Touring Seats
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Touring Seats
Got a 2003 FLHTI, never liked the stock seat, just dealt with it. Give me some opinions on your best seat picks. I'm good in town but long rides it's not good. Iv been looking at the saddleman Roadsofa CF seat.
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Seats are very subjective.... ones man's heaven is another man's hell.....
There are firm horse saddle type seats, softer/cushy seats, and seats in between...
Once you decide on a style, there are differences in shape, size, and foam types & gels that can have a big impact on your comfort.
Do your research, but eventually you will have to try a seat, to know for certain if it's for you...
Having said all that, I have had/used seven different seats, between two baggers, before finding my favorite long distance seat.
Surprisingly I found the older version (#52093-08A) of the HD Sundowner to be very comfortable.
My second favorite seat is in the firm category, the LePera Route 66. I find it very comfortable up to about 3 hours or so.. That is my every day seat that I use around town. It is attractive as well as comfortable.
My favorite long distance seat is the Russell Day-Long seat. I can ride for hours and for multiple days on that seat. It is, by a good measure, the most comfortable long distance seat I've used, tried, owned..
The only reason I don't leave it on full time is due to the fact that it does raise you up a little. At 5'8" w/31" inseam, I have to use the "slide forward at stops" technique to get flatfooted. I do it without thinking while on trips, but around town, if stuck at traffic lights, that position is not as comfortable to me and the LePera sits me lower on the bike...
Good luck with your research and your decision....
There are firm horse saddle type seats, softer/cushy seats, and seats in between...
Once you decide on a style, there are differences in shape, size, and foam types & gels that can have a big impact on your comfort.
Do your research, but eventually you will have to try a seat, to know for certain if it's for you...
Having said all that, I have had/used seven different seats, between two baggers, before finding my favorite long distance seat.
Surprisingly I found the older version (#52093-08A) of the HD Sundowner to be very comfortable.
My second favorite seat is in the firm category, the LePera Route 66. I find it very comfortable up to about 3 hours or so.. That is my every day seat that I use around town. It is attractive as well as comfortable.
My favorite long distance seat is the Russell Day-Long seat. I can ride for hours and for multiple days on that seat. It is, by a good measure, the most comfortable long distance seat I've used, tried, owned..
The only reason I don't leave it on full time is due to the fact that it does raise you up a little. At 5'8" w/31" inseam, I have to use the "slide forward at stops" technique to get flatfooted. I do it without thinking while on trips, but around town, if stuck at traffic lights, that position is not as comfortable to me and the LePera sits me lower on the bike...
Good luck with your research and your decision....
Last edited by hattitude; Nov 20, 2022 at 08:48 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Central Valley
I have a Sundowner on my '14 SG. Really comfortable. I just finished a reupholster job on an old seat pan. Added about 1/2" of foam and it was great. The Sundowner is still the best or long rides.
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call MEAN CITY CYCLES @ 828-428-1521 There only business is motorcycle seats , they will have the seat fit you . I had my uc seat redone with memory foam and lowered the driver pad 1 " and add heat and raise the passenger seat 1" , The best seat i have ever had the call is free GOOD LUCK
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