Motorcycle Seats
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The problem is that the same seat is great for some and terrible for others.
I have found that the stock seats on the Heritage and Deluxe are the most comfortable and can do 10 to 12 hour runs with ease.
In the after market area the Saddleman gel solo seat that they came out with last year is amazing. I did a 200 mile non stop run in Nebraska on the Sand Hills Journey without the slightest discomfort.
I have used the optional Sundowner HD seat on couple of bikes and they do a good job.
But then during my bicycle riding time I did a life time total of over 50,000 miles on a tiny hard plastic seat so a big motorcycle seat seems like a sofa.
I have found that the stock seats on the Heritage and Deluxe are the most comfortable and can do 10 to 12 hour runs with ease.
In the after market area the Saddleman gel solo seat that they came out with last year is amazing. I did a 200 mile non stop run in Nebraska on the Sand Hills Journey without the slightest discomfort.
I have used the optional Sundowner HD seat on couple of bikes and they do a good job.
But then during my bicycle riding time I did a life time total of over 50,000 miles on a tiny hard plastic seat so a big motorcycle seat seems like a sofa.
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I think it might help if folks knew what kind of bike and seat you have. Those factors will have a lot to do with answers. All answers so far are good ones based on each individuals' experience with their bikes.
For me, Mean City Cycle has been magic for my Heritage seat three years ago, and my current seat for long rides. They are a lot cheaper than buying a seat as well.
For me, Mean City Cycle has been magic for my Heritage seat three years ago, and my current seat for long rides. They are a lot cheaper than buying a seat as well.
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I have an '07 Sportster with forward controls. My seat odyssey went like this:
Stock seat - horrid, no support, painful after 30 min
Sundowner seat - very thick & soft, but raised me higher and pushed me closer to the controls, which I didn't like - sold it a day later!
Mustang Fastback - great looking, well made, good back support. Sat me back an inch and I had to reach more for the handgrips. The seat itself didn't have a lot of cushion, and at 45 minutes I started thinking it's time for a break. It was also kind of narrow, and exposed the clips on the top of the battery cover. I rode it for 150 miles over 4 days, and sent it back.
Mustang Vintage Solo - for me, perfect. Same seating position as stock. Bucket-like seat, very comfortable for long rides. It's a keeper. Because it's a solo seat, you can leave it that way, or add the companion Vintage Rear seat, which I decided to do.
Stock seat - horrid, no support, painful after 30 min
Sundowner seat - very thick & soft, but raised me higher and pushed me closer to the controls, which I didn't like - sold it a day later!
Mustang Fastback - great looking, well made, good back support. Sat me back an inch and I had to reach more for the handgrips. The seat itself didn't have a lot of cushion, and at 45 minutes I started thinking it's time for a break. It was also kind of narrow, and exposed the clips on the top of the battery cover. I rode it for 150 miles over 4 days, and sent it back.
Mustang Vintage Solo - for me, perfect. Same seating position as stock. Bucket-like seat, very comfortable for long rides. It's a keeper. Because it's a solo seat, you can leave it that way, or add the companion Vintage Rear seat, which I decided to do.
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