King goes Solo
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King goes Solo
Well, for some unknown reason the wife is never gonna ride on this bike.
So, appearance trumps capacity, and went with a solo setup.
Checked under the Sundowner first to make sure the fender paint wasn't jacked up. Next, I ordered
the Mustang black pearl solo seat, fender bib, & saddlebag lid covers.
Also have a solo tourpak frame on the way. I'll pull the "hoops" off, once the rack gets here, and I confirm they use the same two front docking posts as the passenger backrest.
If that works out, color matched filler panels are next.
Didn't like the looks of the air lines being so obvious and exposed, so went to the dealer and got a package of
air line and re-routed things to be out of site.
Pulled the rider boards, and plugged the holes after these pics were taken. If needed, I can convert back to 2-up in a few minutes, without a rider backrest and tourpak.
The Mustang compared to the well broken in Sundowner seat seems naturally a bit firm, sits a little higher
and moves you a little closer to the tank, but it feels good. Can't wait to break it in a bit.
Kind of weird, that even though I feel closer to the tank, the highway pegs seem a little farther away.
No gap between the front of the solo seat and the back of the console, like the Sundowner.
So, appearance trumps capacity, and went with a solo setup.
Checked under the Sundowner first to make sure the fender paint wasn't jacked up. Next, I ordered
the Mustang black pearl solo seat, fender bib, & saddlebag lid covers.
Also have a solo tourpak frame on the way. I'll pull the "hoops" off, once the rack gets here, and I confirm they use the same two front docking posts as the passenger backrest.
If that works out, color matched filler panels are next.
Didn't like the looks of the air lines being so obvious and exposed, so went to the dealer and got a package of
air line and re-routed things to be out of site.
Pulled the rider boards, and plugged the holes after these pics were taken. If needed, I can convert back to 2-up in a few minutes, without a rider backrest and tourpak.
The Mustang compared to the well broken in Sundowner seat seems naturally a bit firm, sits a little higher
and moves you a little closer to the tank, but it feels good. Can't wait to break it in a bit.
Kind of weird, that even though I feel closer to the tank, the highway pegs seem a little farther away.
No gap between the front of the solo seat and the back of the console, like the Sundowner.
Last edited by KSGG; Jul 26, 2009 at 05:57 PM.
KSGG, looks good man. My wife rides her own bike, but my two little girls like to rode too. I looked under my seat though, because I was thinking about getting a solo set, but my Badlander has done some damage to the paint......
Rick, I have always liked your RK too
Rick, I have always liked your RK too
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I removed the rider boards also. What did you use to plug the holes?
I removed the rider boards also. What did you use to plug the holes?
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Looks great! I love the solo seat look. I rarely have a passenger. If I do need to take someone with me it's 5 minutes and the factory 2-up seat and sissy bar/luggage rack are on.
