Looking for advice

robermv32 · Oct 26th, 2009, 01:39 PM

I am thinking about making a 2000 mile trip out to Sturgis and back on my 2008 FXSTC. The salesman at my local dealership looked at me like I was crazy (which has been debated for many years) saying that my seat would not be comfortable. Another friend said he was thinking of upgrading to the Mustang Seat 76404 Softail Wide Tire 200mm FXST FXSTC. My question is how is it attached to the rear fender. My stock seat has two bolts that fit through the sissy bar. The Mustang seat does not have them. So, how is it attached ?

mary · Oct 26th, 2009, 02:05 PM

Try contacting Mustang directly at their web site "Contact Us" tab. I have had pretty good luck talking to them in the past.

smitty901 · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:18 PM

What is the big deal riders make those trips all the time.
Not everyone thinks a Mustage is an upgrade seat is about how it fits your tail not who made it

Jack Klarich · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Mustang or corbin both good seats in 2000 I rode a Softail std to Sturgis with a stock seat it can be done

R. Lewis · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by robermv32

I am thinking about making a 2000 mile trip out to Sturgis and back on my 2008 FXSTC. The salesman at my local dealership looked at me like I was crazy (which has been debated for many years) saying that my seat would not be comfortable. Another friend said he was thinking of upgrading to the Mustang Seat 76404 Softail Wide Tire 200mm FXST FXSTC. My question is how is it attached to the rear fender. My stock seat has two bolts that fit through the sissy bar. The Mustang seat does not have them. So, how is it attached ?

question is - how many miles do ya have on the saddle you have and do YOU think it would not be comfortable !??!?!?!?

jaceddie · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:17 PM

I did 7200 miles to Sturgis, then the west coast then back to Ohio on Stock Ultra seat and it was OK. I don't think any one seat would be great for everyone. I guess you would have to try it to be sure. I would hate to pay so much money for a seat on someone's recommendation, only to find out I didn't like it.

R. Lewis · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jaceddie

I did 7200 miles to Sturgis, then the west coast then back to Ohio on Stock Ultra seat and it was OK. I don't think any one seat would be great for everyone. I guess you would have to try it to be sure. I would hate to pay so much money for a seat on someone's recommendation, only to find out I didn't like it.

ya still have the stock saddle on your UC?

jaceddie · Oct 27th, 2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by R. Lewis

ya still have the stock saddle on your UC?

Yes, I've never found a reason to change it. When my back side gets tired, I take a break. I usually can go till I need gas, unless the old protate starts acting up.

gmurdock · Oct 27th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Mustang seats attach differently on different bikes. Mine is an Street Glide & it slides under a bar in the front then 2 bolts in the back. My OEM was the bar in the front & 1 screw in the back. If you ride OK with the seat you have why upgrade?

robermv32 · Oct 27th, 2009, 05:09 PM

Sorry for the delay in responding, but I've been getting ready for winter. Here's the deal. At 60 years of age and in fair shape I've found out in the 23,000 miles I've ridden on my 2008 Custom that my back aches after about 300 miles to the extent that a heating pad is usually conscripted into service. The friend I alluded to, said that the Mustang seat had a much better back pad that would help elongate my trips. I was just wondering if anyone had used one and how it was attached. Thanks for the replies.

Oct 26th, 2009, 01:39 PM	#1
robermv32 Contributor$ Ride: 2008 FXSTC Join Date: Feb 10th, 2009 Location: Upstate Rural New York Posts: 73	Looking for advice I am thinking about making a 2000 mile trip out to Sturgis and back on my 2008 FXSTC. The salesman at my local dealership looked at me like I was crazy (which has been debated for many years) saying that my seat would not be comfortable. Another friend said he was thinking of upgrading to the Mustang Seat 76404 Softail Wide Tire 200mm FXST FXSTC. My question is how is it attached to the rear fender. My stock seat has two bolts that fit through the sissy bar. The Mustang seat does not have them. So, how is it attached ?

Oct 26th, 2009, 02:05 PM	#2
mary Start The Engine Ride: 2007 1200 Sportster Join Date: Aug 27th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 17 My Mood:	Re: Looking for advice Try contacting Mustang directly at their web site "Contact Us" tab. I have had pretty good luck talking to them in the past. __________________ Ride Safe! M

Oct 26th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#3
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,018 My Mood:	Re: Looking for advice What is the big deal riders make those trips all the time. Not everyone thinks a Mustage is an upgrade seat is about how it fits your tail not who made it __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Oct 26th, 2009, 08:31 PM	#4
Jack Klarich Community Star Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 407 My Mood:	Re: Looking for advice Mustang or corbin both good seats in 2000 I rode a Softail std to Sturgis with a stock seat it can be done

Oct 26th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#6
jaceddie Contributor$ Ride: 09 ultra classic Join Date: Aug 4th, 2008 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 229 My Mood:	Re: Looking for advice I did 7200 miles to Sturgis, then the west coast then back to Ohio on Stock Ultra seat and it was OK. I don't think any one seat would be great for everyone. I guess you would have to try it to be sure. I would hate to pay so much money for a seat on someone's recommendation, only to find out I didn't like it.

Oct 27th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#9
gmurdock Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Jan 21st, 2009 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 155 My Mood:	Re: Looking for advice Mustang seats attach differently on different bikes. Mine is an Street Glide & it slides under a bar in the front then 2 bolts in the back. My OEM was the bar in the front & 1 screw in the back. If you ride OK with the seat you have why upgrade?

Oct 27th, 2009, 05:09 PM	#10
robermv32 Contributor$ Ride: 2008 FXSTC Join Date: Feb 10th, 2009 Location: Upstate Rural New York Posts: 73	Re: Looking for advice Sorry for the delay in responding, but I've been getting ready for winter. Here's the deal. At 60 years of age and in fair shape I've found out in the 23,000 miles I've ridden on my 2008 Custom that my back aches after about 300 miles to the extent that a heating pad is usually conscripted into service. The friend I alluded to, said that the Mustang seat had a much better back pad that would help elongate my trips. I was just wondering if anyone had used one and how it was attached. Thanks for the replies.

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