Seat options

[pamonster]

So I put about 150 miles on Monday and was sure ready to get off by the time I got home. I noticed after 50 miles that I need a new seat. Anyone know of options for a more comefortable yet still good looking seat?

[MSW]

Nothing bolt-on (other than maybe one of those gel-pads or bead thingies).

So far, the best solution seems to be to send/give your current seat to a custom shop to have it reshaped or just rebuilt with better materials. Not sure where you are, but here's one done by a custom shop in Seattle, WA that looks great:

http://www.richscustomseats.com/PhotoSingle.asp?PageID=119&MakeID=37&Placeholder=0

I believe that Kyle, the guy whose bike appears on that page used to hang around these parts...

[Sue]

Can recommend a custom seat if you can afford it, I can do hundreds of miles on mine and still feel fresh when I get there.

[BlueRidgePanther]

Sue, what kind of seat is that? I currently use one of those gel things, and it gets to be a pain lugging it around sometimes.

[iceman]

I had the same problem last year when i got the bike so i only used it like 4 times.
I had to do something or sell it as i couldn't take it ,also too cheap to spend hundreds on a custom seat so i ended up with this off ebay for $50
now i love this bike !

[iceman]

I found where i got it from on Ebay...

Xzotic 'Glove' Solo Seat for Late Model Harley Dressers

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[pamonster]

wow, great looking seats! I would love to do something myself and save a little $ but i need to make sure I can do it where there is room available for my girlfriend to ride on the back. not that she rides with me every day, but we like to get out and ride every so often. Thanks for the links and ideas, I need to do something thats for sure

[Sue]

Sue, what kind of seat is that? I currently use one of those gel things, and it gets to be a pain lugging it around sometimes.

I'm sorry I'm not much help there, it came with the bike. The previous owner said he used a standard custom seat place, cost around £300 though.... bit expensive but its a dream. Firm enough not to sag and keeps it shape well, but no numb rear end, and theres plenty of padding in the pillion seat too. Pillion seat looks a bit small, but not had any complaints so far. I'm still in touch with the previous owner, so can find out where it was done if you like

Sue

[kman.45]

I believe that Kyle, the guy whose bike appears on that page used to hang around these parts...

I'm still here!

here's another picture.. $400 at Rich's, as usual, custom seats are worth every single penny. Keep in mind mine looks like that cuz I designed it as a solo seat with extra leg room designed in too, you can get yours done anyway you like.

[BlueRidgePanther]

Sue, I'd definitely like to know who did that seat and how to get in touch with them.

[pamonster]

wow, hey kman, where is the luggage rack from?! that looks awesome!

[MSW]

wow, hey kman, where is the luggage rack from?! that looks awesome!

I think that's the Hepco-Becker aftermarket rack, no kman?

BTW, kman, good to see you still hanging around, but how did your bike turn from beautiful gloss red to stealth flat black? A generous application of spray-on bed liner? Also, what's that strap for on your seat? Tank bag?

[kman.45]

wow, hey kman, where is the luggage rack from?! that looks awesome!

I think that's the Hepco-Becker aftermarket rack, no kman?

BTW, kman, good to see you still hanging around, but how did your bike turn from beautiful gloss red to stealth flat black? A generous application of spray-on bed liner? Also, what's that strap for on your seat? Tank bag?

yes that is the H-B rack. I got it at Touratech, they didn't even know they had them in stock until some guy went in back and looked. I think SF Moto can still order them. Plenty stout and I've strapped quite a few different things on it. Have a small Pelican case mounted to it right now.

Good eye. The gloss red was never really that beautiful. My buddy's '04 black bike has much better looking paint than mine ever did. I was just messing around and did the front fender with Dupli-Color bedliner, liked it so much did the whole bike. The strap across the seat is for the Wolfman Enduro tank bag.