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I dont have a backrest so on my ride from Ohio to S Carolina, I strapped a sleeping bag on my pillion for some support. Im sure it saved me some pain. Now looking for a backrest.
you wont regret it. they come up on marketplace pretty frequently. hd sells a nice one that you can adjust on the fly but it only works with hd seats.
Hattitude is spot on that seats are very subjective. I had a Mustang super touring seat on softail and loved it. I hated the stock seat on that bike, but I sold it to a guy who had bought a bike that the seat was torn up from being out in the sun and weather, he loved it. When I bought my Electra Glide I ordered a Mustang super touring seat for it and hated it.
All that said, I would offer another vote for Corbin. I have had a couple and have been very happy with them. Another vote for a rider backrest too. Made a world of improvement for me.
The nice thing about many of the custom seats like Corbin, you can send them back and have them adjusted to fit you. Not the most convent for most of us, but if you ride to Corbin's showroom in Florida you can get fitted and get the seat same day.
Seats are very subjective... one man's heaven is another man's hell.
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What he said.
Everyone's body and bike ergos are different, so you're going to get a million suggestions...everyone thinks they have the best seat.
On most stock Harley Davidsons, I feel like I am dry humping the gas tank, and squatting to take a dump. That being said, I always had Mustang solo touring seats with a backrest on all my baggers. Super supportive and comfortable for long distance riding, especially if you're tall or long legged. These seats move you back and up, so you need to be comfortable with this.
Everyone's body and bike ergos are different, so you're going to get a million suggestions...everyone thinks they have the best seat.
Yep. The search for the perfect seat can be a long, and expensive one. Get with your dealer, and see if they have some demo seats. Maybe that can help you narrow it down to a solo, or a 2-up seat, that would be a great start for you.
LePera has several options for a good quality seat . I went with a RT 66 .
It moved me down & back . It is a firm seat , but I can ride all day & get
off & my hips & back aren't killing me . Having a backrest is a definite plus.
I tried many seats and memory foam modifications. When I went to a Corbin seat it was absolutely the best for me . With that said I tour and still after a half a day I would need to take more frequent stops to keep going. On a chance I bought the Winx Wheel Ultra Shorts for motorcycle riding and tried them. They along with my Corbin seat are amazing. I can put in 600-800 mile days now without an issue at all . I could probably do longer but when I am touring 600-650 mile days are all I really like to do now that I’m retired.
Just in case anyone was interested in what the Mustang Solo Touring seat looks like on a '19 SGS.
Solo seat without backrest and passenger pad.
Solo seat with passenger pad.
Solo seat with passenger pad and backrest.
Yeah, yeah, I know, I know...this seat isn't going to win any beauty contests, but it does make up for its somewhat homely looks with function and comfort for the long haul.
Agree with many here in that seats are very subjective. For me, I've found how the seat repositions the rider is the 1st thing I'm looking at, then build materials and construction. Also, if you haven't done it yet, address your suspension. This makes a world of difference in the quality of the riding experience. Unless the seat position doesn't work for you, you may find that with upgraded suspension, your existing seat might work for you.
I have 2022 RG 107. Originally tried a LePera Outcast. Excellent construction, but didn't really gel with the riding position as it basically mimics the stock seat. Currently have a Mustang Supertour Deluxe. Also excellent construction, but I find I'm getting squirmy in the seat after about 2 hours in the saddle. Went back to the stock seat for now.
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