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Jul 28, 2019 | 08:51 PM

NDanecker

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From: Point Pleasant, NJ

Wide Seat

Did a search but really couldn't fine much info. Looking for a wider than stock seat (I'm 5'-11 around 350 lbs) that doesn't push or add pressure to that spot that pinches the sciatic nerve. Went to doc and been doing PT exercises which has helped dramatically. However, the stock seat seems to push right on that muscle that pinches the nerve, and the pain during riding is killing the joy of it. Doc said to look for a seat that is wider and not as contoured. Looking for advice from riders with similar issues, and what you did to help solve it (I can't be the only one bitchin' about this - LOL).

Thanks

Jul 28, 2019 | 09:28 PM

paul1970

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From: Illinois

Sundowner did for me very comfortable and I have multiple bad discs in my back, problem is it sits me too high and I can’t flat foot anymore but I’m only about 5 8 it may work for your height

Jul 28, 2019 | 09:33 PM

pgrchaplain

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From: N/E Indiana

Mustang has a Wide Touring seat.

Jul 29, 2019 | 05:01 PM

BackRoader

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From: Joplin, MO

The Road Zepellin is REALLY wide.

Jul 29, 2019 | 05:06 PM

Indawynd

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From: Flyover Country

Yeah the zeppelin is crazy wide. I have one hanging in the garage, its 22 inches wide.(just measured it)

Jul 29, 2019 | 07:36 PM

hog95023

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From: Booming metropolis

Day Long, built of stocks seat pan

Jul 29, 2019 | 09:20 PM

woodreaux

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From: Texas

I have had sciatica issues in my hip-butt cheek for years . I use a Harley police seat and it allows me 500-750 miles per day.
The seat is wide and firm plus I can get it adjusted where my hip is level with my knee or the hip is just slight above a knee. The long and short is the seat works for me as I’m not sitting in the frame.

I would seriously suggest you try one.

Good luck!