2014 Standard seat

[johan_imp]

I'm new here, having just picked up a leftover but brand new 2014.
I passed on the '17 because of the looks of the '14 (and the massively reduced price, of course). I've seen many threads about custom seats and '13-'14 seat swaps but I've not seen the answer to these (hopefully not too stupid) two questions: does the 2014 DLX seat fit on the 2014 Standard? And am I correct in assuming that the part number for a 2014 DLX seat is 77200-MGC-N21ZA?
Would I regret changing seats with a different OEM seat? The only reason I would do this is because the way the DLX seat looks. I use the bike mainly for a 32mile/day commute, with an occasional 100-300 mile daytrip.

[the Ferret]

Howdy and welcome to the forum. I would think there would be no issue putting a 14 dlx seat on a 14 std, but maybe someone here has tried it and can tell you for sure.

[larryblag_imp]

We tried a 2014 std seat (rib-less) on our 2018 EX. It fitted but we preferred the style of the original in the end. Part number for the rib-less seat was 77200-MGC-D31ZA.
I think this proves the interchangeable nature. The only issue I foresee is with aftermarket racks and panniers etc?
Hope this helps

[FLYTYM_imp]

I too like the look of the Deluxe 2014 seat on a 2014 Standard so I’ll be following this thread closely.

[johan_imp]

Well, I just ordered the seat from Babbitts.
I'll let you know how it turns out later this month.

[FLYTYM_imp]

The seat I really want to look into is the 2017 RS seat but with the redesigned tank on the 2017 don’t know about the gap at the from edge of the seat.

[johan_imp]

So, here is the follow-up;
When I initially installed the new seat, I had to use some force to get it to latch into place. Also, to remove it I had to pull quite a bit harder on the release behind the helmet holder. This "stiffness" went away very quickly and latching/unlatching feels now the same as with the original seat.
I don't notice any difference in height when my feet are on the ground (I'm 6' 0").

Darn, I wish I could just transplant the ABS too.

Here are some pics;

Original '14 Standard
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'14 Standard with '14 Deluxe seat
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'14 Standard with '14 Deluxe seat, CB500F mirrors,
Givi SR1118 rack and SW-MOTECH crash bars
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[the Ferret]

Looks really good, but for Pete's sake (whoever Pete is?) get some RLETs on that thing!

[LikeAfox_imp]

What makes the DLX seat better? Other than the 70's look

[SportsterDoc]

Looks really good, but for Pete's sake (whoever Pete is?) get some RLETs on that thing!

If RLETS are added, may the fuel tank warning sticker be removed?!