Thnking about going "solo". What do I need?
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I would recommend Mustang over Corbin, as I've had three Corbin solo seats and the Mustang I now have is equally comfortable on the long haul. The deciding factor for me was price, about $200 less for the Mustang with backrest (#79100). I would never buy a seat, solo or otherwise, without a backrest option. I don't use the backrest often, but on long rides and trips it is essential for me.
I can't help with the luggage rack decision, as I've never had one on a touring bike, but if all you want to do is cover the rear fender a bib might be a good option. Mine came from Timber Wolf Leather.
I can't help with the luggage rack decision, as I've never had one on a touring bike, but if all you want to do is cover the rear fender a bib might be a good option. Mine came from Timber Wolf Leather.
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Don't take advice as to the comfort of a seat. The only way to know if a seat is comfortable to YOU is to ride on it. I've also had two Corbins and Mustang seats like Iclick but will not make statements as to which one is more, less or equally comfortable. (what one person likes another will not like). That judgement must be by the rider. Iclick did state correctly that Mustang is less $ than Corbin but comfort is only a opinion.
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Terry
Plan on doing the same when I can scrape up to money. 
Plan on the Mustang Solo with this rack from Motherwell.
http://www.motherwellproducts.com/So...-p/mwl-432.htm
And a fender bib for when the rack is not really needed. And thanks iclick for the pic that bib from Timber Wolf looks Awesome.
Plan on the Mustang Solo with this rack from Motherwell.
http://www.motherwellproducts.com/So...-p/mwl-432.htm
And a fender bib for when the rack is not really needed. And thanks iclick for the pic that bib from Timber Wolf looks Awesome.
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Don't take advice as to the comfort of a seat. The only way to know if a seat is comfortable to YOU is to ride on it. I've also had two Corbins and Mustang seats like Iclick but will not make statements as to which one is more, less or equally comfortable. (what one person likes another will not like). That judgement must be by the rider. Iclick did state correctly that Mustang is less $ than Corbin but comfort is only a opinion.
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If you have buddies with solo seats on their touring models, ask them to let you at least sit on their bikes to get an idea of the seating position -- too close/far back from tank; too high/low from ground; handlebar position; etc.
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You also can't assume two similar seats, indeed even two of the same model, from the same manufacturer will have equal comfort--e.g., comparing the two Corbins mentioned above the Classic Solo was by far the most comfortable. After sending the Close Solo back to Corbin the comfort level was elevated to acceptable and I rode it for another eight years, but still wasn't up to the level of the original.
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take your old seat off and check the rear fender before you order a solo. Mine was all marked up and it looked to bad to leave exposed. I didn't like the leather bib look so I had to send the seat back.