Topic: Gap between seat and tanK? (Read 84299 times)

TIF2 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 24, 2009, 03:53:59 PM »

Is the stock seat worth having?

I'm leaning towards either a Sundowner or a Corbin. I agree that this is an in-excusable problem for a bike of this "supposed" caliber.

MKW · « **Reply #16 on:** September 24, 2009, 03:59:55 PM »

I have a Corbin on my 2003 softail and love it! Actually, I like it so much I have a second one made with different stiching and pattern. I may look to get one for the SESG.

TIF2 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 24, 2009, 04:03:51 PM »

Quote from: MKW on September 24, 2009, 03:59:55 PM

I have a Corbin on my 2003 softail and love it!

My motto has always been:
"There is Corbin ... and there is everybody else"

The SESG is my first H-D so I have no history with H-D stock or accessory seats. Anyone with a Sundowner care to chime in?

ThomasK · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2009, 02:15:25 AM »

I have had a matched sundowner at my SERG. Was very comfortable. But it didt look good to me. So I changed it into a customized solo Santee with backrest. Very comfortable and good looking!

MKW · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:52:09 PM »

Quote from: ThomasK on September 28, 2009, 02:15:25 AM

I have had a matched sundowner at my SERG. Was very comfortable. But it didt look good to me. So I changed it into a customized solo Santee with backrest. Very comfortable and good looking!

Can we see pictures of the solo Santee and your ride?

Ranger · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:21:52 PM »

I just had the 2,500 service on my CVO SG....and the seat is pulling back from the tank about 2 inches....the dealer really does not want to do anything about this... Are you all seeing this issue and have you had resolution

Fired00d · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2009, 04:37:07 PM »

Quote from: Ranger on October 14, 2009, 03:21:52 PM

I just had the 2,500 service on my CVO SG....and the seat is pulling back from the tank about 2 inches....the dealer really does not want to do anything about this... Are you all seeing this issue and have you had resolution

This has been noticed already so I merged your thread w/the existing one.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

greglyon · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2009, 06:56:00 PM »

Quote from: Ranger on October 14, 2009, 03:21:52 PM

I just had the 2,500 service on my CVO SG....and the seat is pulling back from the tank about 2 inches....the dealer really does not want to do anything about this... Are you all seeing this issue and have you had resolution

call customer service at HD directly bypassing the dealer. I am told there is a fix in the works and should be ready by week of 10/25 for the serg. don't know status of the sg

tjstreetglide · « **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:32:17 PM »

I just received a letter from my dealer that my second replacement seat is in. Ill go n this weekend and pick it up. I think that my foggy headlight is in also. I will post pictures as I get them put on.( they want to install the seat themselves)

RedDevil · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:42:24 PM »

Talked to my dealer about the gap, and they said that there is a fix for SERG because the pan actually gives out on that seat and HD has supposedly fixed it. He said the only thing they've gotten from the MoCo on the SESGs is for now, drill another hole in the tong on the back to push the seat a little farther forward. That's what he did to my bike and it looks great now. He said that as soon as the MoCo comes out, if they do, with a permanent solution he will then perform it on my SESG. But at least for now it looks good again.

greglyon · « **Reply #25 on:** October 15, 2009, 10:52:55 AM »

Quote from: RedDevil on October 14, 2009, 08:42:24 PM

Talked to my dealer about the gap, and they said that there is a fix for SERG because the pan actually gives out on that seat and HD has supposedly fixed it. He said the only thing they've gotten from the MoCo on the SESGs is for now, drill another hole in the tong on the back to push the seat a little farther forward. That's what he did to my bike and it looks great now. He said that as soon as the MoCo comes out, if they do, with a permanent solution he will then perform it on my SESG. But at least for now it looks good again.

Anyone perform this fix and install a rider backrest. I am interested to know if there is an alignment problem when you push the seat forward.

Mr D · « **Reply #26 on:** October 15, 2009, 11:56:54 AM »

Quote from: emt364 on September 17, 2009, 04:55:14 PM

This issue is not just related to the SESG I have the same problem with the seat on my SERG. I pointed it out to the dealer when I took delivery of the bike. Did not hear anything they said they would look into it. It has been about 3 months and yesterday i got word from the dealer that they were going to replace the seat. They did not say if warranty or if they were going to cover it. Doesn't matter to me just want it replaced.

This issue has been around since the '06 CUSE was introduced, I have one and tried at the dealer level and my own adjustment, And the same ugly gap

RedDevil · « **Reply #27 on:** October 15, 2009, 12:45:53 PM »

Quote from: IROAR on October 15, 2009, 10:52:55 AM

Anyone perform this fix and install a rider backrest. I am interested to know if there is an alignment problem when you push the seat forward.

Yep, I have the HD SESG backrest installed...no fitment issues at all...the seat is only moved forward less than an inch...at least on my bike it was....backrest still fits fine...doesn't stretch the slot behind the driver at all.

greglyon · « **Reply #28 on:** October 16, 2009, 09:58:45 AM »

Quote from: RedDevil on October 15, 2009, 12:45:53 PM

Yep, I have the HD SESG backrest installed...no fitment issues at all...the seat is only moved forward less than an inch...at least on my bike it was....backrest still fits fine...doesn't stretch the slot behind the driver at all.

Thanks

michaelbmenaker · « **Reply #29 on:** October 27, 2009, 11:31:04 AM »

My seat was sagging so much, it would no longer stay hooked on the front tab. My dealer called "Tech Services" who told him that this was the first such problem they'd heard of. I have forwarded this thread and the general SESG problems and issues thread to my dealer.

What was very cool, was that my service writer called to ask me if I wanted another SESG seat or some other Harley seat instead. I asked for another SESG seat. I do think that's a great offer and very good service. If I have another seat problem with the replacement, I may take them up on the offer.

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