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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 11:13 AM
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When I had Gold Wings, I used Diamond Custom seats. http://diamondseats.com/

All of their seats are custom. They build the seat for your height weight inseam same for your passenger. You pick the cover material.

I did 2 Iron Butt rides (SS1000, BB1500) with their seat without discomfort.

They are expensive, and worth every penny.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by KDF72
When I had Gold Wings, I used Diamond Custom seats. http://diamondseats.com/

All of their seats are custom. They build the seat for your height weight inseam same for your passenger. You pick the cover material.

I did 2 Iron Butt rides (SS1000, BB1500) with their seat without discomfort.

They are expensive, and worth every penny.
Thanks for your help.

For the record, I am completely happy with my Mustang. For my money, a Mustang seat is the way to go. Whatever I end up doing, I’ll more than likely hold onto my Mustang for when it gets too cold for her to ride and I’ll put it back on.

I appreciate all of the tips. I am open to try just about anything at this point. Between seats that set my ***** & *** on fire in 50 miles or less, or my wife complaining about the seat hurting her *** and the back rest being in the way, I am ready for something that works.

Keep it shinny side up.
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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 08:48 PM
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I also went down that path of which seat none that I tried put me where I wanted so went to a guy I know that does custom upholstery work he took my stock seat and threw everything away but the pan and formed the foam and had me try it before he made the cover, he nailed it I have been very happy with it very comfy best $400 I ever spent going to have him recover my backrest this winter to match the seat


 
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 09:08 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LQQK_OUT
The Day-Long Seat is another option. Many iron butt riders swear by them. They are expensive.
Barco lounger for the bike. Cannot do any better. Had one on my RT when I was doing seriously long days.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 03:15 PM
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I second the day long seats. They Are comfortable. I tried almost all Harley’s offerings except the zeppelin. And a Corbin. I change it from the 09 to the 19 as needed now.


 
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 07:39 PM
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Malard Slayer that's a nice lookin seat an looks like great work for $400. I paid that to have a nice leather cover made an installed on the stock foam of a corbin seat an didn't get near that level or detail.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TracerBullet
Barco lounger for the bike. Cannot do any better. Had one on my RT when I was doing seriously long days.
Originally Posted by hog95023
I second the day long seats. They Are comfortable. I tried almost all Harley’s offerings except the zeppelin. And a Corbin. I change it from the 09 to the 19 as needed now.


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I also went down that path of which seat none that I tried put me where I wanted so went to a guy I know that does custom upholstery work he took my stock seat and threw everything away but the pan and formed the foam and had me try it before he made the cover, he nailed it I have been very happy with it very comfy best $400 I ever spent going to have him recover my backrest this winter to match the seat


Wow gents, those are some seriously nice looking seats.

For $400 bucks Mallard Slayer, you got a good deal, and if you had it done in ND, I know it’s quality workmanship. My better half is from ND, so I know the state pretty well.

I think I’ll take a look and see what the Day long folks have...

thanks again.
 
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Hi Guys, Just an FYI post.....
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Old Aug 17, 2019 | 08:41 AM
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A good upholstery shop can modify any seat to your liking. I've done several. Just gotta know what you want..
 
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