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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Sully's Customs Traditional King and Queen Seat - Black Diamond - 2004-2021 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
5 reviews $419.95

Sully's Customs Sporty 2-up - Black Horizontal Pleated - 1982-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
39 reviews $199.99

Sully's Customs Traditional King and Queen Seat - Black Block Pattern - 1982-2003 Sportsters
$389.99

Sully's Customs Traditional King and Queen Seat - Black Diamond - 1982-2003 Sportsters
11 reviews $389.99

Sully's Customs Sporty 2-Up Seat - Black H-Pleat - 2004-2021 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
1 review $234.95

Sully's Customs Traditional King and Queen Seat - Black H-Pleat - 1982-2003 Sportsters
15 reviews $389.99

Sully's Customs Camel Back Seat - Diamond Pattern - 1982-2003 Harley Sportsters
8 reviews $219.99

Sully's Customs Camel Back Seat - Horizontal Pleated - 1982-2003 Harley Sportsters
7 reviews $219.99

Sully's Customs Sporty 2-up - Black Diamond - 1982-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
28 reviews $199.99

Sully's Customs Traditional King and Queen Seat - Black H-Pleat - 2004-2021 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
5 reviews $419.95

Sully's Customs Signature Seat - Black Pleated - 1982-2003 Harley Sportsters
9 reviews $204.99

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

Sully's Customs Sporty 2-Up Seat - Black Arched Pleat - 2004-2021 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
4 reviews $234.95

Sully's Customs Sporty Solo - Black Diamond - 1982-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
39 reviews $149.99

Drag Specialties Scorpion Solo Seat - Rigid Frame
$283.95

Sully's Customs Sporty 2-up - Black Arched Pleats - 1982-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
20 reviews $199.99

LePera Sprocket Solo Seat - Diamond - 2004-2023 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$381.30 $410.00

Sully's Customs Sporty 2-Up Seat - Black Diamond - 2004-2021 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
1 review $234.95

LePera Cherokee Seat - Pleated - 2004-2023 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$509.64 $548.00

Sully's Customs Camel Back Seat - Horizontal Pleated - 2004-2021 (Excl. 2007-09) Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$249.99

Saddlemen Step Up Seat - Lattice Stitched - fits 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportsters
2 reviews $449.00

Saddlemen Step Up Seat - Lattice Stitched - fits 1977-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
2 reviews $449.00

Drag Specialties Predator III 2-Up Seat - Double Diamond - 1982-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
2 reviews $406.95

Sully's Customs Sporty Solo - Black Horizontal Pleated - 1982-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
19 reviews $149.99

Colony #3082-7 Seat Spring Upper and Lower Set 1958-Up Harley-Davidson Swingarm Big Twins
1 review $82.50

Sully's Customs Camel Back Seat - Diamond Pattern - 2004-2021 (Excl. 2007-09) Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$249.99

Cycle Standard Motorcycle Seat Mount Screw Repair Kit
5 reviews $10.29

Colony #3081-7 Seat Spring Upper and Lower Set 1936-1957 Harley-Davidson Rigid Big Twin
3 reviews $82.50

Saddlemen 1/4 inch -20 Seat Mount Knob - Black
2 reviews $8.00

Lowbrow Customs Stainless Steel Solo Seat Hinge / Pivot Bracket - Harley Ironhead Sportster 1957-1978
5 reviews $32.99

Lowbrow Customs Black Solo Seat Bolt-On Spring Mounts for Harley-Davidson Swingarm Frames 1958 - 1985
5 reviews $32.99

Colony #8875-5 Seat Bar Bushing Set 1937-1964 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1929-1973 45 Solo/Servi-Car - CAD Plated
$33.31

Colony #7708-1 Bronze Seat Post 1936-1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twins
3 reviews $24.98

Cycle Standard Chrome Solo Seat Spring Support Bracket Harley Ironhead Sportsters 1957-78
12 reviews $21.77

Colony #2984-2 5 inch Heavy Duty Solo Seat Springs - Made in USA - Chrome Plated
13 reviews $16.49

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

Colony #2981-2 2 inch Heavy Duty Solo Seat Springs - Made in USA - Chrome Plated
13 reviews $15.39

Lowbrow Customs Black Steel Solo Seat Hinge / Pivot Bracket - Harley Ironhead Sportster 1957-1978
9 reviews $21.99

Cycle Standard Chrome Rear Seat Mounting Bracket
$21.77

Colony #9676-5 Seat Bar Bushing Set 1937-1964 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1929-1952 45 Solo - Parkerized
2 reviews $33.31

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

Colony #9696-18 Saddle to Seat Tee Mounting Kit 1934-1980 Harley-Davidson All Models (Except FX/XL) - Parkerized
5 reviews $31.50

Cycle Standard 1/4-20 inch Fender Seat Mount Nut Kit - Zinc Plated
1 review $8.17

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 $18.70

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

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

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

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 #3234-2 Seat Post Kit 1952 - 1970 Harley-Davidson K KH XL XLH XLCH OEM 51680-52
$37.40

Colony #8928-3 Seat Tee Pivot Bolt 1925-1936 Harley-Davidson J/JD/VL OEM# 3107-25 CAD - CAD Plated
1 review $17.02

Colony #2983-2 4 inch Heavy Duty Solo Seat Springs - Made in USA - Chrome Plated
10 reviews $16.49

Colony #3752-1 Seat Mounting Screw 1/4-28 x 1/2 Harley-Davidson OEM# 2739 - Chrome Plated
$4.40

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

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

Colony #2084-2 Seat Post Bushings 1958-1984 Harley-Davidson Big Twins OEM# 47094-58
1 review $24.37

Colony #9915-4 Seat Bracket Button Head Mounting Kit 1987-Up Harley-Davidson Softail/Fat Boy - Chrome Plated
$8.93

Colony #8859-1 Seat Post Bushing 1929-Up Harley-Davidson 45 Singles 1930-1936 VL OEM# #3113-29
1 review $18.12

Colony #2982-2 3 inch Heavy Duty Solo Seat Springs - Made in USA - Chrome Plated
17 reviews $15.39

Colony #8623-2 Seat Clevis Pin & Spring 1929-Up Harley-Davidson
5 reviews $13.94

Colony #8874-2 Seat Post Rod Lock Nut & Lockwasher 1925-1981 All Harley-Davidson Models (Except FX/XL) - CAD Plated
2 reviews $6.38

Colony #3750-1 Seat Mounting Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 Harley-Davidson OEM# 2952 - Chrome Plated
$4.40

LePera King Cobra Seat - Smooth - 1982-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$433.00

LePera Silhouette Solo Seat - Smooth - 1958-1978 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$295.74 $318.00

LePera Cherokee Seat - Diamond - 2004-2023 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$509.64 $548.00

LePera Cherokee Seat - Smooth - 2004-2023 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$445.47 $479.00

LePera Cobra Full-Length Seat - Diamond - 2004-2023 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$445.47 $479.00

LePera Sprocket Solo Seat - Smooth - 2004-2023 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$338.52 $364.00

LePera Sprocket Solo Seat - Pleated - 2004-2023 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$381.30 $410.00

LePera Streaker Solo Seat - Smooth - 2004-2023 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$285.51 $307.00

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