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on: March 08, 2015, 09:44:14 am
I'm in love with my bike, but as the title goes, does it look even more amazing with the dual seat on?
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Reply #1 on: March 08, 2015, 10:49:47 am
I like it both single and double. Can't say I think one is better than the other....  :-\


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Reply #2 on: March 08, 2015, 01:15:24 pm
Personally I'm not a fan of the dual seat.  But if it is functional for you and YOU like it, that's all that matters.  :)
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Reply #3 on: March 08, 2015, 01:25:20 pm
I've been eyeing the dual seat for a while, but haven't yet made the commitment. Thanks for the photos. They reinforce how much I want the dual seat.

I don't think it'll be as popular, though, since the cowl on the single seat is such an icon of the cafe racer days.
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Reply #4 on: March 08, 2015, 01:39:28 pm
The dual seat was the typical seat on most of the 60s and 70s Brit bikes. Except for the racers. It's a very traditional look, and important if you plan to ride the lady on the bike.
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Reply #5 on: March 08, 2015, 04:43:36 pm
I've been eyeing the dual seat for a while, but haven't yet made the commitment. Thanks for the photos. They reinforce how much I want the dual seat.

I don't think it'll be as popular, though, since the cowl on the single seat is such an icon of the cafe racer days.

dual have this cowl too and i think its look good too



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Reply #6 on: March 08, 2015, 10:16:34 pm
The dual seat can be a very valuable piece of your purchase. I hear all of the from male customers that they need the dual seat so the wife can ride. This is normally said in front of the wife BEFORE she has given permission for him to buy the bike. After the sale the dual seat rarely sees the light of day. I happen to like it but your mileage may vary
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Reply #7 on: March 10, 2015, 06:01:32 am
I like the dual seat with the cowl, it looks more balanced. The single seat seems too short and there is way too much space between the end of the cowl .and frame loop. Just my opinion.
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Reply #8 on: March 11, 2015, 10:47:29 am
I like the dual seat with the cowl, it looks more balanced. The single seat seems too short and there is way too much space between the end of the cowl .and frame loop. Just my opinion.
Agreed. I do think it's a better looking tail section, but I quit messing with it due to wanting to change it faster at times. The rear cover takes four screws to put it on or off. It creates indentations in the side of the seat if left on for very long, so I created rubber spacers out of new gas hose to keep off just a hair. So with four screws and two spacers to mess with, I just went back to swapping seats when I want to ride two up. Much faster.

I might also add that, IMO, the dual seat is a more comfortable seat.