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[BraapRider]

It was my main gripe about getting the cargo version. I absolutely wanted the cargo version, no windows, but I had to have a seat for my kid and my friends. Well I finally did it. For $500 shipped I got a new bench seat out of a transit van.

 

The bench seats from the transit have a quick disconnect feature. At least 2 people are needed to do it comfortably, 3 is great, 1 is possible but it won't be fun. I took the seats out today to get ready to load my bike in the van this week for a ride this weekend. We had the seat removed in 20-30 seconds.

 

(The doubled up stainless steel washers behind the grade 8 washer in the pictures are larger than they look!)

 

Getting started, got'er up on the ramps WITH JACK STANDS BELOW AND WHEEL CHOCKS IN!!!

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[chphilo]

Seats look good. It's sorta dark in there though. Kids are okay with it? 

[Chris_CommercialManager]

That's interesting route you went.  I do a TON of those.  It was what we refer to as a "crew van".  I use exclusively Freedman seats as they have a stranglehold on that market and make a very nice product.  Unlike what you have though they are not quick disconnect.  Did you add side glass on both sides too??

[BraapRider]

It's dark, kid doesn't care. She loves it. And all my homeboys and throw the seat in and we can go on road trips. Take the seats out and it's back to being the motovan.

 

No side glass. That's why I wanted the cargo version. I like to not advertise what I have back there, which is usually an enduro bike with camping equipment when I'm road tripping.

 

Quick disconnect seats were a must have. I have these seats in and out all the time. They take seconds to remove/install.

[wolsen]

Freedman Seats fit ok?  Does freedman ship them or do they have to install them for you?  

[Chris_CommercialManager]

freedman seats fit great.  They really do OWN the market, not that it's a bad thing.  They make a wonderful product.  Unless your going to buy a factory take out like the gentleman who started this thread did you will end up with a freedman.  They do not install, that is either up to you or an upfitter.  Don't let an upfitter take you for a ride if you pay them for install, should only cost you a few hundred to install.  There are greedy firms out there that will try to talk you into numbers waaaaay higher than that though.

[niknoid]

So, when you pull the seat are you left with the metal rails?