What is the difference between a pillion pad and a passenger seat?

The difference between a pillion pad and a passenger seat is comfort for the passenger. A pillion pad is a vintage-style motorcycle accessory and is simply a leather-upholstered pad located on the rear fender. This allows a passenger to sit with more comfort than if they were to sit on the fender itself. On some choppers the pillion pad (also known as a p-pad) is positioned to support the rider, should the rider slip back a bit on a sprung solo seat, for instance. A true passenger seat is full seat meant for regular use, and is similar in style and materials to the main seat. Typically it is part of a two-up motorcycle seat, that is, one seat that is designed and built for both the rider and a passenger.

How do you mount a sprung solo seat on a motorcycle?

In most cases mounting a sprung solo seat on a motorcycle requires a bit of welding and fabrication work. The parts needed include the solo seat itself, a solo seat pivot, seat springs and seat spring mounts. There are also some bolt-on seat pivots and seat spring mounts available which allow for a weld-free installation. To understand the parts needed and the installation process, watch the Solo Seat Install How-To video.

What length seat springs do I need for my solo seat?

The length springs needed depends on several things, including the frame dimensions, type of solo seat, and style of seat spring mounts being used. Ideally the seat is mocked up and a measurement can be taken to determine what length seat springs are needed. You do not want to slide back while riding, so the solo seat should be mounted so that it is parallel to the ground. Most solo seats have a bit of a kick up in the rear to help cradle the rider and keep them from sliding back. All of the solo seat springs we carry are heavy duty and up for the task at hand!

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Seats

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Colony #3641-2 Buddy Seat Auxiliary Spring Clip - Light - 1936-1964 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$30.00

Colony #3600-1 Buddy Seat Front Mounting Bracket 1936-1980 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$22.00

Colony #3601-2 Buddy Seat Bar Mounting Plates 1936-1980 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$20.35

Cycle Standard Chrome Rear Seat Mounting Bracket
$25.37

Saddlemen Knuckle Solo Seat - fits 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportsters
1 review $255.00

Saddlemen Eliminator Tail Section/Seat - Lattice Stitched - fits 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$500.00

Saddlemen Saddlemen Step Up Seat for 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportster - Lattice Stitched
2 reviews $449.00

Saddlemen Step Up Seat - Front Lattice Stitch - fits 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportsters
3 reviews $449.00

Saddlemen Step Up Seat - Front Lattice Stitch - fits 1977-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
1 review $449.00

Saddlemen Step Up Seat - Tuck and Roll - fits 2006-2017 Harley-Davidson Dynas
2 reviews $459.00

LePera Kickflip Seat - Pleated - fits 1996-2003 Harley-Davidson Dyna
$548.00

LePera Kickflip Seat - Diamond - fits 1996-2003 Harley-Davidson Dyna
$548.00

Colony #3548-1 Seat Clevis Pin Spring for Short T-bar 1943-1952 Harley-Davidson WLA/WLC - Parkerized
$8.47

Colony #3416-2 Seat Mount Screws 1995-Up Harley-Davidson FLHT/FLHR/FLTR - Chrome Plated
1 review $12.09

Saddlemen Americano 2-Up Cafe Seat - Tuck and Roll - fits 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
1 review $319.00

Cycle Standard 1/4-20 inch Fender Seat Mount Nut Kit - Zinc Plated
1 review $10.11

Colony #3235-6 Seat Bar Bolt Spacer Kit 1952-1970 Harley-Davidson K/KH/XL/XLH/XLCH
$46.09

Colony #3234-2 Seat Post Kit 1952-1970 Harley-Davidson K/KH/XL/XLH/XLCH
$37.40

Colony #3227-4 Seat Post Roller Shaft Kit 1952-1970 Harley-Davidson K/KH/XL/XLH/XLCH
1 review $46.75

Colony #3230-2 Seat Post Bushing Sleeve Kit 1952 - 1970 Harley-Davidson K KH XL XLH XLCH — Colony #3230-2 Seat Post Bushing Sleeve Kit 1952-1970 Harley-Davidson K/KH/XL/XLH/XLCH
$48.40

Colony #3201-4 Seat Post Spring Set 1952 - 1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster K KH XL — Colony #3201-4 Seat Post Spring Set 1952-1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster K/KH/XL - Chrome Plated
2 reviews $54.99

Colony #3200-5 Seat Post Retaining Plate Kit 1952-66 Harley Davidson K XL — Colony #3200-5 Seat Post Retaining Plate Kit 1952-1966 Harley-Davidson K/XL - Parkerized
$37.95

Colony #3157-11 Buddy Seat Auxillary Spring Bolt Kit 1936-69 Harley Davidson — Colony #3157-11 Buddy Seat Auxillary Spring Bolt Kit 1936-1969 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
1 review $20.57

Colony #2677-10 Extra Long Seat Post Rod Nuts Spacers Kit 1936-1980 Harley-Davidson Big Twins
$82.50

Colony #2583-10 Seat Post Rod/Nuts/Spacers Kit Harley-Davidson WLA/WLC
$82.50

Colony #9691-2 Seat Post Rod Lock Nut & Washer 1925-1981 Harley-Davidson All Models (Except FX/XL) - Parkerized
5 reviews $6.38

Colony #8928-3 Seat Tee Pivot Bolt 1925-1936 Harley-Davidson J/JD/VL OEM# 3107-25 CAD - CAD Plated
1 review $18.72

Colony #8876-5 Seat Bar Bushing Set 1965-1980 Harley-Davidson Big Twin - CAD Plated
$33.31

Sully's Customs Sporty Solo - Black Diamond - 1982-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
39 reviews $159.99

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