Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Sidekick vs. Badlander

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 10, 2011 | 08:17 PM
  #1  
DeneFXDWG's Avatar
DeneFXDWG
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,505
Likes: 56
From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Default Sidekick vs. Badlander

Which are the best feeling for your tush on a long trip? I would kind of think the Sidekick would be. Any opinions on other low profile "non-solo" versions from C&C or Dan Gray?Thanks
 
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2011 | 08:49 PM
  #2  
omgtkk's Avatar
omgtkk
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 803
Likes: 3
From: Collegeville, PA
Default

I have a Sidekick on my Sportster and a Badlander on my FXR. The Sidekick is good for a half hour at most. The Badlander is a lot more comfortable. I would look at a Corbin Gunfighter as another option. I've owned them in the past and just got one for the FXR. Very comfortable after you break it in.
 
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2011 | 09:34 PM
  #3  
Bigdad68's Avatar
Bigdad68
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
From: Mesa, AZ
Default

My brother said the Badlander was the equivalent of strapping a brick to his frame and going for a ride. We are both very Happy C&C customers. Chuck is awesome to deal with, price is awesome for the quality and custom look and feel.
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 03:03 AM
  #4  
cooper57M's Avatar
cooper57M
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 399
Likes: 0
Default

Seats like pipes are very subjective. You got to try it before you knock it.
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 05:42 AM
  #5  
DHubbs's Avatar
DHubbs
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,596
Likes: 9
From: Cherokee Co. Georgia
Default

I have a badlander on my Ultra Classic when I have the tour pac off. I think it looks good but its named Badlander because its not a good place to be for a long period of time. A couple hours is all you will want to be on it at a time.
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:36 AM
  #6  
DeneFXDWG's Avatar
DeneFXDWG
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,505
Likes: 56
From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Default

Thanks everybody, your comments are narrowing it down for me, will check out the Gunfighter me thinks.
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:39 AM
  #7  
Bluegrasser's Avatar
Bluegrasser
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 760
Likes: 1
From: Mesa, AZ
Default

To me they were about equal in comfort. I took the Badlander back, though, because I just didn't like the quality of it. Of course, it's a lot less expensive than the Sidekick so it's not a bad buy. Just wasn't for me.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Shaved Ice
General Harley Davidson Chat
36
Apr 14, 2016 12:24 PM
trampsinger
EVO
40
Nov 4, 2014 04:09 AM
howitzer88
EVO
11
Feb 11, 2014 09:46 PM
KevH
EVO
10
Aug 7, 2013 10:04 AM
monkeyboy22
Want To Buy Motorcycles/Parts/Accessories
5
Oct 13, 2012 02:50 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:06 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE