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Old 12-23-2013, 05:53 AM
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i know some will say no springs on a bike with suspension.
Explain the post mount seat that was available on FL models at least thru the shovelhead era, of which i did own one set up that way and loved the riding position. That is the reason i run the spring solo on my heritage and i have thought about moving the coil removing the piece it is mounted to and modifying to accept a post mount. I feel more relaxed and in control in that position while riding
 

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Old 12-23-2013, 02:38 PM
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Stock seat.
Flows better, Cleaner lines.
 
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Old 12-23-2013, 02:48 PM
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I vote for the stock seat...fits the bike better.
 
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Old 12-23-2013, 02:51 PM
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Because I like to sit as low into the bike as possible, stock seat for me.
 
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Old 12-23-2013, 05:10 PM
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With your bike I like the stock seat better. Like others have said it just flows better. Just my two cents.
 
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Old 12-23-2013, 08:33 PM
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Stock seat fits and flows.
 
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Old 12-23-2013, 08:49 PM
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You do know if you raise your seat you will now have a sport bike not a cruiser .
 
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Old 12-23-2013, 09:12 PM
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Why only stick with one? Switch it off.
 
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Old 12-23-2013, 10:22 PM
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So, when we know your decision Brother?
 
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Old 12-23-2013, 10:26 PM
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The stock seat "belongs" on your bike, the spring seat looks like it was "added on".
 


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