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[CVOStreetglide]

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.

Regards

Jerry

I just installed the 2011 CVO Street Glide seat and passenger pad. In my assessment it not only looks and fits better in every way than the 2010 it is far more comfortable as well--for us larger guys.

It definitely solved the "gap problem".
 

I never liked that extra pad in the 2010 seat especially on longer rides. It felt like you were sitting on something--annoying--to me.

Regards

Jerry

[Badger Mike]

I'm interested as well, it's the only thing on the 2010 that I was unhappy about.  I'm looking at some different options after putting about 5k miles on the bike last summer.  I'm not unhappy with the comfort of the seat, more the gap issue.

[hdnik]

I was lucky enough to find a 2011 sesg seat and backrest pad "takeoff" from another CVOHarley member. (thanx Chris) This is the seat fix you are looking for IMHO. Now I have a one up saddle that I like and a comfortable, non gapping 2 up seat now as well... (for when my darling young bride would rather passenger than ride her trike)

As for the original 2010 seat, and why I'd spend a little cash to fix the problem myself rather than re-live the big "bumper fix", well I have to look at it that I never really liked the saggy leather look anyway and the intergrated pad that forced me an inch closer than I needed to be, nor the gap or the rubbing on the left side cover or any of the other issues with the seat that no one has been able to get resolved in over 2 model years.... and can anyone explain how Harley thinks anyone would look at those big bumpers as a fix? Please!!!

Just buy a seat and get instant happiness. Forget the warranty fix... don't go through the frustration.... the dealers hands are tied anyway. We all paid large for these things... so now we're trying to save a few hundred? Life's too short and so is the riding season in my neck of the woods.

[Dan_Lockwood]

I was lucky enough to find a 2011 sesg seat and backrest pad "takeoff" from another CVOHarley member. (thanx Chris) This is the seat fix you are looking for IMHO. Now I have a one up saddle that I like and a comfortable, non gapping 2 up seat now as well... (for when my darling young bride would rather passenger than ride her trike)

As for the original 2010 seat, and why I'd spend a little cash to fix the problem myself rather than re-live the big "bumper fix", well I have to look at it that I never really liked the saggy leather look anyway and the intergrated pad that forced me an inch closer than I needed to be, nor the gap or the rubbing on the left side cover or any of the other issues with the seat that no one has been able to get resolved in over 2 model years.... and can anyone explain how Harley thinks anyone would look at those big bumpers as a fix? Please!!!

Just buy a seat and get instant happiness. Forget the warranty fix... don't go through the frustration.... the dealers hands are tied anyway. We all paid large for these things... so now we're trying to save a few hundred? Life's too short and so is the riding season in my neck of the woods.

I believe from your comments that the bumpers are NOT used on the new '11 SESG seat.  Just to confirm for sure, does the new '11 seat just slide over the main frame rails WITHOUT the thick black plastic bumpers?

Do you find the new '11 seat comfortable for front and back?  I have a '09 SERG that's got the bumpers AND a new seat that was worse than my original seat.  I have to go in this winter and they will have the rep take a look.  I'm leaning towards the '11 SEG seat as a fix for my problems.  I may have to pay the difference between the original and the new '11 seat.

Thanks for the review and information.

[Badger Mike]

Any ideas of where to start looking for a 2011 seat?

[hdnik]

I believe from your comments that the bumpers are NOT used on the new '11 SESG seat.  Just to confirm for sure, does the new '11 seat just slide over the main frame rails WITHOUT the thick black plastic bumpers? NO BUMPERS FITS PERFECT. NO GAP

Do you find the new '11 seat comfortable for front and back? MORE LEG ROOM AND WITHOUT BUMPERS STIFFENING THINGS IT IS MORE COMFORTABLE I have a '09 SERG that's got the bumpers AND a new seat that was worse than my original seat.  I have to go in this winter and they will have the rep take a look.  I'm leaning towards the '11 SEG seat as a fix for my problems.  I may have to pay the difference between the original and the new '11 seat. IT WILL BE CHEAPER THAN A NEW MUSTANG OR CORBIN!font]

Thanks for the review and information.

[hdnik]

Any ideas of where to start looking for a 2011 seat?

Do like I did and start with in the WTB area on this site. Then Ebay then try an agressive Dealer like Chicago HD. The part number for the seat is 54181-11 $280 + shipping from Chicago harley.

[Badger Mike]

Thanks, do you know if the CVO drivers backrest from the 2010's will work with the 2011 seat?

[CVOStreetglide]

Thanks, do you know if the CVO drivers backrest from the 2010's will work with the 2011 seat?

Nope. The 2011 has a lizard or snake pattern in the insert.


BUMPERS--If you have the bumper fix installed I would leave it and try it out.

The 2011's have another smaller bumper system $6- $7 retail.

Please keep in mind that the seat flexes when you sit on it and may bottom out on your ECM which is right below your a... So you don't want to crack the  ECM casing by riding without any bumpers in my opinion.

FWIW: I really like the 2011 seat and back rest pad look and comfort wise.

Regards

Jerry

[Badger Mike]

Bummer, I forgot that   Hopefully I can find one out there without paying retail!

[Rio]

I had that problem on my RG a few years back.  The problem is the seat pan slowly gives after our fat a@@ has been in the seat for a while.  There is no factory fix.  What did, is I went to the hardware store and got some rubber bushings/spacers that were rectangular that had a curved bottom.  I put those over the frame about equal with where the battery was located and the seat pan sat on those grommets which kept the nose of the seat tight with the tank.  I had to go to about 4 hardware stores before i found one that carried every single type of nut and bolt ect....on planet earth.  Another option is the rubber mount that keeps the hood or trunk of a car even.  There are a couple of holes in your frame under the seat where you can place something like that too.  Bottom line.....cheaply made seat!

[Hawg]

End all your frustrations and put on a Corbin 

[KODAGRIN]

If no one is sitting on the seat---NO GAP!

[Badger Mike]

After 2 seats for my 2010, my dealer just swapped mine out for a 2011 seat?  Are they any better?

[CVOStreetglide]

After 2 seats for my 2010, my dealer just swapped mine out for a 2011 seat?  Are they any better?

Sure are!! See my post 5 up from yours.

I just got back from Daytona-100 miles each way and found the 2011 CVO seat to be very comfortable and NO gap issues.

Be sure to get the matching back rest pad.