seat comfort

[jgc89]

after riding for a couple of hours my rear end starts to hurt anything i can do to the seat to make it more comfortable 2012 triglide

 

[Roblou15]

Try the air hawk inflatable seat cushion. Works well

 

[Trampas]

As mentioned above the air hawk, quite a few on here like the sheepskin and that seems to help. Or you can send your seat to Mean City Cycles and have the seat redone with added foam or have a gel insert, give them a call and talk to them. There are quite a few choices to make it comfortable and it is up to you how much you want to spend, some just buy a different seat, your option.

All for now Trampas

 

[Gorilla]

Johnny do a search on Harley Davidson seats on this forum. This subject has had a lot of discussion. I like my sheet skin covered Air Zeppelin seat on my 2013 TRI.

 

[David792]

Air Hawk

I've had an Air Hawk for several years. I've used it on two bikes. For a low dollar investment it's a great place to start. Lots less expensive than a $950 seat and I can literally ride all day in comfort.

I'm not trying to be rude here, but I've spent a lot of money on things for the bike that ended up being no better than the stock option, and in some cases even worse.

 

[Redharley]

Sheep skin great inexpensive place to start. I use just a sheep pad works for me. I believe it's from Alaska leather got it at americade few years back.

 

[hogcowboy]

I have a Russell Day Long and still use a dead sheep. That should tell you something.

 

[ctdair]

Russell Day Long.

 

[MDO]

On my Freewheeler, I installed the HD sundowner Tallboy seat & really like it. The Tallboy model was just because the Freewheeler OEM seat pushed me forward. On my ride to Durango, CO and back last year, I did not think about the seat at all, even on a 650 mile day!

That's the mark of a good seat. I actually wanted a Saddleman or Mustang seat, but spent the saving on other goodies.

The Airhawk seat is a great idea that wont break the bank.

 

[jgc89]

thanks for all the tip will try the air hawk

 

[paws]

The Air Hawk takes VERY LITTLE air to make it cushy... too much and it is hard as a rock. Love mine..had it since 2008. Bought the large cruiser.

Just bought the large pillion size (which they don’t seem to make anymore..just the small) from a friend .. just to have on other seats.

 

[PosseRider]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013RGDGQ8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fits the seat very well

 

[LadyonaMission]

The Air Hawk takes VERY LITTLE air to make it cushy... too much and it is hard as a rock. Love mine..had it since 2008. Bought the large cruiser.

Just bought the large pillion size (which they don’t seem to make anymore..just the small) from a friend .. just to have on other seats.

I really like the Air Hawk big cruiser I bought from your friend.

 

[GARYD]

IMHO the Air Hawk or get pad is second best(each pad adds at least an inch to the stock seat height). I don't like the thought that some a$$hole could rip it off if you don't take it off every time you stop. I have had the Road Zeppelin air seat since 2000 and would never own a bike without it. When I did the Saddlesore 1000 (registration #61162) a few years ago I bought a beaded seat pad (like truckers and cab drivers use (how could they be wrong) and have used that combo ever since - nothing can beat that set up.

I do take the beaded pad off for winter riding - the boys freeze if I don't - fantastic air circulation. LOL

In my opinion a regular static seat, stock or aftermarket, does little for comfort on long distance trips because the pressure points never change unlike the Road Zeppelin seat. Yes the RZ seat cost a bit more, but my complete comfort is well worth it.

Besides unless the store will refund your money after a month or so (that's how long it takes to really know if the seat is right for you) it can get pretty costly finding the right seat by trial and error. Just saying.

 

[hocnsoc]

Decent Comfort

I have a HD Hammock seat that worked well for my wife and I. Unfortunately she can no longer ride and I just sold the 2015 Tri Glide.

The Hammock seat (pn 52000176) is still here. I bought it in 2017. Anyone interested, pm me.

