Let's talk seats
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Let's talk seats
Currently on a 17 road glide. I hated the stock seat. Loved the hammock seat. Currently use the hammock with adjustable backrest. My wife is riding hey own now which means a solo seat is looking more appealing. I'm eyeballing either a cvo seat which I will customize a backrest for or the HD signature solo with built in backrest. Knowing that the hammock is the preferred seat, which of the two solos would you recommend? Or any other aftermarket that fits the bill?
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I've had good luck with Corbin and Mustang. The best seat I ever had was a Mustang Vintage Wide Touring seat. Very comfy and actually looked pretty good too. Usually comfortable and good looking are two different things when you're talking seats.
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+1 on the Mustang Vintage solo with backrest. I also agree with the above opinion that stylish looks are not usually comfortable for the long haul for most riders. Kinda like tall apes...they do look sharp but usually come with less functionality for most riders.
I had a Sundowner on my Dyna and it was very uncomfortable after an hour. I tried the Mustang Wide Vintage and never looked back. The difference with comfort was not even close.
My Ultra had the plush seat with a backrest and that was even more uncomfortable so I put a Mustang Vintage solo with the backrest and offset bar that moves the backrest back about 1.5 inches. Very comfortable on long rides.
I had a Sundowner on my Dyna and it was very uncomfortable after an hour. I tried the Mustang Wide Vintage and never looked back. The difference with comfort was not even close.
My Ultra had the plush seat with a backrest and that was even more uncomfortable so I put a Mustang Vintage solo with the backrest and offset bar that moves the backrest back about 1.5 inches. Very comfortable on long rides.
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I just did a 1500 mile weekend two-up with a sundowner smooth deep bucket seat. I actually traded a hammock seat for it and I love the hell out of this thing.
I'm not sure I would get a solo seat even if I didn't have someone to ride the back with me. It's still a comfortable as all hell seat.
I'm not sure I would get a solo seat even if I didn't have someone to ride the back with me. It's still a comfortable as all hell seat.
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So I actually like my hammock with adjustable backrest. So if I stay two up, I'm staying hammock. Wondering thoughts specifically toward signature solo or the cvo solo with that in mind.
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CVO solo is worthless after an hour and a half - look for something else.
I picked-up a LePera Villain w/ their gel insert for riding solo and have spent 3~4 hours in it without discomfort. Firm seat - not for everyone.
I picked-up a LePera Villain w/ their gel insert for riding solo and have spent 3~4 hours in it without discomfort. Firm seat - not for everyone.
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