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[catahoula58]

Has anyone done this?

Being an Engineer myself you would think that the HD engineers which n ot sure of their age or experience would have thought of this.  But it seems that there is definately a lack of forsight and expereince in the HD facility! 

PS:  I build airplanes for a living and we always look for ways to accomodate situations where 2 parts are being mounted.

[catahoula58]

Has anyone done this?

I build airplanes for a living and have done so for the past 30 plus years.  IT seems that HD is lacking the forsight and experience to see that this issue might arise.  But like other issues on this bike how much is done by people with experience and knowledge?  I see this all the time in the Aerospace industry and more so now that so much of our american engineering is being outsourced and their is the lack of communication and ability to really look forward. 

[baggy]

I also are thinking about an after market seat. We the wife and I find the stock seat uncomfortable on long trips and I have the gap problem too. Has anyone tried the sundowner deep bucket seat Part # 51630-09A? Does it change the rider position and how comfortable is it for both rider and passenger?Also can you use the stock passenger back rest? The dealer will change the seat for the gap problem for the same seat. I said I would pay the difference between the two seats but they said no. It has to be replaced under warranty with the same stock seat. Go figure.

[michaelbmenaker]

I also are thinking about an after market seat. We the wife and I find the stock seat uncomfortable on long trips and I have the gap problem too. Has anyone tried the sundowner deep bucket seat Part # 51630-09A? Does it change the rider position and how comfortable is it for both rider and passenger?Also can you use the stock passenger back rest? The dealer will change the seat for the gap problem for the same seat. I said I would pay the difference between the two seats but they said no. It has to be replaced under warranty with the same stock seat. Go figure.

I asked earlier on this forum about Sundowner vs. Mustang seats. The response was 100% for the Mustang. I just got a Mustang solo w/rider backrest and matching 13.5" pillion and couldn't be happier. According to those who know, after a year or two, the Sundowner foam packs down. I've had 3 Mustang seats before, and am sure that I'll be happy with the new one for years and years. Not cheap, but what is?

[baggy]

Thanks for the reply, I'm going to look at the mustang seats online. Do you know which model it is and how does it look on the bike?

[hdnik]

Found this in a road glide thread. The Service Bulletin M1269 regarding seat gap issue dated March 11, 2010. My Dealer was struggling getting info from Deeley Imports (Canadian MoCo Distributor)... he should have no trouble now.

See attached pdf

[HDDOCFL]

Found this in a road glide thread. The Service Bulletin M1269 regarding seat gap issue dated March 11, 2010. My Dealer was struggling getting info from Deeley Imports (Canadian MoCo Distributor)... he should have no trouble now.

See attached pdf

The SERG seats are on backorder and with no shipping date as of Fri.  Doc

[baggy]

My bike was built on Feb 5 and there is no bumper kit. My dealer was also having a problem with Deeley imports. Thanks I will forward this service bulletin to my dealer.

[baggy]

I just checked my VIN and it is after the VIN stated in the service bulletin, but no bumper kit. Harley Davidson are mixed up on the VINs. So from the bulletin it sounds like if you have tried the bumper kit and a new stock seat and there is still a gap, they will give you a seat from P&A department.

[Sun Devil]

Thank You HDDOCFL , for posting the Service Bulletin. In order to receive the Seat Bumper Kit "FIX", I had to remove my rear saddlebag guards, as the bumper "FIX"
will not fit with the guards installed. Thanks again for your posting of the service bulletin.

[michaelbmenaker]

Thanks for the reply, I'm going to look at the mustang seats online. Do you know which model it is and how does it look on the bike?

It's this seat 15" Solo With Driver Backrest Only
#79100 - 15" Solo with Driver Backrest Only Road King 1997-2007, FL Screamin' Eagle 1997-2005 & FLHX Street Glide 2006-2007 15" Solo with Backrest...

You can see some pics of my seat installed on this thread http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=47294.0 The pillion shown is the 13.5"
I just ordered a 8.5" pillion pad to use with the low sissy bar when I'm not riding two up. I can heartily recommend the Mustang driver's backrest as well. It's easily adjustable while you're riding and folds flat for easy on/off the bike.

[Wheelsnkeels]

I also are thinking about an after market seat. We the wife and I find the stock seat uncomfortable on long trips and I have the gap problem too. Has anyone tried the sundowner deep bucket seat Part # 51630-09A? Does it change the rider position and how comfortable is it for both rider and passenger?Also can you use the stock passenger back rest? The dealer will change the seat for the gap problem for the same seat. I said I would pay the difference between the two seats but they said no. It has to be replaced under warranty with the same stock seat. Go figure.

We are using the Sundowner and find it very comfortable! the rider does sit about 1" higher than the SESG seat. We also have the stock Street Glide Seat for solo and it sits about the same as the stock SESG seat. Both fit properly without the gap issues.

Dealer has bumper kit on order should be in this week. We will continue to use the Sundowner for 2 up riding.

[hdnik]

I just checked my VIN and it is after the VIN stated in the service bulletin, but no bumper kit. Harley Davidson are mixed up on the VINs. So from the bulletin it sounds like if you have tried the bumper kit and a new stock seat and there is still a gap, they will give you a seat from P&A department.

Here is the email i got from my dealer today after i sent him the bulletin.

Good Morning Nick;
 
   Got your e-mail regarding the service bulletin about the seat gap issue with your bike. I have ordered you a bumper kit for your new bike, that should take care of this issue. The kits have not arrived at Deeley's Concord office, but when they do get to Canada, your kit will be here the very next day. We will call you when they come in.
Thanks,
Al
Service Manager

[WestCoastRuss]

I have an appointment this Thursday for my 1000 mile service.  Dealer called and informed me that he ordered the bumper kit after the 15th but it wouldn't be shipped to him until after the 30th of this month.  If I've been waiting for 6 months for the fix I guess another couple of weeks won't make much difference.   

[baggy]

I forwarded the service bulletin to my dealer today. I received an email back that said the kit was back ordered from deeley and they would call me when it comes in.