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May 27th, 2008, 09:07 PM
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#1 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ
Posts: 180 Model: Harley Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod Interests: Auto Racing, Motorcycle Riding Occupation: Business Development Engineer Bulk Electronics Gases
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Just wanted to see how did all of you feel about the various choices available to replace stock seats. I just came back from Myrtle Beach Bike Week and rode about 1,000 miles in 5 days. Needless to say my butt is not too happy.
I ride the new 08 VRSCAW V-Rod and have seen the various choices available, such as Sundowner and Corbin, but are there other choices? If so, do they need to be custom made?
German | 
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May 27th, 2008, 09:09 PM
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#2 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| if mustang makes a seat for your bike i would check them out,,,,,,one of the most comfortable seats out there!!!!!!!!!  | |
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May 27th, 2008, 09:57 PM
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#3 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC
Posts: 334 Model: Harley Davidson Interests: Music, Guitars, Art, Architecture, Design, Raptors, Females Occupation: Singer/songwriter/producer/music teacher
| My Mustang "Day Tripper" is much more comfortable than my Badlander and I like it even better the touring Sundowner I have. | 
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May 27th, 2008, 10:26 PM
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#4 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TEXAS
Posts: 105 Model: 2000 H.D. FLSTF Fatboy Interests: Riding, and being with friends and family Occupation: Refinery
| I went from a stock to a sundowner deep bucket. I like it alot  | |
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May 27th, 2008, 11:40 PM
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#5 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC
Posts: 334 Model: Harley Davidson Interests: Music, Guitars, Art, Architecture, Design, Raptors, Females Occupation: Singer/songwriter/producer/music teacher
| Yeah, the Sundowner's pretty comfortable and helps when controlling the bike because your legs can use it to balance better. I only need one seat though. It so happens I'm selling my Sundowner from my Sportster for $150 if interested. | |
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May 28th, 2008, 04:43 AM
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#6 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 457 Model: '95, '00 Sportsters Interests: Land-Speed-Record events Occupation: Independent contractor (several fields)
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Originally Posted by gutierg  Just wanted to see how did all of you feel about the various choices available to replace stock seats. I just came back from Myrtle Beach Bike Week and rode about 1,000 miles in 5 days. Needless to say my butt is not too happy.
I ride the new 08 VRSCAW V-Rod and have seen the various choices available, such as Sundowner and Corbin, but are there other choices? If so, do they need to be custom made?
German | Seats are so subjective that you'll want to try sitting on as many as you can, but there may not be all that many choices for that new bike yet. But I can tell you this - out of a group of about 2500 Sportster riders, Mustang seats are far & away the most popular, especially for those who ride longer distances. Le Pera & Corbin seats are popular too - stock seats are universally hated. I've got Corbins & I like those for the backroad riding I normally do, but they're not heavily padded & I wouldn't recommend them for long highway trips.
As far as being custom made, rather than pay for that, I know several folks have taken a seat they like the looks of but wasn't comfortable for one reason or another to an upholstery shop & had the padding inside changed, perhaps a gel insert added, etc. Doesn't seem to be very expensive & you'll get what you want. Some have even done it themselves. | |
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May 28th, 2008, 04:57 AM
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#7 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 158 Model: 07 SE ROAD KING, 04 LOW RIDER Interests: MOTORCYCLES, NASCAR Occupation: TRUCKER , OWNER OPERATOR
| I Went From Stock To Sundowner To Mustang On My Low Rider, When I Bought The Road King, The Very Next Day Ordered A Mustang Seat. Makes Momma Verty Happy. How Was Mb Bike Rally, Heard It Was Not As Big As In Past Years, I'm Going To The Fall Rally In Oct.
Dkin21
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May 28th, 2008, 06:15 AM
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#8 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan
Posts: 548 Model: Harley 02' Heritage Classic Interests: Riding Occupation: Riding - Semi Retired
| JMHO, there are many comfortable seats on the market. However, for long distance riding a Mustang seat is by far the most comfortable. Have one on my Heritage and 300-500 miles in a day is not a problem. | |
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May 28th, 2008, 08:32 AM
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#9 | | Has posted 500+
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| Mustangs are good, they are harder than stock but not as firm as the Corbins.
