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So this got here today. A Dealership was selling it's old Demo Seats and I grabbed the Hammock Seat for the Fat Boy/Break out for 132$ It looks practically brand new and barely used.
I'll have to figure out how to deal with the print on it later.


 
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
So this got here today. A Dealership was selling it's old Demo Seats and I grabbed the Hammock Seat for the Fat Boy/Break out for 132$ It looks practically brand new and barely used.
I'll have to figure out how to deal with the print on it later.

Nice. At that price…you should be able to get it custom recovered and get some red in it (panels or stitching) to match your bike and still be cheaper than if you bought it new.
 
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
So this got here today. A Dealership was selling it's old Demo Seats and I grabbed the Hammock Seat for the Fat Boy/Break out for 132$ It looks practically brand new and barely used.
I'll have to figure out how to deal with the print on it later.
Congratulations on this great deal. Cheap. Have a look for a saddler - a new cover is maybe to have for 200 bucks.
 
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If it helps, "demo" (pronounced 'daymo') is one of the many Japanese words for "but" (as in 'however', not actually "butt"); still, you know, nobody else would know that, so you could tell anyone who's asking about it that it's just telling you where you're supposed to put your "demo".
 

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Originally Posted by FatBob2018
If it helps, "demo" (pronounced 'daymo') is one of the many Japanese words for "but" (as in 'however', not actually "butt"); still, you know, nobody else would know that, so you could tell anyone who's asking about it that it's just telling you where you're supposed to put your "demo".
haha,
atashi nihongo hanashi masu. . . demo sukoshi dekimasu.
Japanese was my 2nd language growing up, but I barely speak it anymore, can't read it at all.

I think what i'll do is instead of a new cover or something like that, I'll paint the vinyl black. Might leave it as is, depends on how good it compares to the Explorer RS seat.
 
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Anata no Nihongo wa mada jouzu desu.

If you've got Japanese roots, then you could always cover up the demo's with Hello Kitty stickers.

Or should I just see myself out now?
 

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Thanks! I'm pretty much convinced I am on the right track!

Should look a lot nicer than the satin stuff that is on there now, and hopefully be a bit more hard wearing!
Ordered all the parts for the Chrome front end conversion (from Jersey H-D)
  • Lower Fork Sliders (Chrome), Part Number: 45500402
  • Upper Fork Slider Covers (Chrome), Part Number: 45800133
  • Fat Boy Nacelle Kit (Chrome), Part Number: 61300817
I'll also fit the Progressive Suspension Drop-In Lowering Kit that I already have at the same time.

The parts that come off I'll look at getting powder coated black - which will give me options going forward.
(Powder coating is cheaper than Chroming)
 
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Been testing the Hammock Seat and Explorer RS Seats against each other. One of my favorite things about this bike is how easily it turns into A touring bike, and back into an aggressive solo cruiser.
The Hammock Seat is comfy so far, The Explorer RS is more comfy for a passenger though.


 
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
Been testing the Hammock Seat and Explorer RS Seats against each other. One of my favorite things about this bike is how easily it turns into A touring bike, and back into an aggressive solo cruiser.
The Hammock Seat is comfy so far, The Explorer RS is more comfy for a passenger though.
I have the hammock seat. I like the comfort. Not so keen on look. Not sure I will find a seat that satisfies both of those requirements, so the hammock will stick.
What bag are you running on the back in this photo? Do you have the short back rest, or the tall one?
 


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