HD Hammock vs Road Zeplin seats

[Trikesyke]

Is there a general recommendation between the two? I was ready for a stop and especially my tailbone, after about 1 1/2 on the stock seat. I have a 2105 TG.

 

[trikermutha]

your going to get a lot of advise on this topic.

I found the Road Zepplin ok but did not suit me for long distance. Everyone is different for comfort zone.

One seat I did find to my needs were the Ultimate Seat..I can sit on that thing for hours and back side was happy with my purchase.

 

[prariepilot]

An Alternative

Is there a general recommendation between the two? I was ready for a stop and especially my tailbone, after about 1 1/2 on the stock seat. I have a 2105 TG.

My '13 lately feels like I'm riding on the frame. I've got ~30K miles on it and there are scuff marks on top of the side covers where the seat is curled down and rubbing.

Tomorrow, I'm headed to a high-end, trophy-class local upholsterer who is going to "sculpt" my seat, add gel packs and recover it with better than "MoCo grade" fabric with UV protection, using UV-resistant thread. Expensive, you ask? NO! Under $200!

http://www.robertdoerr.com/motorcycle_seats#Next

 

[Peter A.]

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JMO but I have the HD Hammock seat (about 4 yrs now) and I love it (spent numerous 400 mi days on it)
suits me just fine!
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[Zammy]

We tried all of the HD ones and ended up with the Zeppelin, the Hammock was pretty comfy for me too but the wife didn't like the ride in the back.

 

[Sunman]

I have a Mustang seat on my Freewheeler. Previously had a Mustang on my 2000 Road King which I kept and put on my 2005 Electra Glide CVO when I traded the Mustang for it. I had over 100K miles on that seat when I trade the 2005 off and it still felt like new. I highly recommend Mustang seats. I had an Ultimate Seat on my 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour and it was also an excellent seat.

Sunman

 

[jimgpayne]

I put the Zeppelin on my 2014 and have never looked back.

I know it may sound crazy; but being able to deflate it and then re-inflate it while riding always gives me the very best "comfort fit" on long rides.

For me it was worth every penny.

 

[Casper]

I just put a used Zeppelin on the trike. I really don't care for it, skinny butt
gonna put it up for sale

 

[bronxbill]

Seat choices are very personal, what one person loves another hates. I have a Zepplin on my Triglide and I really like it. It is the older 3 button model. If I was going to go with a non air bladder seat, I would choose a Mustang; but that's my personal opinion

 

[Casper]

My Road Zeppelin is for sale

 

[Trikesyke]

I guess I didn't think this through. It's all about personal preference. I have a Mustang on my '98 Superglide. Far better than the stock seat, on which I kept sliding around. I had to send it back to Mustang because it became uncomfortable after about 1 1/2 years. They rebuilt it for me for free. They stand behind their products! Having said that, I am reluctant to spend big bucks again, without 'trying out' a seat.......

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And I forgot to thank everyone for their responses!

 

[Postal Trucker]

Best thing to do is to find out if your local dealer still has the seat loaner program and demo the seats you may like. This is how I decided to spend the extra money on my Zeppelin seat for my '12 and moved to my '14. Been using it for over 4 years and happy I made the purchase.<br />
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Like it has been said, everyone's butt is different and you will receive many different opinions on all the seats available.

 

[rayg5102]

i 2nd the loaner program. I tried about 4 seats over the last year