New C&C Seat
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From: SOON TO BE A SAFE AMERICA
Jon,
THERE IS MORE THEN SUCTION CUPS. It utilizes the 2 up seat screw and also anchors to the t-bracket that attaches the solo seat with 2 bolts.
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I understand that, but it sounds like the pillion relies on suction cups a bit too much. My Harley pillion seat requires no suction cups. It has a heavy metal tongue that slides onto the two seat bolts, then you screw down the solo lo profile seat nuts and rear seat nut. Result, a very secure seat for the g/f! Can't see any scenario where suction cups would be needed...?
I understand that, but it sounds like the pillion relies on suction cups a bit too much. My Harley pillion seat requires no suction cups. It has a heavy metal tongue that slides onto the two seat bolts, then you screw down the solo lo profile seat nuts and rear seat nut. Result, a very secure seat for the g/f! Can't see any scenario where suction cups would be needed...?
of extra cushioning or vibration dampener ?
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From: SOON TO BE A SAFE AMERICA
As far as suction cups. ITS ADDED security. How do you think other p-pads attach to a bike? Think about it...
They are held on by attaching to the solo seat and the 2 up seat screw. Not to mention the weight of the BSR setting on the P-pad applying pressure on the suction cup.
The P-pad does not move period when attached to 2 anchor points.
YB
They are held on by attaching to the solo seat and the 2 up seat screw. Not to mention the weight of the BSR setting on the P-pad applying pressure on the suction cup.
The P-pad does not move period when attached to 2 anchor points.
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Originally Posted by Jon Bassett
Can't see any scenario where suction cups would be needed...?
I have the C&C seat pillion with the suction cups. Me thinks they help protect the rear fender, and maybe help keep it in place just in case a screw comes loose.
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Ya, I was going to say the same thing. I think they are there to help protect the fender but also help keep it secure.
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Im sure the suction cups are just added security, and keep the paint safer.
But FWIW My friend has a custom seat (not C&C) that ONLY attaches with suction cups and its been on for 15 years and thousands of miles without any issue or angry wife.
But FWIW My friend has a custom seat (not C&C) that ONLY attaches with suction cups and its been on for 15 years and thousands of miles without any issue or angry wife.