I'm looking to get a different seat for my 07 Street Bob. I already have a Sundowner seat and backrest for when the wife and I go for a long ride. But I want one for my daily commute for work(only 13 miles one-way), and for short trips with me and the wife. Since it's only gonna be used for short trips, comfort isn't real important. What I'd like is something that compliments the look of the bike, and also has a lower-than-the-stocker seat height. Please give me some opinions, and maybe some pics. If you've got 'em.

 

I just posted this pic in another thread, its a C&C fastback.

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I can tell you this about seats from my experience and from my wife's bitchin - the better they look, generally the less comfortable they are - at least for the passenger. My wife won't ride 10 miles on my 2-up stocker. She says it gives her "bees in the butt" and makes her back itch from the vibrations she feels through the seat and against the backrest. I bought a sundowner and she was happy but then I wasn't. I felt like it pushed me too far forward. It was a lot more comfy though for me as well as her. So, I posted a thread on here offering a straight up trade for a Tallboy which, if you are unfamiliar with, is basically a Sundowner that pulls the rider back almost 2 inches. Now we are both happy 2-up but I hate the looks of that "sofa" on my bike. So, now I have a HD thumbscrew to hold the seats down and I keep my solo on the bike unless she wants to ride. I can then make a quick change with no tools to the Tallboy and the detachable sissy bar in about a minute or two. And as soon as she's done, back goes the solo.

There are some slimmer than stock 2-up seats out there but I don't see how they can even be close to comfortable unless you invest in some air bladders or gel pads.

 

I have the Mustang vintage solo and thin passenger pillion. The wife doesnt start complaining until about the third hour on it.

 

I got an 06 bob.I originally went with the factory pillion but found a Badlander on Ebay along with a mini rail and pad which keep her (whoever she might be) on the seat.It's good for bar hoppin' or moderate rides.I just don't cut it for the long hauls.Sorry,no pics.

 

i like my corbin dual touring, plus i can put a backrest on it when needed. jackyl

 

I put the Danny Gray Weekday XL on the bike this summer. Good comfort, low profile.

 

I have the HD Sidekick Custom. My wife can ride for about an hour and a half before she needs a rest. It's great for short rides like you're talking about. Here's a picture or two on the bike:

 

a few more HD sidekick shots...








because it isn't the best seat for a passenger, here is a photo of it with a pad on it...

 

07 SE Dyna seat............