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TOPIC: Re:mustang seats
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Re:mustang seats 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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2005Roadstar wrote:
This is one of those issues where it's strictly up to the individual and what he or she prefers. So far most of the comments have been positive, but my experience was anything but. (No pun intended....)
I had a Mustang seat on my Vulcan for 10 years and loved every second of it. On the other hand, I had one on my Road Star for only a year and hated it!! I'm only about 5'11" and it moved me forward and locked me into one position. Definitely no "wiggle room" like with the stock seat. I kept waiting for it to "break in" but no such luck. Rode the Mustang seat all the way to Yellowstone N.P. and back (about 3,600 miles) and I couldn't get it off the bike fast enough once I got home. Put the stock seat back on and haven't regretted it for a minute... The only regret is taking a loss on the seat; sold it locally to a guy for $300. I probably could've sold it for more but I was just happy to see it go.......
My advise would be to find someone with a Road Star that has a Mustang seat on it and see if they'll let you sit on it. That way you can see if you like it before buying one.
Good luck!!
In The Wind,
Aaron
I don't think any seat is good if you are riding 600+ miles a day over multiple days. I've ridden with the seat on an Iron Butt (over 1100 miles in less than 24 hours). It was ok and so was I. Last year I rode 1600 miles to Star Days in Arkansas and was ok on the way there, but on the way back I had one hell of a time getting back just because I had ridden over 2000 miles within a few days of riding back the other 1600 miles. With the old seat I would've only been able to ride 400 miles a day max. But as Aaron said, your experience may vary. I don't think sitting on a bike with a mustang for 5 minutes is any way to determine if you like it. You'll have to ride it for an hour or two at minimum to make a determination.
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Re:mustang seats 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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I have been very happy with my mustang seat (three years now). I have the touring seat and the way the pillion is situated, it provides several inches of back rest without the obstrution of a full blown back-rest. At 5'9", the fact that the mustang seat moved me forward was a bonus, not a problem. For me it was a huge improvement over the stock seat.
And, as I mentioned in a thread just a couple of days ago, their customer service is top notch.
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Re:mustang seats 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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I have the Mustang seat with a backrest and like it alot. I've rode 30,000 miles since putting it on in Sept.06. But it just worked out alright for me. The Ultimate seat is also very good.  |
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Re:mustang seats 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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I would not take for mine. It is hard, but it seems the longer you ride the better it gets. IMO its one of the better investments I've made for my bike. The misses would have to agree as well.
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Re:mustang seats 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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I have a Corbin Solo for around town, and a 3 piece Mustang for the Longer hauls. I am 6'3'', and say the Mustang does take a little getting used to as it does sit you closer to the tank. I have Bill Jr's 3'' floorboard extenders and that makes it feel better. Also, IMO, the Mustang also seems to give a little less support under the thigh area. Seems a bit like you are sitting on the back of your butt. All in all once you get used to the feel, it is a great seat. It is harder than the Stock, but not as hard as than Corbin. A Happy medium I guess!
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Re:mustang seats 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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Love mine, moves me forward a bit but no problem there. Good back rest as well love it on long rides. No problem checking oil. Looks coolwith conchos and studds > need to update my pix. Bike still in shop from accident maybe next week.
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Re:mustang seats 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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Love mine, moves me forward a bit but no problem
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Re:mustang seats 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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I have a vintage touring seat without backrest. I really love it, it is not so firm, at least not as the corbin that I had before. Great back support, and the passenger pillion is really comfy, wider and longer than the stock seat.
It is not so hard to remove it, the entire seat is bolted only on one point on the back of the pillion. You can check your oil by unhooking the seat and moving it aside.
I would definitely buy it again!
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When I got home I put the Stang back on and haven't looked back. 
