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

[Ohio Eddie]

I still have the stock seat on mine and going to go with a different type soon, my left hip starts to hurt after about a 80 mile ride, when I had a Heritage Softail a few years back it wasnt anything to knock off 200 to 250 mile and no problems, I know, I'm a little older and with that brings aches and pains I never had before, just looking for direction on seats.

 

[eagle1]

i'm going to have the jell pad installed in my '09 t/g this winter. i have the same problem.

 

[Oldmsocko]

At this present time I am still happy with my stock seat.

 

[TNTriker]

I was hurting in the bend of my legs, where my leg meets my body (don't know what that is called) and thought it was my stock seat. My intention was to get a Mustang, but was waiting until it got closer to riding season. I do ride most of the year, but not as much as normal in the winter. One day went for a ride and put on a different pair of boots. I always rode with my cowboy boots on, 2 1/2" heel, up to this point. During the ride I realized that my legs were not hurting. So the next time we went for a ride wore the same Ariat low heel boots that I wore last time. My legs didn't hurt. I have been wearing the Ariats ever since and no leg pain. What kind of boots are you wearing?

 

[Copasetic]

I have an '09 and just started riding last fall. I'm tall and the new ('11 and '12) seats don't fit but the '09 does. I added a Hawk gel pad that was very comfortable but i didn't like sitting up that much higher with my height. I added an Air Zepplin seat and a backrest and I love the set up.

 

[JohnC]

One warning about a gel pad. In the summer time, if you leave your bike parked outside for any length of time, the gel absorbs heat from the sun. This can make for a very uncomfortable ride. If you think the triglides run hot now, wait until you put a gel seat on it.

I had a Saddleman seat with the gel insert in it and once I learned about the heat issue, I swore I would never buy another gel seat again.

 

[greyfang]

replaced my stock seat after first ride home of about 75 miles. got a Sundowner and am very happy with it.

 

[rwhgme]

Air Zepplin for us!

 

[Blondie Gal]

Had the Zeppelin seats on the Ultra and loved 'em - had no problem on any of our 'big trips' . . . have stock seats on the GW along with B&G seat covers (velour with about 1/4" of foam) - almost as comfy, cool in the summer and warm in the winter!!

 

[rgc]

I swithced to the Harley Hammock looking for something a little wider with a little more support. That was a good move and it works well. I added an AirHawk and that helped more. Just added the AirHawk R. The R version is cut a little differently and is a bit wider to match the seat. That seems to have hit the spot for me. It has been very comfortable on longer rides in the 250 to 300 mile per day range.

GLenn

 

[arnie]

I made a wood bead seat for my 2011,haven't been over 200 miles in one day but it is alot cooler.The air flows thru it real good.Taking a trip next month so i hope it's as comfortable as it is cool.

 

[Rod69]

Have changed to a Corbin seat and back rest. Added the tour pack rest for the wife, it has longer arms than the Harley one. I am comfortable with the Corbin.

 

[Chappy]

I bought a mustang backrest to help with the comfort level of the stock seat and it helped a lot. I plan to stop by the Saddleman vender site during Laconia Bike Week. I own the Road Sofa saddle they make and also have a stock seat off my '03 Ultra that I had them rebuild with the jell pads. So, my plan is to have them install the jell pads while I wait. I think the last time I did that process it cost about $80.00 or so.

The stock seat on my trike seems to be the tipical H-D, kind of want to change seats tomorrow affair, again. lol

 

[adaptolife]

HD Sundowner heated seat.

 

[Keystone]

Mustang.

Third ride in a row with one.

 

[Lakeman]

I am 68 and I hurt when I ride over a couple hundred miles, old and out of shape. These after market seats can get expensive, how do you know where to start. Trial and error is cost prohibitive.

 

[Oldmsocko]

I am 68 and I hurt when I ride over a couple hundred miles, old and out of shape. These after market seats can get expensive, how do you know where to start. Trial and error is cost prohibitive.

Going by some one elses opinion is a bad way to go. What I think is comfortable maybe not be for you.

 

[Lakeman]

Yes thats what I am saying.

 

[Copasetic]

I am 68 and I hurt when I ride over a couple hundred miles, old and out of shape. These after market seats can get expensive, how do you know where to start. Trial and error is cost prohibitive.

That was my concern. I went with the Air Zepplin because it was big (like me) and was adjustable. I figured the adjustment feature would allow for infinite changes until I found what was really comfortable and so far I would have to say my theory was correct.

 

[pigbike]

Mean City Cycles has a good reputation on rebuilding your current seat. I have never sent them one but have heard nothing bad, and only good. This means you have to send them your seat, so unless you have a spare, you are seatless until it comes back. This would be the most cost effective method. You tell them where it hurts and they will try to fix that. See their order form.

My two wheeler seat kills my butt and I was going to send it to them, but never did. My trike seat is much better, so I may or may not send it to them.
Mean City Cycles - Custom Seat Modifications

 

[Boom]

Air Zeppelin here. Hope to get 450 miles/day next week on my way to Florida. :Excited:

 

[jcolson]

I took the original seat & had gel put in front & back. The stock seat was too soft. Had Gater skin down the middle & Osterige down the sides. The seat is stiff now, but comfortable. The only drawback is my wifes butt will sweat when it is really hot. She bought a white sheep skin at IKEA for the seat. Now she has no complaints.

 

[kanetruck]

Harley has a demo seat program (seats are printed with the word demo on them) lets you try before you buy. Same thing with windshield too. Just saw my dealers seats hanging on wall and ask about it. Hope that helps. Check with your dealer.

Kanetruck

 

[TheBobs]

222, 438, 463, 486, 199, 568 miles on consecutive days, riding on a Russell Day Long and still have another 4,000 miles to go. Since it was custom made for my butt, there's no need for adjustments. They do give you free adjustments if it isn't perfect for you.

 

[GARYD]

I'm an Air Zepplin seat proponent. Just got back from Rolling Thunder and the Blue Ridge Parkway - 3000 miles and I'm ready to do it all over again.
I agree with Copasetic - you can constantly change the pressure points for a comfortable ride for thousands of miles. You can not do that on a static seat no matter how custom made it is.

After helping my dealer with the demo rides for 2 days, and sitting on all the different seats, when I got back on my TG the AZ seat felt like a Lazyboy recliner. What a difference.

 

[scooty]

I also have the Zepplin.

 

[10rhrk]

I am 68 and I hurt when I ride over a couple hundred miles, old and out of shape. These after market seats can get expensive, how do you know where to start. Trial and error is cost prohibitive.

Lakeman, Find a Dealer or an online store that sells the seat you want to try. Ask about their return policy. I have the Mustang solo seat on my RK. My wife had a Mustang Regal Touring on her 2010 SG Trike. I bought both seats from Westendmotorsports.com They have a return policy if you don't like the seat. I'm sure other manufacturer's do to.

 

[roadrageisfun]

I have been considering changing my seat and have looked in the Harley catalog and most of the seats say they will not fit a trike. Has anyone used any of those seats on their trike? What I don't like about the stock seat is the position that it puts you in. I want a seat that has a little less support I guess. Any suggestions?

 

[GARYD]

If it will fit an Ultra it will fit a trike (Tri Glide) don't know about aftermarket trike conversions.

 

[Hot Rod 1]

Although I don't ride a Tri Glide, I've ridden Goldwings for 15 years. I've tried a few different seats and presently ride with an Ultimate Seat on my 2000 CSC Trike. Absolutely the best investment I've made. It's made my time in the saddle alot more comfy. :Trike1:


http://ultimateseats.ca/index.html