Gang, I've searched the threads and seen some awesome pics of new solo springer seats on bikes. However, I've yet to find comments about how they really "ride"--are they comfortable, do they "give" too much, how are they for highway riding? I realize it's certainly more about the look, , but just how functional are they? Thanks guys and gals.

 

It's raining here, I'm bored, anyone have one of these??????

 

I like mine. Feels fine to me...not as comfy as others but I've never wished I had another.

 

I am interested in the same, a comparison to stock 48 would be good to know.

 

The one I have is flat, small (10" to 11" front to back) and has two inch springs. I tend to slide off the back since it's not curved up but other than that it's comfortable for about an hour of riding.

 

How is the feel going 65-70 mph on the highway?

 

I have the slimline solo seat on 2 inch springs. Its 9 inches wide with 1/2in of padding. I picked it up from Lick's. It is just fine for around the town. I was using rigid struts with it for a while and i really couldn't feel the springs flexing much. Its probably because they were so short. As far as highway speed riding, its curved up in the back nicely and kept my butt in place. As far as comfort it is 100x worse then the stock seat. If it were wider it would be a little better. I use it for cruising around town, and it gets the job done perfectly and in style. I have a different seat for long rides that I switch out for.

 

Mine feels fine, no issues other than sliding off. I'm gonna change to one thats curved up later.

 

I asked this same question late last year when I decided to build my bike. Here is what I gathered from people and it worked out perfect for me.
1. Get a seat with a high kick up to help you from not sliding at high speeds.
2. Go for the 3inch springs for more suspension and to help the kick up of the seat.
3. Not too wide. You want it to be wide enough to cradle you butt, but not so wide that you have to waddle when you power walk your bike.
4. Contour. Flat pans looks cool and scream, "I'm tough and I have brass *****!," but I like my ***** to see another day.

If you are going rigid, I would suggest thin struts. I'm sure they flex a little and help a bit. Mine are so beefy that it's as solid as a rock. I average about 150 to 200 mile rides and I can't feel a thing. I, how ever, never ridden an bike with rear shocks so mine is the most comfy amongst my friends.

I bought my seat from Mothroad Customs, http://stores.ebay.com/motheroadcustoms66, and it's quality stuff. Handmade and call them if you want custom leathers.

My solo is great on the freeway at 90MPH. Just be ready to stand up on the bumps because it is rough. I guess if I wanted comfort I would sit on my leather couch. Hope this helps and go solo!!!

 

great post, i think this should prove to help some of us in our solo seat quests.