Saddlemen Road Sofa LS Seat
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 714
Likes: 64
From: El Paso, TX
I had a Road Sofa on a 2020 Road King and disliked it. The quality is good, finish is good, the padding was firm and comfortable. My two complaints with the seat was it moved me back and up from the stock position and the vertical wall of a back support was uncomfortable as the material rubbed on my waist at the belt line. I am 6'1" with a 32" inseam and was not grooving on the change of position from stock, so I sent it back. Hope this helps.
UH60Hwkdrvr
UH60Hwkdrvr
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,160
Likes: 11,249
From: San Diego, CA
Seats are probably one of the most subjective purchases you can make for a motorcycle....
Just about any seat you ask about, you will find those who love it, and those who won't recommend it.. One man's "gotta buy" seat is another man's "piece of junk" seat.... This is one area where people can give you an honest, accurate perspective, that you may totally disagree with...
There are people who swear by firmer seats and those who prefer more cushion. Some people swear by "gel" in the seats and some claim it causes a host of bad issues. Then there are those who care for form (looks) over function (comfort).... Who to believe... no one is being deceptive, just different opinions out there..
This is one of those modifications that requires some homework and trial & error... The key is to try to try out as many different types/styles of seat that you can, BEFORE plunking down your hard earned money for one... Trial and error on your own dime can be expensive... don't ask how I know..
Many dealers and independent shops have programs where you can try out seats before buying... many of the ultra premium seats (big $$$$) don't offer that but will reork a seat that you buy from them..
Ask around, make use of seat trial programs, and never turn down the offer to try a seat... even if it's just to sit on it... you can tell a lot by doing only that much, but a ride is preferable...
Good luck with the search...
Just about any seat you ask about, you will find those who love it, and those who won't recommend it.. One man's "gotta buy" seat is another man's "piece of junk" seat.... This is one area where people can give you an honest, accurate perspective, that you may totally disagree with...
There are people who swear by firmer seats and those who prefer more cushion. Some people swear by "gel" in the seats and some claim it causes a host of bad issues. Then there are those who care for form (looks) over function (comfort).... Who to believe... no one is being deceptive, just different opinions out there..
This is one of those modifications that requires some homework and trial & error... The key is to try to try out as many different types/styles of seat that you can, BEFORE plunking down your hard earned money for one... Trial and error on your own dime can be expensive... don't ask how I know..
Many dealers and independent shops have programs where you can try out seats before buying... many of the ultra premium seats (big $$$$) don't offer that but will reork a seat that you buy from them..
Ask around, make use of seat trial programs, and never turn down the offer to try a seat... even if it's just to sit on it... you can tell a lot by doing only that much, but a ride is preferable...
Good luck with the search...
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,934
Likes: 722
From: Ontario, Canada
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 766
Likes: 238
From: Calvert, MD
I went from a Mustang passenger pad that was 13 inches wide to the Saddleman and the lady actually likes the Saddleman better than the Mustang pad that was on there before.
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 11,772
Likes: 41,407
From: Marion NC / Lake Norman NC / Panama City Fla
Giving this seat (extended, heated with driver backrest version) serious consideration so I need to get it right. Also being in Canada, trying it & shipping back & forth if it doesn't work for us isn't really an option. My concern though is about the passenger area. According to their specs, the passenger area is only 12" wide. The HD Hammock we're currently running is almost 16" wide. We ride 2-up about 70% of the time so it's got to be comfortable for my wife. She is definitely not on the "larger" side (only weighs 125) but I'm sure she'd notice it. How does your wife find it?
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 4,162
Likes: 9,678
From: Flyover Country
My wife liked the seat a lot after she got it broken in. She got her own scoot this summer and I added the back rest on mine. I see no reason to change mine now, it's comfy for me doing 400-500 mile days, I can't ask for more.