Mustang seat vs HD Sundowner - which is better?
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From: Detroit
[quote=AlanStansbery;9588395]Corbin (Hollywood Solo), Harley Sundowner (Solo and dual), and now Mustang Solo.
The Corbin was pretty firm. I could go about 50 miles before I needed to stand up and stretch. Then I'd go another 50... It looked real good. It moved me lower and back, compared to stock. I liked the looks of this one the best, long, and low
The Sundowners sat me up and forward more so than stock. Comfortable as heck. Could go a full tank without monkey-butt/discomfort. Just moved me too high up, and too much into the controls. For some reason, the solo up/forward was more pronounced than the dual. The dual was actually pretty good, just a 'little' too high.
Mustang solo's what I've got now. Nearly stock seating position, comfortable as the Sundowner. I've got a back rest for it, too. This is (and would be) my choice.
Seats are funny. What works for one doesn't suit another. There's almost no way to get a verbal description you can count on. You really need to try the seat you want, to see if it suits you. That said, if you like firm, low, and a little more leg-room: Corbin solo.
If you like to sit higher, and want to move nearer the foot controls, and handlebars: Sundowner.
If you like the stock seating position, but want more comfort: Mustang solo.
Alan
Good summary.
Thanks Alan & everyone else that chimed in. Agreed that you can't explain "feel," but the insight offered makes sense. Now to just find one for a good price. Good price for the vintage solo w/ removeable backrest would be $400 or less. Average online running about $450 - 500.
The Corbin was pretty firm. I could go about 50 miles before I needed to stand up and stretch. Then I'd go another 50... It looked real good. It moved me lower and back, compared to stock. I liked the looks of this one the best, long, and low
The Sundowners sat me up and forward more so than stock. Comfortable as heck. Could go a full tank without monkey-butt/discomfort. Just moved me too high up, and too much into the controls. For some reason, the solo up/forward was more pronounced than the dual. The dual was actually pretty good, just a 'little' too high.
Mustang solo's what I've got now. Nearly stock seating position, comfortable as the Sundowner. I've got a back rest for it, too. This is (and would be) my choice.
Seats are funny. What works for one doesn't suit another. There's almost no way to get a verbal description you can count on. You really need to try the seat you want, to see if it suits you. That said, if you like firm, low, and a little more leg-room: Corbin solo.
If you like to sit higher, and want to move nearer the foot controls, and handlebars: Sundowner.
If you like the stock seating position, but want more comfort: Mustang solo.
Alan
Good summary.
Thanks Alan & everyone else that chimed in. Agreed that you can't explain "feel," but the insight offered makes sense. Now to just find one for a good price. Good price for the vintage solo w/ removeable backrest would be $400 or less. Average online running about $450 - 500.
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From: Colorado
I was already leaning towards the Mustang Vintage Solo - now I definitely think that's the right choice for me.
Now... for a new windscreen...
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While at the dealer one day, I put a Sundowner on my 2010 Street Glide just to see how it fit. I'm 6'3'' w/34'' inseam and it did not fit me good - pushed me too far forward. Took it off and returned it to the parts dept. and said, "no thanks".
I'm a Mustang Vintage Solo guy all the way. It's an all day rider. If I needed 2-up, I'd put the passenger pillion on it. By the way, the Mustang Vintage Solo really looks good on a Road King.
My Two Cents.
I'm a Mustang Vintage Solo guy all the way. It's an all day rider. If I needed 2-up, I'd put the passenger pillion on it. By the way, the Mustang Vintage Solo really looks good on a Road King.
My Two Cents.
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From: Akron ohio
Buying seats is tuff stuff, Ill probably be looking for something new. At this point my seat is the only thing lacking on my RK.
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From: Mid Con USA
I agree. A couple of years ago I bought a Sundowner for my RK and after an hour or so the foam bottoms out on the pan, two hours is tops for riding.
Buying seats is tuff stuff, Ill probably be looking for something new. At this point my seat is the only thing lacking on my RK.
Buying seats is tuff stuff, Ill probably be looking for something new. At this point my seat is the only thing lacking on my RK.
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From: The Wasteland
I've owned a Mustang Vintage wide touring seat and a Sundowner. Both are great seats, but if I had to pick one or the other I wuld go with the Mustang. As mentioned its a better quality built seat and the comfort is a little better than the Sundowner.
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One thing I forgot to mention is my passenger. My wife likes the Sundowner due to the thicker and wider padding on the passenger seat. The Mustang didn't work for her as well as the Sundowner.