review of Danny Gray Solo Big Seat
#1
01-15-2011, 02:11 PM
review of Danny Gray Solo Big Seat
just installed the above mentioned seat couple days ago. i woke early this morning and put 275 miles, 5 hours, with zero break in hours to the seat prior to the ride. I was told it may take 800 - 1000 miles for the seat to conform for maximum comfort.
Impressions.
changes the look of the bike to the better in my opinion, it sits me lower by a couple of inches and moved me back slightly.
I normally ride with a back rest and the seat has the receiver for the backrest but i have yet to purchase.
there is enough of a lip on the back of the seat that it securely sets you in. riding without the backrest was not an issue however i will still purchase the backrest, because i like to use it to support while I stretch out.
the seat is firm, with a small amount of padding, it does have gel, it is comfortable. when i first sat on it i had my doubts as i noticed the lack of padding. i could have put more miles on the ride this morning, no squirming, or numb butt.
this makes my third seat, the original is modified with double decker memory foam from Mean City Cycles, much more comfortable than stock.
My second seat and the one i use for two up, (wifes seat) is the Harley Hammock. it is like a lounger.
in order of comfort and on a scale of 1-10 (ten being most comfortable)
Hammock - 9: it almost feels like i am not sitting on a seat more of a chair.
Danny Gray - 8: I'm confident i could get a 500 mile ride in with this seat
OEM modified by MCC - 5 even though its better than stock its no where close to the other two as far a comfort.
Cool factor
Danny Gray - 9
OEM Modified - 5
Hammock -1 (i put a 1 just to make it tangible i could easily give it a 0)
Impressions.
changes the look of the bike to the better in my opinion, it sits me lower by a couple of inches and moved me back slightly.
I normally ride with a back rest and the seat has the receiver for the backrest but i have yet to purchase.
there is enough of a lip on the back of the seat that it securely sets you in. riding without the backrest was not an issue however i will still purchase the backrest, because i like to use it to support while I stretch out.
the seat is firm, with a small amount of padding, it does have gel, it is comfortable. when i first sat on it i had my doubts as i noticed the lack of padding. i could have put more miles on the ride this morning, no squirming, or numb butt.
this makes my third seat, the original is modified with double decker memory foam from Mean City Cycles, much more comfortable than stock.
My second seat and the one i use for two up, (wifes seat) is the Harley Hammock. it is like a lounger.
in order of comfort and on a scale of 1-10 (ten being most comfortable)
Hammock - 9: it almost feels like i am not sitting on a seat more of a chair.
Danny Gray - 8: I'm confident i could get a 500 mile ride in with this seat
OEM modified by MCC - 5 even though its better than stock its no where close to the other two as far a comfort.
Cool factor
Danny Gray - 9
OEM Modified - 5
Hammock -1 (i put a 1 just to make it tangible i could easily give it a 0)
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01-15-2011, 02:21 PM
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01-16-2011, 09:22 PM
eric,
I've had my DG Big Seat over 20K miles now. It's very comfortable. I also have both backrests, I got the low one first. It's great for a couple hundred miles but I use the large backrest for longer rides and multi day rides. I also have luggage that slips over the backrest and rides on the rear fender rack and it will work fine with the small backrest but is more secure with the large one.
I have the DG pillion as well and have been told it's very comfortable but you already have a 2-up set up.
I've had my DG Big Seat over 20K miles now. It's very comfortable. I also have both backrests, I got the low one first. It's great for a couple hundred miles but I use the large backrest for longer rides and multi day rides. I also have luggage that slips over the backrest and rides on the rear fender rack and it will work fine with the small backrest but is more secure with the large one.
I have the DG pillion as well and have been told it's very comfortable but you already have a 2-up set up.
#6
01-16-2011, 10:09 PM
just installed the above mentioned seat couple days ago. i woke early this morning and put 275 miles, 5 hours, with zero break in hours to the seat prior to the ride. I was told it may take 800 - 1000 miles for the seat to conform for maximum comfort.
Impressions.
changes the look of the bike to the better in my opinion, it sits me lower by a couple of inches and moved me back slightly.
I normally ride with a back rest and the seat has the receiver for the backrest but i have yet to purchase.
there is enough of a lip on the back of the seat that it securely sets you in. riding without the backrest was not an issue however i will still purchase the backrest, because i like to use it to support while I stretch out.
the seat is firm, with a small amount of padding, it does have gel, it is comfortable. when i first sat on it i had my doubts as i noticed the lack of padding. i could have put more miles on the ride this morning, no squirming, or numb butt.
this makes my third seat, the original is modified with double decker memory foam from Mean City Cycles, much more comfortable than stock.
My second seat and the one i use for two up, (wifes seat) is the Harley Hammock. it is like a lounger.
in order of comfort and on a scale of 1-10 (ten being most comfortable)
Hammock - 9: it almost feels like i am not sitting on a seat more of a chair.
Danny Gray - 8: I'm confident i could get a 500 mile ride in with this seat
OEM modified by MCC - 5 even though its better than stock its no where close to the other two as far a comfort.
Cool factor
Danny Gray - 9
OEM Modified - 5
Hammock -1 (i put a 1 just to make it tangible i could easily give it a 0)
Impressions.
changes the look of the bike to the better in my opinion, it sits me lower by a couple of inches and moved me back slightly.
I normally ride with a back rest and the seat has the receiver for the backrest but i have yet to purchase.
there is enough of a lip on the back of the seat that it securely sets you in. riding without the backrest was not an issue however i will still purchase the backrest, because i like to use it to support while I stretch out.
the seat is firm, with a small amount of padding, it does have gel, it is comfortable. when i first sat on it i had my doubts as i noticed the lack of padding. i could have put more miles on the ride this morning, no squirming, or numb butt.
this makes my third seat, the original is modified with double decker memory foam from Mean City Cycles, much more comfortable than stock.
My second seat and the one i use for two up, (wifes seat) is the Harley Hammock. it is like a lounger.
in order of comfort and on a scale of 1-10 (ten being most comfortable)
Hammock - 9: it almost feels like i am not sitting on a seat more of a chair.
Danny Gray - 8: I'm confident i could get a 500 mile ride in with this seat
OEM modified by MCC - 5 even though its better than stock its no where close to the other two as far a comfort.
Cool factor
Danny Gray - 9
OEM Modified - 5
Hammock -1 (i put a 1 just to make it tangible i could easily give it a 0)
I wanted a DG but didn't have the $. I found a C&C Solo for $75 on line that I'm hoping does the job for me. Good review!
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01-17-2011, 01:12 AM
what makes this forum great is people posting on what they like or dislike what works or what doesn't. i do not think that i have made a single mod without checking this forum first. its nice to know that there is a place to look that someone will give you an honest opinion to assist us not so in the know in making decisions. thanks to all.
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changes the look of the bike to the better in my opinion
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