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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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I just got a police solo seat covered in hand tooled leather with just enough padding to call it a seat. My question is, if I run ther seat mounted without the air ride or any springs under it, is it gonna be a back and kidney buster. the seat is going on a Road King Classic.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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do a search for "kong" the dog toy

alot of guys are using this as a shock under the cop seat.

back/kidney, depends on your physical shape, posture, genetics etc.

try it, don'y have to stay with the seat if it doesn;t work for you.

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Prob going to get an idea what a hardtail is like....let us know.
 
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Why don't you ride it and see?
 
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I'd say its all in the shape your in...I have a back like a mule but my *** would hurt..lol
 
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Originally Posted by Lowcountry Joe
Why don't you ride it and see?
Too simple..............
 
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Well yeah ride it and see...I guess as long as im not on a trip acroos the U.S. it might be fine. Im just waiting on the air ride kit to arrive.Not using the whole thing, im gonna moyunt a schrader valve in the air bag and do away with the rest. Just didnt want it to beat me to death riding it while waiting on parts.
 
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Probably not much different than riding a wild hog bareback !
 
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