Seat question for day trippers

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Nov 17, 2012 | 10:05 AM

The painter

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Seat question for day trippers

I want to make a change to a very Comfortable single seat with a detachable back rest. Whats the top generic seats out there. I've looked at Lepera, Mustang and Saddlenan, but I have no clue about which one really is worth the money.
Any help would be helpful. After 3 hours on the mustang seat I think I have by arce hurts.

Nov 17, 2012 | 12:00 PM

R-Jay

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If your back aches and not your a$$, it may be your seating POSITION. You may need new bars or a different seating position, (forward/rearward, up/down).

Nov 17, 2012 | 12:15 PM

Topcop

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My 2 cents worth for your situation....... buy yourself an AirHawk seat cushion. It solved my problem. My buddys now say I do not ever want to stop unless it is for gas. Happy Trails !!

Nov 17, 2012 | 01:16 PM

ZenGlide

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We're all different. For me, the Mustang saddles work best because they are firmer. I've noticed that softer seats tend to hurt my back on a long ride.

Nov 17, 2012 | 03:49 PM

Deer Stalker

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I use the HD Solo Signature Series but have had a gel pad laid inside the seat around on the whole surface - its superb

Nov 17, 2012 | 04:01 PM

jmorganroadglide

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I have the Corbin saddle and I can't remember the model. Road Glide 2010, very firm, only saddle I can ride all day and be okay. I have a sad, boney, white man's butt and this is the only time in my short eight years of riding that I can ride for 12 hours and am okay with it.

Nov 17, 2012 | 04:55 PM

BackRoader

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Had a Corbin and I can tell you they are very firm, but also very comfy on long hauls. Go figure. Had to go back to stock to keep momma happy, so I too had a gel pad installed. Love it lots. Not soft like you would think, but supportive and won't crush down to the pan like the stock foam does.