I got leather - no stitching (for now)...I'm a plain jane kinda guy. Never noticed anything about the battery sothat must be ok. It IS narrower in front and fits me a lot better than the badlander or the stock seat. I am 5'6 ish 165 , and for me that was a big plus. It moved me back a little but it's still comfortable and I feel like I'm in the sweet spot or the 'pocket'. I did not get the gel.I was going to order it and the guysaid it would be a waste of money cause I don't weigh that much. To me the density is perfect andI don't need it so I was happy so have saved that money. Not to mention, the guy was totally honest and coulda just made more money off me. Thats the kind of buisinesses I want to deal with. Anyways...hope all that answered your question! Oh ya...it looks bad *** too! [sm=crossbonesgif.gif]

 

My seat arrived today. Just my luck, I'm in Houston and my bike is at home in Dallas. I had the seat delivered to my apartment here though. I can't install it until Friday, but just looking at it, it's dramatically different. It's much slimmer and shapely than the Sundowner. I like a slim, narrow look on my Wide Glide and while extremely comfortable, the Sundowner looks like a big black sofa between the fuel tank and rear fender. I sure hope the gel padding in the C&C is at least as comfortable as the Sundowner was.

Before and after pics on Friday.