I like Corbin seats, hard like saddles, but you don't sink down into them, that's where you get that sore arse, from the stock seat foam (open cell) compressing down onto the frame
Corbins are closed cell foam and usually are more form fitting to the bike, mine give me more room on the softail the mustang and stock seats had me sitting farther up. back support is better. | |
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May 28th, 2008, 09:23 AM
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#10 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lake jackson,tx
Posts: 912 Model: 03 883 XLC-CHOPPER Occupation: welder
| Could Just Always Buy A Seat That You Like For Looks And They Sell A Gel Pad You Put On Top For A Long Haul. Or Just Get A Gel Seat. Just Depends On The Ride'n You Do, My Seat Has Almost No Padd'n, Just Some Springs, More Comfy Than You Would Think, Better Than The Stock. | |
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May 28th, 2008, 01:23 PM
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#11 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ
Posts: 180 Model: Harley Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod Interests: Auto Racing, Motorcycle Riding Occupation: Business Development Engineer Bulk Electronics Gases
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Originally Posted by DKIN21 I Went From Stock To Sundowner To Mustang On My Low Rider, When I Bought The Road King, The Very Next Day Ordered A Mustang Seat. Makes Momma Verty Happy. How Was Mb Bike Rally, Heard It Was Not As Big As In Past Years, I'm Going To The Fall Rally In Oct.
Dkin21
Live Easy, Ride Hard | I guess I will be making a decision between the Sundowner, The Mustang seat and perhaps having my seat customized with CC Seats - Home Page I think these guys for the money are worth investigating.
The bike rally was simply awesome, I tend to see the vendors for short period of time and try not to simply ride up and down Rte. 17 to be seen. I would rather ride all over. As a result I logged 985 miles in 5 days. That is the reason for my original question. The roads contained within a 200 mile radius of Myrtle Beach are simply awesome, and from one country road to the next, it is difficult to tell how much fun it was. I often said to myself, I should not be allowed to have this much fun.
The first two days were sort of low key, but starting Wednesday until my departure, late Saturday afternoon the place was insane with bikes all over the place. Extremely expensive equipment rolling all over the place. tons of babes and of course Suck, Bang and Blow. That was a treat!
Hope you have a great time in the fall, I am sure you will.
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May 28th, 2008, 06:04 PM
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#12 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TEXAS
Posts: 105 Model: 2000 H.D. FLSTF Fatboy Interests: Riding, and being with friends and family Occupation: Refinery
| One other note I know others that use a sheepskin pad or gel-pad for longer rides they say it woks well to help relieve the dreaded "monkey butt". You can get these at some dealers and riding places. also medical supply places sell them for wheelchairs and you can cut them to size | |
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May 28th, 2008, 08:53 PM
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#13 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: middleburg, pa
Posts: 696 Model: 06 FLST hertiage, stage 1 1450 pc111 Interests: hunting,wood working Occupation: medical asst. tech/DPW
| love my stock 06 hertitage seat, although thinking about a few mods. might make it a little deeper and add a driver back rest 
p.s -  seems we customers are always the last man on the assem. line | |
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May 28th, 2008, 09:09 PM
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#14 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| i have a real sheepskin on my 06 electraglide....stock seat. it does keep ya cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, and helps with the monkeybutt problem......i also use goldbond powder!!!!! | |
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May 29th, 2008, 11:28 AM
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#15 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ
Posts: 180 Model: Harley Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod Interests: Auto Racing, Motorcycle Riding Occupation: Business Development Engineer Bulk Electronics Gases
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Originally Posted by chucktx i have a real sheepskin on my 06 electraglide....stock seat. it does keep ya cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, and helps with the monkeybutt problem......i also use goldbond powder!!!!! | Darn Chuck I never thought of that, but I don't think I'll ever need it. 
Come to find out Mustang is giving up on V-Rod seat replacements, so I'll either go with C&C, or a Harley replacement from factory.
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May 29th, 2008, 11:39 AM
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#16 | | Has posted 500+
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| Before you buy check out the styles at
Corbin
I find the designs are more suited to the style of the bike,
Mustangs are nice but corbins are better JMO.
Ive ridden 400 plus miles days multiple days in a row without monkey butt. | |
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May 29th, 2008, 12:41 PM
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#17 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 457 Model: '95, '00 Sportsters Interests: Land-Speed-Record events Occupation: Independent contractor (several fields)
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Originally Posted by gutierg Come to find out Mustang is giving up on V-Rod seat replacements, so I'll either go with C&C, or a Harley replacement from factory.
German | Check out Corbin as HRK says (I've got Corbin seats too) or simply ride by an upholstery shop & see what they'd charge you to re-do the padding in the stock seat. You could retain the appearance but make it more comfortable, or have them change the cover too if you want. | |
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