The wife and I have some long multi day trips planned for the sportster. So I am trying to bump the comfort up a couple notches. I have replaced the shocks, that was a big help, but i also want to replace the seat. I was looking to get a Mustang vintage solo and passenger pillon, but this is going to force me to take the pillon off and put it back on lot. (I hate the looks of it)
I don't mind the looks of the Tripper passenger seat though. Does anyone have one and can comment on the passenger comfort? I know it won't be as good but is it close?

 

I've read that the Day Tripper isn't as comfortable as the Vintage Solo.
Just recently after a recent 200 mile jaunt to the lower keys I decided to do myself a favor and buy a Mustang Vintage Solo with pilion. My Le Pera Bare Bones was unbearable after the first 80 miles or so and I swore I'd never be that uncomfortable on my bike again.

I'm with you on the looks of the seat. I hate the way it looks with the pilion and I'm really not crazy about the looks of the solo seat either compared to my Le Pera Bare Bones.
The pilion seat attaches quite easily and it doesn't take much more than a minute to attach or remove. I really like being able to switch from a solo set up into a 2 up in no time.

I'm amazed at just how comfortable these Mustang seats are and my girlfriend is very pleased with the pilion seat. I'm keeping my Bare Bones and using it around town as it is a great looking seat, but I'm not putting on any serious miles without my Mustang.

 

I have the solo Tripper. It's comfortable and looks great on the bike. I couldn't see the passenger pad being comfortable though.

 

Do you slide off the back with the Tripper? I have a Vintage Solo and a LePera Bare Bones Solo. I can't use the Bare Bones as I am constantly sliding backwards.

 

I have the Tripper but no experience with two-up riding. For me it is just there in case of the rare event that I need to give someone a ride. Its also a place to mount my tail pack.

The seat is very comfortable for me and I have no regrets. It looks and rides great; 500% improvement of the stock seat. I doubt a passenger would find it comfortable for more than half an hour of riding though.

 

thanks for the info. sounds like i need to stick with the vintage solo and pillon.

Do you know if the wide pillon can be used with the standard vintage solo seat?

 

In the 1 year that I've used it, Never. It must be made out of synthetic leather, because it has almost a tacky feeling to it that keeps your from sliding.

 

Great question. I checked Mustang's site and the wide vintage rear seat is a listed option for the Vintage Solo.
I wish I'd thought of that!!!

 

The pillion comes off one screw. Easy peasy. I have a wide pillion with vintage solo, works perfectly! Generally run as solo setup.

 

that's what Im going to do then. vintage front with wide pillon

thanks