900LT solo

Seadog1967 · 12-15-2007

Even though I bought the 2007 Vulcan 900LT I knew I'd be riding solo all the time. Wife will not get on bike ever so I know I'll never ride 2up. I was really tempted to get a 2006 Drifter 800 my dealer has but there were several things I preferred on the 900LT. My question is has any 900LT owners here put a solo seat on their bike, removed the backrest but left the saddlebags on?
I know the kawi Backrest and emblem aren't cheap and hate to just take them off and set aside but I do like the looks of a solo seat.

Like saddleman has. I'd appreciate any comments.

NuBiker · 12-15-2007

IMO, go ahead and take off the backrest, and store the parts in your closet. when you go to sell the bike - someday - you can put everything back on. The next owner will appreciate that bright, shiney chrome.
I say go for it, make that bike an expression of your taste in bikes. You can always put it back together anytime you want.
And post pics, LOL.

N3FOLN3FOL · 12-16-2007

Good idea. Same here, I kept all of my OEM parts for future use. Give your wife some time perhaps a year or so...you'll be surprised ... she may ride with you one day.

RichLockyer · 12-16-2007

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Originally Posted by NuBiker

IMO, go ahead and take off the backrest, and store the parts in your closet. when you go to sell the bike - someday - you can put everything back on. The next owner will appreciate that bright, shiney chrome.
I say go for it, make that bike an expression of your taste in bikes. You can always put it back together anytime you want.
And post pics, LOL.

+1

It's your bike. Now make it yours.

Mrzazz · 12-16-2007

Santa brought me a solo saddlemen. No pics yet because its not Christmas yet.....I also took off my 2 up Mustang seat and stored all. It would only take about 20 minutes or so to put the bike back into 2 up mode. Best of both worlds DO IT..

CheriAnn · 12-16-2007

You have the same thoughts I am having!!! When I see pictures of me on my bike, it looks like a whole lot of wasted seat space behind me. Then when I stand and look at my bike, I think it looks like there is "too much stuff" on it for just a single rider. I am tempted to remove the sissybar and get a solo seat too!!!

I would also LOVE to see any pictures of anybody with an LT that went solo!!!!

Seadog1967 · 12-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Mrzazz

Santa brought me a solo saddlemen. No pics yet because its not Christmas yet.....I also took off my 2 up Mustang seat and stored all. It would only take about 20 minutes or so to put the bike back into 2 up mode. Best of both worlds DO IT..

Well will love to see pics after Xmas when you get it. I don't plan on purchasing the solo seat till after Xmas but I'm thinking it'd look cool with the sissy bar off etc. Wife had been against. M/C as long as I've known her. umm (almost 50 yrs ouch!)

Plato · 12-16-2007

I know its not a 900, but any discussion of SOLO riding demands a pic of my Nad

Ruger · 12-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Plato

I know its not a 900, but any discussion of SOLO riding demands a pic of my Nad

Hey, you took off your trunk! I love that clean look. Great pic.

CheriAnn · 12-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Plato

I know its not a 900, but any discussion of SOLO riding demands a pic of my Nad

And what a GORGEOUS Nad you have!!!!!

*Tod* · 12-16-2007

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Originally Posted by CheriAnn

And what a GORGEOUS Nad you have!!!!!

And this is just about the only place that statement doesn't mean something entirely different.

CheriAnn · 12-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Tod

And this is just about the only place that statement doesn't mean something entirely different.

I know...I just LOVED being about to post that and NOT get in trouble!!!!

Mrzazz · 12-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Tod

And this is just about the only place that statement doesn't mean something entirely different.

I guess we all had the same idea just beat me to it.

Mrzazz · 12-16-2007

Warren if you do a search for 900 solo seat you'll get a few pics of people who changed to that seat.

Seadog1967 · 12-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Mrzazz

Warren if you do a search for 900 solo seat you'll get a few pics of people who changed to that seat.

Thanks Mrzazz. I'll have to do that. Plato that really looks cool as a single. For sure me is going to have to do that.
Thanks.

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Seadog1967 Wannabe Poser BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Ma. Posts: 1,942	900LT solo Even though I bought the 2007 Vulcan 900LT I knew I'd be riding solo all the time. Wife will not get on bike ever so I know I'll never ride 2up. I was really tempted to get a 2006 Drifter 800 my dealer has but there were several things I preferred on the 900LT. My question is has any 900LT owners here put a solo seat on their bike, removed the backrest but left the saddlebags on? I know the kawi Backrest and emblem aren't cheap and hate to just take them off and set aside but I do like the looks of a solo seat. Like saddleman has. I'd appreciate any comments. __________________ Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1968 USS America CVA-66 http://www.newenglanddigitalphotography.com

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N3FOLN3FOL Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 2,380	Good idea. Same here, I kept all of my OEM parts for future use. Give your wife some time perhaps a year or so...you'll be surprised ... she may ride with you one day. __________________ '06 Vulcan 900LT (previous ride) '07 Yamaha Venture (Love this bike) Keep riding!

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Mrzazz Enjoying Life Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,450	Santa brought me a solo saddlemen. No pics yet because its not Christmas yet.....I also took off my 2 up Mustang seat and stored all. It would only take about 20 minutes or so to put the bike back into 2 up mode. Best of both worlds DO IT.. __________________ Joe 2006 VULCAN 900 VROC #25303 My Pictures

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Plato Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 2,592	I know its not a 900, but any discussion of SOLO riding demands a pic of my Nad __________________ 05 Nomad/V&H Baggers/PCIII/Caddman Risers/Lights/Lowers/Chaps www.home.earthlink.net/~mthompson61

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Mrzazz Enjoying Life Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,450	Warren if you do a search for 900 solo seat you'll get a few pics of people who changed to that seat. __________________ Joe 2006 VULCAN 900 VROC #25303 My Pictures

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NuBiker Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Azusa, California Posts: 112	IMO, go ahead and take off the backrest, and store the parts in your closet. when you go to sell the bike - someday - you can put everything back on. The next owner will appreciate that bright, shiney chrome. I say go for it, make that bike an expression of your taste in bikes. You can always put it back together anytime you want. And post pics, LOL.

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CheriAnn October MOM 07 Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,369	You have the same thoughts I am having!!! When I see pictures of me on my bike, it looks like a whole lot of wasted seat space behind me. Then when I stand and look at my bike, I think it looks like there is "too much stuff" on it for just a single rider. I am tempted to remove the sissybar and get a solo seat too!!! I would also LOVE to see any pictures of anybody with an LT that went solo!!!!

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