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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #225 on: March 04, 2010, 12:47:40 PM »
Quote from: TIF2 on March 03, 2010, 09:44:54 PM
Unless you have saddle-bag guards.

A big  :2vrolijk_21: to the MoCo for not spending 2 more hours addressing this issue and designing around core P&A.


Wouldn't have taken ten more minutes, rather than two hours.  Notch the bottom of the "bumper" to clear the guards, but then you would need a washer or insert to eliminate the gap if there was no guard installed.  That would add two more parts to the kit, something I'm sure they didn't want to do since this was supposed to be a cheap (emphasis CHEAP) fix rather than a good fix.

If anyone wants to add the guards, it should be a piece of cake to carve out the necessary clearance. 


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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #226 on: March 04, 2010, 03:59:15 PM »
My Dealer tried to order, but the part number is not listed with Deeley (Canadian Importer). He's working on it.
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #227 on: March 04, 2010, 04:05:04 PM »
Quote from: HDNIK on March 04, 2010, 03:59:15 PM
My Dealer tried to order, but the part number is not listed with Deeley (Canadian Importer). He's working on it.

Read my post on the previous page. Your dealer's parts guy will NOT find a part number. Service will need to order through Tech Services using the Kit # on the instruction sheet  posted in this thread. The kit will be available for order on March 15th. First batch is all gone...
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #228 on: March 04, 2010, 04:11:48 PM »
Quote from: michaelbmenaker on March 04, 2010, 04:05:04 PM
Read my post on the previous page. Your dealer's parts guy will NOT find a part number. Service will need to order through Tech Services using the Kit # on the instruction sheet  posted in this thread. The kit will be available for order on March 15th. First batch is all gone...

My dealer couldn't find this today either but I gave him this info.
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #229 on: March 08, 2010, 12:19:31 PM »
Greetings,

Interloper from the S/E Roadglide group here.  So the question is, and I can't get the part either and I work part-time at a dealer, who got the first batch and how??  I've had a complaint in about my seat since I first got my S/E Roadglide in Nov. 2008.   When we talked to Harley they claimed that they didn't know what we were talkin' about.  We gave them the number and a copy of the install directions.

Oh well, just venting.  The bikes only cost $30,000 why should HD give a chit!!!

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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #230 on: March 08, 2010, 07:30:09 PM »
Quote from: HDNIK on March 04, 2010, 03:59:15 PM
My Dealer tried to order, but the part number is not listed with Deeley (Canadian Importer). He's working on it.
See post #196 by grc
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #231 on: March 09, 2010, 07:39:42 PM »
Went to the Harley Display at Riverfront in Daytona, Pointed out to the Rep that every bike displayed had the substandard seat. He gave me a card and tole me they would exchange mine under warranty. stated there was a new longer seat. Also told me of the support bumpers. I shared with him my dissatisfaction on that approach, modifying my bike to fit a seat is unacceptable.
I already have purchased 2 seats that fit how will they be affected by the "Fix" to the poorly designed seat?

Any way calling Customer service with the reference to the representative's information and I'll post the results.
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #232 on: March 09, 2010, 07:46:12 PM »
Quote from: Wheelsnkeels on March 09, 2010, 07:39:42 PM
Went to the Harley Display at Riverfront in Daytona, Pointed out to the Rep that every bike displayed had the substandard seat. He gave me a card and tole me they would exchange mine under warranty. stated there was a new longer seat. Also told me of the support bumpers. I shared with him my dissatisfaction on that approach, modifying my bike to fit a seat is unacceptable.
I already have purchased 2 seats that fit how will they be affected by the "Fix" to the poorly designed seat?

Any way calling Customer service with the reference to the representative's information and I'll post the results.

A new, longer seat would be news. I doubt it's true, but if you can confirm...
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #233 on: March 09, 2010, 08:02:56 PM »
Has anyone tried to install a riders backrest with the stock seat? I had the dealer install the adjustable riders backrest and the slot in the stock seat is to far back. It wouldn't work so the put on a few seats to try but the only one that worked (aligned with slot) was a big ugly seat. They tried a stock '10 SG seat but it was wrong then when I got home I tried my wife's '08 SG stock seat and it works OK so that's what I got on now. It looks decent but I don't want to spend big $ to get the stock SESG seat modified because the factory didn't get this right. The adjustable bracket is what is listed by Harley to fit??? :confused5:
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #234 on: March 09, 2010, 09:37:46 PM »
Quote from: BLK Bike on March 09, 2010, 08:02:56 PM
Has anyone tried to install a riders backrest with the stock seat? I had the dealer install the adjustable riders backrest and the slot in the stock seat is to far back. It wouldn't work so the put on a few seats to try but the only one that worked (aligned with slot) was a big ugly seat. They tried a stock '10 SG seat but it was wrong then when I got home I tried my wife's '08 SG stock seat and it works OK so that's what I got on now. It looks decent but I don't want to spend big $ to get the stock SESG seat modified because the factory didn't get this right. The adjustable bracket is what is listed by Harley to fit??? :confused5:

I put the non-adjustable riders backrest on mine, and there were no fitment issues with the slot in the seat being to far back...must be something different with adjustable backrest bracket.  :nixweiss:

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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #235 on: March 10, 2010, 12:12:17 PM »
Was at a dealership today and looked at a SESG with the stock seat.  It also struck me that the slot appeared to be placed too far behind the seat`s back support.

Could anyone with access to stock SG and SESG seats put them side by side and actually measure if the seat slots are located different?

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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #236 on: March 10, 2010, 12:42:27 PM »
I have a stock '08 SG and stock '10 SESG seat at home and I'll do this and post. The dealer tried a '10 SG seat and it didn't work so it seems that the '08SG and'10Sg seat have differences.
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #237 on: March 10, 2010, 03:30:50 PM »
Quote from: BLK Bike on March 09, 2010, 08:02:56 PM
Has anyone tried to install a riders backrest with the stock seat? I had the dealer install the adjustable riders backrest and the slot in the stock seat is to far back. It wouldn't work so the put on a few seats to try but the only one that worked (aligned with slot) was a big ugly seat. They tried a stock '10 SG seat but it was wrong then when I got home I tried my wife's '08 SG stock seat and it works OK so that's what I got on now. It looks decent but I don't want to spend big $ to get the stock SESG seat modified because the factory didn't get this right. The adjustable bracket is what is listed by Harley to fit??? :confused5:

This conversation prompted me to finally bite the bullet and order a Mustang Solo w/ built-in backrest and matching 13.5" pillion. Will post pictures asap...
I have the seat "fix" bumpers on order, but will probably store them with the stock seat for the "next guy." Strongly considering full rear crash guards to protect the bags in case of a tip over and that wouldn't work with the seat fix kit anyway.
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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #238 on: March 11, 2010, 07:50:24 PM »
Here is a picture of a '08 SG seat and a '10 SESG seat the cutout is 1.5" further back on the '10 SESG seat and the pan is different also which adds to the riders adjustable backrest not fitting properly on with the '10 SESG seat.

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Re: Gap between seat and tanK?
« Reply #239 on: March 11, 2010, 07:56:52 PM »
A pic of the '10 SESG seat on bike with adjustable backrest mounted.
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