Road Zeppelin Seat
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Road Warrior
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Road Zeppelin Seat
Here is yet another question for the Seat Guru's on the site
If you had a chance to buy a leather Road Zeppelin seat, about a month old for $500, would you.
I know what they cost new, I have only sat on one, I have never ridden with one and I now have a chance to get one.
Thanx for your opinions !!
If you had a chance to buy a leather Road Zeppelin seat, about a month old for $500, would you.
I know what they cost new, I have only sat on one, I have never ridden with one and I now have a chance to get one.
Thanx for your opinions !!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Indiana
RE: Road Zeppelin Seat
I bought a new UC in September. In October bought the Zep seat. I am 6'1" 325lb. I love it and so does the wife.
Most I rode was about 250 miles one day before the snow hit but they say you can go forever. As soon as the roads and temperature agree I am going give it a try.
I paid about 700-800 for mine. Would do it again.
Most I rode was about 250 miles one day before the snow hit but they say you can go forever. As soon as the roads and temperature agree I am going give it a try.
I paid about 700-800 for mine. Would do it again.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Laurel Indiana
RE: Road Zeppelin Seat
I would jump on it ,,, i want to get one after the weather breaks.....ive heard or read all good about them and have been thinking and looking since october 06.....if you get it post your likes / dislikes about it and how easy or hard it was to install ..id like to know 
Road Master
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RE: Road Zeppelin Seat
I looked all over last week for a used leather Road Zeppelin and couldn't find one. Bought a new one from Chicago Harley, $623 plus $18 freight. I'm looking for something that eases the pressure on a failing hip joint.
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5th Gear
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RE: Road Zeppelin Seat
I had one on my 2002 Ultra. I loved it. I had it for almost 5 years before I was in an accident and the bike was totaled. Unfortunately I couldn't salvage the seat.
After a couple hours in the saddle I would still get some pressure points, but the advantage of that seat was inflating or deflating bladders to remove the pressure points.
The only downside is the seat raises you up about an inch, and it is really wide. Both are fine for riding, but is does take a little more effort to get on and off the bike. Also, even with my 6' build I couldn't flat foot when the bike was stopped with that seat.
Installation is easy. There is one screw on the rear fender under the tour pak that holds the seat down. The electric connector plugs into your accessory plug under the seat and turns on and off with the accessory switch.
After a couple hours in the saddle I would still get some pressure points, but the advantage of that seat was inflating or deflating bladders to remove the pressure points.
The only downside is the seat raises you up about an inch, and it is really wide. Both are fine for riding, but is does take a little more effort to get on and off the bike. Also, even with my 6' build I couldn't flat foot when the bike was stopped with that seat.
Installation is easy. There is one screw on the rear fender under the tour pak that holds the seat down. The electric connector plugs into your accessory plug under the seat and turns on and off with the accessory switch.
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RE: Road Zeppelin Seat
At that price, you could make money on it with ebay! My RZ has been a ride saver. Of all the upgrades I have done to my bike, the RZ was the best. More time in the saddle is what it's all about....
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Novice
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RE: Road Zeppelin Seat
I agree that the RZ seat is the best accessory I've bought. I need to sit a bit higher to relieve an aching cheek after a few hundred miles. This seat certainly does the job. Rode 7,800 miles last June to CA and back, no sorebutt or legs. Mine is vinyl not leather,a no maintenance choice.
The one you're looking at is a great deal.
The one you're looking at is a great deal.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
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RE: Road Zeppelin Seat
I have an opportunity to get a used one pretty reasonable but am concerned about the additional height & width. I may just get it for the long hauls I plan to take in this year and switch it out for daily rides.