Sportster seat and shocks

  • Glaz
    Glaz
    6 years ago
    Hi all,
    Fuk what a year I've had, got the big C in feb and it's bad had 13 chemo sessions last one for the year tomorrow then 5 wks off thank fuk. 
    I've had to downsize from my fat bob to a nightster after losing 28kg 98-70.
    Fuk man the stock seat and shocks are rock hard I've ordered 412 12.5 std shocks hopping that gives me something in the back I know I'm going to lose it's looks?
    My question is gents whats a decent aftermarket seat the sundowner looks like shit I'm 6.2 so don't like anything to chunky preferably 2 up I got two little rev heads 8-11 who like to come out
    Corbin  mustang ? I  could use you guys expertise. Many thanks and merry xmas.
  • shadowarrior
    shadowarrior
    6 years ago
    I purchased a Sundowner Solo while waiting for my Mustang Touring, and tbh, I kinda like the Sundowner now, and never actually went and finalized my Mustang order :P
    I don't ride 2 up on the sporty, so the solo does the job for now. 
    I think some of the Harley dealerships you can rent a seat out for a day or something. Give some of the seats a try and decide.

    All the best for a speedy recovery :)


  • TC883
    TC883
    6 years ago
    Sorry to hear mate. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. If you are after a solo seat that is comfy the stock Iron seat from 2016 onwards is very good and pretty cheap. It is the ‘tuck and roll’ style seat. I got one for about $220 brand new. The good part is you can try it out by going to a dealer and sitting on a new Iron, so you don’t have to take a punt on whether you will find it comfy. Cheers, TC
  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    6 years ago
    Glaz, sorry to hear about your health hope improves.
    Hope the shock change helps. I got a used 1200 rigid mounted motor for a performance project, it's 14 years old good Nic . All stock shocks seat just se slip on's and air cleaner. Road this bike from Cairns to NSW 6 months back, have ridden it 10,000k since then to check it out before rebuilding motor & custom rebuilt forks n custom build shocks want Terry Hayes out of Sydney to do forks n shocks stock hight. Think is I have owned enough Harley's big twin & sportster over the years the stock two up seat on this bike seemed OK. I was in the saddle all day every day till I got home from cairns. But I know everyone different. N sporty would not be the easiest model to get comfort seat but the one came on mine a stock for the model double and as good  as the dyna I had. Hope you find one if not look for someone who knows how to build or custom a bike seat that you can deal directly with. I would say that would be your best bet. Talk to them first some might only talk looks. You want one that talks comfort!!
    Good luck enjoy your riding!!
  • Glaz
    Glaz
    6 years ago
    Thanks for the info fellas,
    Would the 883 2016 iron seat fit my 08 nightster?  I've sat on them and felt ok?
    Also there is a guy who does excellent seats in goulburne nsw but herd there's s long wait he gets busy. Yeah can't wait to get some miles under me to bro I'm hanging out big time.
  • Glaz
    Glaz
    6 years ago
    Unfortunately the 2016 883 iron seat don't fit a 2008 nightster just bought a nice one and it's not even a close fit. Looks like a comfortable seat but she no use to me so its going on ebay if anyone wants it $100 2016 883 iron seat perfect condition sydney.  Cheers