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[Racerdj]

If the replacment seat stays like the picture, it looks OK to me! (picture evaluation)

[Badger Mike]

OHD,

Did you buy your bike in town or at Sauk?  I'm heading up today to have them put the bumpers on, but am going to ask them to order the new seat as soon as possible.  Just wondering how the dealer handled for you?

Thanks

[Old Harley Dude]

Badger Mike,

The dealer I bought the bike from is Kutter HD in Janesville. I called them and told them that I wanted the revised seat as the bumpers don't work. They hadn't heard that the revised seat was available. They called me back the next day and told me I would be getting the revised seat.  Picked it up last weekend. Sits in my garage in the box it was shipped in. I love my Corbin Classic Solo.

OHD

[wblythe]

I have read through 24 pages of the seat issue discussion. I got my SESG in March 2010 and left on a work trips shortly after. I only have 300 or so miles and have not noticed the seat separation. But, that is not to say it won't happen once I get home and put some miles on it. My question is; can anyone provide the one solution answere? Is Harley backing this up as warranty? Or are we left to fix this on our own. Looks like some dealers are absorbing the cost and others are not.

Are the bumbers supposed to be a fix? What about this new seat? Are you paying for it, or is Harley?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

[WestCoastRuss]

I have read through 24 pages of the seat issue discussion. I got my SESG in March 2010 and left on a work trips shortly after. I only have 300 or so miles and have not noticed the seat separation. But, that is not to say it won't happen once I get home and put some miles on it. My question is; can anyone provide the one solution answere? Is Harley backing this up as warranty? Or are we left to fix this on our own. Looks like some dealers are absorbing the cost and others are not.

Are the bumbers supposed to be a fix? What about this new seat? Are you paying for it, or is Harley?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

The bumpers are sort of a fix.  When riding I had about a 3/4" gap.  After installing the bumpers I now have "only" a 1/4" gap.  Not a fix to me.  Now there is a "new improved" seat for the bike.  I haven't gotten that "fix" yet.  The real fix is spending more money on an aftermarket saddle.

[Old Harley Dude]

 

Had the same problem on my 2010SESG. When I heard of the revised seat I contacted my dealer and told them about it (they did not know). They suggested that the bumpers need to be tried and I said "no way" as they don't work.  They got me the revised seat. No charge. Still in its shipping box in my garage.  I went with a Corbin. It's great.

[WestCoastRuss]

I too am 90% sure I will go with a Corbin.  I want some color on the seat so am looking into what thread will match the TS on my bike.  Their web site shows thread colors but hard to tell that way.  Perhaps my best solution is a 3 or 4 day trip to Hollister to make sure it turns out correct.  Anyone have the threads color name that matches the TS from Corbin???

[Badger Mike]

No such luck with Sauk Prairie, they put the bumpers on yesterday and sent me on my way  I told them I would send them a picture of the seat later this week and expect them to order the new one, as the bumpers don't even come close to working.

Aside from that, the seat pan itself is so flimsy that there is no way I could ride the bike for more that 100 miles without my ass and back hurting.  You can literally take the seat and bend it in half!  

I'm dissapointed that HD has not stepped up to the plate here and done the right thing with this, they know they have a bad part, the'yre just trying to get buy with a cheap fix.  Some of the dealers don't even know about the service bulletin

[Old Harley Dude]

 

Looks like it is a call on the Dealer's part.

[Badger Mike]

If that's really the case, then it really makes me mad

[michaelbmenaker]

The factory is insisting that you try the bumpers 1st. However, if your dealer tells them you want saddle bag guards, then HD will go right to the new seat as the bumpers and saddle bag guards are mutually exclusive. I did actually order the saddlebag guards (just got them on today), so it was easy. Otherwise, your dealer will need to be willing to tell a fib for you to get the new seat without trying the bumpers first. Some will, some won't.

[wblythe]

Is there a bulletin or recall that provides the saddle bag guards as warranty?? Or is it- you order saddle bag guards and harley provides a new seat for no cost. Sorry, but I am little confused on this.

[Wheelsnkeels]

Is there a bulletin or recall that provides the saddle bag guards as warranty?? Or is it- you order saddle bag guards and harley provides a new seat for no cost. Sorry, but I am little confused on this.

The bumpers are not compatible with saddle bag guards so if you tell them (Lil white lie) you want the guards the bumper fix canot be used.

Personally they need to fix the seat not make my bike fit the crappy seat. Perhaps the need to attach the bumpers to the cheap seat

[Wheelsnkeels]

The bumpers are sort of a fix.  When riding I had about a 3/4" gap.  After installing the bumpers I now have "only" a 1/4" gap.  Not a fix to me.  Now there is a "new improved" seat for the bike.  I haven't gotten that "fix" yet.  The real fix is spending more money on an aftermarket saddle.

go out to your bike and place your knee in the rider seat and then place your weight on it. I'll bet it flex's and you see the gap. I haven't seen one yet that didnt?

[chopper roy]

what are the saddle bag guards, thats a new one to me. thanks for the help