My wife enjoys riding but hates the comfort on our sportster. I have installed a sissybar and a mustang touring seat but she still gets uncomfortable on a long ride. We our absolutely too broke and can’t afford a bigger bike at this time.
My wife enjoys riding but hates the comfort on our sportster. I have installed a sissybar and a mustang touring seat but she still gets uncomfortable on a long ride. We our absolutely too broke and can’t afford a bigger bike at this time.
by charityr, on 07.05.09 @ 3:23 pm
its a sportster you really cant do anything else for her or the bike. sorry.
by molitor, on 07.05.09 @ 3:23 pm
Get a proper 2-up seat. The mustang is good for the driver but is seriously lacking for passenger comfort. Rule of thumb, the uglier it looks the comfier it’ll be.
by hello, on 07.05.09 @ 3:23 pm
other than finding a better seat, you can’t do much for her. perhaps look at moving the pegs a little or getting her platforms to put her feet on.
by No Quarter, on 07.05.09 @ 3:23 pm
.. try j&p cycle. online or print catalog. all kinds of seats. you probably already know about these guys if you have a mustang seat, but hey its worth a try. keep momma happy, she’s the gatekeeper.
by aaron b, on 07.05.09 @ 3:23 pm
Ask the wife what it is making her uncomfortable, and target the he!! out of those issues. Once they are fixed she will be happier, and you will be happier. A custom seat may be in order for her to ride comfortably. Whatever changes are required it will still be better than having to buy a bigger bike.
by Bart S, on 07.05.09 @ 3:23 pm
I have a better idea
an 07 HD 883C’s are selling used for around $12K
sell it for $12K and for that much money you can buy a better bike that’s passenger friendly such as a Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer at $7599 brand new, or a Honda VTX1300T at $8995 brand new.
i don’t understand why I got a “thumbs down” I am just being honest, the V Star 1300T and The VTX1300T are VERY good bikes that are designed to haul a passenger, and the HD883 isn’t
just being honest
why not take your HD883 to a Yamaha or Honda Dealer and trade it in on a bike thats better for riding a passenger?
they are not selling anything right now and they are very desperate to sell you a bike, take one for a test ride with your wife riding on the back and see how more comfortable she feels, the V Star 1300 and VTX1300 are mush more powerful and vibration free, more reliable, better gas mileage, extended range, more comfortable riding postion, water cooled, fuel injection.