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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 04:57 PM
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What is an alternative to using hardbar seat mounts. $350 is extremely expensive. But I need the headroom. I have a kirkey 17" road race seat. Any alternative opinions would be greatly appreciated
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 05:35 PM
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I built my own using barstool and used dual locking manual sliders. I gained almost 2". I only put in about 1/2 tilt back could have been more.
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 01:46 PM
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Most of the good side mount seat brackets are $350 or more. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any under that price range for a quality set that you can also mount the sub-harness too.
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 08:30 PM
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I used a Planted mount, I got some 1/8 thick 2x3 aluminum angle for the front and bolted the seat directly to the base in the rear, works damn good.

You will also need a back brace with this seat.
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