For reference:
Harley® Hammock Rider and Passenger Touring Seat
52000003 Without Heat
Fits '09-later Touring and Trike models. Trike models require separate purchase of Paint Guard Kit P/N 52000013. Does not fit models equipped with Passenger Grab Rail P/N 97026-09. Installation on '12 FLTRXSE and FLHXSE3 models requires removal of fender trim strips. Seat width 17.5"; passenger pillion width 15.0".
MSRP US $499.95
52000004 With Heat, MSRP US $899.95
I'm liking the 20" width on the Zep. Stock seat on the Glide is 16" -- another 3/4" on each side of the butt cheeks is not really that much of an improvement for me. I have some sciatica in the rt. hip and need the width support or my leg starts to fall asleep. The ability to adjust suspension on a ride really appeals. At the risk of setting MoCo bananas on marketing, I really don't much care about the cost. If it's what I'm looking for (and it seems to be), I'm OK w/ price.
Or as my friend Dave says, "If they weren't so expensive, we'd be shopping in Wal-Mart. You don't want a Wal-Mart scooter, eh?"
I concede that "Less bulky appearance" is not an issue. I can swap out the stock seat in seconds. I like the concept of a HUGE, fat, wide, pneumatic looking "floatation device" for seating. Now and then I look at my rig and think, "Jeez! It could stand to be a bit bigger."