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Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« on: March 27, 2020, 06:09:42 PM »
Lock down boredom at work here. 

What's the better look, stock dual seat or solo?



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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2020, 06:49:45 PM »
Dual seat. 
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2020, 07:02:54 PM »
While both look good, I will go with the solo seat, because it has a rack for gear... :thumb: :cool:
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2020, 07:06:36 PM »
Wixom bags would be a nice touch,  but that may change which seat.  Nice bike!
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2020, 07:10:50 PM »
I'm partial to the solo seat.
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2020, 07:17:58 PM »
Solo

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2020, 07:23:53 PM »
Dual, solo looks completely out of proportion and unfinished (in my opinion). Looks like an imitation bagger...

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2020, 07:42:11 PM »
     I can see the utility and probably comfort with the solo and rack;

     But I think that is one of the sexiest dual seats I've ever seen, and it looks comfortable and mint   :thumb:

     It looks like with the side grab rails on the dual, with a bag tied down you wouldn't miss the rack, mho.

     Very nice bike.

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2020, 07:46:30 PM »
Solo.

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2020, 07:50:07 PM »

      SOLO

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2020, 07:50:37 PM »
 Mine has the dual seat, but if I had the bucks it would have the solo.
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2020, 07:57:18 PM »
solo
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2020, 08:03:44 PM »
Dual. Because it was the stock saddle.
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2020, 08:37:07 PM »
Yes.

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2020, 08:48:07 PM »
Dual. Because it was the stock saddle.




I tend to agree and I’ve spent many happy miles on those seats.
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2020, 09:11:05 PM »
  It's perfectly clear to me , you simply need another bike for the other seat  :evil: , Peter

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2020, 09:54:25 PM »
Dual.

It flows better with the lines of the bike.
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #17 on: March 28, 2020, 01:06:57 AM »
I have always been partial to the dual seat.  May be wishful thinking all these years but you never know when someone will want ridel pillion.
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #18 on: March 28, 2020, 03:14:33 AM »
Solo  :cool:

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #19 on: March 28, 2020, 04:28:52 AM »
 :thumb: Both look good
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #20 on: March 28, 2020, 05:27:18 AM »
SOLO.  Mines a springer - cushy ride!
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #21 on: March 28, 2020, 05:36:46 AM »
Dual.

It flows better with the lines of the bike.

I have always thought the same.  Thanks for all the comments.

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #22 on: March 28, 2020, 07:40:14 AM »
Did you count the duel verse solo votes?

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #23 on: March 28, 2020, 07:51:03 AM »
You're right Dave - Dual :thumb:

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2020, 07:52:12 AM »
Did you count the duel verse solo votes?


With Nick's vote it is a dead heat.  9 dual, 9 solo.
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #25 on: March 28, 2020, 08:30:43 AM »
With Nick's vote it is a dead heat.  9 dual, 9 solo.


Ha that's awesome...I have an Ambo and have had it set up both ways and like it both solo and duel seat...as far as function, the solo is fine, but with floor boards the duel seat offers more riding positions and comfort. great looking bike either way !

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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2020, 08:48:06 AM »


I'm really partial to the solo seat.
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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #27 on: March 28, 2020, 09:22:49 AM »
dual!!!!!!


its one of the best passenger bikes in the business!





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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #28 on: March 28, 2020, 09:24:52 AM »
Best of both.


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Re: Which Is The Better Look? - Eldo
« Reply #29 on: March 28, 2020, 01:53:20 PM »
I always thought I liked the solo better, but after looking at your bike I’m with the vote, 50/50, can’t lose either way -it’s just a gorgeous old rode

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