The Solo Spring Saddle is approximately $300.00. The Spring Seat Installation Kit is about 280.00. While the literature and descriptions make it sound like it’s all an easy installation, I strongly suggest having the above professionally installed the first time! The first installation is “Not Easy!” I suggest trying the stock seat, and you may find that you slide back during acceleration; moreover, I didn’t find the stock seat very comfortable. I dig the Solo Spring Saddle.
Very nice! I've been looking at the Softail Slim as well, but didn't realize there would be an issue with attaching saddlebags. This is great to know! Thanks for the informative post!
Thank you for the feedback, KanalSeb99. I swapped out the stock seat because it was too squishy, and I slid back onto the fender while rolling the throttle back; moreover, for some reason, the stock seat was hard on my tailbone. The Solo Seat rides an inch or so higher and pushed me forward closer to the handlebars. I don't slide back, and my tailbone pain stopped. I hope this helps.
I presume you didn't try it with the stock seat but what's your gut feeling about how your yoke and pony express bags would work with it or other solo seats?
The front tool bag setup has an issue with water being forced in if you happen to be caught out in the rain. Mine was the same but I did a little bit of modification and turned it around so the bag opens towards me. Great video,great bike.
glad you addressed that. The bike looks great! I was just wondering about that seat though. I'm riding to Sturgis from Vegas this year and not sure how the solo seat will hold up. I guess we'll just have to see.
Good. The fender paint stay intact but one thing bothers me is the bags pipe proximity. From my point of view they are about a centimeter or so to each others.
Good observation. I've been running this set up since the video was posted, and the bag near the pipes are not damaged in any way. The cool thing, however, is that dropping a Subway or other to-go meal on the bag on the side of the pipes is like a mini warmer that doesn't get too hot. ;-)
How much did saddle cost you, Rex? I am about to buy this bike this saturday and started looking at cool ideas here, so I am about to steal the idea of exhaust you got on yours lol. but im wondering how much saddle cost!
Thanks for sharing the point, wfphahn. Do some research, and you will find that the readily available saddlebags, docking brackets and required Relocation Kits (that jam the tail lights and license plates together on the center of the rear fender) will run very close in price to what I have in the bike’s pipes and seat. I got cool pipes, a way more comfortable seat AND the bags for about the same cost as just the bags and no seat or pipes. Kick it around...
I have a Slim, and have been struggling with a solution for bags. This is exactly what I am looking for. If I contact them and tell them I want the same bags as Rex Ventator are they going to know what I am talking about or did they give these bags a specific name or style other that the Pony Express bag?
My suggestion would be to ring The Leatherworks and quiz them about your question. The bags profiled are 100% custom made Pony Express bags with my Yoke design. If it works for your and your bike that would be great!
I personally think that the the Solo Seat is remarkably more comfortable than than the stock seat. The Solo Seat has springs that work and add to the shock absorbing overall feel to the ride of the Softail Slim. Thanks for the Feedback!
+Rev. Billy Simmons Good Morning. They are the 103 Pony Express saddlebags, and the Leatherworks will know if you mention "Rex" from Bailspeak. Thanks for the query. Rex
Do you have to change the seat or will these bags fit with the standard seat? Also can you give me a rough Idea of the cost of the bags? I am purchasing a 2014 slim.. Great video, thanks for sharing.
*****The stock seat on the Softail Slim left me sliding back when pulling back on the throttle and was a bit too squishy for me personally, so I opted for the solo spring seat that stopped the sliding and offered a little bit more spring as well. The solo seat will raise the rider an inch or so, so it is important to get good measurements for the yoke between the saddlebags. The Leatherworks' staff will have more information on how to measure for a stock seat, I believe. Good luck and Ride Safe.
Thanks for taking the time to do this Rex. What model bags are those? I can't find "pony express" on Leatherworks site and this option doesn't show up when you use the motorcycle make search. I have a Slim with a stock seat and V&H Big Radius 2-2, been looking for throw overs to store incidentals like you.
