7 Surprising Harley Motorcycle Comfort Hacks!

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[@LilWixxy]

I don't know if this counts but I think having a good helmet makes a huge difference on how comfy your ride is to.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Yeah that can make a huge difference

[@jeffdriggs2895]

Spot on! I have a Corbin for my 21 RKS, I’m 6’4”, 270, it’s amazing. My buddy gave me a tour pack when he sold his Road Glide Special, dead set against it, now can’t live without it! Upgraded to Legend shocks, improvement is noticeable. Better traction, acceleration, stopping, and cornering. Also upgraded to a torque cam, I feel my bike is set for many years to come! Love your vlogs, keep ‘em coming!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you, appreciated

[@Wink_Dinkerson]

I rode my bike for decades with HUGE discomfort. Ache, pains, terrible whining noises, lower fuel mileage, slower acceleration and terrible handling in the tight twisties. Good news is: She left me after 25 years and now the bike and my rides have never been better !!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

LOL

[@Spike_6280]

LOL x 25 !! That's a good one.😅@@OldNotDead-Club

[@michaelwilson2649]

Just home from a 750k ride to the Gateway Lakes and back to Cranbourne on my Street Glide Special. I'm very happy with the stock seat and have added a back rest for my 66-year-old back. Very comfortable with the highway foot pegs fitted to the safety bars and as you've said, cruise control is a bonus. Living the dream.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@paulfreespirit]

I'm with you, I've never had/ wanted cruise control until my Chieftain, now I couldn't live without it!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Yeah it's awesome

[@nickvandernet]

Saw the FCCC bag in your topbox. I'm an old Flinders Tyabb student. Now in QLD. Good memories.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Eagle eye!

[@teamchoko001]

ive changed handgrips, as to many years on airlegs ,jack hammers and swinging spanners .Hands loose sensation and have found avon grips have a set made for this problem ,definatley noticable even after a short town ride.

[@Carcyclechronicles]

The biggest thing i find with alot of people is they dont choose the right bike for the riding they intend to do. That will make a big difference in comfort, a bike that fits you well helps to. Find clothing/gear that a) fits you and b) fits you in your riding position, if you can do that there's less to annoy you while riding.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Very true, thanks

[@mrharleypup]

Great vid Aymen. I agrree with a lot of your recommendations. For me 14" bars were the biggest comfort addition, I also have to agree that saddle bags have also been a great comfort. Never had them on my Softail Standard but needed to carry some luggage for a bigger trips. Awesome addition and allows me to carry wet weather gear or remove items of clothing when hot to increase comfort through clothing choices. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you

[@paddleboatman3767]

On my sportsters I fit mid controls. Larger bikes I like floor boards. Foot position is as important as seat, handlebars ect. For the pasenger a sidecar is total luxury. Mine fits removes in 20 minutes. Sidecars are like a totally new riding experience. Finally the diamond pattern indicates you have great taste.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol side car would be fun!

[@johnasbury9915]

Heated grips are like the cruise control, once you have em, you really miss a bike without em… I do agree w your mate about the backrest as well, I love mine on the Road King..

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@nevillegreg1]

Yes, after having CC for the first time in 2013 (Triumph Trophy), it's a must have for me thereafter, got it put on my 2018 LR and it's standard on my Pan AmericaS. And I never thought I would want heated grips, especially being in Sydney, but man, stock on the Pan America and for the first time ever it means I rode all winter with summer weight gloves - just great feel, less bulky and so much more comfie as a result.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks

[@Scrote69A]

Airhawk inflatable pad for my seat was an addition I acquired because I love my original seat and this pad can be adjusted on the go to get the maximum comfort on long hauls

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Nice, a few people have those

[@ET0000]

Comfort is such a personal thing. Seats and suspension will definitely help. Handle bars will and can help but yet to go down that track. Always keeping an eye open to see what other people do on these matters! No shortage of choices! Great video again....ride safe mate! 😎

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you

[@BrizBiker]

Other goodies on the touring bike for comfort are extended reach brake pedal and Highway pegs, also my Mrs prefers mini floorboards over pegs as a pillion.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks mate, great choices. I have the extended controls also, I forget they are on the bike

[@JamesCampolo]

Hi Amon, Happy Thanks Giving.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Same to you!

[@thefounding5879]

I love my Corbin seat! It has accessories to help a rider be comfortable but I will be honest. The entirety of the bike is for the driver. The 2nd bike I acquire will consider the rider as more than an afterthought.

