Trouble in the saddle
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6th Gear
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From: Sunrise, FL
Trouble in the saddle
Anyone out there have any trouble with the saddle on their sportster making the ride unbearable.
My sportster is less then 2 months old and it kills my rearend after only a 15-20 mile ride. I have to stand up at each red light and move around.
Any tips as to what I can do? I have looked in the 2005 parts catalog at the saddles and I can't seem to find the saddle that's on my
883 XLC. Is it possilbe that it could be a very basic entry level saddle or is there more to this? suspension maybe needs adjusting?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Ride safe
My sportster is less then 2 months old and it kills my rearend after only a 15-20 mile ride. I have to stand up at each red light and move around.
Any tips as to what I can do? I have looked in the 2005 parts catalog at the saddles and I can't seem to find the saddle that's on my
883 XLC. Is it possilbe that it could be a very basic entry level saddle or is there more to this? suspension maybe needs adjusting?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Ride safe
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RE: Trouble in the saddle
It seems many change from the stock seat asap.
I was recently in the market to change seats as well. I even tried a cusion double bucket.
I found either the seat was too hard or too soft.
I've recently went with this 1 ...
Can I suggest, you take a look here? ... http://corbin.com/harley/
I'm sure others will share their experiences with you as well.
Good Luck.
I was recently in the market to change seats as well. I even tried a cusion double bucket.
I found either the seat was too hard or too soft.
I've recently went with this 1 ...
Can I suggest, you take a look here? ... http://corbin.com/harley/
I'm sure others will share their experiences with you as well.
Good Luck.
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RE: Trouble in the saddle
Welcome to the world of stock HD seats. I think they get a kickback from chiropracters. Try doing a search on the big three: Mustang, Saddleman, and Corbin. Maybe LePera, too.
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RE: Trouble in the saddle
Your not alone the stock seats suck...any of the above mentioned brands sould help. I gotta tell ya though 15 or 20 miles is a pretty short distance to have these dramatic issues...there may be somethin else goin on...you usually only see a difference on the longer hauls. I can ride 70 to 100 miles and my a$$ gets sore, but 15 or 20? Is the ole lady smacking ya to hard or somethin 
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RE: Trouble in the saddle
Yeah, I'm looking to switch too. I go by time though...after about 45 minutes it gets a little painful. In Houston traffic that could be 4 miles or out in the country a lot more. Either way I'm trying to decide on a new seat...then I'll start saving the money. Anyone wanna contribute to the "get Stones a new seat" fund? 
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RE: Trouble in the saddle
I'd prefer money..but if you wanna send that in to, why not? I'm not sure if you can count that as a write off though.
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6th Gear
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RE: Trouble in the saddle
Thanks for the info.. I never thought my wife was hitting me that hard!
Seriously though... No one has suggested a new Harley Saddle..
are they all bad.. Corbins' are a ton of money but I guess it would be worth it.
I'll keep ya updated. I got a Mustang catalog in the mail headed my way.
Peace
Seriously though... No one has suggested a new Harley Saddle..
are they all bad.. Corbins' are a ton of money but I guess it would be worth it.
I'll keep ya updated. I got a Mustang catalog in the mail headed my way.
Peace
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RE: Trouble in the saddle
I have the same problem ,maybe 30 - 40 minute ride then that's about it . But that's mostly highway cruising ,when around town or riding hard through some twisty roads the seat isn't too much of an issue . I'm not sure if it's the seat that bothers me or the same vibrations for an extended time .