 

[ROAD DOG]

I have a HD Hammock seat that worked well for my wife and I. Unfortunately she can no longer ride and I just sold the 2015 Tri Glide.

The Hammock seat (pn 52000176) is still here. I bought it in 2017. Anyone interested, pm me.

I have a R Z that I thought was great till I got a hammock seat ride all day no sore butt , looks good to.

 

[PanheadSteve]

These are a combo of gel and sheepskin. We like them.

https://www.buttbuffer.com/

 

[seniorsgt]

Sheep skin great inexpensive place to start. I use just a sheep pad works for me. I believe it's from Alaska leather got it at americade few years back.

havent tried an air cushion ,but i have the sheared sheepskin from Alaska Leather and its extended my day. Be advise ride in the rain and it take 2-3 days to dry.

 

[PosseRider]

I have the Airhawk & it is ok but not for me, so something else to throw on the shelf, I guess. Ordered an RZ so I can adjust on the fly. :clapping:

 

[Udawg]

I have the Airhawk and the Alaska butt pad but the stock seat was about as good to me as they were. Also used the truckers beads and think they actually helped as well or better than the others. Just bought a Hammock seat at a garage sale so I will try it out this week.

 

[Cagmo]

I have a HD Hammock seat that worked well for my wife and I. Unfortunately she can no longer ride and I just sold the 2015 Tri Glide.

The Hammock seat (pn 52000176) is still here. I bought it in 2017. Anyone interested, pm me.

PM sent. Cagmo

 

[LadyonaMission]

I have the Airhawk & it is ok but not for me, so something else to throw on the shelf, I guess. Ordered an RZ so I can adjust on the fly. :clapping:

I bought a used one that I really like, so you could gift it to me in case mine gets a flat. My Mustang seat is very comfortable until I ride about 300 miles in one day then one little place in my left cheek needs a little cushion.

 

[Sunman]

I bought a beaded pad and made my first ride with it today. I have a Mustang seat which is very good but I am impressed with the beads. After 425,000 plus miles, stock seats with gel inserts, Ultimate seats, Mustang seats, Air Hawks, etc. etc., one short ride so far and I am impressed with the beads. Just my opinion.

Sunman

 

[Sunman]

....then one little place in my left cheek needs a little cushion.

That is called "cheekitis" and it will never totally go away. :laugh: Even iron butt riders eventually get rust. :Joker3:

Sunman

 

[Burnerboy]

Go to Walmart, and just purchase a car seat cushion (under $10.00) and place on top of your stock seat...........

Your wallet will thank you!

Your spinster muscle, will thank you

But your bank will hate you!

Just place on top of seat and ride away very happy..................

Ronnie

 

[rhino 2]

I bought a used one that I really like, so you could gift it to me in case mine gets a flat. My Mustang seat is very comfortable until I ride about 300 miles in one day then one little place in my left cheek needs a little cushion.

Thats where i keep my wallet , [Left back pocket] Makes me sit uneven.....

 

[k-dog]

always take wallet out before riding, makes riding long ways better.

 

[rhino 2]

always take wallet out before riding, makes riding long ways better.

I'm so use to having it there that for-instance when i go hunting in the woods i leave my wallet at the camp.....And every now and then i'll pat my wallet'less pocket panic for a split second thinking i lost the wallet.... Its a knee jerk reaction..In the winter i will put it in the inside wallet pocket of my jacket....But i still get that knee jerk reaction.:gah:..

 

[cScjhb]

Many years ago I started putting my wallet in my right front pocket when riding. It became habit and now it is there all the time. Never have to worry about pick-pockets..... Jim

 

[Udawg]

Many years ago I started putting my wallet in my right front pocket when riding. It became habit and now it is there all the time. Never have to worry about pick-pockets..... Jim

I've been doing the same thing for years. I don't know why something so small (My wallet is about as small as they get) could get so painful after a few hours in the saddle. Mine started about 2012 or so when I started doing multi-day rides. You find answers in a hurry after a few days.