I'm about to get me a C&C solo seat for my '12 FLHX. Are there any advantage or real differences between getting a vinyl seat vs. a leather seat?

 

IMO vinyl is more durable and easy to take care of while leather is more comfortable.

 

I agree. I have vinyl C&C solo's on two bikes. The Vinyl will always look nice but tends to grab your jeans a bit. Makes it harder to shimmy around in the seat if you will..

The leather I had on my Brawler seat was the exact opposite. Although with that little seat if you weren't ready for it you'd slide right off the back. After 2 years it was already showing age. I conditioned and cleaned it nearly every other week with Lexol.

 

take care of the leather and it will take care of you

 

Vinyl will look like new for a long time..............your butt will sweat more and it will be hotter to sit on when left out in the sun.

Leather will break down (fade) and look old in two years but will breathe better so your butt doesn't sweat as much and it won't be as stingingly hot to sit on when left out in the sun.

 

Vinyl wears much better. I have 2 of their seats both in vinyl. Leather will wear. Ask them, they will tell you.

 

Leather is nice but just doesn't hold up.

Had almost 30k on my vinyl C&C fast back and it still looked brand new.

Got 12k on the vinyl C&C solo and also looks new.

I went with the Mercedes vinyl I think they call it. Like the look better.

 

Thanks guys. Any idea where to get the best price?

 

Directly from them. Talk to Chuck or Dave and don't forget to mention HDF,for your discount.

 

I'd just call C&C. Make sure you tell them you're a part of the hdforums. You'll get a decent discount.

The backrest option is fantastic. Looks good, very easy to remove/install.