Need a comfortable seat!

[Chip]

Comfortable seat

Just took my first long ride from Cleveland to Nashville on my Triglide. I have a stock seat and need a comfortable seat. Any suggestions?

Sheepskin and Air Hawk

www.wildthingsfur.com

 

[ShapeShifter]

I had planned on a possible seat change next spring. However, the recent 1/2" lift for rear tank which raised the front seat position, along with the Hernia Surgery last April, is now causing me some discomfort, especially on my right hang-me-down area. To keep that lift height I probably need a seat that moves me back 1-2". My dilemma has been, try a pad which will likely just increase the frontal lift, or bite the bullet now for a new expensive $400+ Mustang Super Touring Vintage Seat 79538 that sits the rider 1.75" back. I did move tank forward, then removed the 1/2" spacer and installed a 3/8" which gives some relief, just not enough. Going to try a 1/4" spacer as another inexpensive means to increase comfort level and maintain some rear tank lift. Hopefully, this attempt gives me the needed comfort until next springs seat change and 1/2" spacer reinstall .

 

[DK Custom Products]

So sorry, it is Harley Davidson Zeppelin air pad.

Thank you! Saw that one. Interested to hear how it works for you.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

I had planned on a possible seat change next spring. However, the recent 1/2" lift for rear tank which raised the front seat position, along with the Hernia Surgery last April, is now causing me some discomfort, especially on my right hang-me-down area. To keep that lift height I probably need a seat that moves me back 1-2". My dilemma has been, try a pad which will likely just increase the frontal lift, or bite the bullet now for a new expensive $400+ Mustang Super Touring Vintage Seat 79538 that sits the rider 1.75" back. I did move tank forward, then removed the 1/2" spacer and installed a 3/8" which gives some relief, just not enough. Going to try a 1/4" spacer as another inexpensive means to increase comfort level and maintain some rear tank lift. Hopefully, this attempt gives me the needed comfort until next springs seat change and 1/2" spacer reinstall .

For the sake of comfort, why not just run the front tank lift and remove the rear? The vast majority of the cooling benefit and reduced buffeting comes from the front tank lift. The rear is only to show more chrome and make it easier to clean.

Kevin

 

[ShapeShifter]

For the sake of comfort, why not just run the front tank lift and remove the rear? The vast majority of the cooling benefit and reduced buffeting comes from the front tank lift. The rear is only to show more chrome and make it easier to clean.

Kevin

Just my dogged determination to still maintain some rear lift as I truly like that look now. So removing the rear lift is the least desired option, and I'm not giving up easily. Since the surgery, I've known that a seat change was inevitable, because I need that additional move to the rear, even before the rear lift install.

 

[MDO]

I had planned on a possible seat change next spring. However, the recent 1/2" lift for rear tank which raised the front seat position, along with the Hernia Surgery last April, is now causing me some discomfort, especially on my right hang-me-down area. To keep that lift height I probably need a seat that moves me back 1-2". My dilemma has been, try a pad which will likely just increase the frontal lift, or bite the bullet now for a new expensive $400+ Mustang Super Touring Vintage Seat 79538 that sits the rider 1.75" back. I did move tank forward, then removed the 1/2" spacer and installed a 3/8" which gives some relief, just not enough. Going to try a 1/4" spacer as another inexpensive means to increase comfort level and maintain some rear tank lift. Hopefully, this attempt gives me the needed comfort until next springs seat change and 1/2" spacer reinstall .

I went with the HD Sundowner Tallboy that moves you back 2" & love it. I'm not that tall (5'9") but my FW stock seat constantly pitched my forward. The Sundowner is a totally different shape for both rider & passenger. It's very comfortable. I have not had it on the road for 8 hours a day, but I have a 2" memory foam pad to take on extended trips. I have the DK Custom Products 1.5" tank lift (front & rear) & its not an issue with my seat.

 

[ShapeShifter]

I went with the HD Sundowner Tallboy that moves you back 2" & love it. I'm not that tall (5'9") but my FW stock seat constantly pitched my forward. The Sundowner is a totally different shape for both rider & passenger. It's very comfortable. I have not had it on the road for 8 hours a day, but I have a 2" memory foam pad to take on extended trips. I have the DK Custom Products 1.5" tank lift (front & rear) & its not an issue with my seat.

