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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Yes, but I think they are also supposed to protect the paint/fender. I think I will just cut them smaller so that they will still protect the area where the nut will sit, but won't be as visible anymore.
Once the seat is on, they're not visible... or shouldn't be.

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Someone must have removed the missing parts because that part is what holds the wiring harness to the rear fender.
My thoughts exactly. And I see no reason to remove them. I've put rubber nubbins on them before, I had a Softail with a Saddleman seat, and the ends dug into the bottom a bit.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 12:07 PM
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How about some pictures of the seat on?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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Here are a couple of pictures.
 
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Originally Posted by SafetyMan
Once the seat is on, they're not visible... or shouldn't be.



My thoughts exactly. And I see no reason to remove them. I've put rubber nubbins on them before, I had a Softail with a Saddleman seat, and the ends dug into the bottom a bit.


On a solo seat they most certainly are visible.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by solobip
How about some pictures of the seat on?


Here are the pics right side up!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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Real nice Andy, a a good look for your bike. I have had my eye on that seat too. I am hoping to get an old tractor type seat, but man, it looks like a lot more mods to be done for it. Thanks for posting the pictures.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by solobip
Real nice Andy, a a good look for your bike. I have had my eye on that seat too. I am hoping to get an old tractor type seat, but man, it looks like a lot more mods to be done for it. Thanks for posting the pictures.


Thank you! The price was right. I was hoping to go a bit more "vintage" as well, but as you said, there is more involved and I need $$ for many other mods to come
Truthfully- so far I find the seat pretty comfortable as well.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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Nice job...love the look..
 
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That seat looks great! Do you have any riding time on it? How's the comfort?
 
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That seat looks great! Do you have any riding time on it? How's the comfort?
I have a similar seat on my RGC...rode from AZ to my home in Tn.....my *** never complained..
 
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