Sundowner vs Aftermarket
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Cruiser
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From: Windsor
Sundowner vs Aftermarket
Just wanted to check with you guys if the sundowner solo for a rd king compares in comfort with the corbin or mustang or what ever brand? I am replacing stock seat and I really appreciate all your advice. Thank you.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Columbus GA / Phenix City AL
RE: Sundowner vs Aftermarket
I tried the Sundowner when I bought my RKC and didn't care for it that much...it spread my legs too far apart to get both feet solidly on the ground (short legs, I guess). I ended up with the Reach seat. Guess I might be a special case, though. I've got about a 30 in inseam.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: McHenry Illinois
RE: Sundowner vs Aftermarket
I have about the same inseam as mcchildree, i think im actually a 29 inseam. I however love the sundowner and am able to flat foot still. Road king custom sits a little lower though. I love the sundowner seat and wouldnt trade it for the world.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Charlotte County FL
RE: Sundowner vs Aftermarket
I bought a Mustang for my Sportster and liked it so much I ordered one for my Super Glide before I even picked the bike up. There is a huge difference in the quality between the Mustang and Sundowner, the Sundowner looks like a piece of sh_t by comparison. Like anything else quality costs more but is well worth it. When I took my Sportster in for service everyone in the service dept was checking out my seat and the service manager told me that it was a much nicer seat than anything Harley sells.
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RE: Sundowner vs Aftermarket
I've got a two up Sundowner on my RKC and like it. The seat is definitely wider than stock and it took a little getting used to at stop lights. But, I've got a 34" inseam and have no problems with reaching the ground.
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RE: Sundowner vs Aftermarket
ORIGINAL: davidc
I bought a Mustang for my Sportster and liked it so much I ordered one for my Super Glide before I even picked the bike up. There is a huge difference in the quality between the Mustang and Sundowner, the Sundowner looks like a piece of sh_t by comparison. Like anything else quality costs more but is well worth it. When I took my Sportster in for service everyone in the service dept was checking out my seat and the service manager told me that it was a much nicer seat than anything Harley sells.
I bought a Mustang for my Sportster and liked it so much I ordered one for my Super Glide before I even picked the bike up. There is a huge difference in the quality between the Mustang and Sundowner, the Sundowner looks like a piece of sh_t by comparison. Like anything else quality costs more but is well worth it. When I took my Sportster in for service everyone in the service dept was checking out my seat and the service manager told me that it was a much nicer seat than anything Harley sells.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Plano, TX
RE: Sundowner vs Aftermarket
I bought the sundowner about two weeks ago. I've been able to ride about 10 hours since the purchase. I'm in north Texas and it has been monsoon season for three weeks. I found the seat a little wider than stock, but I can get my feet on the ground with 28" inseam. It is far superior to the stock seat. I tried the Reach seat and it killed my back.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Wickenburg Arizona
RE: Sundowner vs Aftermarket
I have had a mustang seat on my Ultra and did not like how hard it was or the the fact it raises you up by about an inch or so. I went with the sundowner and think it is great. just did a 600 mile ride last Sunday and the only part of me that was not tired was my ****. Sundowner seat is great!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Central, NY
RE: Sundowner vs Aftermarket
I have 23K on my Sundowner in 2 years, including700+ mile days. It was very comfortable until this season, when the foam in the center of both seats apparently began to break down (compress). One of the dealers confirmed this as anissue with the Sundowner. I bought gel pads and sheepskin covers and it's fine again.
I'm not knocking this seat at all, but be aware of this as a possible issue.
I'm not knocking this seat at all, but be aware of this as a possible issue.