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Thanks!.... I'm just a smidge over 5' 11", so a 2" setback should work well for me too. Will add this to my short list. Will also check with my local dealer to see if they have one available demo rides.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Thanks!.... I'm just a smidge over 5' 11", so a 2" setback should work well for me too. Will add this to my short list. Will also check with my local dealer to see if they have one available demo rides.

A lot of dealers are set up with a mock up so you can try seats and handle bars

My local dealer will let you test ride their seats on your trike Ask yours

 

[ShapeShifter]

A lot of dealers are set up with a mock up so you can try seats and handle bars

My local dealer will let you test ride their seats on your trike Ask yours

Thanks!......Will definitely need to check further with dealer. Harley's web site shows Tallboy 52000134 fits 08-later touring models, including Freewheeler. Doesn't include 14 and later Tri Glides....hopefully, that's an oversight on their part.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Thanks!......Will definitely need to check further with dealer. Harley's web site shows Tallboy 52000134 fits 08-later touring models, including Freewheeler. Doesn't include 14 and later Tri Glides....hopefully, that's an oversight on their part.

I have a Roadking seat on my Freewheeler

From the 2009 Touring frame design change and up IMO should fit

IMO, the catalog is wrong maybe set up that way

I say any touring seat will fit Triglides and Freewheelers

 

[ShapeShifter]

My dealers parts guy says they have one available in their demo program that fits my Trike. Now if only the lousy rainy weather improves soon.

 

[MDO]

My dealers parts guy says they have one available in their demo program that fits my Trike. Now if only the lousy rainy weather improves soon.

Glad you found one to test ride. Let us know what you think.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Glad you found one to test ride. Let us know what you think.

Will do! Now Mother Nature just needs to smile on me.(Sun)

 

[TAC]

Air-Hawk R cushion. Pay attention to the instructions and don't over inflate. You can ride for hours in comfort and because of the design of the chambers, your "special area" is comfortable & cooler. Best investment you can make. My wife & I have been using them for 5 years...

Way cheaper than a new seat too...

 

[427dave]

I also love my HD Road Zeppelin with sheep skin cover I have ridden many miles on it

 

[Sully]

I was looking for a better seat also, then I tried the AirHawk seat cushion. Made different adjustments till I found what works best for me.

 

[ShapeShifter]

I also like low cost methods that give great results. But In my case, the greatest comfort will come from moving my body back an inch or two, 1.5" - 2" would be better. I'm about 5' 11.5" with a 33" inseam and I definitely want to my decrease my knee angle. My settle in riding position is slouched and slid forward a bit. So a seat change was always in my future plans for the trike, just wanted to holdout and make my move by early spring, hopefully better pricing, or snatch a steal during winter months. I'm just reluctant to spend additional dollars on cushions that might only provide minimum results, given my actual needs. Thought I'd include a link to a site that has a Motorcycle Ergonomics Simulator. There's a selection for a Trike Simulation that might be interesting to some.

BTW, I hope these side topics are useful for the OP and others.:Shrug:

 

[hogcowboy]

... Thought I'd include a link to a site that has a Motorcycle Ergonomics Simulator. There's a selection for a Trike Simulation that might be interesting to some.

...:Shrug:

That's a good site for getting "some idea" of what you might look like but I do wish they would keep it up to date. Subtle changes in years can make a big difference. Also would be even better if they allowed for options that would change how you sit. Like the Can-Am F3 has multiple riding positions yet they only show one. So in the end your best bet is hit the dealers up.:clapping:

 

[ShapeShifter]

That's a good site for getting "some idea" of what you might look like but I do wish they would keep it up to date. Subtle changes in years can make a big difference. Also would be even better if they allowed for options that would change how you sit. Like the Can-Am F3 has multiple riding positions yet they only show one. So in the end your best bet is hit the dealers up.:clapping:

I agree completely! I never considered the site as a be-all-end-all......much the same as I recognize and acknowledge that there's not one be-all-end-all seating solution that provides the same comfort level to every rider. A huge disappointment for me is, there's no easy and less costly way for me to demo a Mustang Super Touring Vintage Seat for comparison to HD Touring Seats.