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Subject: RE: Solo Seat for Eldo

Author: Lannis

Date: Feb 3, 2005, 8:14 PM

Post ID: 1718330844




dc-@webtv.net wrote:
 
Hi,Iam thinking about putting a solo seat on my Eldo.Has anyone on the
list used a solo seat?Are they any good for a long ride?I see that
several shops offer a solo seat.Is any one better than the others?
Thank you for any input on seats.
Don 73 Eldo

Don -

I've tried two of them on my '75 Eldo. One was a Harley leather solo
saddle; I made up some brackets so that it would sit in a position that
was right for arms and legs on the footboard- and police bar-equipped
bike. That didn't last long; it was too hard and uncomfortable.

I'm now using the stock sprung solo saddle, the big fat police style.
It's real comfortable, holds off the "butt burn" for a long time, but it
sits awfully high for a taller (6'2") guy. Good for the bend in the
legs, but the windshield has to mount real tall; if not, you're really
up in the wind. It works out good on long trips though.

Lannis

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