2003 VL800 Volusia (rear fender and seat) - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

ESEAMA1 · 10-09-2006, 03:57 PM

Hi,

I just got a VL800 which I love. The guy who owned it before had the COBRA exhaust pipes installed and changed the handlebars and fenders to make it more like a chopper. The bike looks and feels great, now the only thing is that I was given a brand new passenger seat with it to put it on since he made it for a solo rider but now I realize that the regular Volusia seat won't fit this bike since the stop light is in the way.

So for those more experienced people that have customized their bikes, what would be the best and less costly option, change the rear fender so it accomodates the standard seat or find a suitable seat that fits the bike as is. Any feedback on those seats with suction cups?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and have a great day.

ESEAMA

robertc729 · 10-09-2006, 03:59 PM

welcome to the forum, nice looking bike.

ESEAMA1 · 10-09-2006, 05:59 PM

I love it, I had not ridden a bike in over 20 years but it is great. My neighbor got one a couple of months ago and asked me if I wanted to try it, I did and got the "have to have it" bug...

See you around.

ESEAMA

DrBob · 10-10-2006, 07:39 AM

The easiest thing to do is just get a small passenger pad and screw it to the rear fender, assuming that the rear fender you have is metal and not plastic. J&P Cycles has a bunch of them cheap in the Harley section.

However, this would be a rather uncomfortable perch for a passenger if you are going more than a few miles, as there would be no backrest and a rather narrow seating area. If you want to make the bike comfortable for a passenger, or if your fender is plastic, then going back to the stock seat and fender is you best option. But the fender is expensive, and of course you would have to paint it to match the bike.

ESEAMA1 · 10-10-2006, 01:45 PM

Hello DrBob,

Unfortunately, the fender is plastic so I will need to redo the fender back to the original since a comfortable ride for the passenger is also important. I might have to wait a little longer to get this done since I just bought the bike and it looks like I will be spending between $300 and $500 by the time I am all done. Thank you for your feedback.

Sincerely,

ESEAMA

BAJACRUISER · 10-12-2006, 10:55 AM

Welcome ESEAMA

Nice bike you have

ESEAMA1 · 10-18-2006, 01:48 AM

Hi Bajacruiser,

Thanks. I just got the rear bumper and I will put it back like it was. I like the way it looks but I can't have a passenger the way it is now. Your bike looks hell of good.

Take care.

10-09-2006, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ESEAMA1 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	2003 VL800 Volusia (rear fender and seat) Hi, I just got a VL800 which I love. The guy who owned it before had the COBRA exhaust pipes installed and changed the handlebars and fenders to make it more like a chopper. The bike looks and feels great, now the only thing is that I was given a brand new passenger seat with it to put it on since he made it for a solo rider but now I realize that the regular Volusia seat won't fit this bike since the stop light is in the way. So for those more experienced people that have customized their bikes, what would be the best and less costly option, change the rear fender so it accomodates the standard seat or find a suitable seat that fits the bike as is. Any feedback on those seats with suction cups? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and have a great day. ESEAMA Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2006, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
ESEAMA1 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Thanks! I love it, I had not ridden a bike in over 20 years but it is great. My neighbor got one a couple of months ago and asked me if I wanted to try it, I did and got the "have to have it" bug... See you around. ESEAMA

10-10-2006, 07:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	The easiest thing to do is just get a small passenger pad and screw it to the rear fender, assuming that the rear fender you have is metal and not plastic. J&P Cycles has a bunch of them cheap in the Harley section. However, this would be a rather uncomfortable perch for a passenger if you are going more than a few miles, as there would be no backrest and a rather narrow seating area. If you want to make the bike comfortable for a passenger, or if your fender is plastic, then going back to the stock seat and fender is you best option. But the fender is expensive, and of course you would have to paint it to match the bike. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

10-12-2006, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
BAJACRUISER Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Black Boulevard M50 ´07 Posts: 32	Welcome ESEAMA Nice bike you have __________________ Suzuki Boulevard M50 ´07 La Paz BCS, Mexico

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10-10-2006, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
ESEAMA1 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Hello DrBob, Unfortunately, the fender is plastic so I will need to redo the fender back to the original since a comfortable ride for the passenger is also important. I might have to wait a little longer to get this done since I just bought the bike and it looks like I will be spending between $300 and $500 by the time I am all done. Thank you for your feedback. Sincerely, ESEAMA

10-18-2006, 01:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
ESEAMA1 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Hi Bajacruiser, Thanks. I just got the rear bumper and I will put it back like it was. I like the way it looks but I can't have a passenger the way it is now. Your bike looks hell of good. Take care.

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