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Started by Paxton, Thu 22, Sep 2011, 03:57:55

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Paxton

BACKGROUND:

I purchased Dragonfly back in March 2011. The first thing I did was to remove the OEM seats. I retrofitted a beautiful studded Solo Seat.
An aftermarket Mustang. The real thing. ???

As it turned out, the aftermarket seat is 1" taller than stock and I am a short-fat guy (5'6").  >:(
Notwithstanding, I still use the Mustang seat because it is decisively beautiful and does a lot for Dragonfly's presence; I think. :coolsmiley:
Besides, these days I ride one-up and very little at that. So, the Mustang-seat does the job... :(

RECENTLY:
Last month I saw seat covers made by Mustang specific to the Valkyrie OEM seats. I purchased a set on a whim (WTF!) and dressed up the original seats. :)

RESULTS / PHOTOS:
What you'd see is a set of 2000 Valk-Standard factory seats; retrofitted with Gel Pads, then covered with the aforementioned Mustang Seat-skins. :-X

I like what I see enough to try it for a few days. Here are some photos.
https://picasaweb.google.com/103917731019176896112/2000VALKYRIESTANDARDOEMSEATSWAFTERMARKETCOVERS


Today, I installed the pictured OEM rider's seat and went for a one-hour ride.
WOW! The feel, the comfort, the fit and quality is worth the investment...Can't beat it for under $100 @ Cruiser Customizing. ;)
So far, I am inclined to sell the Mustang seat... just dreamin.' Comments are encouraged. :-\
https://picasaweb.google.com/103917731019176896112/VALKYRIEMUSTANGSOLOSEAT?authkey=Gv1sRgCLvjpIHgxfj8Pw#


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1966 First year Bronco... 302 CI V8
1975 First year Chrysler Cordoba... 360 CI V8
1978 Honda 750F / Cafe Racer
2000 GL1500CY Fast-Black Standard Solo Rider

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Paxton-i'm liking yer ride. :cooldude: Old school retro look on a way cool cruiser. :coolsmiley: RIDE SAFE.
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