I've seen it done before. Anyone have any info on where to get a springer seat for the nightster similar to the seat on a crossbones?

 

I got mine from J&P Cycles.

 

they do look sweet, but I like to ride 2 up

 

I wanna do this myself

My question is this.....Did you fabricate a cover, to cover up under the springer seat? I ride in all weather so I wouldn't want the battery, wiring, fuses etc..to be exposed under the seat

 

No. I pulled all of the wiring and re-routed it so it's hidden in front of the battery. Other than the battery, there is no more exposure than with the stock seat. The ECM is under the new seat but I don't see how it's any safer in the stock location given that it was in a nonweather resistant pod directly above the rear tire.

I spray it off just about everytime I'm done for the day...no problems so far.

 

I like to ride 2 up as well but this bike is for me. I have another for 2 up occassions.

 

Can you post a close up pic of how it looks around and under the seat? Thanks

 

I'll take some pics Monday. Right now it's kind of caked with road sealer. Went on a ride for the troops today. 2500+ bikes, very hot roads...I got that crap all up my back.

 

Yikes....how you gonna get that off? Solvent?

 

Just FYI.....A spring seat is meant to go on a bike with a solid rear end, (Solid frame or strutted rear). But I have seen a couple bikes with rear shocks & a spring seat.