Hey yall! I’ve been looking for an answer everywhere but can’t seem to find it. I like the look of the newer(2016 and up) sportsters seats and wanted to put one in my 2012 883. From what I’ve read, the only thing that matters is the gas tank size but has anyone actually tried it? I also wanted to put on the passenger pillion and im not sure if that will be an issue too. Would really appreciate the help!

 

Yes the tank size is the only issue.
a late iron seat on a 2012 iron would fit. A custom seat on an iron could be an issue. The 48 seat will work and there is a gap between seat and tank.
Lots of aftermarket seats out there as well

 

Welcome to the forum.

As stated above, a 2016 to 2022 XL883N seat will certainly be a direct replacement on a 2010 to 2015 XL883N. As seat from an XL1200NS will also be a direct replacement on a 2012 XL883N.

I personally prefer the look of the tuck and roll design on the later XL883N "Iron" seat

 

I have a seat off of a 1200 Iron on my '17 SuperLow. I find it to be a very comfortable seat, but everybody's butt is different. Defiantly a solo seat though...