I know this subject has been covered ad nauseum, but am planning a 5000 mi plus trip with the wife this summer. hAV 2010 Ultra classic with the stock seat and driver's backrest. find it very comfotable for the most part , but am wondering if there is something even better for 500 mi days.
Find my self getting twitchy in the saddle after about 200 miles , then begin to stop more often.
Would like something a little better for that long haul, all suggestions welcome.
Thanks in advance......

 

don't know about other makers but i'd stay away from diamond custom seats. that or be very precise.. as in very sure and very clear as to what you want without any room for misinterpretation.

 

jeez, opinions are like seats- everyone got one...

except motorcycle riders have more darn seats in the garage than old mufflers.

you'll get all kinds of recommendations.

my 2¢

I do very well with the ultra seat.

when touring I run 8 to 10 hour days.

I drink a liter of water an hour, gatorade or pedialyte at fuel stops ( in the desert SW and arid climes). I cover up with a light jacket, protects from sun, keeps moisture wicking from the skin.

we tell visitors to AZ that if you aren't peeing, you aren't drinking enough.

eat light and healthy.

plan not to keep a schedule- if the weather is crap, wait it out.
I have a Pal who books 2 rooms for each day. 1 at 250 miles, 1 at 500 miles. at lunch he decides which one to cancel.
If you are playing by ear think about a room by 5pm from 6 to 8 pm you'll hear other bikes circling the motels looking for a room- this is on any route to/from sturgis from last week july to 3rd week August and weekends

posture. i ride upright with much of my weight on my core and transfered through my legs to my feet.
I find the handling is lighter and sitting erect, lead to alertness.
This also has less weight on your *** , and maybe it won't go dead on you.

make sure she is happy- or you'll both dread the ride home.

think about doing some 300 or 400 miles loop dayrides in the weeks before hand, this'll get you and the bike in shape and allow you to evaluate any changes your want to, or have made.

pipes- loud exhaust can be fatiguing on a trip. if your exhaust note is awesome, will it be so 8 hours a day, day after day.

aside from that enjoy the trip!

Mike

ps I can in no way suggest my fellow man ever pay Corbin hard earned money for a seat. I had a poor experience with their product, made worse by their idea of "customer service". ( Mike Corbin, I'm still awaiting a response to my letter)

 

Good advice, a sheepskin is a good addition, especially in hot climates.

 

When it comes to seats it is different stroke for different folks. I can't handle Harley's stock seats myself, I use Mustang. I have never tried Corbin, but some like them.

 

If you like the stock seat why not keep it and if you want a little more comfort and air movement for longer rides pick up a air hawk cushion. They are not cheap but are pretty sweet.

 

If I were to replace my EGC seat, I'd look at an H-D Hammock seat. It's a 2-up seat that they put on CVO's (or did).

 

You might want to try an air hawk cushion. Work for me and not pricey.

 

H-D Hammock seat. Most comfortable seat i have ever ridden on!!

 

I use Ultimate Seats after trying multiple seats from Harley, Corbin and Mustang.

It really is such a personal preference that seeking advice without trying the actual seat for yourself isn't very helpful.

Good luck!