Hammock Seat Tryout
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Hammock Seat Tryout
This is kind of a long shot, but what the hell, right?
I'm thinking about getting a Hammock seat for my 08 Ultra, but I can't find a dealership that has any demo seats that will fit my bike. They're all selling the newer ones that fit the 09 and later.
So here's my question: is there anybody out there in the Georgia Crew that's riding a Hammock seat that would consider letting me take a *short* ride on it to see if I want to get one for my bike? I'll buy you a beer at the local watering hole, or a six-pack at the local Kroger!
JL
I'm thinking about getting a Hammock seat for my 08 Ultra, but I can't find a dealership that has any demo seats that will fit my bike. They're all selling the newer ones that fit the 09 and later.
So here's my question: is there anybody out there in the Georgia Crew that's riding a Hammock seat that would consider letting me take a *short* ride on it to see if I want to get one for my bike? I'll buy you a beer at the local watering hole, or a six-pack at the local Kroger!
JL
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This is kind of a long shot, but what the hell, right?
I'm thinking about getting a Hammock seat for my 08 Ultra, but I can't find a dealership that has any demo seats that will fit my bike. They're all selling the newer ones that fit the 09 and later.
So here's my question: is there anybody out there in the Georgia Crew that's riding a Hammock seat that would consider letting me take a *short* ride on it to see if I want to get one for my bike? I'll buy you a beer at the local watering hole, or a six-pack at the local Kroger!
JL
I'm thinking about getting a Hammock seat for my 08 Ultra, but I can't find a dealership that has any demo seats that will fit my bike. They're all selling the newer ones that fit the 09 and later.
So here's my question: is there anybody out there in the Georgia Crew that's riding a Hammock seat that would consider letting me take a *short* ride on it to see if I want to get one for my bike? I'll buy you a beer at the local watering hole, or a six-pack at the local Kroger!
JL
Go Corbin or Mustang... I have one of each... A Corbin DualTour with flame stitching (in my sig pic) that I use when I'm riding solo, and a Mustang Super Touring Wide Vintage for two-up. The Mustang is MUCH better for the BSR... Nice and wide and comfy. The Corbin is narrow and hard back there, and the rear seat slants slightly forward, making the BSR slide into you all the time. Looks good, but sucks in use for the BSR.
Hard to beat either Corbin or Mustang for the rider...
Ken
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Thanks for the good info, Ken. I've heard good things about Mustang from others as well. On the other hand, I know a couple of people who've had Hammocks and said they were the best seat they ever rode. Guess everyone's tastes are different. I'd still like to try a Hammock if there's any way.
What do y'all think of the Mean City seat mods? A lot of people on this forum say they do great work.
I just want something I can stand to sit on for more than an hour or so at a stretch . . .
JL
What do y'all think of the Mean City seat mods? A lot of people on this forum say they do great work.
I just want something I can stand to sit on for more than an hour or so at a stretch . . .
JL
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Recommend Mean City Cycles! I sent them my Reduced Reach seat. They lowered it a little more than 1", narrowed it and put in that memory foam stuff. The longest I've been out on it is 4 hours and it was great; no issues w/ discomfort. And the new lower, narrower seat position makes my RK feel very stable under me.
MCC are great people. You need to make an appt for your seat. Put down a deposit. Have the seat there when they tell you (the wait right now could be a couple weeks). They get your seat done the day they say they will and you have it back in a couple days. $150. including shipping.
MCC are great people. You need to make an appt for your seat. Put down a deposit. Have the seat there when they tell you (the wait right now could be a couple weeks). They get your seat done the day they say they will and you have it back in a couple days. $150. including shipping.
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Thanks for the good info, Ken. I've heard good things about Mustang from others as well. On the other hand, I know a couple of people who've had Hammocks and said they were the best seat they ever rode. Guess everyone's tastes are different. I'd still like to try a Hammock if there's any way.
What do y'all think of the Mean City seat mods? A lot of people on this forum say they do great work.
