Never ending search for a comfortable seat

[rog1215]

Hello folks,
i am trying to find a seat that really does what it says for the distance. i have been riding all my life but at 52 it seems i can only last about 50 miles on this stock harley roadglide seat. My poor wife has about 1" of way to soft foam on her pad and you would think for what we pay for these bikes they could put a decent seat on them. I have used corbin in the past and yes there was some improvement but for 500.00? not enough. They can send people into space but my butt still hurts, Whats up with that!!LOL
I have read about the "Ultimate seat" and called them but they said they did not have one for my trike? i thought others on the forum had used these on their trikes?
Anyway we are leaving for the smokies in 2 weeks and i wanted to suprise my wife with something that works!
all replies appreciated.
Roger

 

[Administrator]

I agree with Dave on the Mustang seats. They are very comfortable, not as hard as the Corbins and they make a seat for your bike. Call 800-243-1392 for a quote.Another option might be an Airhawk seat cushion. Airhawk Seat Cushions | Airhawk Seat

 

[mpolissky]

Also try Russell Day Long at Custom Motorcycle Seats and Touring Saddles - "Day-Long" Touring Saddles and Motorcycle Seats by Russell Cycle Products. I have a custom seat from them on my Goldwing...just amazing. Look at the photos on the link below to see what it looks like.

 

[Dwight]

I'll second the Airhawk. Just ordered (today) one for me and for the missus. Used them for a long time, old one finally gave out. It will take a couple of tries to get it adjusted just right. Way cheaper (but not cheap!) than a seat that may or may not work. It will keep your butt dry.

Dwight

 

[FBTRIKE]

I also installed the wide mustang seats, both my wife and I find them very comfortable. They are also a good company to work with. First seat I recieved had a very small nick in the fabric, they replaced it no problem and payed for shipping.

 

[CRBandit]

With your close timeline this won't help for this trip but check out Diamond Seats. They are a little spendy but they take your custom measurements (such as height, weight, inseam length, how well you fit on the stock seat, etc) as well as your passengers measurements (if she'll give them to you?) and design a seat built to your specifications. I have had a couple on different bikes and have ridden over 850 miles in one day and felt like I could go another 850 (seat-wise anyways!). You can find them at Diamond Custom Seats - Home Page - Custom motorcycle seats for Goldwing, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and BMW. Their phone number is 800-722-9995. Usually when you call, you are talking with the owner, Mark. He will answer any questions you might have and give you more information that you'll ever think you need. Good luck...

 

[rog1215]

Thanks guys, i went with the mustang not cheap but not as hard as a corbin and good folks, can send it back if not satisfied. The other options were good info but i kinda jammed myself up with time and mustang had one in stock
My sister rides a softail with a mustang and she loves it.
Thanks for the input and we will see ya on da road!!
Roger

 

[Saltywheels]

With your close timeline this won't help for this trip but check out Diamond Seats. They are a little spendy but they take your custom measurements (such as height, weight, inseam length, how well you fit on the stock seat, etc) as well as your passengers measurements (if she'll give them to you?) and design a seat built to your specifications. I have had a couple on different bikes and have ridden over 850 miles in one day and felt like I could go another 850 (seat-wise anyways!). You can find them at Diamond Custom Seats - Home Page - Custom motorcycle seats for Goldwing, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and BMW. Their phone number is 800-722-9995. Usually when you call, you are talking with the owner, Mark. He will answer any questions you might have and give you more information that you'll ever think you need. Good luck...

CR: Have to agree completely with you. Have Marks seats on my GL1800 & both wifey & I love it. So far 700 mile week ends have been a total non-event. Guess it pays to pamper your butt!

 

[Gorilla]

I know you all ready committed to the Mustang, but I purchased one of the new HD "Hammock" seats and like it. I have already spent (4) 350 miles days on it without issue.

 

[rmrc51]

I have read about the "Ultimate seat" and called them but they said they did not have one for my trike? i thought others on the forum had used these on their trikes?

all replies appreciated.
Roger

Roger,

I have the Ultimate seats on my trike and so far have found them to be extremely comfortable. I'm a bit surprised that you were told that they didn't make a set for your Trike. If I'm not mistaken, the seats for the trikes are no different then the seats for the motorcycle. At least that's how it is for my Valkyrie.

If you do decide to check the Ultimate Seats again, ask to speak to Des. He'll give you a straight answer!

 

[JJTRIKER]

Dave ultimate seats is going to be in branson in august and they have them in stock and fit them on the spot just give them a call to make sure they bring a couple extra.

