I am starting to shop for a solo seat for when I run without the tourpac. I am looking for something that will give me the same seating position as the stock seat. I have the perfect height shield for the stock seat, and that's why I don't really want to change my seating position. An of course it has to be comfortable.

The dealer recommended a sundowner solo. How does that compare to the stocker? Any other recommendations?

 

I have a Pal who likes the sundowner alot, he needed the lower back support for his sciatia ( lower back nerve compression that makes the leg/hip numb) - and he also was able to use the back rest kit with the sundowner.

On my 2009 FLHTC, I use the stock seat with the tourpak, I find it lacks even support across the rear, I could use a little more firmness on the sides.


I use a street glide seat when the tour pak is off- I do like the lower and farther back position. the bumper keeps me from sliding and the support is nice and firm. --- this seat is good for 4 to 6 hours...then painful.

I also have a H-D Brawler solo seat which is lower and farther back still. slide around some. not good for anything but blasting around town.

For each of my seats i have a different height windscreen- that's been my solution.

Stock windscreens can be found pretty cheap from upgrading riders. i uses a roto-zip to cut the bottom edge to height ( that way you have the nice factory edge exposed). and i open up the "keyhole" to ease quick swaps.


When touring I tend to choose a windscreen where the top edge is inline with my eyes and a point about 40' out in front. that gives me a good place to tuck into if the weather is crap, and good protection from rocks and bugs ( most bugs are blown up over my head).

in town, I have the top edge lower- while i may be doing freeway speeds, I won't be doing it for hour upon hour.

lots of riders swap seats around, keep an eye of the classified forum here- lots of good, honest deals.

mike

 

Look for a Harley Police seat take-off on Ebay. You'll need the seat, the mounting bracket, air tank, air line and the air spring (bladder) that goes under the seat. I have this set up on my bike and it is the most comfortable and stable seat I have found. After all, they're designed to support a cop's butt for eight hours plus a day. The seat and all the attachments can usually be found for between $125 and $150 in good used condition.

 

Interesting idea. My question for you is how hard is it to swap back to stock seat when the tour pack is put back on? Is it the same seating position as stock?

I'm looking for a quick and easy transformation from solo to full dress. I don't want to mess around changing brackets and removing air bladders to change seats.

 

Also will an 08 police seat set up fit my 06?

 

The cop seat does sit you up higher and farther back. Some folks don't like this. I do. I have a matching pillion seat and quick detach sissy bar w/ luggage rack for two up. My rig suits me; others maybe not.

Swapping back and forth could be done but it would not be a real quick change. I can take my cop seat off in about fifteen minutes but the air bladder takes a little longer since on my bike it requires battery removal. I believe the '06 and '08 bike frames are different and the seats may not be interchangable. Not sure about this, tho.

 

I tried a few, Mustang, HD and settled on the Danny Gray Solo seat. It was the perfect fit for me and one awesome ride. Not to mention that it makes the ride look sweet. My 2 cents worth!