You are very welcome, and I thank you for viewing the video and making the query. Contact The Leatherworks at (209) 983-9200 and let the person who answers know that you are interested in more information regarding Rex Venator's Softail Slim Pony Express custom saddlebags in the 103 model. I believe whomever will know what your query is about. Good Luck, Rex
Thanks for taking the time to view the video and comment, Mr. Hawkins, and, in case you haven't had a chance, you may want to ring The Leatherworks in Stockton, CA for questions about saddlebags - the contact number is in the video. Enjoy and stay safe.
I decided to change the stock seat to the Solo Seat long before deciding to order custom made saddlebags, so yes. The Pony Express Saddlebags are The Leatherworks creations, but the yoke, however, is something that has to be carefully measured and cut for each person’s motorcycle. The rig shown will work on Slims with or without a Solo Seat so long as the yoke is custom made.
Hey Rex, great videos! I'm looking at getting a slim in march...how tall are you? I'm 6'3" and was concerned there may be a height issue. I do want to switch the stock saddle to the springer seat, that looks awesome!
Greetings: I suggest sitting on a Slim and having someone take a picture for you to see. I think you may find that a higher riding bike may fit better. Thanks for commenting and stay safe riding out there.
Well, let me think, wfphahn, I spent over $849.00 on bags alone, another $99.00 on the license plate relocation kit, $109.00 on the turn signal relocation kit, $59.95 on the docking hardware, and then another $300.00 or so having my local dealer install everything for approximately $1,600.00 after tax! Do you research before making ignorant "NOT!" statements!
The starting up put a smile on my face!
The Solo Spring Saddle is approximately $300.00.
The Spring Seat Installation Kit is about 280.00.
While the literature and descriptions make it sound like it’s all an easy installation, I strongly suggest having the above professionally installed the first time! The first installation is “Not Easy!”
I suggest trying the stock seat, and you may find that you slide back during acceleration; moreover, I didn’t find the stock seat very comfortable. I dig the Solo Spring Saddle.
Thanks for the well wishes, and I wish you safe riding as well.
Fantastic design, well done! Beautiful bike, looks and sounds great ! Excellent video.
Thank you very much for the kind words, Sir.
Very nice! I've been looking at the Softail Slim as well, but didn't realize there would be an issue with attaching saddlebags. This is great to know! Thanks for the informative post!
You are very welcome, and I really had to work to find a solution.
Thank you for the feedback, KanalSeb99.
I swapped out the stock seat because it was too squishy, and I slid back onto the fender while rolling the throttle back; moreover, for some reason, the stock seat was hard on my tailbone.
The Solo Seat rides an inch or so higher and pushed me forward closer to the handlebars. I don't slide back, and my tailbone pain stopped.
I hope this helps.
I presume you didn't try it with the stock seat but what's your gut feeling about how your yoke and pony express bags would work with it or other solo seats?
The front tool bag setup has an issue with water being forced in if you happen to be caught out in the rain.
Mine was the same but I did a little bit of modification and turned it around so the bag opens towards me.
Great video,great bike.
glad you addressed that. The bike looks great! I was just wondering about that seat though. I'm riding to Sturgis from Vegas this year and not sure how the solo seat will hold up. I guess we'll just have to see.
Good. The fender paint stay intact but one thing bothers me is the bags pipe proximity. From my point of view they are about a centimeter or so to each others.
Good observation.
I've been running this set up since the video was posted, and the bag near the pipes are not damaged in any way.
The cool thing, however, is that dropping a Subway or other to-go meal on the bag on the side of the pipes is like a mini warmer that doesn't get too hot.
;-)
How much did saddle cost you, Rex? I am about to buy this bike this saturday and started looking at cool ideas here, so I am about to steal the idea of exhaust you got on yours lol. but im wondering how much saddle cost!
Thanks for sharing the point, wfphahn.
Do some research, and you will find that the readily available saddlebags, docking brackets and required Relocation Kits (that jam the tail lights and license plates together on the center of the rear fender) will run very close in price to what I have in the bike’s pipes and seat.
I got cool pipes, a way more comfortable seat AND the bags for about the same cost as just the bags and no seat or pipes. Kick it around...
I have a Slim, and have been struggling with a solution for bags. This is exactly what I am looking for. If I contact them and tell them I want the same bags as Rex Ventator are they going to know what I am talking about or did they give these bags a specific name or style other that the Pony Express bag?
