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Old 06-28-2012, 07:44 PM
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The seat looks nice, but the springs look like a big limp weenie. Boing boing. Why don't you try to mod it to be happy with it rather than sell it? Rich Phillips is a good assman...
 
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Old 06-28-2012, 07:48 PM
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You can make spring seats look good:

Not a Rich Phillips, but I did a bit on my Lick's seat and love it:

 
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Old 06-28-2012, 08:30 PM
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Your set up is nice.
I really like the Rich Phillips seat itself. Very high quality leather, well made.
Since I slide back when I sit on my stock seat, I was hoping to solve the problem with the spring seat. The slight arch back and 3" coil. It did solve the problem, but I am not completely happy with the look. Plus, I am not a tall guy. So with the spring seat, it elevated about 1". To me, having full control of the bike and have my feet 100% touching the ground is important. Also, the spring seat set isn't cheap. So if I am not completely happy with it, I thought I should sell it to someone that's looking for this look.
 
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Originally Posted by Dafy
You can make spring seats look good:

Not a Rich Phillips, but I did a bit on my Lick's seat and love it:

Maybe I should go with 2" coils?
 
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Old 06-28-2012, 08:37 PM
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Try it without coils at all.
I've not owned a spring seat before, but I believe there are little rubber "feet" available that take the place of the springs.
 
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Originally Posted by blindrocket
Try it without coils at all.
I've not owned a spring seat before, but I believe there are little rubber "feet" available that take the place of the springs.
I actually got the seat partially because the spring/coil. since it gives the bike a old/vintage look.
I already put my stock seat back on. I actually like it more now that I have seen a spring seat in person. So... will sell the spring seat and save money for other mods.
 
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