My Mods Thread - 2016 Softail Slim S
#481
What I was going to do, and still might, was to send the stock seat to http://www.meancitycycles.com for modifying.
Got the Mustang seat used ata great price. So far, is working for me.
#482
So lets see a photo of your motorcycle with the Corbin seat on it? I just found they were too expensive and too many people actually feel they are not that good for the price paid..so never went with one on my FJR1300 or my Harley Softail Slim(2017).....would like to see the back view of it how it attaches to the seat..how the bracket is...all photos I've seen on the website..keep showing the passenger seat with the view..not just the solo seat!! All I can say is the Mustang seat is pure crap!! LOL..will be selling it shortly!!!
Thir motto is you build it how you want, so you're stuck with what you get. Happened to me and I told them that it didn't come out how I wanted it, so they had to eat crow
#483
So lets see a photo of your motorcycle with the Corbin seat on it? I just found they were too expensive and too many people actually feel they are not that good for the price paid..so never went with one on my FJR1300 or my Harley Softail Slim(2017).....would like to see the back view of it how it attaches to the seat..how the bracket is...all photos I've seen on the website..keep showing the passenger seat with the view..not just the solo seat!! All I can say is the Mustang seat is pure crap!! LOL..will be selling it shortly!!!
All five of my bikes, one of them being a 2006 FJR1300, have Corbin seats on them. I wouldn't have it any other way. I will agree that Mustang seats pale in comparison to a Corbin. They are way too soft, and will torture your butt over the long haul. I have one sitting in my barn that I bought new, that I need to try and sell to someone.
Another nice thing about it is you will be able to have a one of a kind seat.
Anyone wondering about a backrest? Let me just say that it is probably the most comfortable part of the bike.
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Michael208 (07-28-2017)
#484
Sticks24.
Thanks for the photos! Can I bother u once more and have you actually take a photo up close showing how the back of the seat attaches to the fender area? From what I have seen on others...there is a gap between the fender/seat? Does the seat sit "flush" in the back like the stock seat or Mustang seat? I myself am going for the tan/brown seat look with the "US" cavalry leather grip wraps with brown leather swing arm! Brown seems to compliment the "military" theme of the bike!
Also...what slip ons are you running on your bike? Is your bike a '16 or '17? Trying to sort thru the whole "void warranty" issue with exhaust modifications and if any tuning needs done with slip ons...I hear from most no tune is required...then others say yes? How does your bike run with the slip ons?
Thanks for the photos! Can I bother u once more and have you actually take a photo up close showing how the back of the seat attaches to the fender area? From what I have seen on others...there is a gap between the fender/seat? Does the seat sit "flush" in the back like the stock seat or Mustang seat? I myself am going for the tan/brown seat look with the "US" cavalry leather grip wraps with brown leather swing arm! Brown seems to compliment the "military" theme of the bike!
Also...what slip ons are you running on your bike? Is your bike a '16 or '17? Trying to sort thru the whole "void warranty" issue with exhaust modifications and if any tuning needs done with slip ons...I hear from most no tune is required...then others say yes? How does your bike run with the slip ons?
#485
Sticks24.
Thanks for the photos! Can I bother u once more and have you actually take a photo up close showing how the back of the seat attaches to the fender area? From what I have seen on others...there is a gap between the fender/seat? Does the seat sit "flush" in the back like the stock seat or Mustang seat? I myself am going for the tan/brown seat look with the "US" cavalry leather grip wraps with brown leather swing arm! Brown seems to compliment the "military" theme of the bike!
Also...what slip ons are you running on your bike? Is your bike a '16 or '17? Trying to sort thru the whole "void warranty" issue with exhaust modifications and if any tuning needs done with slip ons...I hear from most no tune is required...then others say yes? How does your bike run with the slip ons?
Thanks for the photos! Can I bother u once more and have you actually take a photo up close showing how the back of the seat attaches to the fender area? From what I have seen on others...there is a gap between the fender/seat? Does the seat sit "flush" in the back like the stock seat or Mustang seat? I myself am going for the tan/brown seat look with the "US" cavalry leather grip wraps with brown leather swing arm! Brown seems to compliment the "military" theme of the bike!
Also...what slip ons are you running on your bike? Is your bike a '16 or '17? Trying to sort thru the whole "void warranty" issue with exhaust modifications and if any tuning needs done with slip ons...I hear from most no tune is required...then others say yes? How does your bike run with the slip ons?
The slip ons are from RUSH. No tune needed. The bike is a 2016.
#486
Hey wachuko, I am clearly late to this party but I just got my '16 Slim w/ Olive Gold Denim 2 weeks ago. I recently ordered the vented windshield you have on your bike. Did you run any any issues getting it mounted since the FLS/FLSS do not have the auxiliary light kit? Did you do anything to clean up how it was mounted? Thanks!
bkmays
bkmays
#487
Well let me say first off that the only way to get a seat done properly so that it fits your very specific butt, is to go there in person. I drove from Ontario Canada, to Hollister California twice, to have custom seats built for my motorcycles. It is a fantastic experience.
All five of my bikes, one of them being a 2006 FJR1300, have Corbin seats on them. I wouldn't have it any other way. I will agree that Mustang seats pale in comparison to a Corbin. They are way too soft, and will torture your butt over the long haul. I have one sitting in my barn that I bought new, that I need to try and sell to someone.
Another nice thing about it is you will be able to have a one of a kind seat.
Anyone wondering about a backrest? Let me just say that it is probably the most comfortable part of the bike.
All five of my bikes, one of them being a 2006 FJR1300, have Corbin seats on them. I wouldn't have it any other way. I will agree that Mustang seats pale in comparison to a Corbin. They are way too soft, and will torture your butt over the long haul. I have one sitting in my barn that I bought new, that I need to try and sell to someone.
Another nice thing about it is you will be able to have a one of a kind seat.
Anyone wondering about a backrest? Let me just say that it is probably the most comfortable part of the bike.
Hey Sticks,
I'm curious about your tail light setup. What did you have to do to mount that center light? My bike didn't come with the rear mounted tag mount, not sure if that's what you used to mount the light to or not. Do you mind sharing? Thanks in advance.
#488
i have a mustang on my sporty, didn´t think it was soft cause it´s way stiffer then stock seat, got gel in it this winter but.
iam on the hunt for a 2016 iron seat to complet redo instead so customizing the stock is also what ill do in the future, after 1,5 weeks in the usa on a m8 street glide(2300miles) i want a back rest so bad now and floor boards he he
regards
Sören
iam on the hunt for a 2016 iron seat to complet redo instead so customizing the stock is also what ill do in the future, after 1,5 weeks in the usa on a m8 street glide(2300miles) i want a back rest so bad now and floor boards he he
regards
Sören
#489
i have a mustang on my sporty, didn´t think it was soft cause it´s way stiffer then stock seat, got gel in it this winter but.
iam on the hunt for a 2016 iron seat to complet redo instead so customizing the stock is also what ill do in the future, after 1,5 weeks in the usa on a m8 street glide(2300miles) i want a back rest so bad now and floor boards he he
regards
Sören
iam on the hunt for a 2016 iron seat to complet redo instead so customizing the stock is also what ill do in the future, after 1,5 weeks in the usa on a m8 street glide(2300miles) i want a back rest so bad now and floor boards he he
regards
Sören
Maybe something to look at later... for now, I have not had an issue with the current setup on the SlimS.
#490