Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Custom Seat work in Chicago area?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 24, 2016 | 11:49 AM
  #1  
B.K.'s Avatar
B.K.
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,032
Likes: 537
From: Aurora, IL
Default Custom Seat work in Chicago area?

I'm looking to modify my stock seat a bit and was wondering if there was anyone in the Chicago area I could take it to?
 
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2016 | 12:31 PM
  #2  
Big Money's Avatar
Big Money
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 404
Likes: 21
From: PA
Default

Send it to Mean City Cycles, the best there is to modify the stock seat.
 
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2016 | 05:22 PM
  #3  
leftyjm's Avatar
leftyjm
Road Warrior
Veteran: Air Force
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,440
Likes: 448
From: Midwest
Default

I agree. Sent my seat to Mean City Cycles and couldn't be happier.
Even if there was one locally I'd still sent it there.
Call them and tell them what you need.
Good luck
 
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2016 | 05:29 PM
  #4  
vizcarmb's Avatar
vizcarmb
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,482
Likes: 632
From: NorCal Rocklin
Default

Your local upholsterer. The one that makes couch covers or fixes furniture. There has to be some that does classic cars also.

Dont waste your time and put your seat in a box and have it shipped. They are no different than any other local guy you can find nearby.

A yelp search can easily be done. Im sure that Naperthrill has some type of stuff nearby
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2016 | 07:34 AM
  #5  
leftyjm's Avatar
leftyjm
Road Warrior
Veteran: Air Force
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,440
Likes: 448
From: Midwest
Default

Originally Posted by vizcarmb
Your local upholsterer. The one that makes couch covers or fixes furniture. There has to be some that does classic cars also.

Dont waste your time and put your seat in a box and have it shipped. They are no different than any other local guy you can find nearby.

A yelp search can easily be done. Im sure that Naperthrill has some type of stuff nearby
Yeah that's why people send there seats from all over the US to MCC!
Go back to sleep!!!
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2016 | 07:54 AM
  #6  
bikerlaw's Avatar
bikerlaw
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 9,193
Likes: 494
From: Richmond, VA
Default

I think MCC would be an excellent choice.
That being said, there's Alligator Bob in your area. He will charge you somewhere between 10 and 20 times what MCC will charge you, but he does excellent work. So if money means nothing to you, call him. Otherwise, at least look at MCC.
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2016 | 07:56 AM
  #7  
VJ_SGS100's Avatar
VJ_SGS100
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 67
Likes: 6
From: Schaumburg, IL
Default

You can check Alligator Bob in Villa Park. Highly recommended by many riders. Kind of expensive, but very nice mods...
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2016 | 08:00 AM
  #8  
Roadie13's Avatar
Roadie13
Stellar HDF Member
Veteran: Navy
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,721
Likes: 1,835
From: In a house
Default

Originally Posted by vizcarmb
Your local upholsterer. The one that makes couch covers or fixes furniture. There has to be some that does classic cars also. Dont waste your time and put your seat in a box and have it shipped. They are no different than any other local guy you can find nearby. A yelp search can easily be done. Im sure that Naperthrill has some type of stuff nearby
In an area the size of Chicago I would certainly hope that there is someone who can do motorcycle seats....BUT......just because someone can do a nice job recovering a couch doesn't mean they're any good at reworking a bike seat. If you can't find someone with specific experience call MCC. They are reasonably priced, easy to work with, and stand behind their work. The cost of shipping is nothing compared to the aggravation of riding around on a poorly done seat.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
Old Oct 25, 2016 | 12:03 PM
  #9  
ex ninjadude's Avatar
ex ninjadude
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 141
Likes: 1
From: Chicago
Default

I don't know 1st hand about their work. You can check them out www.midwestautotops.com
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2016 | 12:31 PM
  #10  
roadkinglobo's Avatar
roadkinglobo
Supporter
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,423
Likes: 77
From: NW Ontario
Supporter
Default

I'm likely just emphasizing what has already been said but MCC is very professional in their dealing and in their workmanship. I would have no hesitancy in dealing with them. Their prices are very reasonable for what they offer.

Alligator Bob is a good guy and does beautiful work on bike seats; bags, bras, and assortment of bike trim items. If you're building a show bike; then Bob is your man......if its just for practical riding comfort and good looks, check out Mean City.


Lobo
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:52 AM.

story-0
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-6
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE