What kind of seats do you have on your Tri-Glide

[GARYD]

:Agree: :Agree: :Agree: I'm surprised not many riders try the Road Zepplin seat. They buy a static seat because it's comfortable when they first sit on it but gets worse as miles add up. Then they have to buy another seat and start the whole thing over again and maybe then again.
Get the RZ seat from the get go and you will never need to get another seat later.
All static seats are the same, just different designs - each one still has the same pressure point (maybe not as pronounced as a stock seat) and doesn't change that much over time.
I think if people tried the RZ seat they wouldn't buy any other seat......they wouldn't need to.

The RZ seat is also wider then the stock seat so it fits the anatomy better - in my opinion.

Up until a I started doing long distance trips, the stock seat was fine for me no matter what brand bike I owned. Now I'm older, wrinkled and sagging and want more creature comforts and the RZ fits the bill to a "T". ThumbUp You young pups can sit on a steel post and be comfortable.

In a perfect world the dealer would let you use a seat for a couple thousand miles and then be able to return it and select another seat if needed. At least Harley lets you test a seat (and windshield) for a short time before buying. Just not long enough.

 

[Smitty Werben Manjensen]

I'll look into the Road Zepplin. (Old and sagging -- know what you mean.)

UPDATE: SHOOT! My trike is based on an 04 Road King, and Road Zeppelin says "no" for that far back. Maybe it is only the wiring harness, and I could make that up??

 

[GARYD]

There are 2 RZ seats. The older one (52333-97E) will fit '97 to '07 models and the new one (51072-09) fits '08 and newer.

 

[trikermutha]

I find that some have different comments on seats and not everyone would be comfortable on a RZ seat versus lets say a stock seat or other type of seat. Or try a after market vendor who modifies or makes seats sometimes they can help with your stock seat??

Everyone has different comfort levels and pressure points.

If you can try to sit on other type of seats go for it that may help you decision.

Good luck

 

[GARYD]

That's the beauty of the RZ seat - you can change the pressure points. You can't on a static seat - you have to live with whatever seat you buy even if it changes for the worst a year from now......or spend even more money for a new seat and start all over again. :Shrug:

I don't see how anyone could not be comfortable on the RZ seat, but I suppose anything is possible. The only exception I know of is it positions the rider a little closer to the front. So tall riders may not like it. I'm 5'-11" and 185lbs and it's perfect for me. ThumbUp

It's got to be the biggest decision a rider makes - even before the exhaust ---well maybe not that. :laugh: - - - - biggest decision for a long distance rider.

I guess it's a "cross your finger"s kind of thing and hope you made the right decision. :AGGHH:

Just to clarify, I'm talking about off the shelf seats like Mustang, Saddlemen, Corbin, LePera, etc. not your completely custom made seats made exclusively for one person.

 

[trikermutha]

I have found after awhile the RZ seat if very uncomfortable no matter how many times I adjust the pressure in the seat.. But I know that is not in all cases..

Went back to the stock seat and found that more to my liking..

Well good luck..

 

[Smitty Werben Manjensen]

I did some further checking, and the RZ isn't available for my old Road King (04). I called a dealer, and he said no. I even called the Harley official site where it says "contact us", and they had a choice for questions about accessories. The lady there spent about 15 minutes searching several databases, and said, "sorry". She was very helpful though.

It must be the shape of something attached to the frame, because it fits a Road Glide, but not a King -- maybe tank interference, who knows.

 

[GARYD]

I have found after awhile the RZ seat if very uncomfortable no matter how many times I adjust the pressure in the seat.. But I know that is not in all cases..

Went back to the stock seat and found that more to my liking..

Well good luck..

I have also found that to be the case sometimes.
If you wait until you start feeling the pressure to adjust the bladders, it's too late. What I've found was approximately every half hour change the settings whether you need to or not. That way it heads off any pressure build up in one spot.
Better yet when you stop for gas or to eat, walk around a little and (without being seen ) massage the tush a little to get the feelings/blood circulating again. ThumbUp

 

[Sully]

With the Airhawk R seat all you do to change the settings is move around on the seat and a different bladder fills to spot. ThumbUp

 

[Boom]

Road Zeppelin here. It's the only seat I've been able to complete a 500 mile ride on (2010 TG) comfortably. I ride with the bladders completely inflated.

 

[trikermutha]

I have also found that to be the case sometimes.
If you wait until you start feeling the pressure to adjust the bladders, it's too late. What I've found was approximately every half hour change the settings whether you need to or not. That way it heads off any pressure build up in one spot.
Better yet when you stop for gas or to eat, walk around a little and (without being seen ) massage the tush a little to get the feelings/blood circulating again. ThumbUp

I know a massage seat as you drive the Trike!!

 

[TheBobs]

Road Zeppelin here. It's the only seat I've been able to complete a 500 mile ride on (2010 TG) comfortably. I ride with the bladders completely inflated.

Russell Day Long:
In a 30 day period
4 days back to back 500+ mile days
2 days back to back 600+ mile days
4 days back to back 500+ mile days

Iron Butt Saddle Sore 1000 & Bun Burner 1500 consecutively.

About 30K total miles on 2 Triglides. No moving parts, no bad pumps, no leaking bladders. Just miles and miles and miles of trouble free and pain free touring.

Going Back to my corner and coloring...

 

[GARYD]

Russell is one of the better custom seats - been around a long time.