comfy.

The road bumps which aren't handled by the shocks, are by the seat springs, just like seating on a flying carpet.

But to each his own, haters gonna hate anyway.

Mar 25, 2014 | 08:09 AM

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1HDRIO

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Originally Posted by Proteus

Agreed! Springs helping springs reduce the impact to your back/***, and it really is 100% more comfortable..

Mar 25, 2014 | 08:19 AM

#17

nz06lh

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I'm new to the bike world and I just bought my first Harley Sportster Iron 883 a couple of weeks ago. I was wondering what the weight limit is on the spring seat? I'm a big guy about 320lb and am looking for a new seat because the stock one is uncomfortable after a while. I really like the look of the spring seat as well and am open to other suggestions as well.

Mar 25, 2014 | 09:25 AM

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Ployd4

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I would call someone that makes or sells the springs. I know there is a company that makes a heavy duty stainless steel spring or a mini seat shock that might work.