Hey Bounty Hunter, enjoyed your Video. Good Info!!
My suggestion would be to ring The Leatherworks and quiz them about your question.
The bags profiled are 100% custom made Pony Express bags with my Yoke design.
If it works for your and your bike that would be great!
Hi Rex. Great video; great job. 1 question please:
May I ask if the bags are compatible with passenger foot pegs?
Best
Pilos Affirmative. Ring The Leatherworks for questions on how this works.
I personally think that the the Solo Seat is remarkably more comfortable than than the stock seat. The Solo Seat has springs that work and add to the shock absorbing overall feel to the ride of the Softail Slim.
Thanks for the Feedback!
sorry, disregard that question, I read your comment after sending the message. Nice bike, thanks!
Yes, let the Leatherworks know that you're looking for the same setup as Rex.
Apologies for belated reply; I've been on the road.
Ask for the pony express throw over? Just curious which one you ordered.
+Rev. Billy Simmons Good Morning.
They are the 103 Pony Express saddlebags, and the Leatherworks will know if you mention "Rex" from Bailspeak.
Thanks for the query.
Rex
Do you have to change the seat or will these bags fit with the standard seat? Also can you give me a rough Idea of the cost of the bags? I am purchasing a 2014 slim.. Great video, thanks for sharing.
*****The stock seat on the Softail Slim left me sliding back when pulling back on the throttle and was a bit too squishy for me personally, so I opted for the solo spring seat that stopped the sliding and offered a little bit more spring as well.
The solo seat will raise the rider an inch or so, so it is important to get good measurements for the yoke between the saddlebags.
The Leatherworks' staff will have more information on how to measure for a stock seat, I believe.
Good luck and Ride Safe.
hi, I can't find these bags on their website, what's the exact name?
nice work mate
Thanks for taking the time to do this Rex. What model bags are those? I can't find "pony express" on Leatherworks site and this option doesn't show up when you use the motorcycle make search. I have a Slim with a stock seat and V&H Big Radius 2-2, been looking for throw overs to store incidentals like you.
You are very welcome, and I thank you for viewing the video and making the query.
Contact The Leatherworks at (209) 983-9200 and let the person who answers know that you are interested in more information regarding Rex Venator's Softail Slim Pony Express custom saddlebags in the 103 model.
I believe whomever will know what your query is about.
Good Luck,
Rex
Rex Venator Thank you also for the info on the shield.
*****You are very welcome, and I have been very happy with the shield profiled in a separate video.
Nice!!! Please take my money. I want some.
Thanks for taking the time to view the video and comment, Mr. Hawkins, and, in case you haven't had a chance, you may want to ring The Leatherworks in Stockton, CA for questions about saddlebags - the contact number is in the video. Enjoy and stay safe.
I decided to change the stock seat to the Solo Seat long before deciding to order custom made saddlebags, so yes.
The Pony Express Saddlebags are The Leatherworks creations, but the yoke, however, is something that has to be carefully measured and cut for each person’s motorcycle.
The rig shown will work on Slims with or without a Solo Seat so long as the yoke is custom made.
Hey Rex, great videos! I'm looking at getting a slim in march...how tall are you? I'm 6'3" and was concerned there may be a height issue. I do want to switch the stock saddle to the springer seat, that looks awesome!
Greetings: I suggest sitting on a Slim and having someone take a picture for you to see.
I think you may find that a higher riding bike may fit better.
Thanks for commenting and stay safe riding out there.
As I noted, the cost for the saddlebags, pipes AND seat were consistent with the title of this video.
sound good
Lastly, I really think the tail lights and license plates should not be relocated and jammed together on the rear fender, in my personal opinion.
Thanks for watching and many thanks!
ty for sharing
Well, let me think, wfphahn, I spent over $849.00 on bags alone, another $99.00 on the license plate relocation kit, $109.00 on the turn signal relocation kit, $59.95 on the docking hardware, and then another $300.00 or so having my local dealer install everything for approximately $1,600.00 after tax! Do you research before making ignorant "NOT!" statements!
Pony Express