I ordered a "Saddlemen Road Sofa" Not to Impressed.... :(
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,277
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From: Austin, TX - Some call it heaven.
Getting the right seat can be difficult. Many will sing the praises of this seat or that mod, and others will try it only to find it sucks. Probably why there are always seats for sale in the classifieds. The good news is that you can usually get most of your money back (less shipping) when you sell it.
The only real way to know if a seat will work for you is to ride it on back to back all day rides. If you still feel like getting on the bike again on the third day, then you've got a keeper.
I'm a big guy as well, and I think I tried at least 5 or 6 seats on my Ultras before I got the Russell, I will never have another bike without one.
The only real way to know if a seat will work for you is to ride it on back to back all day rides. If you still feel like getting on the bike again on the third day, then you've got a keeper.
I'm a big guy as well, and I think I tried at least 5 or 6 seats on my Ultras before I got the Russell, I will never have another bike without one.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 56,052
Likes: 88,878
From: Western South Dakota
Just take it back or sell it.
HD Sundowner here and it's ok, not fantastic, but it will suffice.
I don't think any of them are all that great.
I've had a C & C and a MCC modified RG seat too FWIW.
I liked the C & C looks wise, but it's a hard-er seat.
It sits you back quite a bit as I said before.
Was not impressed with the MCC mod.
For the $$$, for me anyway the Sundowner is the best deal going.
Tallboy might be the best for you.
HD Sundowner here and it's ok, not fantastic, but it will suffice.
I don't think any of them are all that great.
I've had a C & C and a MCC modified RG seat too FWIW.
I liked the C & C looks wise, but it's a hard-er seat.
It sits you back quite a bit as I said before.
Was not impressed with the MCC mod.
For the $$$, for me anyway the Sundowner is the best deal going.
Tallboy might be the best for you.
Advanced
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 77
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From: Denver, CO
I bought a Roadsofa direct from Saddlemen. It was ok for me, but it was a Roadsore for my GF. I ended up spending $400 having the seat re-shaped and all the gel pads replaced.
The seat shop (Bitchin Stichin) do wonders re-doing the seat. Once they took off the cover I could see instantly why the seat hurt.
Now the seat is very comfortable for both of us.
The seat shop (Bitchin Stichin) do wonders re-doing the seat. Once they took off the cover I could see instantly why the seat hurt.
Now the seat is very comfortable for both of us.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,351
Likes: 461
From: Illinois
I ordered a new Road Sofa a few years ago, I got it on a Thursday, left on Friday for a trip and returned home Sunday evening.
I called Saddleman on Monday morning and told them it just wasn't the seat for me. They told me they had a three day trial period and they wouldn't hold the weekend against me. They didn't hesitate to give me a return order number. I shipped the seat back for a full refund after using it for a weekend. All I was out was the shipping.
Even though I didn't like the seat, I was very happy with the way they treated me.
Dennis
I called Saddleman on Monday morning and told them it just wasn't the seat for me. They told me they had a three day trial period and they wouldn't hold the weekend against me. They didn't hesitate to give me a return order number. I shipped the seat back for a full refund after using it for a weekend. All I was out was the shipping.
Even though I didn't like the seat, I was very happy with the way they treated me.
Dennis
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 16,125
Likes: 24
From: Linden New Jersey
Just take it back or sell it.
HD Sundowner here and it's ok, not fantastic, but it will suffice.
I don't think any of them are all that great.
I've had a C & C and a MCC modified RG seat too FWIW.
I liked the C & C looks wise, but it's a hard-er seat.
It sits you back quite a bit as I said before.
Was not impressed with the MCC mod.
For the $$$, for me anyway the Sundowner is the best deal going.
Tallboy might be the best for you.
HD Sundowner here and it's ok, not fantastic, but it will suffice.
I don't think any of them are all that great.
I've had a C & C and a MCC modified RG seat too FWIW.
I liked the C & C looks wise, but it's a hard-er seat.
It sits you back quite a bit as I said before.
Was not impressed with the MCC mod.
For the $$$, for me anyway the Sundowner is the best deal going.
Tallboy might be the best for you.
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 900
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From: Wisconsin
Had one from there to......yuk!! Miserably uncomfortable...
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