A question about seats
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Paying taxes in New York State
Mustang is my seat of choice, started buying them to keep the Mrs. comfy. I have close to 200K miles on their seats with no complaints. (Full disclosure - Many of those miles were solo.) YMMV. The do offer a trial return period as long as you don't damage the seat. If you catch them at a rally, you can try the seat on your bike before you buy it.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Bear Flag, lower end
I've rode for years but this is my first Harley, 2016 Road Glide.
I have the catalog and see many seats in there. I'm interested in comfort for my wife on long trips. I see many items in there, some costing more, some less. I was hoping I could rely on some here for suggestions on replacing my factory seats.
I have the catalog and see many seats in there. I'm interested in comfort for my wife on long trips. I see many items in there, some costing more, some less. I was hoping I could rely on some here for suggestions on replacing my factory seats.
http://corbin.com/ridein/
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,195
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From: midwest
Ive had mine for a good 4 or 5 years now and on most days Im running it. Havent noticed any reduction in comfort. In winter a sheepskin pad keeps me warm and in summer I use Harleys mesh pad for air circulation.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Southern California
Great responses here, all of them. I will consider each and every one of them.
Note: Glendale Harley has an aftermarket windshield they demo and recommend. I don't know why I didn't think of asking about seating options.
Note: Glendale Harley has an aftermarket windshield they demo and recommend. I don't know why I didn't think of asking about seating options.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Hayward Ca
Go north 300 miles or so miles to link below and have one custom made while you wait.
http://corbin.com/ridein/
http://corbin.com/ridein/
Unfortunately this is not an inexpensive option.
Here is the most recent on my 16 RK with Corbins tour pack back rest
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
Mustang seats are usually very good fit....but the problem is their difficult to "demo" because they have a very restrictive return policy. They simply won't take them back if they show ANY signs of use. In most cases, once a seat is installed and ridden the cycle's frame can leave slight marks on the underside of the seat where the frame contacts the vinyl fabric that wraps under the seat.........and Mustang may not take it back........a multiple hundreds of dollars "return gamble".
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Joined: Mar 2018
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From: CT
I happen to love Mustang seats. On my 10 Ultra I tried 4 other seats before I found the Mustang Sport touring. Now when I ride out west to visit my son I can do 800+ mile days easily. I usually stop when its dark, not because my *** hurts-lol.
However, you should try either a sheepskin pad on your seat, or the Airhawk pad. It might save you having to buy a new seat. I use the sheepskin pad when its hot out even with the Mustang seat.
However, you should try either a sheepskin pad on your seat, or the Airhawk pad. It might save you having to buy a new seat. I use the sheepskin pad when its hot out even with the Mustang seat.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Fayetteville, NC
Mustang! Otherwise, if you're sticking with HD, test them out at the dealership first. My stock ultra seat, I hate. It makes me feel like I'm sitting on top of the gas tank. Demo'd and thought I liked the HD tallboy seat .............hated it after I bought it. Mustang Summitt .....love it. Comfort is very subjective, but when I compare the build quality of the Mustang against my HD seats, it's night and day.
