Hey guys,

This is my first post to the forum. I'm thinking about buying a 68 Ironhead and had a question about comfort. It's a hardtail single seat and I was wondering how comfortable the ride will be? I'm used to a 2004 softail and figured the ride would be a lot rougher. Will I be able to ride for long distances? Thanks in advance

Dustin

 

The IronHead separates the Men from the boys.

I would be afraid, based on your question, the HardTail would kick your A$$.

s

 

It's not really the fact that it's an Ironhead, it's the fact that it's a "hardtail" that makes the difference. A stock Ironhead suspension rides fine, a little choppy, but fine.

 

i sat on a mustang seat that was very comfortable if you're willing to spend the bucks--the plusher the seat ,the longer the ride?

 

I rode my 78 hardtail in sturgis about 500 miles or so and it was no joke if you are riding a soft tail now you will not like the ride at all. On the other hand people love those old bikes I got more looks on my old leaky bitch than all of those baggers combined. People couldnt believe I was riding a bike like that to the places I did. So go ahead and pick it and ride it like you stole it !

 

Jc7 is correct - a Mustang seat is the way to go - I've been riding on the same rigid frame for 19 years now - and I wouldn't trade her for 10 solid gold soft tails. Anyone can go buy a soft tail - with the '68 you'll stand out in a crowd. You'll just walk a little funny for a bit when you get off after a long ride!

ScottFisher - Nice bike - I love your signature, See no Evo, Hear no Evo, Speak no Evo, Ride no Evo, mind if I steal it and paint it on my helmet??

 

ScottFisher - Nice bike - I love your signature, See no Evo, Hear no Evo, Speak no Evo, Ride no Evo, mind if I steal it and paint it on my helmet??

Nope, I don't mind...it is a helmut sticker I picked up back in the...i donno...late '80s, I guess.
Your bike and mine may share the same frame. My motor is mounted in an old FL straight leg and the front-end...an old adjusta-glide. There is a splarkle at the top tree in your pic...can't tell, but it might be the same.

 

i also rode a hard tail for years, ride wasnt bad ,had a good seat, it wasn't till i put the motor back in the stock frame that i relalized how bad the hard tail handled!

 

2 other options
gel seat cushion
airhawk cushion
both cheaper than a mustang seat,unless you can get a used one on craigslist or ebay

 

Better yet!!! Just buy a pair of Bikecyle riding pant's (underwear). They have gel and the air flow is great. What I like about them is!!! I can SET AT THE BAR LONGER also..
Clean Cut