Question about the backrest fit on a C & C Solo Seat?
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Road Warrior
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Question about the backrest fit on a C & C Solo Seat?
I'm ready to order a C & C Solo seat but can't decide if I should get the foward model or standard model. The backrest is the question. Chuck at C & C said the backrest is not adjustable it just pivots. I'm concerned about being able to lean back into the backrest. Since I'm 5'7 with a 30 inch inseam I feel like I could possibly go with either the standard solo or forward solo and be ok but I don't want to feel like I am sitting on the tank. I have 12 1/2 inch Wild One Apes on my Ultra and they have quite a bit of pull back. At the present time I have a Mustang backrest with my stock Low seat.Chuck says the standard solo will sit you 1/2 to 1 inch lower than most stock seats and 1/2 to 1 inch back. He wasn't able to tell me a comparison on the foward solo compared to the stock seat.He said on the forward from the tip of the nose to the top of the back it measures 16 inches where as the standard solo measures 18 inches. When I measured my stock Ultra Low seat it measures 16 inches. Interesting that would mean the forward solo is the same as the stock Ultra. Any thoughts from those of you using C & C. It would also be great if somebody my height and inseam could tell me if they went with the forward solo or standard solo and how it's working out. Thanks
Last edited by C908; Jul 6, 2012 at 05:22 PM. Reason: add another question
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I have two of their seats and the backrests do adjust. They do pivot but, I can set a bolt & nut as to how far forward or back I want to lean... maybe not the ultimate in adjustability but it works well for me at 6' 1".
Tourer
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I'm 5'6" with a 29" inseam and the close jammed me against the tank, I sent it back (eBay) and bought the standard size offered by C&C. I also have Chubby's 12" apes. I felt the backrest was to low so I bought a longer bracket from C&C that they use on one of their 2up seats, more comfy for me
Road Captain
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5' 8", 30 inch inseam, C&C w/12" W1's. i have the back rest adjusted (tilted) all the way forward. good support, but i wouldnt say i can "lean back", its just some back support, which works well enough for me. I also feel the back rest is a little bit low, but not enough to complain about it. I wasnt aware they sold a longer bracket, but now that i do, ill consider purchasing it and see which one i prefer. I hope this helps you make your decision.
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I've gone through this issue as well
The backrest can be adjusted a little forward and backward, but not much. I discarded the original shank that inserts into the seat and made one about 2" longer. Had to put a 'off-set' bend in it as well to move the pad forward a little, as raising it actually moved it back. I can't believe how heavy the Sport Tour saddle is compared to other brands. I had a solo C&C as well and did the same with that one. I like the pad a little higher than stock. You may want to ask them to give you a longer shaft so you have more to play with as far as adjustments go. (Freudian slip)
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Tourer
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I have the C&C solo and I too ordered a longer shank because I like the backrest a little higher up...works perfectly. There is adjustment more for tilt/angle of the pad than forward or back. My wife has a C&C solo on her Fat Boy. The backrest was too far back. All I did was make a "U" bracket 1" longer than the stock one and that solved the issue.
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Stellar HDF Member
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From: Western Canada
That's a great idea
I have the C&C solo and I too ordered a longer shank because I like the backrest a little higher up...works perfectly. There is adjustment more for tilt/angle of the pad than forward or back. My wife has a C&C solo on her Fat Boy. The backrest was too far back. All I did was make a "U" bracket 1" longer than the stock one and that solved the issue.
Tourer
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From: Long Island NY
Then when you want to be able to ride all day long you have Russell Day Long Saddles rebuild your stock, Corbin or C&C including backrest and it's like sitting on your favorite recliner. The middle picture is the C&C solo with extended backrest shank before the rebuild. The seat is then strip to the seat pan and custom made to your height and weight. If you can last 300 miles on a C&C solo before having to get off then you can easily do 800 miles with the Russell rebuild. I know I've done it a few times riding to Sturgis from NY. If your not familar with Russell and you are a long distance rider then you owe it to your self to check them out. They build seats to spread your weight over the largest surface area possible with a leaf spring system that pushes up against you absorbing shock. I admit it's not the best looking saddle out there but if form follows function then that's as pretty as it gets. Please voice your opinions, I only wish you could sit on it.
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