Touring Seats
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Stage IV
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From: Florida
Touring Seats
I recently purchased a 2011 FLHR. I took several long trips of about 400-500 miles per day. And by the end of the day my legs were killing me, and my butt was dead. I replaced the floorboards and brake lever with extended ones. But the seat I feel is the big problem. I seem to be sitting both too far forward and too low in the seat. It was suggested that I purchase a Harley Tallboy seat and fine tune it with additional memory form. I hate to spend big bucks on a Mustang seat, and find it does not work. Would appreciate any input you may have from your own experiences.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Music City, USA
My suggestion would be go to your friendly HD Dealer, explain your issue and ask to sit on used bikes, customers bikes (that are in for service), etc. I would be stunned if you aren't allowed to do a little field research. I would also ask friends, and folks at the bar, to sit on their saddle - my experience is that people are almost willing to help.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
I use a stock ultra seat (which can be found cheap)-- good for 10-12 hours in the saddle day after day.
key to my set up is having my feet where I can put weight on them, so as to relieve my back and rear--- the weight is carried on the stomach muscles, then through the legs to the boards.
in town I use a streetglide seat and it's good for 4 hours, painful at 6
as suggested above, sit on bikes at the dealer--- AFTER you already have a few hours in the saddle, that can quickly answer questions.
Mike
key to my set up is having my feet where I can put weight on them, so as to relieve my back and rear--- the weight is carried on the stomach muscles, then through the legs to the boards.
in town I use a streetglide seat and it's good for 4 hours, painful at 6
as suggested above, sit on bikes at the dealer--- AFTER you already have a few hours in the saddle, that can quickly answer questions.
Mike
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Central Fl
If you buy a seat directly from Mustang and don't like it for any reason they will exchange it or refund your money in full. On the condition the seat is in no way scratched, scuffed or damaged in any way. It must also be returned within 10 days of your receiving it.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Springfield, MO
I'm with MKGuitar... For long hauls I use a Comfort Stitch seat on my Street Glide, which is nothing more than an Ultra Classic seat sold in the catalog under a fancy name. Wife and daughter LOVE the large passenger seating area. Great seat for all day riding. Around town, the sissy bar and "sofa cushion" come off and the stock Street Glide seat goes on.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
I recently purchased a 2011 FLHR. I took several long trips of about 400-500 miles per day. And by the end of the day my legs were killing me, and my butt was dead. I replaced the floorboards and brake lever with extended ones. But the seat I feel is the big problem. I seem to be sitting both too far forward and too low in the seat. It was suggested that I purchase a Harley Tallboy seat and fine tune it with additional memory form. I hate to spend big bucks on a Mustang seat, and find it does not work. Would appreciate any input you may have from your own experiences.
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Road Master
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From: The Live Free or Die State
I'm 5'9, 170lbs and ride an 07 Street Glide and have been in a bigtime search for the perfect seat and so far nos such thing exists for me. The stock seat was murder for me. I bought a C&C Solo off craigslist and as gorgeous as it is it was too thin. I bought an Air Hawk seat pad...now we're talking! It allows me extended time in the saddle pain free. It puts a thin cushion of air between you and the seat. My problem is the "sit Bones" in my but get no support...bony butt I guess. The Air Hawk disperses my weight as opposed to the firm seats that focus my weight on those two points.
The story doesn't end there. I bought a Mustang solo and rode it this weekend. it wasn't berfect but better than the others so far. Nice lower back support but it may be a little too firm. I only rode a few hours...not far enough to tell if it's going to be a keeper. Adding the AirHawk to the Mustang might be my final solution
I will be getting my stock seat rebuilt with memory foam cuz I want to have a 2 up seat. I think the ability to have someone tweak the seat till its right is the thing that's going to work for me.
The story doesn't end there. I bought a Mustang solo and rode it this weekend. it wasn't berfect but better than the others so far. Nice lower back support but it may be a little too firm. I only rode a few hours...not far enough to tell if it's going to be a keeper. Adding the AirHawk to the Mustang might be my final solution
I will be getting my stock seat rebuilt with memory foam cuz I want to have a 2 up seat. I think the ability to have someone tweak the seat till its right is the thing that's going to work for me.
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