Long distance comfort
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From: Illinois
Long distance comfort
How do you guys that don't change your seats out handle riding in the saddle for long distances. I just got my Corbin put on, I've been riding this bike for 2 weeks now and can't stand the stock seat. I've had Corbins on all my bikes and was suffering these last couple weeks since I got my new bike.
I saw a couple of posts talking about how much better the 2011 stock seats were over previous years. All I can say is OUCH!
I saw a couple of posts talking about how much better the 2011 stock seats were over previous years. All I can say is OUCH!
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
I've got 10,000 miles on my stock seat. Granted, after a couple hundred miles, it gets a little hard. But since I have to stop for gas anyway by then, I just take a short break. Then I'm ready to hit it again.
Biggest thing for me is to make sure I'm not carrying my wallet in my rear pocket when I'm on a ride that's more than 200 miles long. It makes a huge difference! Then again, maybe I'm just a hard ***, in the literal sense.
Biggest thing for me is to make sure I'm not carrying my wallet in my rear pocket when I'm on a ride that's more than 200 miles long. It makes a huge difference! Then again, maybe I'm just a hard ***, in the literal sense.
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Many of us change out saddles, or modify the stockers. Since each butt and inner thigh is made and shaped differently, lots of modifications are warranted. I went with a Mustang seat, but your Corbin plus a bunch of others are very good products and should provide years of comfortable service.
I would say that the back rest is probably my favorite part of the saddle. It really takes riding comfort to another level for me on long days.
I would say that the back rest is probably my favorite part of the saddle. It really takes riding comfort to another level for me on long days.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: TX
Is the 2011 stock seat the same as the 2009 ?
My 2001 ultra w/stock seat was totaled 2 weeks ago, and I replaced it with a 2009 w/stock seat, and it really sucks compared to the old one . It's the difference to sitting "in" the bike and being part of it to sitting "On top" of the seat like a crow perched on a cowpile ....ARRRGH!!!!
My 2001 ultra w/stock seat was totaled 2 weeks ago, and I replaced it with a 2009 w/stock seat, and it really sucks compared to the old one . It's the difference to sitting "in" the bike and being part of it to sitting "On top" of the seat like a crow perched on a cowpile ....ARRRGH!!!!
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Any saddle, stock or aftermarket, has to go through a breaking in period before the seat conforms to your shape. It's more about seat time than miles traveled with a certain seat, but you would be surprised how long it really takes to adequately break-in a seat to where it can provide the comfort you expect. So don't give up before you give it a fair shake.
My stock seat has been fine for the last 52k miles. Compared to what I've rode in the past my RK is like riding an Easyboy Recliner down the road. I might get a rider backrest one day though.
I think HD builds a good stock touring bike and I don't understand why do so many feel the need to change the seats and bars before they even put any real miles on them, do they change the seats in their cars too? I have a few friends who complain, about their back hurting, their wrist hurts, blah blah I know them but I don't ride with them. You think the stock seat sucks, try a 1972 some thing bike or even an 80's bike, these bikes are pure joy to me to ride.
added: I might change the seat one day but I can honestly say I gave it a try.
I think HD builds a good stock touring bike and I don't understand why do so many feel the need to change the seats and bars before they even put any real miles on them, do they change the seats in their cars too? I have a few friends who complain, about their back hurting, their wrist hurts, blah blah I know them but I don't ride with them. You think the stock seat sucks, try a 1972 some thing bike or even an 80's bike, these bikes are pure joy to me to ride.
added: I might change the seat one day but I can honestly say I gave it a try.
Last edited by EricD10563; Apr 4, 2012 at 10:18 PM.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Fl
I changed my seat mainly for the wife, the stock FLHX seat had her leaning backwards. My new Lepera is much more comfortable for her, and the built in back support is much better for me also! The stock bars are next to be replaced, my thumbs go numb due to the wheelbarrow like angle of the grips. Either Yaffe 10 inch apes or 2+2 Sweepers are going on, I can't wait. I've changed seats and bars on every Harley I've owned, going back to 1987. Guess I just want it right.
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From: Nashville,TN
My stock seat has been fine for the last 52k miles. Compared to what I've rode in the past my RK is like riding an Easyboy Recliner down the road. I might get a rider backrest one day though.
I think HD builds a good stock touring bike and I don't understand why do so many feel the need to change the seats and bars before they even put any real miles on them, do they change the seats in their cars too? I have a few friends who complain, about their back hurting, their wrist hurts, blah blah I know them but I don't ride with them. You think the stock seat sucks, try a 1972 some thing bike or even an 80's bike, these bikes are pure joy to me to ride.
added: I might change the seat one day but I can honestly say I gave it a try.
I think HD builds a good stock touring bike and I don't understand why do so many feel the need to change the seats and bars before they even put any real miles on them, do they change the seats in their cars too? I have a few friends who complain, about their back hurting, their wrist hurts, blah blah I know them but I don't ride with them. You think the stock seat sucks, try a 1972 some thing bike or even an 80's bike, these bikes are pure joy to me to ride.
added: I might change the seat one day but I can honestly say I gave it a try.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Holland, NY
stock seat
not counting shovelheads, I have nearly 300K on rubber-mount EGs, and have only ever used stock seats with a rider backrest. I have a "bad back" but the stock seats never have bothered me, although I do replace them after 50K or so, usually because the seat cover has worn through. I sometimes snicker (to myself) at the trouble and expense guys go to to ride 4K a year!