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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 06:20 PM
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Default Cushy solo with backrest?

I have a Sundowner 2up and its like riding a couch down the road. They make a solo but no backrest option. What would be a comparable seat with a backrest?

I think my body likes the soft cushy seats. I've had a Mustang 3 piece on another bike and liked it but after the Sundowner I realize a soft seat feels better. I've had lower back surgery. My main concern lower back pain. *** pain can be dealt with...lower back pain while riding is flat out excruciating.
I test rode a Saddleman Dominator solo today and it killed my back within 15 minutes. It set me up too high plus I could barely reach the ground so the height would need to be like the Sundowner or lower. Preferably an inch lower...without losing the cush
Driving myself crazy looking for the "perfect" seat
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 07:17 PM
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I can't compare it to anything cuz Ive not rode anything else but I like my Ultimate seat with rider backrest. I also have a separate pass.seat with a backrest that mounts to the TP on my 04 RK

VERY supportive for my lower back and adjustable.
 
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Check out the Harley Signature Series solo seat with backrest. Put one on the Road King and it's by far the most comfortable seat I've had on a bike.
 
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Originally Posted by ve9aa
I can't compare it to anything cuz Ive not rode anything else but I like my Ultimate seat with rider backrest. I also have a separate pass.seat with a backrest that mounts to the TP on my 04 RK

VERY supportive for my lower back and adjustable.
I also have the ultimate seat and like the adjustable rest it’s to easy to set for comfort
 
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