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« on: November 04, 2010, 04:40:16 AM » |
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Have read on the forum the 2000 - 03 seats are much better seats comfort wise. Any comments?
Seems an inexpensive way to get a better ride.
Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2010, 05:33:13 AM » |
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having a 98, I can say the stock riders seat is less than the best.
Have tried 2000 seats and they are better. Wound up cutting/trimming my stock rider seat to get what I wanted.
A 2000 seat is a good way to go.
You'll soon hear about all the after market rider seats
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2010, 06:38:24 AM » |
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I'm thinking about making the same change; what are the differences between a '99 and a '00-'03? Actually, I think the stock '99 seat is pretty good; but I switched to the Valk from a VTX, where you can't go 50 miles on a stock seat without pain. Solved that with a Mustang.
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2010, 06:42:47 AM » |
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Just get a cheap sheep skin.
If it rains, put it in the saddlebag.
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2010, 06:44:27 AM » |
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The nose of the 2000-up seat is padded higher than the pre-2000 seats...keeps you from sliding forward and is in my opinion much more comfortable. Cheapest seat upgrade you can do...and pretty good bang for the buck.
Add a Utopia back rest and you're good for 100,000+ miles!
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2010, 07:35:38 AM » |
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Yellow99
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2010, 10:05:08 AM » |
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Thanks for the comments and the tip on the utopia back rest. Upgrading to 2000 seat and Utopia backrest looks like a good solution for the investment.
Additional comments welcome.
Larry
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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2010, 05:25:04 PM » |
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Thanks for the comments and the tip on the utopia back rest. Upgrading to 2000 seat and Utopia backrest looks like a good solution for the investment.
Additional comments welcome.
Larry
After adding the utopia to my 2000 Standard, I don't think I could do without the backrest again. I have one on my IS now and it's still my favorite add-on. |
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2010, 01:53:27 PM » |
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Paid $79.99 brand new for this 2000 up stock Honda seat from HDL a couple years ago. It beats the '97-'99 seat all to heck!! It is shaped a lot like the Mustang aftermarket seat. One thing to note is the vinyl is a slightly different color & texture than the '97-'99 passenger seat & backpad. Good upgrade if you ask me!   |
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« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2010, 02:13:04 PM » |
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I agree the 2000 seat looks better but I think everyones butt is different. A friend of mine got a mustang seat on his 2001 a few years back and said I could have his 2001 seat. I liked the way it looked on my bike and liked the way it felt until I sat in it on long rides. I did three with it and every time my lower back hurt. I switched back to the 98 seat and have not had a problem. I guess you just have to try it. I gave his back to him and he sold it quick.
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