Badlander or Sundowner
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From: New Richmond, WI
Badlander or Sundowner
Hey Brothers and Sisters, I ride an Electra Glide that is in dire of a new seat. I am trying to decide between the Badlander and the Sundowner. I like the sleekness of the Badlander but I am unsure of the comfort factor of this seat. I generally try to log on 10,000 miles a year on my bike and i need a seat that will let me enjoy every mile I can because I have lower back issues. Which seat would you suggest. Cost is an issue, so I can't get the recliner that the bike originally came with.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Suffolk, VA
Hey Brothers and Sisters, I ride an Electra Glide that is in dire of a new seat. I am trying to decide between the Badlander and the Sundowner. I like the sleekness of the Badlander but I am unsure of the comfort factor of this seat. I generally try to log on 10,000 miles a year on my bike and i need a seat that will let me enjoy every mile I can because I have lower back issues. Which seat would you suggest. Cost is an issue, so I can't get the recliner that the bike originally came with.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Spring Valley, CA
I have both the solo and two up Sundowner. I run the two up with the backrest as well. I could not believe how much better the ride was. I could do 1000k a day in the stock seat, in the Sundowner I can do the same although when I get off at the end of the ride I am no where near as saddle sore.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: New England
Really no choice there IMO. Two completely different seats.
If you have back issues the sundowner is a no brainer but if you look around on craigslist, e-bay, the forum classifieds and on and on..............
You can find some used seats that will work really well for you. The Lepera "Maverick" has awesome back support, Saddleman has a deep bucket.
Personally I'd stay away from Corbin and Mustang. Both are good quality products but neither has the deepness you need.
Also look for a drivers backrest. I don't like them myself (I feel trapped in) but I have a few friends with lower back issues who love them.
Good luck
If you have back issues the sundowner is a no brainer but if you look around on craigslist, e-bay, the forum classifieds and on and on..............
You can find some used seats that will work really well for you. The Lepera "Maverick" has awesome back support, Saddleman has a deep bucket.
Personally I'd stay away from Corbin and Mustang. Both are good quality products but neither has the deepness you need.
Also look for a drivers backrest. I don't like them myself (I feel trapped in) but I have a few friends with lower back issues who love them.
Good luck
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: New Jersey
I was in the same situation. I went with the Sundowner seat and love it. You can always add a riders backrest with the Sundowner. That is the set up I have now. The Sundowner is much better than stock. Looks better too.
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I've spent lots of time on my Sundowner...sat once on a Badlander and didn't like it. For what you've described, in particular the back problems, the Sundowner is your only real choice. Try to swing the adjustable backrest with it...$$$ money well spent.
Ride safe.
Ride safe.
