XB12Ss seat options?

[stender2179]

I am very interested in the XB12Ss. I recently had a chance to take a look at one and was very pleased with everything except for the look of the seat. To me it seems to be too rounded at the back and have a "fat" look. I would like something more aggressive and sleek looking. I've seen many seats for the XBS models but I'm not sure which ones will fit the Ss.

If anybody could provide me some more info i would greatly appreciate it!

 

[Stevenc150]

Here's two options offered by Buell. The top one is the Lightning Long Sport seat & the bottom one is the Lightning Long Touring seat.

 

[His_and_Her_Buells]

Here's what I did with mine. It was strictly to accomidate my short legs. I took it to a reputable upholstry shop and they shaved off 2". The way the curves run smoothly from frame to airbox to seat looks like it should have always been that way IMO. Looks way better than stock. I don't think any of the factory seats can hold a candle to the looks of it. But they will be more comfortable.

This is same view without the padding shaved.

 

[xtremelow]

I say get rid of the Ss tail and throw on an S tail that looks bad ass in my opinion.

 

[keppi]

let this do for Mäggies "Pearl"
at our lokal upholsterer

with synthetic leather, because our german weather conditions[smirk]
and not as fat as the bagster

 

[xtremelow]

Custom upolstery is going to be the best route since you can pic and choose what your likes and dislikes are, and have them build the seat to your standard. Plus it shouldn't cost as much as buying a new sea, so you should actually save some cash.

 

[keppi]

...this was for only half the price than OEM or aftermarket.

 

[xtremelow]

There ya go stender a no-brainer, half the price for a custom tail that is to your specs. Sounds pretty good to me.

 

[stender2179]

Wow, great info! Just the answers i was looking for, very helpful. Thanks a lot everybody!