Why cant I use a newer Softail seat on an 84-99 Softail

[jclark311]

Why cant I use a newer Softail seat on an 84-99 Softail

[d-dog]

I believe the frame on the TCs is wider than the Evos.
Dog

[TheSwede]

Hi jclark,,I have an old Softail myself..there is so many
options on the market to old Softails,, Le Pera is just one,
I was lucky to hunt down an improved stock seat.91768-96

Best Regards
TheSwede

[FSG]

I've always advised people that they won't fit because the frame is different, that said I know a lot of guys have reported that they have made them fit (forced?).  Perhaps I need to fit(!) one of my seats to a friends Evo to see what actually needs to be forced, if at all. 

[lionsm13]

I think that you could use the newer seat, you just might have to use the drill and pop rivet gun to make it work.

[jclark311]

I really want something that looks like the original seat, I have not seen much in the aftermarket that looks like it. The stock seat has been discontinued. I like the newer Deluxe seat, I wonder if i can modify one to work, thats a good looking seat, and everybody is getting rid of theres for aftermarket.

[jclark311]

Yea but I am looking for a Solo and back seat pad, then i need a sissy bar and back pad for the wife, and they all need to match.

[Caper]

Yea but I am looking for a Solo and back seat pad, then i need a sissy bar and back pad for the wife, and they all need to match.

  Try a Mustang, You and your wife will like it. JMO best replacement for a stock seat.

http://www.mustangseats.com/virtual_catalogs/08/hd/source/73.html

[jclark311]

We I think I will go Mustang, thanks for the input guys!