Mustang Seats, Any Good

HellBoy · Mar 27th, 2008, 06:15 PM

Three different people at two different Harley dealerships have recommended Mustang seats for my Sportster. I have the Sundowner, which is a bit too bulky, but good for two up. I have the Badlander, which looks great but you need an iron ass for an hour ride, (one way). I'm looking for something sleek and stylish, like the Badlander, but a bit more comfortable. I was planning on trying a few seats out at an upcoming rally, but in the meantime I've noticed a few Mustang seats on eBay and am considering making a bid.

Any input is appreciated, thanks.

Art_NJr · Mar 27th, 2008, 07:19 PM

I've been over on the Sportster List for over 8 years, Hellboy & the consensus there is that the Mustang seats are the best for long-distance riding. I've got Corbins myself which I like, but I'm a backroad rider, not a long-distance highway touring rider.

HellBoy · Mar 27th, 2008, 07:47 PM

Thanks Art. Those Corbin's do look good. I don't do lots of highway touring rides, just that I've been getting some Monkey Butt lately, so I figure a little more padding will help. I do plan on a few 3 hour rides this summer to visit friends upstate NY and in the Hamptons. I'd like to keep some cool factor without completely sacrificing comfort.

Art_NJr · Mar 27th, 2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HellBoy

Thanks Art. Those Corbin's do look good. I don't do lots of highway touring rides, just that I've been getting some Monkey Butt lately, so I figure a little more padding will help. I do plan on a few 3 hour rides this summer to visit friends upstate NY and in the Hamptons. I'd like to keep some cool factor without completely sacrificing comfort.

Well, that's where the discussion usually goes - many don't particularly like the looks of the Mustang seat (lots of different styles) but they do like it for riding & they're willing to give up some "cool" for comfort.

The '00 Sportster I bought had a "Badlander" on it when I bought it (see my photos in the gallery) & that didn't last a week. I got another seat pretty much like the one on my '95 (Corbin "Gunfighter") which I like, but I wouldn't want to do long-distance trips on it.

The Mustangs do have a lot more padding & some think it makes the bike look too "fat", but hey, it's your butt that has to take the ride, so who gives a flip about what the seat looks like when the bike is parked !!

chucktx · Mar 27th, 2008, 08:36 PM

i have had both corbins and mustangs......i liked them both. the mustang seemed a bit more comfortable. if you are able sit on both, its your butt and i guess it should make the final decision!!!!!!! ......................

GreyBear · Mar 27th, 2008, 08:55 PM

I have had Mustang seats on my bikes for a long time now. First thing I did with the Dyna was order one from CD. Had a corbin or two but they didnt seem as comfortable on long runs, although thier Gunfighter sure is a sharp looking a**bucket.
Ride Free, Bear

HellBoy · Mar 27th, 2008, 11:26 PM

The Mustang seat I'm looking at has a similar shape to the Badlander, just seems a little thicker. It looks like it might be a good compromise between the ugly Sundowner and the cool but hard Badlander. Still it's not easy to tell from most photos.

maxpower_hd · Mar 28th, 2008, 09:48 AM

I had a Mustang seat on my last bike and it was very comfortable compared to other seats I've been on. I want one for my Fatboy but I can't part with the money just yet. Every time I'm ready to splurge on it, something else comes up. My daughter needs a deposit for school, my wife gets her rear fender banged up on her car, my boiler goes out, yada yada. I was just about to order one this week in fact and now the leaf spring just ripped out of the frame on my truck.

I just can't have nice things. lol

I also have a Gunfighter seat that came as an extra seat with my Fatboy. It looks real nice hanging on the wall in my garage. Maybe the next time I go riding to my neighbors house next door I'll put it back on. Otherwise it can stay right where it is. I even had an upholsterer friend replace the foam with a high density foam. It seemed a little better so I took it on one of the local charity rides where I figured there would be plenty of stop to rest my arse. I never put that stupid thing on my bike again. I might as well had a box of nails on there. It would have been more comfortable.

Enough complaining. I've been using the ugly stock Fatboy seat for the time being. I'll be getting the Mustang seat before the heat of summer I hope. If nothing else breaks on me. lol

Ultra Al · Mar 28th, 2008, 01:22 PM

I have a couple of them. I have the low profile seat on the Fatboy and it is comfortable and looks good it stays on there all the time. I have the big cushy one for the RK that I only use for long distance (say 300 miles round trip or more) otherwise I run a low profile gel seat on the RK. I personally prefer low profile I just feel more at one with the bike. But for long distance the Mustang is hard to beat. The downside is they are pricey and if you have to order one they take a long time to get to you, at least both of mine did. AL

ringo912 · Mar 28th, 2008, 02:42 PM

I have a Mustang on my 02' Heritage, wouldn't trade it for anything. JMHO, but I have to say it is the most comfortable seat I have rode on. Iron butt ride would be a piece of cake as far as comfort!

HellBoy · Mar 28th, 2008, 03:17 PM

So much great feedback, thank you, everyone. I'll have to try one ASAP.

DKIN21 · Mar 29th, 2008, 05:20 AM

The First Thing I Done When I Bought My Low Rider And Road King Was Order Mustang Seats

Dkin21

HellBoy · Apr 3rd, 2008, 10:27 AM

I bought the "Day Tripper" Mustang seat from a guy on eBay. It'll take a few days to arrive. Anyone here ever ridden on one?

Mustang Motorcycle Products, Inc.- Sportster 1958-2003

* last night I was switching my Badlander seat to the big ass Sundowner to pick up my wife and the screw that locks the seat in place wouldn't screw in all the way. After about twenty re-tries, it finally went in, (the screw looked fine) and I don't know what's going on. The screw hole and the mount underneath the rear fender seem a little loose.

chucktx · Apr 3rd, 2008, 11:02 AM

the seat mount is above the fender just a bit and the seat eye slips over this. it is supposed to keep the seat from moving side to side.........hope this helps....................

skull2007 · Apr 3rd, 2008, 11:14 AM

that screw is a pain

, but once you get used to it and get the technique down it'll get better

HellBoy · Apr 3rd, 2008, 11:19 AM

Thanks guys. I've switched the seats a few times with no problems. Only now is that little screw hole giving me any trouble. I'll see if I can find the exact same screw and if it has the same issue, I'll know it's something to do with the female side on the rear fender.

chucktx · Apr 3rd, 2008, 11:24 AM

i switched mine out to a philips head.....makes it a bit harder for a seat theif to get it.....keep a multi screwdriver in the tool pouch....................

Tiny86 · Apr 3rd, 2008, 11:29 AM

Ive had a Mustang seat for about 10 years. I love mine, this year I took it apart and replaced the foam with new super dense memory foam.Its just like brand new again maybe a little better. P.S. Just cant get nothin to last anymore

Tiny

Ultra Al · Apr 3rd, 2008, 12:46 PM

When I had my shovel down for painting I tacked a bolt on with the head underneath the fender and left enough thread sticking out the top so I could use a nylon washer at paint contact and a stainless steel washer where the bolt goes through the seat and then I got a nice chrome acorn nut to go on top. AL

Wideglide85 · Apr 3rd, 2008, 08:49 PM

put 1500 miles on my mustang seat in 4 days, no complaints. stock seat looks cooler, but not as cushy.