I just want something I can stand to sit on for more than an hour or so at a stretch . . .
JL
What do y'all think of the Mean City seat mods? A lot of people on this forum say they do great work.
I just want something I can stand to sit on for more than an hour or so at a stretch . . .
JL
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Alan at MCC did my HD Tall Boy seat a few years ago. Narrowed, trimmed and double memory foam up front and single on back for the OL.
Great job and great folks. I didn't go to their shop (Maiden, NC. South of Hickory) but met him at Thunder Beach and was out in about 1.5 hour.
All day comfort!
Great job and great folks. I didn't go to their shop (Maiden, NC. South of Hickory) but met him at Thunder Beach and was out in about 1.5 hour.
All day comfort!
Road Warrior
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Many happy customers from MCC.
Good buddy got a Hammock ('12) and loves it... does make him ride tall. He's only 6'1", but looks like he's 7'2" when on the bike. He was concerned about the looks as well. When asked if his butt had an eyeball, he chuckled and tried the seat. Like I said, he LOVES it.
Been on an extended roadtrip myself. Accomplished a SS 1k (and SS 1.5K) at the beginning.
Got home (Canton) last night @ 8:50... began in Junction City Kansas at 4:10. Covered 960 miles for the final leg home. All was ridden on a Corbin classic. Not everyone likes them, but I love mine.
Good luck with your choice.
Beav
Good buddy got a Hammock ('12) and loves it... does make him ride tall. He's only 6'1", but looks like he's 7'2" when on the bike. He was concerned about the looks as well. When asked if his butt had an eyeball, he chuckled and tried the seat. Like I said, he LOVES it.
Been on an extended roadtrip myself. Accomplished a SS 1k (and SS 1.5K) at the beginning.
Got home (Canton) last night @ 8:50... began in Junction City Kansas at 4:10. Covered 960 miles for the final leg home. All was ridden on a Corbin classic. Not everyone likes them, but I love mine.
Good luck with your choice.
Beav
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Well, for anyone who's interested, I found a very good deal on a barely-used Hammock seat, which just got delivered today. Can't wait to get home and install it! I figure if I don't like it, I can do like Ken and sell it for what I paid for it.
Now if we could just get some dry weather so I can give it a road test . . .
JL
Now if we could just get some dry weather so I can give it a road test . . .
JL
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Update -- there was enough break in the weather this evening for a ride, so I got the Hammock installed (had to remove the passenger grab bar, as expected) and took it out for a test drive out toward Stone Mountain.
So far, I'm really liking it! I can tell a definite difference in how it absorbs road bumps and such, and cruising at highway speed, I felt like I was kind of floating in the seat. Overall, it's a noticeable improvement over my old seat.
As to how it fits, I can't tell any difference in height at all. I can get both feet on the ground if I need to, and it feels pretty much the same at a stop with my left foot down and the right on the brake pedal. As Ken said in his post, the passenger seat is very noticeably lower than on the old seat. That doesn't concern me much as it's rare that I ride two-up.
I guess the real verdict will come when I go on a long trip on the Hammock, but so far, I'm glad I spent the money!
JL
PS -- thanks again for all the replies, hope I get to meet up and ride with some of you someday!
So far, I'm really liking it! I can tell a definite difference in how it absorbs road bumps and such, and cruising at highway speed, I felt like I was kind of floating in the seat. Overall, it's a noticeable improvement over my old seat.
As to how it fits, I can't tell any difference in height at all. I can get both feet on the ground if I need to, and it feels pretty much the same at a stop with my left foot down and the right on the brake pedal. As Ken said in his post, the passenger seat is very noticeably lower than on the old seat. That doesn't concern me much as it's rare that I ride two-up.
I guess the real verdict will come when I go on a long trip on the Hammock, but so far, I'm glad I spent the money!
JL
PS -- thanks again for all the replies, hope I get to meet up and ride with some of you someday!
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