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Ducati Scotty

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Looking at some solo seats
« on: December 13, 2012, 01:37:44 PM »
I like the look of the stock seat but hated the way it felt.  I repadded it myself and it's pretty good but I thought I'd look at some other options.  I basically want something that is comfy for longer rides and looks good with the lines of the bike.

I've tried the Deluxe Solo that NField Gear sells which is a La Pera, not for me.  Don't want a Lycette style, I don't like the look.

I was thinking of something like this:
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/803-143?utm_source=none&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&gclid=CMLViIKPmLQCFQ_hQgodP0YAJg
Just about the same size as stock.  I'm not sure that it's going to be more comfortable, if it's not there's no point.

Or this:
http://www.plainjanerollers.com/servlet/the-1069/black-solo-seat-Harley/Detail
This is an old style Harley seat.  About the same length front to back but 4 inches wider than stock.  I'm sure the extra width would help with comfort but I wonder if it would look too wide.

Anyone ever use either of these?  Comfy?  Think the bottom would look too wide on my C5?

Thanks,
Scott
« Last Edit: December 13, 2012, 01:39:51 PM by Ducati Scotty »

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Re: Looking at some solo seats
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2012, 06:46:03 PM »
that looks like the butwalla(sp) on ebay sells.
someone put one on reciently...but i think it was a g5.
this is the one i was thinking of:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Enfield-Customized-Tan-Color-Large-American-Style-Front-Seat-AUTO-EHS-/400361114115?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3761ca03&vxp=mtr
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Re: Looking at some solo seats
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2012, 07:59:49 PM »
Yeah, if not identical then copied from the same original.  They reported good initial comfort but never gave a later update. 

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Re: Looking at some solo seats
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2012, 08:03:52 PM »
I've been eyeblling this one, but for fitment to my 01 Bullet due to arrive next week. Plenty of options on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Vintage-Style-Brown-Leather-Solo-Seat-Harley-/370694348470?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222001%26algo%3DSIC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D4139460745956278793%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D370671385694%26

I think if you get away from using "Royal Enfield" and just use 13" solo seat, or vintage, or the dreaded Harley search words you get a lot more items shown :)
« Last Edit: December 13, 2012, 08:07:40 PM by cafeman »
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Re: Looking at some solo seats
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2012, 08:05:37 PM »
Yup, I'm looking at that one too.

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Re: Looking at some solo seats
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2012, 08:11:58 PM »
I came across some images of that seat on an Enfield, it looks good actually from all angles, only  like a plow tractor seat from behind when parked, suitable for a wide load :o....butt when your sitting on it, what's the difference, ;D
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