HD Hammock vs. Road Zeppelin
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Northern Utah
Got a RZ on my '04 Ultra and wouldn't have anything else. Just the ability to change pressure points while on the go is worth it. Mine has 3 but I think the newer ones only have 2. I'm a big guy too, 6ft and 290 so love the size. Had back problems for years, two surgeries, one 10 yrs. ago and one last month so the back rest is always on and having the lumbar adjustment is a life saver...
I would be interested to see and hear your thoughts on the size vs. the fitment of the bike.
You also mentioned the backrest is always on. I tried mine the other night for the first time and it was uncomfortable as hell. It put me right up on the fuel tank.
Thanks.
Mike.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Tonopah Az
I can't say anything about the RZ or the Hammock but I have the Mustang after trying a number of different seats and even then I took the cover off and carved it down ( I am 5'6 and 245 pounds) added memory foam now it's comfy and I can reach the ground. The one thing I want to add to your thought process. No matter what seat you end up with think about the Mustang back rest, it is thinner curved to fit your back and sits back a little I love mine also it is so easy to relocate your tourpak back and that will give you more room and your wife too so you will have room between you. I took a piece of 1/8" aluminum mounted it on the rack that holds the TP drilled a set of holes and within a few minutes i can move the TP forward or back about 1-2".
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Northern Utah
I can't say anything about the RZ or the Hammock but I have the Mustang after trying a number of different seats and even then I took the cover off and carved it down ( I am 5'6 and 245 pounds) added memory foam now it's comfy and I can reach the ground. The one thing I want to add to your thought process. No matter what seat you end up with think about the Mustang back rest, it is thinner curved to fit your back and sits back a little I love mine also it is so easy to relocate your tourpak back and that will give you more room and your wife too so you will have room between you. I took a piece of 1/8" aluminum mounted it on the rack that holds the TP drilled a set of holes and within a few minutes i can move the TP forward or back about 1-2".
Mike.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: WPB, FL
I'm Game!
If anyone has instructions for strapping a LaZBoy to my bike I'll give it a try! Comfort trumps style EVERY DAY in my book!!
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Dallas Oregon
How does it look on your 04 Ultra? Can you take some pictures and post them up if it is not too much trouble. I have heard that they look goofy because they are so large. One guy said it was like strapping a LazyBoy on the bike.
I would be interested to see and hear your thoughts on the size vs. the fitment of the bike.
You also mentioned the backrest is always on. I tried mine the other night for the first time and it was uncomfortable as hell. It put me right up on the fuel tank.
Thanks.
Mike.
I would be interested to see and hear your thoughts on the size vs. the fitment of the bike.
You also mentioned the backrest is always on. I tried mine the other night for the first time and it was uncomfortable as hell. It put me right up on the fuel tank.
Thanks.
Mike.
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 145
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From: Dallas Oregon
Cruiser
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From: Dallas Oregon
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