 

[rog1215]

When i talked to the folks at ultimate seats they advised me that they would not fit the tri-glide because they use a 2 seat system and you need a single piece seat for the mounting holes on the tri-glide. this is true as there are no holes for putting just a solo seat on.
at any rate i am hopefull the mustange will fill the bill as they say.
roger

 

[Gorilla]

Dave your correct the hammock is for the 08 and newer, but I modified my 07 to a 08 gas tank so I have to use a 08 or newer seat. The seat fits to the tank and then I made a mounting point for the rear of the seat.

 

[rog1215]

got the seat from Mustang and it was great, only problem is it pushed me forward about 4 " i am 6'4" and need all the legroom i can get.
I sent it back and picked up a "hammock" at a dealer on the way to the mountains.
It is just what the doctor ordered. 3 days of 250 miles riding while there and never a sore butt
true test came yesterday when we did 480 to get home. not a problem, rest of my body was shot but the seat worked. very happy with the Hammock!
regards, Roger

 

[Boom]

How 'bout the Road Zeppelin? Pros? Cons? Since I don't have to put my feet on the ground, I wouldn't mind sitting on a nice fat pillow, lol! Maybe it would keep the heat off my butt!:yes:

 

[Pup]

I know it looks funky, but I love the spring seat on my Crossbones. I put in 700+ miles 2 weeks ago on Memorial Day weekend and no butt pain at all. I did have some lower back pain, but I attribute that to when I broke my back many moons ago. The spring tractor seat is wider than my derrière (no small feat for a stock seat...) LOL!!! And the seat springs combined with the stock softtail suspension made it feel as if I was riding on a cloud. I can only imagine that seat on a Road glide would feel like absolute heaven. Although it would be something to see on a RG... But then again I like the funky look of the seat....LOL!!!

 

[Gorilla]

Now you know why HD puts those Police seats on the Road King and Electra Glides. I never heard a motorman complain about the seat.

 

[rog1215]

I have owned everything from a 1940 80ci flathead to a 62 pan with a few shovels in between and they all had solo seats with 5" springs.
They look very very cooooooool and are like riding on air and these bikes were all hardtails also!
Roger

 

[Ironhorsepilot]

I have an airhawk seat, but I am having a hard time adjusting to it. I have tried several air adjustments, but I feel like I am riding on top of the bike, rather than "in" the seat. Any Suggestions? My regular seat is a reach seat, airhawk on top of that and sheepskin on top of that. My butt still hurts!

 

[Capt Chaos]

My backseat driver uses a air hawk, we ended up filling it so that is was still mushy, that way it comforms to your rear instead of sitting up on it, you sit in it.

 

[moonstar]

We have a 2000 Ultra Classic with a Motor Trike kit on it. We use the Zeppelin Air seat (don't remember the exact name of it); I adjusted the air seat to feel like I am sitting "in" it not "on" it. We both LOVE the seat. We ride all day in it without butt fatigue. We do use an Alaska Leathers seat cover on both seats....more for cool/heat comfort than anything else.

 

[pin-hi]

Mustang classic 2 up seat on my Sportster trike and it is great!

 

[tfdeputydawg]

While your searching-Go to Wal-Mart, automotive section, look for a Gel seat pad. About $20
Looks like a waffle pattern on one side, is inside a nice vented cover.
Use a couple of those. Who knows, you may look no further!

 

[nevtat]

Swapped my Corbin for a Pro-Pad a couple of years ago. Pro-Pad is great!

 

[msocko3]

I bought a Road Zeppelin before the trip I just got back from. I put almost 1,900 miles on and love it. I was stopping every 100 miles for gas and to let the wife have a smoke, if it wasn't for that I'm sure I could have run from tank to tank with no problems. At the end of a 590 mile day my hind end felt just like I had not ridden at all. Before with the stock seat on my 2010 Triglide my hind end would feel like it had bruises on it at the end of a long day and every 70 miles I wanted to stop and get off to ease the the pain.

 

[Boom]

I finally broke down and ordered the Road Zep. Should get it tomorrow. I'm looking forward to getting that "Lazy Boy recliner" feeling on my old butt.

 

[Doc]

Good Folks on here turned me onto Ultimate Seats out of Canada...Priced just a few $$$ more than Mustang (which I had on my Kawasaki before Trike)...their advertising is 100% spot on..."you're Butt will think it went to Heaven".

Ed

 

[Southern Man]

what is the part # for the road Zep for the tri-glide?