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DrSpencer

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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #465 on: March 26, 2011, 11:10:02 PM »

Is the 2011 CVO Street Glide seat any better for passenger comfort than the stock 2011 Street Glide seat?
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #466 on: March 27, 2011, 05:19:35 PM »

If I can add my 2 cents

My 2011 SESG seat is MUCH more confortable for me 6' 1" 220lbs than the stock 2009 and 2010 SG seats night and day difference.  I owned both and now can ride thru a gas stop without the dreaded monkey butt crack ache!!!!!   Also my woman doesn't ride bitch often but has mentioned it (2011) is more comfortable for her 5' 7" 130lbs.  The 2011 also looks thicker in the passenger area.
Hope this helps (cant say anything about the stock 2011 SG seat)
I attached a pic of 10 SG (red) and 11 SESG you can see the difference in passenger areas and the rider area on the SE is more bucket like  (real cumfy) And aint she purdy

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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #467 on: March 27, 2011, 05:22:30 PM »

I dont know what the f@#$ happend
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #468 on: August 12, 2011, 11:22:22 AM »

Well.. after a year and only 6k miles the gap showed up. I took my bike to the dealer who said the factory rep would have to make the decision on what to do. Really? The factory rep shows up yesterday and looked at my bike, saw the gap and says (according to the local service writer).. "A new seat will do the same thing so I'm not going to authorize a replacement."  :nixweiss:

I kept my cool and told the service writer that I was going to HD customer service to try and get this resolved. 20 Minutes later the service writer called back and informed me that the dealership will take care of the seat,  I just need to let him know what to order.. stock seat or something else (of course I would have to pay the difference).

So what's going to be? I personally like the original seat and I like to have all the original parts but I am considering trying to get the seat off of a 2012 SERG. Any suggestions?



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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #469 on: August 12, 2011, 11:37:24 AM »

They put a 2011 seat on mine, I'm very happy with it.
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #470 on: August 12, 2011, 11:38:13 AM »

Just replaced the "upgraded" seat on my 2010 with the stock 2011 seat and passenger backrest pad. No gap, looks great and much more comfortable.

The 2011 seat lists for about $350 so shouldn't cost you any additional $$$.
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #471 on: August 12, 2011, 02:54:43 PM »

Well.. after a year and only 6k miles the gap showed up. I took my bike to the dealer who said the factory rep would have to make the decision on what to do. Really? The factory rep shows up yesterday and looked at my bike, saw the gap and says (according to the local service writer).. "A new seat will do the same thing so I'm not going to authorize a replacement."  :nixweiss:

I kept my cool and told the service writer that I was going to HD customer service to try and get this resolved. 20 Minutes later the service writer called back and informed me that the dealership will take care of the seat,  I just need to let him know what to order.. stock seat or something else (of course I would have to pay the difference).

So what's going to be? I personally like the original seat and I like to have all the original parts but I am considering trying to get the seat off of a 2012 SERG. Any suggestions?


I had the 2011 CVO Street Glide put on mine along with the matching passenger pad.  A little "wrestling" was involved but the cost....to me was.   ZERO!!! Nada!!

It was very comfortable

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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #472 on: August 13, 2011, 07:38:45 AM »

I like my Corbin, no gap, very comfy and the base is solid no sagging. Rode over 500 miles and no monkey butt.   
« Last Edit: August 27, 2011, 07:48:21 AM by Hawg »
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #473 on: August 13, 2011, 02:32:56 PM »

Thanks for "taking the point " on the 2011 SESG seat replacement issue. I'm glad that it is still working for you and am very interested in your periodic update on how it is working.

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Jerry

Just to update the 2010-2011 SESG issue.  The 2011 I put on my 2010 is still working just fine.  I recently did 500+ miles in 12 hours and feel fine.
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #474 on: August 13, 2011, 11:07:53 PM »

 :nervous:
Just to update the 2010-2011 SESG issue.  The 2011 I put on my 2010 is still working just fine.  I recently did 500+ miles in 12 hours and feel fine.


I fixed mine even better and got a 2012 CVO Street Glide.  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #475 on: August 13, 2011, 11:22:37 PM »

:nervous:

I fixed mine even better and got a 2012 CVO Street Glide.  :2vrolijk_21:

How are you liking that solo seat??
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #476 on: August 14, 2011, 09:28:13 AM »

 :cucumber: :jack:
How are you liking that solo seat??


It sure gives the bike a different look on occasion. You can carry the pad in one of the saddlebags and install it a couple of minutes. Of course carrying the back rest isn't an option.  I frankly never use them and store them in my garage for the next owner wrapped up until I sell the bike.

  
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #477 on: August 24, 2011, 11:23:10 PM »

I recently replaced my 09 SERG seat with the 2011 SESG seat because of both the seat gap problem and reasons of comfort. I also bought the new version of the seat blocks, which are simply two small metal blocks which bolt onto the frame rails under the seat to support the seat pan, because I though they were necessary. When I opened the package the instructions listed the models which the blocks are meant to be used on. Amazingly they also indicated that they were not intended for use on CVO models. Confused I took a very careful look at the seat and found that the seat pan had two small plastic blocks molded into it in the exact position that the metal blocks would contact the seat pan. They weren't immediately visible because they are covered by the seat's vinyl covering. I could feel them easily by pressing my fingers against the vinyl. I put the seat on without them and found that the seat is firmly supported and that the seat gap is now gone. It looks great and is quite comfortable compared to the original SERG seat. Has anybody with a 2011 SESG removed the CVO seat and found that the metal blocks were installed on the bike from the factory. I'm left wondering if the newer CVO seats have a different type of pan from the stock seat on the basic model Street Glides which would render the metal blocks unnecessary.   
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