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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 05:13 AM
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Not being all leather makes it even a tougher decision. Have you tried both? Local dealer keeps telling me they are the same foam but I have not seen the low-profile since he doesn't have one in stock.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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Not being all leather makes it even a tougher decision. Have you tried both? Local dealer keeps telling me they are the same foam but I have not seen the low-profile since he doesn't have one in stock.
I have not tried the low profile touring but was told they are pretty much the same seat as far as comfort, riding position. For the small price difference I liked the look of the CVO seat better and I also like the metal badge that's embossed in the CVO seat.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Drtumolo
I am still all over on my seat decision. How does the Low-profile touring solo and pillion compare to the CVO seat? I know it is vinyl and not leather but it looks like the same shape. Wondering if as comfortable on a long ride. Has anyone tried both?
I sold my LP setup and kept my CVO setup ..... IMO the CVO is much more comfortable.
The LP seat setup was on my SGS and I put the CVO setup on my Limited for obvious reasons (orange stitching).
Went back to my broke in C&C seat (great seat) on the SGS, and sold the LP setup.
Kept the CVO seat on the Limited, it’s pretty comfortable out of the box! It replaced a new C&C seat yet to be broke in, less than 500 miles.
It’s true about C&C seats, they need a break in.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 09:50 AM
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the low profile is basically the same seat and very comfortable IMO i have the low profile my brother has the cvo
 
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Thanks for all the info. I ordered a cvo seat today. (52000368) with matching pillion. Should be here next week
 
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Originally Posted by Drtumolo
Thanks for all the info. I ordered a cvo seat today. (52000368) with matching pillion. Should be here next week
you will be happy with it.. it will get more comfortable as it breaks in too..

ALSO whats important is

the seating part is whats leather on them the sides are vinyl, leather is not recommended for the sides
due to wear issues...

 
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 08:24 AM
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For those that are also getting the passenger pillion, are you also getting the fender protective strips? I think the CVO bikes have them for a reason.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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I also ordered the protective strips
 
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I also ordered the cvobackrest bracket and need to find a backrest pad that looks ok with the 52000368 seat. I know I can buy the cvo pad but am thinking of using an all black pad to match my current rear passenger backrest pad.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 05:58 AM
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As I wait for my cvo seat to arrive could someone tell me how the plain black vinyl pillion PN# 51579-0512 matches up with the cvo seat PN 52000368? Will it match up or will I need to order a cvo backrest?
 
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