{"product_id":"saddlemen-8500j-1979-2003-xl-sportster-explorer™-special-seat","title":"Saddlemen 8500J 1979-2003 XL Sportster Explorer™ Special Seat","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSaddlemen 8500J\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sharp, custom version of Saddlemen's® popular touring seat that is engineered and styled to add superb comfort and quality to touring-type and cruiser motorcycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seat's contours have been carefully developed using our decades of experience to provide mile after mile of riding pleasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplorer™ Special seats generally have the same height as the motorcycle's original seat, but with a  carefully shaped front section so the rider can better touch the ground at stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-grain SaddleHyde™ seat cover offers excellent comfort with classic feel but is weather-resistant, providing for low-maintenance ownership.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis stitch-top cover provides initial pushiness and a custom appearance. At the same time, the progressive density foam and SaddleGel™ foundation for both driver and passenger offers supportive comfort for hours on end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent rows of dozens of perfectly spaced chrome studs add the right level of custom to your seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exclusive, unique split-cushion design separates the seating surface from the lumbar support, reducing tailbone and backpressure for maximum long-range comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese seats feature large, plush lumbar sections that support the driver's back and posterior so well that big miles add up before you notice it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe passenger section has been altered to improve comfort by strategically adding foam height and shaping the seating area, so the passenger is not forced into the driver and has a better view over the driver's shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial care was taken, so the seat's pillion area fits well with backrests or rear trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Explorer Special seat is also available with a built-in Saddlemen® driver's backrest that can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically to the rider's back and is removable for a sleek appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach seat is easy-to-install with all necessary mounting hardware and instructions included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and made in the U.S.A. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e1979 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1979 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1980 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1980 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1982 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1982 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1983 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1983 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1984 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1984 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1986 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1986 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1987 Harley-Davidson 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TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1992 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1994 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1994 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1995 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1995 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Sportsters (3.3G FUEL TANK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 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