[BBob]

You actually have the Arlen Ness seat. It was made for Ness bikes in 2011. I almost bought one. I wound up waiting and broke in my 2011stock ( tour) seat in. I still have it for when Honey wants to ride. I ride on a Magnum seat and it's great. For the money it's the best look on the XC IMO.

Oh; you're right. Memory fart! Yeah; it's a Ness seat. Of course the Ness XC's were the precursor to the Magnum's so I guess I can be forgiven this Victory faux pas.

 

[BBob]

Boys, boys, place nice!!

I have an early Magnum seat with suede on the top part. I know these aren't the best pics but it looks different and more comfy for a passenger than the later Magnum seats although I generally run solo. I do run a Bead Rider in the summer to keep my butt from sweating too much.

There are good suede waterproofing products that work great for making water just bead up and flow right off. It's the seams ALL seats have that are susceptible to water penetration.

I also have an Ultimate seat with backrest I haven't put on the bike in years because this Magnum seat has been plenty comfy. I even went to Sturgis for the 75th on this seat. I think I sit more 'in' this seat and more 'on' the Ultimate seat. I should give the Ultimate another try though now that I have the back end lowered an inch.