[@Scrote69A]

Cruise control is great riding by yourself and not in a group if ur not in the lead as I've found you get a concertina effect with other bikes with their cruise controls engaged

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol, very true great point, thanks

[@robertdaley1194]

I’ve got cruise control ,I haven’t used it ,I’m 65 yo ,I maybe too scared to use it .😮

[@Scrote69A]

@@robertdaley1194 try it out the open road mate , they disengage by the touch of either brake or rolling the throttle off,once you try it you will love it , not recommended to use in congested traffic conditions

[@OldNotDead-Club]

@@robertdaley1194 try it when you are alone on the road, a quick touch of the brakes disables it

[@robertdaley1194]

@@OldNotDead-Club Thanks Eamonn ,will do .Love your blogs .❤️🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rowdyrodb]

my lounge is comfy and so should my bike. My Ultra fits my comfort needs. Don't care about the looks but the ride so I can ride more.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@saddle8bag]

I've had 3 Corbins over the years. I think they are made to last forever. Every one I had was probably six years old with over 60k miles on them and I sold them all on forums for half what I paid from them and the new owners still thought the seat they bought was like new. Some people complain about the stiffness, I liked it, but if your suspension is really taut, it might become a paddle. That could be a bigger deal now, with so many bikes coming with suspensions made to road race on finely manicured European race tracks. They aren't exactly plush and compliant.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I'm loving it so far, I always go for a firm seat

[@ozzymotohd]

Great topic mate

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks

[@spargowombat5080]

67,000kms on my 4 year old street glide. Backrest best mod I’ve done. 35,000 on my 2 year old Pan America including lap of Australia. Highway pegs allowed me to stretch out my back. Miles in the saddle (bike fitness) in my opinion more important than a seat

[@joyleencamielleg7257]

sorry to hear your rib cracked, had that pain years ago... ever present and frustrating. Thanks for the info

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@jackbrewer5132]

I have found the stock Harley windshield on the batwing of my ultra limited was a major factor for my fatigue for long rides. I changed it to a clockworks windshield (dark smoke color) and wow what a difference! It also improves handling as the faster I go the front end seems to be better planted on the road. Also deflects bugs better up over the head. The bike handles much more stable in higher winds also. Handle bars and suspension will be my next upgrades. Have a "butt buffer" for my seat,(gel pad) makes the stock seat more comfortable. Awesome video and look forward to the next. Keep the shiney side up!!

[@h1h2h3h4jo]

Which height have you been going for and how tall are you?

[@joelday9155]

As my brother found out on his 1000 ninja if the missus is on the back with a barely adequate seat pounded numb bits make for a shitty weekend away emotionally and physically . Corbin seats are awesome I have one on my 98 aero

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@victoreliasphotography6987]

We all agree in the seat and suspension for comfort! So my question is why do we have to put an extra 3-4K on an already expensive motorcycle? Harley should pay attention to this!!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Good question... but I have found all bikes I have owned from all brands can have better seats. Most bikes I have owned and seen can have better everything. I don't think anyone has to purchase better anything - the beauty of a HD is that you can - there is "stuff" avaialbel

[@tennillekent9984]

We have low profile tyres and that can make a huge difference to comfortability. I find things are a lot harsher with the lower-profile tyres.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks Tennille, that's spot on!

[@TheCuttz1984]

I have the thrashin pull backs and they are fantastic. However i tried many of there handbars and did not like them for the harshness (since they are solid mounted) i now have ODI v twin alloy bars on the thrashin supply risser. Absolutely epic change. The flex in the alloy bar takes away the bumps. Highly recommended this combo. Also I added the hand guard looks killer

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks

[@FreedomwithHarley]

Sensational!!!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol thanks mate

[@myronhalyk5323]

G'day Eamonn,been a while. Everything you've added, Wilbur's(extra 1"), Tour-Pak ,soft lowers and standard cruise control &heated grips come on the Ultra Limited, mate.Guess which one I ride,because I've grown-up.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I get your point but you cant compare HD suspension with Wilburs. I was going to buy an Ultra but you cant take the lowers off on the later models. It's too hot here with lowers in summer.

[@myronhalyk5323]

@OldNotDead-Club G'day Eamonn,gets hot here in Queensland too, the lowers have adjustable vents that help, or I pick the cooler times of the day to ride.

[@MichaelH416]

Seats can be expensive these days because of the gels and foams that are used. Yes you can get a cheap seat on the internet, but a cheap seat is cheap foam and it will break down quickly. Also, cheap seats don’t typically seal their thread lines. So if it rains, the foam inside the seat gets wet and it breaks down even faster.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Spot on, thank you

[@aaronkeller488]

Great tips on comfort mate! Yes 100% agree on having comfortable Resurgence Gear clothing :-) I certainly would like to change up my seat than having the stock seat, especially on those longer rides. Cheers another great video. Keep up the fantastic vids!!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks Aaron

[@Bob-2fast]

I got crippled , sold the softail and got a roadking 600km a day easy 👍🏻standard seat

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Love the RK

[@okiemale1589]

😎👍 Big thumbs up for the channel...

