| seats [message #444282] |
Mon, 19 September 2005 17:12 |
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Got one of the better stock Harley seats, but it still feels hard after
an hour or so. Do they get much better with use, or is a Mustang,
Saddleman or some other after market the way to go?
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| Re: seats [message #444283 ] |
Mon, 19 September 2005 17:56 |
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On Mon, 19 Sep 2005 11:12:22 -0400, mdp2483 [at] webtv.net (Michael Pitts)
postulated :
>Got one of the better stock Harley seats, but it still feels hard after
>an hour or so. Do they get much better with use, or is a Mustang,
>Saddleman or some other after market the way to go?
I've been riding a few years (53 to be exact) and it's my experience
that a firmer seat is more comfortable for the long haul. Just my .02
cents.
Ride Safe!
Greasy Rider© SLOB-6
'97 FLHTCI Lehman trike
Life is best behind bars
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| Re: seats [message #444284 ] |
Mon, 19 September 2005 18:43 |
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Michael Pitts wrote:
> Got one of the better stock Harley seats, but it still feels hard after
> an hour or so. Do they get much better with use, or is a Mustang,
> Saddleman or some other after market the way to go?
It feels hard because the foam padding in the seat has compressed to the
seat base. Do yourself a favor and toss it. Get a Mustang they're firm but
not hard. I've got one on my Ultra I've had for five years and it's still
the best seat I've ever had.
Roger
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| Re: seats [message #444285 ] |
Mon, 19 September 2005 18:56 |
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Roger M wrote:
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> Michael Pitts wrote:
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>>Got one of the better stock Harley seats, but it still feels hard after
>>an hour or so. Do they get much better with use, or is a Mustang,
>>Saddleman or some other after market the way to go?
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> It feels hard because the foam padding in the seat has compressed to the
> seat base. Do yourself a favor and toss it. Get a Mustang they're firm but
> not hard. I've got one on my Ultra I've had for five years and it's still
> the best seat I've ever had.
While I haven't yet bought a Mustang to replace the stock H-D seat on my
Standard, I do have to tell ya that after a riding out a full gas tank,
it sure does feel nice to sit on a nice, cold, Concrete pic-nic bench! :)
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| Re: seats [message #444303 ] |
Tue, 20 September 2005 06:58 |
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"George Porter Jr" <session [at] bass.gov> wrote in message
news:C2CXe.9247$gE7.4163 [at] fe08.lga...
> While I haven't yet bought a Mustang to replace the stock H-D seat on my
> Standard, I do have to tell ya that after a riding out a full gas tank, it
> sure does feel nice to sit on a nice, cold, Concrete pic-nic bench! :)
Do you play the bass?
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| Re: seats [message #444304 ] |
Tue, 20 September 2005 11:25 |
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mdp2483 [at] webtv.net (Michael Pitts) wrote in news:18496-432ED556-716
[at] storefull-3218.bay.webtv.net:
> Got one of the better stock Harley seats, but it still feels hard after
> an hour or so. Do they get much better with use, or is a Mustang,
> Saddleman or some other after market the way to go?
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Both are good seats...can't go wrong with either one. I've had both. If
I had to buy another seat...Saddleman!
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Why drive... when you can Ride!!!
Burdel
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| Re: seats [message #444310 ] |
Tue, 20 September 2005 16:41 |
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Mark Huber wrote:
> "George Porter Jr" <session [at] bass.gov> wrote in message
> news:C2CXe.9247$gE7.4163 [at] fe08.lga...
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>>While I haven't yet bought a Mustang to replace the stock H-D seat on my
>>Standard, I do have to tell ya that after a riding out a full gas tank, it
>>sure does feel nice to sit on a nice, cold, Concrete pic-nic bench! :)
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> Do you play the bass?
As a matter of fact, yes I do.
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| Re: seats [message #450085 ] |
Fri, 23 September 2005 17:56 |
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Michael Pitts wrote:
> Got one of the better stock Harley seats, but it still feels hard after
> an hour or so. Do they get much better with use, or is a Mustang,
> Saddleman or some other after market the way to go?
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I've got a Russell Day long touring saddle on my 01 flht. Best
motorcylcle seat I have ever owned. I can truly ride all day long with
no problems.
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| Re: seats [message #462408 ] |
Tue, 04 October 2005 04:36 |
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"Tom" <tom [at] deserres.net> wrote in message
news:6BVYe.133$3o.2846 [at] typhoon.sonic.net...
> Michael Pitts wrote:
>> Got one of the better stock Harley seats, but it still feels hard after
>> an hour or so. Do they get much better with use, or is a Mustang,
>> Saddleman or some other after market the way to go?
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> I've got a Russell Day long touring saddle on my 01 flht. Best motorcylcle
> seat I have ever owned. I can truly ride all day long with no problems.
I installed a Saddleman Road Sofa just before heading to Sturgis this year.
Had no problem staying on the bike between almost 200 mile fuel stops. What
I like about the Saddleman is how the lower back of the seat is separated
from the bottom. The intent it to eliminate the hot spot. It must work
because I had no difficulties at all. They also use gel in the seat. I had
to do something because the 3 HD seats that I had wreaked havoc on my back
which has two lower back operations in the last 4 years.
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