Convince me to buy the hammock seat
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,518
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From: Port Neches Texas
when i got my 2010 RKC the wife complained about the comfort of the seat or lack there of. I sent the seat of to MCCs and had double memory foam installed and widened up her part, she said it was better but would start squirming after 100 or so miles. A buddy had one in his garage from a previous bike he said put it on and if she liked it he would make me a deal. We all loaded up on for a trip to Galveston, after about 30 miles she said "pay him" next red light he told me $200.00 it's on the bike ever time she rides, longest trip was 2600 miles in 5 days no saddle sore or monkey butt. regarding the butt ugly look, I put on a tour pak to cover it up,
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Western South Dakota
Riding from Dallas to Milwaukee next month. Close to 1,000 miles. This stock Road Glide seat won't cut it. I rode to Kansas City last June and it was miserable. Luckily we had a guy with a 2.5 gallon tank with us so we had to stop frequently. I was counting the miles to the gas stop. For rides around town the stock seat is fine.
Harley dealership has the older (2014) hammock on clearance for $420. Problem is it won't work with my adjustable rider backrest, which I need to have. The new hammock is $550. I have $200 gift certificate, so we are talking about $400 after taxes.
I am tall (6' 1") so reach isn't a problem. The seat looks like a couch on the bike, but I am willing to get past that for comfort. I can use the stock seat around town.
Who has the hammock and has been miles on it? Who like it and who hates it? What other options are out there that might be cheaper, just as comfortable and look better on the bike? For clarity, pain is in my tail bone and lower back. Just put apes on, so hoping that relieves some of that back pain. Hoping to find something that Harley stocks so that I can use that $200 certificate.
Harley dealership has the older (2014) hammock on clearance for $420. Problem is it won't work with my adjustable rider backrest, which I need to have. The new hammock is $550. I have $200 gift certificate, so we are talking about $400 after taxes.
I am tall (6' 1") so reach isn't a problem. The seat looks like a couch on the bike, but I am willing to get past that for comfort. I can use the stock seat around town.
Who has the hammock and has been miles on it? Who like it and who hates it? What other options are out there that might be cheaper, just as comfortable and look better on the bike? For clarity, pain is in my tail bone and lower back. Just put apes on, so hoping that relieves some of that back pain. Hoping to find something that Harley stocks so that I can use that $200 certificate.
Better yet, go to your dealer and try one out..
Proof is in the puddin'.
Don't listen to what anyone says.
After all it's your *** and you sell yourself.
....Who has the hammock and has been miles on it? Who like it and who hates it? What other options are out there that might be cheaper, just as comfortable and look better on the bike? For clarity, pain is in my tail bone and lower back. Just put apes on, so hoping that relieves some of that back pain. Hoping to find something that Harley stocks so that I can use that $200 certificate.
Thank you to everyone for your input. Looks like everyone can ride all day on a hammock which is exactly what I am looking for.
Who do you guys use to get your seats recovered? I can't change the profile of the big *** hammock sitting on the bike, but a good cover could make it look a lot better.
Who do you guys use to get your seats recovered? I can't change the profile of the big *** hammock sitting on the bike, but a good cover could make it look a lot better.
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 21,136
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From: san diego
I run a solo seat unless I'm taking the wife. It sits taller thats for sure, but for the long haul, its really comfortable, and the wife loves it. plenty wide for her to wiggle around on, and while I feel too high, I don't think I'd use any other seat to travel on. I've had mine for years, and its held up nicely, granted I don't use it all the time. You will be comfortable despite your pain, I can say with confidence that you will be happy
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 905
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From: New Jersey
Riding from Dallas to Milwaukee next month. Close to 1,000 miles. This stock Road Glide seat won't cut it. I rode to Kansas City last June and it was miserable. Luckily we had a guy with a 2.5 gallon tank with us so we had to stop frequently. I was counting the miles to the gas stop. For rides around town the stock seat is fine.
Harley dealership has the older (2014) hammock on clearance for $420. Problem is it won't work with my adjustable rider backrest, which I need to have. The new hammock is $550. I have $200 gift certificate, so we are talking about $400 after taxes.
I am tall (6' 1") so reach isn't a problem. The seat looks like a couch on the bike, but I am willing to get past that for comfort. I can use the stock seat around town.
Who has the hammock and has been miles on it? Who like it and who hates it? What other options are out there that might be cheaper, just as comfortable and look better on the bike? For clarity, pain is in my tail bone and lower back. Just put apes on, so hoping that relieves some of that back pain. Hoping to find something that Harley stocks so that I can use that $200 certificate.
Harley dealership has the older (2014) hammock on clearance for $420. Problem is it won't work with my adjustable rider backrest, which I need to have. The new hammock is $550. I have $200 gift certificate, so we are talking about $400 after taxes.
I am tall (6' 1") so reach isn't a problem. The seat looks like a couch on the bike, but I am willing to get past that for comfort. I can use the stock seat around town.
Who has the hammock and has been miles on it? Who like it and who hates it? What other options are out there that might be cheaper, just as comfortable and look better on the bike? For clarity, pain is in my tail bone and lower back. Just put apes on, so hoping that relieves some of that back pain. Hoping to find something that Harley stocks so that I can use that $200 certificate.