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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Pauljr
My 03 FLHTCI came with the ugly water retaining pillow with buttons seat . I looked at Corbin and other quality replacement seats but wanted something unique .
I had a local custom guy reshape my stock seat and recover with Gator .
I've never seen a touring bike done this way yet . I'm very happy with the comfort level after around 20K since March 09 . Yeah I've been riding lots .

Paul
Man, that looks comfy, sho'nuff!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Texas,

Love the seat. PM me when you can I am def interested in who did your seat.

John
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Here are a couple of seats I have seen.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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I can email these so you can see the seat close up if ya want.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Some materials can be pretty vulnerable to sun/uv.

Where I live (desert Southwest), a lot materials get kinda dried out and eaten up. If the guy making the seat can assure you that it's durable, then go for it.

I guess these gators live a pretty rough life, so you're probably okay.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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I have alligator print vinyl from c&c.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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Default Exotic seats!!!

Check out C & C Motorcycle Seats....they have a great selection with lots of pictures!!!
 
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