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Old 04-12-2011 | 04:40 PM
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Ok, I finally decided on getting a solo seat but Ive been hearing mixed reviews on getting leather or vinyl. What do you guys think ? Pros and Cons
 
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Old 04-12-2011 | 04:45 PM
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Nothing matches the comfort of leather.
 
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Old 04-12-2011 | 05:04 PM
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Got a custom made Bare Bones from LePera with a matching pillion in vinyl. Looks awesome and holds up better.
 
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Old 04-12-2011 | 05:08 PM
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yeah been hearing that vinyl wears better and will stay nicer looking and that leather will wear/fade more. One review even said that leather is not as comfy and stays firmer
 
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Got a custom le pera half vinyl half leather looks sick
 
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I have 3 Corbin Leather seats for my FB (2 Solo and 1 Touring) a C&C Solo Leather seat on my SB and a Corbin Gunfighter on my Sportster....All the Vinyl seats are in storage.....Nothing like leather to me

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Old 04-12-2011 | 06:27 PM
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Leather is harder to take care of and falls apart easier. Plus if it rains you can wipe down a vinyl seat and be on your way. Leather you are going home like you wet your pants.

I went with a vinyl seat myself.
 
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I love the look and feel of leather, but if I had the choice, uness I was getting intricate tooling in leather, I'd go with vinal. It's easier to maintain, and doesn't dry out from being in the sun.
 
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Old 04-12-2011 | 07:18 PM
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Happy wih Mustang Vintage Solo with backrest. comfort and easy care with Protect-All. Moved me up and forward about 1/2 inch on 2011 Road King.
 
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Old 04-12-2011 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Hot Rod Deuce
Ok, I finally decided on getting a solo seat but Ive been hearing mixed reviews on getting leather or vinyl. What do you guys think ? Pros and Cons
Duece, I love my Danny Gray Butt Crack. Leather on the part your *** is on and vinyl on the sides.
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