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13th June 2019
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Dazed & Confused
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Never Never Land
Posts: 1,956 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2017 Other Motorcycle Model: BMW R9T Other Motorcycle Year: 2015
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Sundowner seat positioning
I'm seeing conflicting info about where the Sundowner seat positions you. How far forward or back and how high relative to the OE seat. Some say it moves you forward while others say it moves you back. Pics of the Solo version (for my '17) sure look like you sit farther back.
So, is the conflict because the Solo and the two up version for the earlier bikes put the rider in a different spot? The 2 up version for the earlier bikes moving the rider forward? Anybody know?
I like where my LePera Daytona Daddy Long Legs sits me but unless it "breaks in" more it's not an all day seat but definitely better than the OE seat. Guess I'm still looking for an all day seat.
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There is more than one OEM seat. Some intentionally have you more forward like the Reach. Different Sportsters may have different stock positions, I am not sure.
My 2-up Sundowner could certainly stand to be a little further back for me. I am 5'9 with a 33.5" inseam and long arms. I bought it with the Sundowner, so I cant compare to OEM standard seating. HTH
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13th June 2019
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Dazed & Confused
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Join Date: Feb 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SLW210
My 2-up Sundowner could certainly stand to be a little further back for me.
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There lies the conflict. Is there a difference in rider position between the earlier bike 2 up Sundowner and the later bike solo Sundowner? I'm getting the impression there is. |
13th June 2019
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Franklin, Indiana
Posts: 2,425 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2013
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Does your dealer have a seat demo program?
Many in the US do. I tried out the Sundowner before I purchased one.
https://info.southsideharley.com/ind...e-you-buy-them |
13th June 2019
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Biker
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 40 Sportster/Buell Model: Iron 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2019
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I've got the Sundowner solo seat on my '19 Iron 883.It sits me about an inch or so higher and the same amount farther back.
Clark
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13th June 2019
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Dazed & Confused
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Never Never Land
Posts: 1,956 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2017 Other Motorcycle Model: BMW R9T Other Motorcycle Year: 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shanneba
Does your dealer have a seat demo program?
I tried out the Sundowner before I purchased one.
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No.
Since you have one, a Solo? Where does it put you? |
14th June 2019
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Franklin, Indiana
Posts: 2,425 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2013
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Mine is the two up version.
I didn't really notice any change in my seating position or foot controls compared to the standard XL1200C seat.
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16th June 2019
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Join Date: Sep 2017
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I've heard it sits you further up and forward than stock. Normal stock.
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16th June 2019
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Cheviot, OH
Posts: 1,863 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200 CX Sportster/Buell Year: 2016 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH 1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1978 Other Motorcycle Model: XL 1200 R Other Motorcycle Year: 2005
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Which tank are you using? When I replaced the stock 3.3 tank on my Roadster with a 4.5 Custom tank, I found that I had to replace my Sundowner as well. I found the Sundowner for the 3.3 to be more comfortable than the Sundowner for the 4.5. Another thing that affects comfort is which bars are you using. There is no perfect seat for everybody. The seat that's ideal for one person is horrible for another. I think that when I get my next Roadster, I'm going to try a Mustang wide solo w/ passenger seat. Since I've never even sat on one, I'll be buying off a spec sheet ; but a lot of long distance riders seem to really like them.
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16th June 2019
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You’re more than welcome to try mine John, should have done that while in Cheviot?
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