XB12Ss Seat shifting

[rycrok8]

I haven't seen any posts on this so I'm not sure if anyone else is having the same issue.
2006 XB12Ss
The seat will shift front to back about a 1/4" to 1/2" inch when pull/pushing on the seat.
When unlocking it, you have to wiggle the seat for a second or two and then it pops off.
Not sure if these two issues are related.
I asked the HD guys if they could adjust the seat to prevent the movement and I was told you can't, which I don't entirely believe.
All of the mounts and hooks on the bike as well as the seat look fine.
I haven't done any mods that would affect the seat fitment, however I'm the second owner.
Any help is appreciated.

 

[forerunner]

My Ss has a little play fore and aft though it seems more like <1/8" to me.

What seat are you using? My stock seat was always a PITA to remove. In searching for the perfect long distance saddle I purchased the Sport, Touring, XB12STt, and Baldwin seats and they all pop right off for removal. Much easier to remove than the stocker.

YMMV,
Nels

 

[g3STRIKES]

both my lightnings acted this way in fact u have to hit seat rearward to take off andforward to install,both. one of my buddies has an xb and he does it too,

 

[stang65pony]

my 09ss seat has play

 

[rycrok8]

The movement is definately more than an 1/8" on my bike.

I'm using the stock seat, but it seems like I need an upgrade to fix it.

In searching for the perfect long distance saddle I purchased the Sport, Touring, XB12STt, and Baldwin seats and they all pop right off for removal.

Which seat did you end up with for the long trips?
I can't stand the stock seat for more than 4 hours.
I like the Sport because it drops your center of gravity supposidly ~1" and it looks better.
Other threads mention the corbin seat, might need to check into those.

 

[stang65pony]

i have the touring seat and it seems pretty hard. i plan to put gel inserts or something in the one im building