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[MKW]

Had the bumper kit installed and still no fix.  Talked to two HD dealers in SA TX and neither one had any idea of the problem which I quickly educated them on.  They (one of them) will look at the bike today and "confirm" my problem and then order the replacement seat.  More to follow for sure.....................

[Old Harley Dude]

Had the same problem with my OEM seat on my SGSE.  Dealer got a replacement seat (just another of the same design). Put it on and it sagged 1" first time on it. I decided to go with Corbin Solo Classic with removable pillion. Looks great and rides the same.

[MKW]

Had the same problem with my OEM seat on my SGSE.  Dealer got a replacement seat (just another of the same design). Put it on and it sagged 1" first time on it. I decided to go with Corbin Solo Classic with removable pillion. Looks great and rides the same.

thanks but that is what I expected.  I'm looking at a C&C seat in addition to trying to get the OEM fixed.  Before I buy a new seat I'm going to a local custom shop here in San Antonio and see one of the guys who does excellant seat work (at least from what I've seen at the recent bike show here).  I have a Corbin on my 2003 and love it but I'm looking for a softer seat this time around.

[Wheelsnkeels]

Beware softer generally = back pain

[MKW]

Just an update.  My local dealership has ordered me the replacement seat after inspecting things and convincing themself that the bumper kit didn't work.  The seat is on backorder and not sure when I'll actually get it but unless I'm really lucky I expect it not to correct the problem.

[Sun Devil]

My Las Vegas dealer order new seat 51995-10A on 3/25 received 3/29. The pan is much stronger, no sag. Finally fixed and I can use my saddlebag guards.

[CVOBros2]

My Las Vegas dealer order new seat 51995-10A on 3/25 received 3/29. The pan is much stronger, no sag. Finally fixed and I can use my saddlebag guards.

Hey Sun Devil is the new seat the same CVO seat that we have now, just an upgraded version to fix all this seats problems or is it a totally different seat(looks different)?  I can't tell from the picture of the underside, of course I haven't taken my seat off yet to look at it from that angle either, lol    Do you have any pics of the new seat on the bike to see the gap fixed?

[Sun Devil]

The new 'A" seat looks exactly like the original, except the pan is stiffer. I'm not sure if it's a new pan design or if they just reinforced the original seat pan with a fiberglass mesh or some other chit. At any rate, it appears that this fixes the gap problem. Unless, it fails to hold up after some road time.

[Sapper6]

My Las Vegas dealer order new seat 51995-10A on 3/25 received 3/29. The pan is much stronger, no sag. Finally fixed and I can use my saddlebag guards.

Well this topic seems to keep coming up with all kinds of surprises.

Who would have thought that HD would come up with this half hearted bumper fix AND a revised seat?

Devil,  did you have to prove you had a gap in your seat to have them order the new revised one? 

I would be very interested in trying to get this revised seat before I half to mess with the older one if at all possible.

[Sun Devil]

I had to go the long route. Over the first few months the gap grew larger and the dealer did not have any fix. Then the MoCo came up with the bumper fix, which almost works (small gap remains) however, I had to remove my saddlebag guards (saddlebag guards will not work with bumpers, it's one or the other). I called MOCo customer service and was told the bumpers is the fix and that no new bumpers would be issued that will work with Saddlebag guards and now new seat was announced. Then one of the guys on this site posted a service bulletin  about a new seat. It seems as if the Moco wants everyone to get the bumbers first and if your not happy then they will send the new seat. I complained that I had to remove my guards and I wanted a new seat. Got it in three working days. Now it needs to be road tested. Should we "ASS-U-ME" the new bikes have the new seat???

[WestCoastRuss]

I had to go the long route. Over the first few months the gap grew larger and the dealer did not have any fix. Then the MoCo came up with the bumper fix, which almost works (small gap remains) however, I had to remove my saddlebag guards (saddlebag guards will not work with bumpers, it's one or the other). I called MOCo customer service and was told the bumpers is the fix and that no new bumpers would be issued that will work with Saddlebag guards and now new seat was announced. Then one of the guys on this site posted a service bulletin  about a new seat. It seems as if the Moco wants everyone to get the bumbers first and if your not happy then they will send the new seat. I complained that I had to remove my guards and I wanted a new seat. Got it in three working days. Now it needs to be road tested. Should we "ASS-U-ME" the new bikes have the new seat???

Does anyone have a copy of this "seat" service bulletin?  (Not the bumper service bulletin)

[Sun Devil]

See Attached Service Bulletin. I printed a copy and took it to service.

[WestCoastRuss]

See Attached Service Bulletin. I printed a copy and took it to service.

Exactly what I need..........Thanks

[Badger Mike]

I was hoping that the seat issue was isolated to either "hum" larger riders, or earlier bikes.  Unfortunatey, I put my first 300 miles on mine yesterday and when I got home, looked at the seat and there was the gap.  We'll see if my dealer will play ball on this.  Thanks everyone for sharing this information, I'm sure it will help when I talk to the dealer.

[Badger Mike]

Just talked to my dealer, they are making me go with the bumper kit first before they can order a new seat.  What a wasted of their time and my time   That means two trips to the dealer to fix the same problem, as there is no way I'm going to settle for the bumper fix when they have a new seat out to fix the problem!  Frustrating