1926 Harley JD Seat or Seat Pan - Help PLease

[danf19]

I have my Oley list like lots of others. one thing on it is a seat or seat pan for a 1926 Harley Jd.
can anyone show me what I should be looking for either the seat or the pan.
I have check the parts manuals but they aren't much help for this,
Best
Dan

[Steve Slocombe]

Dear Dan, Harley used the Mesinger 3 saddle from I think 1925-33. Until 1930 these have the stiffener spring underneath, and the tension cap and adjuster screw at the saddle nose. There are several repros in the US and Europe of varying qualities and prices. Don't be misled by the full pan saddle given the 1925 part number because it was intended to supersede the earlier item. I can probably post pictures if someone can tell me how to do it.