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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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I have a 2009 Ultra Classic with a stock seat. I had lower back surgery two years ago and still have have a number of back issues. What would you recommend as a good seat in a resonable price range. Thanks for all the suggestions.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Reasonable price.....Sundowner, Corbin
A little pricier.....Hammock
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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I'd contact Mean City Cycles (www.meancitycycles.com) and have them rework your existing seat.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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I see you already have a backrest. I have a Mustang wide touring solo with a backrest and very comfortable. I not only have severe back issues but an old tailbone issue that bothers me after many hours not only on a bike but cage as well. dawg's suggestions may be your best bet.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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+1 mean city cycle rebuild.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes
I see you already have a backrest. I have a Mustang wide touring solo with a backrest and very comfortable. I not only have severe back issues but an old tailbone issue that bothers me after many hours not only on a bike but cage as well. dawg's suggestions may be your best bet.
Agree. I have a Mustang wide touring. Regardless, get yourself a good backrest that goes with your seat. Once you have a backrest, you will never be without one after that.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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Have tried several and all are better than stock. Corbin can lick my sweaty sack, they aren't worth the gamble. However last year I bought a Hammock and best seat ever, rode 725 miles the first day with only two quick fuel stops and zero discomfort, would buy it again today.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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www.ccseats.com
 
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I've got Lepera's Maverick that I am very happy with.

Here is a pretty good deal on a Maverick with a backrest:

Maverick with backrest at Bigbadpowersports.com

The one without the backrest is even less:

Maverick without backrest
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 01:35 AM
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Sundowner is a "relatively" cheap improvement, for serious issues a Road Zeppelin might be in order for you. Expensive, but from what I hear it's a great seat.
 
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