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks again

[@jayneteale9782]

The seat is the most important thing for long distance travel.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, makes a huge difference

[@Jim_Berry]

When I was younger, I said that I would never ride with a backrest. Now I won’t ride without it. Also have a wide Mustang seat. It moves me back 1.75” and it’s fantastic!

[@BerryKreul]

👍 on the Corbin. I tried a Saddlemans and would have been more comfortable sitting on the battery. It looked cool but was terrible.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Yep!!

[@harleyhawk7959]

I bought a saddleman seat, and I can honestly testify it takes an entire riding season to break in. it turns into a nice seat afterward.

[@BerryKreul]

I honestly gave it a fair chance. I put at least 10,000 miles on it

[@KazRoyalEnfield]

Great information Aymen , thank you .. I think video on what others carry in their panniers might be Interesting LOL 😜 !!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks Karyn

[@Jonathan-L]

I don't have a lot of comfort features that Aymen mentioned, but the things that serve me well are: (a) Air cushion ... $38 on Ebay, best bang for butt. (b) Metzeler Cruisetec tyres (or Marathons if you can't get the Cruisetecs). (c) Footboards (standard on my bike ... As an ex-TZ250 racer, I really appreciate footboards on my H-D. (d) Earplugs (helps kill the wind noise) (e) Headsock/balaclava .. I can put my helmet on without ripping my ears off :) (f) Summer gear for summer and winter gear for winter. (g) Baby wipes (to clean the bugs off the helmet visor).

[@JamesCampolo]

Comfort ~ Gold Wing

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Many agree with with you

[@jamescampolo7824]

@@OldNotDead-Club Actually I have a 1997 Honda Valkyrie with 113,000miles that I bought new and have crossed the US I don't know how many times. In 27 years haven't found anything more comfortable or dependable. Oil, tires, batteries, plugs, etc. Standard stuff. Never been into the cases.

[@JamesCampolo]

@@OldNotDead-Club Oh, and regarding the Valkyrie. One time I was crossing Nebraska (about a 450 mile stretch of I-80) dong about 85mph, and a Viper blasted by me. I grabbed a handful and caught up to him ad about 104mph. Riding by his side, I motioned "lets play". He declined. He might have been getting a BJ from his lovely companion. Can't blame him.

[@RussellMKay]

Hey man! Great video, like always! Looking forward to the one on what you carry!! Oh yea, got my shirt and patches! Wonderful! Except that my wife took my shirt....

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol, thank you

[@jumpingjack4725]

Excellent video. I’m looking into the Corbin seat over the winter, any way I can let them know you channel was my reference?

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Probably just let them know in the notes when you order

[@TheCuttz1984]

How much did you pay for your corbin seat and pillion pad? I had a one place quite me 5k here in Australia. So i never looked at them again.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thats a ridiculous price, just go direct like I did. The Web site is in the description. They are very helpful because there are many variations that you can do to your seat to customise it.

[@jasong546]

You pointed out that it’s a touring bike when talking about the seat. I have a touring bike too, 22 RG, but man I will not just go touring I ride the darn thing just to go grab milk or something from the corner store! I think something is wrong with me!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Same here, I bought my first SG with no intention of touring

[@yonniestone]

I'll add to clothes a good set of thermals, I'd rather have to take gear off than be caught without it, warm muscles and tendons will react better with controls and reflexes.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Wise words thanks

[@triumph-owner]

How do you rate different hoodies for comfort and protection. Looking at the dri rider or resurgence options for warm casual riding here in NZ. Resurgence site here doesn't have the discount option

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I rate the resurgence hoody higher on both. Just use the code oldnotdead on the oz sites, the hoody will be sent locally for you

[@canaryveteran]

Tires mate! You forgotten tires. Well besides getting a Honda Fury for comfort. I've had a motorcycle for 6 months and already had to replace the tires, huge difference in comfort

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Good point!

[@DriveTheRide]

First time I have ever had suspension on a bike 😜

[@OldNotDead-Club]

You are hardcore mate!

[@doughawley8101]

Im 63 and ride almost every day. Cold or hot, don’t matter. My road king is so comfortable with a factory seat. Never get a sore back. Not a light weight, 6 foot 230 pounds. Best bike you could want.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Awesome bike the RK

[@Scrote69A]

It's not about the ego it's about the coolness, when I ride my Harleys I don't feel ego I feel cool,actually a better to describe how I feel would be swarve

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol, spot on mate!

[@blakepistofian7370]

Nice one legend 👏

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks Blake

[@BigBert]

Seat and bars are a must change for us taller riders 😎👌

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Oh yeah, just put bars on today, awesome

[@Ivolutcion]

Bro she aint smiling

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol

[@doughawley8101]

What do you consider cold weather?

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Anything that's cold enough to make you cold? It's a relative, subjective phrase and depends on where you live and what you are used to