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Buddy Seats

Buddy Seats 1933→
Buddy Seats 1933→
Said to be an idea of William S. Harley and certainly one of the best accessories the factory ever made. When the Buddy Seat was first offered in 1933 it almost instantly became one of the top sellers among the accessories. At last there was an exciting and comfortable possibility for passenger transportation. The keepers of moral and order sure would have preferred the retention of the (never popular) tandem seats but once the Buddy Seats had been introduced on the market there was no turning back. "There's no better experience in life than a ride with one's favourite girl holding on tight when the day is summer warm, the road good and the V-twin is running smooth" (Herbert Wagner).
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Buddy Seats 1947-1953
Buddy Seats 1947-1953
Faithful reproduction of the Buddy Seat as used on the last Knuckleheads and early Panheads.
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Panhead Buddy Seats
Panhead Buddy Seats
Excellent reproduction of the buddy seat how it was offered by the factory as an accessory in the years 1954-1959. Nice saddlery made from top grain leather with authentic nickel spots on the skirt.
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Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories
Accessories

Double seats for close encounters: Buddy Seats

It's not entirely clear if it was really an invention of William S. Harley, because the version of a suspended double seat called Buddy Seat at the Factory also appeared on many Indians in the 1930s. However, and as controversial as its appearance may be among advocates of leggy choppers, the Buddy Seat is a great thing when it comes to bringing along your best buddy. From a purely physical standpoint, sitting close together is good for handling the motorcycle because the overall center of gravity doesn't shift backward and the front wheel is still loaded with enough weight to not feel spongy when cornering or riding on bad roads.

Buddy Seats with and without skirt

Seats, grab handles and matching railings, auxiliary springs, running board extensions (the passenger's feet have to go somewhere), mounting hardware, etc. are available in historically accurate designs and plenty of choice at W&W Cycles.

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