Mustang seat hard to install?

[cactusjack]

I had a rough time installing my Mustang seat on my Nomad, for two reasons.

Problem 1: Mustang didn't leave much access for the mounting bolt on either the touring seat or the pillion. A suggestion was made to use a socket head bolt instead of the OEM hex-head bolt. This makes it much easier. Just get a socket head or button head bolt 6mm x 12 in SS or chrome, with a thread pitch of 1 and it makes the installation a lot smoother.

Problem 2: It was difficult to slide the pillion seat forward far enough to line up the mounting bracket with the captive nut in the rear fender. I found that the "receiver" mounted on the fender directly behind the touring seat has a raised lip on the rearward edge. This makes it much thicker, and there isn't much of a gap between the pillion mounting tab and the seat pan/cover fabric. Since I pulled my seats today to install a tank bib, I removed the pillion seat "receiver" and turned it around, so the raised edge was away from the pillion seat. Guess what? The seat slid into place slicker than, well...snot. Just remove the two bolts attaching the receiver to the fender, rotate it 180 degrees and reattach.

I should take days off from work more often. I seldom think this much in one day.

[blowndodge]

Don't forget to give us a full write up on your opinion regarding comfort..... BD

[Scoot]

Don't forget to give us a full write up on your opinion regarding comfort..... BD

BD I would put a Mustang seat on any bike I own and I have so far. To me the mustang is the best seat out there and 100% more comfortable than the stock seat.

But that's just my opinion and you know what they say about opinion. That it's just like a A--hole everyone has one just some smell worst than others.

[cactusjack]

Don't forget to give us a full write up on your opinion regarding comfort..... BD

I rode 318 miles yesterday, with only stops for fuel and lunch. The last 50 miles or so, I was starting to feel some butt burn on the Mustang. I've only had it on the bike 2 weeks, it may be that I don't have it broken in yet. That last 50 was in heavy, stop-go traffic on the freeway in the Phoenix metro area, so I didn't want to exit and get off the bike. for most of the ride, I was totally comfortable, the rider backrest is a huge improvement. The difference between the Mustang and the OEM seat is like night and day.

[dogdoc]

Thx catusjack for the opinion.

I have a mustang seat and love , now as you can see in the picture, the only problem I have is when I stop, feet don't touch the ground, any suggestions!!

My Mustang seat is difficult to get off and on.... but it is amazingly comfortble......... worth it! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[jlamz]

I love my Mustang seat w backrest. I always felt like I was sliding forward with the oem seat. I used a socket so I had no problem w installation.,

[finky]

Love my Mustang lets you ride forever.

[Idaho]

The Mustang seat does have a stiff skirt that rims the seat and makes it difficult to get to the bolts holding the seats onto the bike. I will say that with a little practice, which is necessary when performing maintenance, it gets easier. No quick fixes, just do it. Hey, that would make a great marketing slogan. Idaho