500 Mile Review of my Saddlemen Road Sofa on the 2024 Road Glide

I discuss my impression of the Saddlemen seat after 500 miles. Come ride with me, while I discuss. Hopefully this helps you if you are considering this purchase.
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[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

I bought a Saddlemen in 2021,from the time I installed it till the time i retired it,it was like sitting on a 4×4. I went with La Pera and honestly couldn't be happier.

[@dadsgaragehd]

Yeah. I think it’s a 50/50 chance to have one that is comfortable and some take many miles to break in. My last one was horrible to start but I kept listening to the reviews that it would eventually break in. And it did. This one was great out of the box. La para is a good seat but not build for the taller rider (or so I hear). Glad you have yours nailed down bud.

[@brianbastianini4867]

Just got mine and it sucks! It’s hard as a rock and my ass was hurting and numb after 20 miles

[@saddlemenusa]

Thank you for including us on your journey- glad we were able to make the ride even better for you both.

[@dadsgaragehd]

Absolutely. You guys rock with your products, quality and customer service.

[@saddlemenusa]

@@dadsgaragehd We sincerely appreciate the kind words.

[@amberbali8881]

I'm seriously considering a 2024 Road Glide. Have a Road sofa with backrest on my 2021 and love the seat. I'm very disappointed to learn that the Road Sofa for a 2024 won't work with rear saddlebag crash guards. That is a huge mistake on your part in designing the seat.

[@saddlemenusa]

@@amberbali8881 We're working on it currently and will have a solution soon. Thanks!

[@amberbali8881]

@@saddlemenusa Time frame?

[@douglaskirk3036]

Gotta tell ya, I just bought a 2023 Street Glide CVO and have had it for 2 months now. I decided I wanted a comfortable seat that still looked good AND I could add the driver backrest. I ordered the Road Sofa. This is when I started having 2nd thoughts. You see, it was then that I decided to read tons of reviews of other seats and the Road Sofa. Everywhere I read there were a few great comments but tons more were that flat out the seat was hard as a rock and took a year or more to break in. This had me worried so much that I thought about just canceling the order. I live very close to the Corbin seat place here in Hollister and actually thought about one of those but heard a lot of the same, very hard and long break in time. I got my Road Sofa and was very impressed with how well it looked and was made, I pushed down on it with my hands and it was hard as a rock. I installed it anyway. and to my SURPRISE it felt just like you are describing. Immediately it felt stiff yet soft. It really was comfortable right outta the box, that said it gives me the impression of a really nice piece of leather furniture that will only get better with age. Thanks for the video

[@dadsgaragehd]

Right with you in that. When I had my 21 SG, ordered a mustang because they looked so pillowy. Got it on the bike and I couldn’t believe how close to the tank it put me and it was so wide that I’m still bow legged. I was able to return (Amazon) and picked the road sofa. It took a while to break in but eventually was pretty good. But this one out of the box was spot on. Thank you for the comment and for watching my video. Enjoy the bike!

[@seamansj]

Thanks for the video. I have been looking at similar seats and this video helped out a whole lot. Thanks again

[@dadsgaragehd]

Thank you for watching. Hope you find your seat

[@davidruiz8712]

I'm you 100th sub. Great review. Thinking of getting a '24 Street Glide, and looking for a seat for the Mrs., also.

[@dadsgaragehd]

Thanks David! I appreciate that you have chosen to watch and subscribe. Thank you again for the support. You can’t go wrong with quality. Although they are a little pricey (as everything with Harley) they are well worth it if you intend on long rides. Stay safe!

[@DyinG_BreeD_MediA]

Thanks for the video. I was looking into a saddleman myself. Safe travels and god bless 🙏

[@dadsgaragehd]

I think you will be very happy with the seat. The choices on the stitching make it great for customizing the motorcycle and you can stay in the saddle longer. Just preparing for a 500 mile day today, myself. Stay safe.

[@JonOnTheGo]

Lol. I'm looking for saddlemen reviews and know that bridge very well.

[@gasopdiekrukas3405]

Great review Ironhead, ride safe and greetings from the netherlands🤘🏼

[@dadsgaragehd]

Thanks for watching and greetings back to you from Texas, USA

[@DyinG_BreeD_MediA]

I picked up a 24 Road Glide myself. Fantastic motorcycle

[@dadsgaragehd]

Congratulations and welcome to the 24RG club. I agree that the motorcycle is fantastic. Thank you for watching my video. Stay safe!

[@JoeFurtado-xv5no]

I I was just told by my Indy shop that saddlemen just revamped their seats to soften them up a bit to address the complaints about them being too firm he’s getting a sample seat Ill check it out was in the market for a new seat for me FLHX

[@dadsgaragehd]

Heck yeah Joe. Please let us know what you find out. I must have gotten lucky with my seat because it’s been good from day 1. Thanks for the info

[@momdadz1632]

that windshield is looking great as well.

[@dadsgaragehd]

Thanks. It’s the fantastic Klock Werks 12”. I also bought the 13.5” just to have for those long trips. They both work great. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@peterhart5882]

i love my road sofa

[@keithdickson8364]

Just bought one of these today from the Harley dealer. Taking it back tomorrow. The stitching makes my butt go numb. Going to put a Mustang on my Road Glide.

[@dadsgaragehd]

My last one was pretty hard for about 1500 miles before it softened up. This thing was perfect from the get go. Good luck with your mustang.

[@huibertdegraaf9622]

I had a saddlemen sdc before on my 21 rg and after 25.000 km it was still rock hard lol.

[@dadsgaragehd]

My last Road Sofa took a while to break in too, but this one was pretty good from the start. I think Saddlemen is always upgrading their processes and materials thanks for watching.

[@BogeyBiker]

Seats are the hardest thing to get right. I got the wrong one the first time, and I'm trying to figure out what to do next. Nice job on the video 👊

[@dadsgaragehd]

Thanks man. I appreciate you watching my video. I agree. Luckily, Saddlemen nailed it for me on this one.

[@two-wheels7397]

How tall are you? Thank you for the video.

[@dadsgaragehd]

I’m 6’ - 1” thanks for watching!

[@marcusjamesOG]

So how do you not show how the seats looks on the bike in this video???

[@dadsgaragehd]

Hey MJ. thanks for the comment and watching the video. Please watch the "New Saddlemen Road Sofa Install......" video for the detail look of the seat and how it looks on the bike. Its also in the "multiple personalities" video. I was mainly trying to relay to the viewer the comfort level of the seat at 500 miles, when it usually takes a lot longer to break in. thanks again.

[@InterstateVet]

Did it lift you up compared to stock?

[@dadsgaragehd]

Yes. Approximately 1”.

[@aleczanderg8765]

There is only 1 reason not to get it. "Not compatible with saddlebag guards".

[@dadsgaragehd]

Good to know, Alec. Have your reached out to Saddlemen for a solution? Thanks for watching

[@smallfry0764]

It better be, it’s a $700 seat.

[@dadsgaragehd]

Right you are. It was a little more with the rider backrest and passenger pad to go with the seat design.

[@smallfry0764]

@@dadsgaragehd it’s 652$ for my breakout with the rider backrest in diamond stiched. Looks really comfy though! I might order it!

[@dadsgaragehd]

@@smallfry0764 I’ve got almost 900 miles on this seat after this weekend and the only reason I was needing to get off was because it was so hot here in Dallas that I was sweating. This seat will be great for heading out on long runs. You’re going to love it.