Mod to the Stock Deluxe Seat
#21
07-17-2006, 09:38 PM
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RE: Mod to the Stock Deluxe Seat
ORIGINAL: Rhubarb
Order the seat rail for the springer and the pad that goes with it.
Many people have done that here.
I don't have the funds right now, but plan on doing it myself.
ORIGINAL: DeeLuxxx
Did you'all do this because you were too tall/long for your Deluxe? I don't have that problem. I'm only 5'4", but my problem is that although I love my stock seat, I really need a rider's backrest. I hate to change out to a Mustang or Corbin just to get a backrest. Seems like I should be able to modify something.... Also, I removed the passenger's seat and luggage rack and bought a solo seat luggage rack. Looks oh-so-much nicer. If I could just rig something up to LEAN BACK ON! I'm ok for the first 100 miles or so, but after that, I really wish I could lean back!
Did you'all do this because you were too tall/long for your Deluxe? I don't have that problem. I'm only 5'4", but my problem is that although I love my stock seat, I really need a rider's backrest. I hate to change out to a Mustang or Corbin just to get a backrest. Seems like I should be able to modify something.... Also, I removed the passenger's seat and luggage rack and bought a solo seat luggage rack. Looks oh-so-much nicer. If I could just rig something up to LEAN BACK ON! I'm ok for the first 100 miles or so, but after that, I really wish I could lean back!
Order the seat rail for the springer and the pad that goes with it.
Many people have done that here.
I don't have the funds right now, but plan on doing it myself.
The springer seat rail and pad are a good start....
If your going to do any long trips I would also suggest (if you have the $$$ cause it ain't cheap) the touring pack and set it up for a solo rider (there is a removable rack for this)....you might have fiddle with the location of the mounting holes to move it forward a bit but it's like being in a lounge chair on a long ride and gives you some packing room.
#22
07-20-2006, 03:25 AM
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RE: Mod to the Stock Deluxe Seat
You can order the tall rider backrest that will bolt right up to your seat rail. For around town and short trips I stick with the short rest like you have on your bike. Anything longer than three or four hours and the tall backrest goes on. I've put on 1500-1800 miles in three days without any back pain or getting tired.
#23
07-21-2006, 11:43 PM
RE: Mod to the Stock Deluxe Seat
Thanks for all your comments. I ordered the tall backrest and will try that out in Sturgis. As soon as I get back, it's coming off, though. I'll use the short one for around town.
Yeah, the tour back looks terrif. Maybe one of these days...but not today!
Ride Safe!
Yeah, the tour back looks terrif. Maybe one of these days...but not today!
Ride Safe!
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