Harley Stock Seat or Quality Aftermarket Seat | Harley Davidson Touring

[@HDVIBE]

Is a Stock Harley Seat good enough? Check out this week's video as I go in depth on the differences in construction between a Harley Davidson stock seat and a premium high quality aftermarket seat such as Saddlemen. Please give this a watch, like, share, comment and consider subscribing to the the channel if you haven't already done so. When you do subscribe, leave a comment below stating so, and I will reach out and thank you for supporting the channel. Rick

[@kclarkeadventures]

I went to saddlemen They are very firm. They take about 3000 miles to break in. I finally feel in love with it. My wife complained at first about the road sofa but once we got a few miles on it she was fine with it. I found at first you need to take a break more often. Once we had a couple thousand miles it was no longer require to stop as often. I have about 10k on it now.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👍✌️👊

[@rogermurph101]

I had a Fat Boy in 2022. Stock seat was comfortable, but only for about 45 minutes. Switched to a Saddlemen road sofa and loved it. Traded that for my Street Glide last November (of ‘22), ride home from Gateway and parked it. Ordered the Dominator in January. Not sure if I rode the bike again before putting the new seat on, so definitely less than 50 miles on the stock seat. I have 7000 miles on the Dominator and I love it. I’ve heard the reviews about the seats being firm and needing a break in, but I never experienced that with either Saddlemen. Both were great right out of the box, and I put 5000 miles on the other one. They ain’t cheap, but well worth the money.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Roger for watching and sharing your experience. Sounds very similar to my experience. I really like the Dominator on my ST and CVO. The touring step up on my RGS is awesome as well. Thanks for your continued support to the channel. 👊✌️👍

[@jimmansi1187]

2005 Superglide here & still rocking the stock seat, it’s so comfortable & I’ve never even thought about changing it out, guess I’m in the minority but for me at 61, comfort comes first with all my bikes & toys, nice vid & stay safe!

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Jim for watching and contributing to the conversation. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👍👊

[@JRBACZYK]

My stock seat has been great for me , No issue whatsoever 🇺🇸👍👍👍

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks John for watching and sharing your experience. For some, the stock seats work, unfortunately for me they don't. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👍👊

[@jimfisher2711]

Great info and thanks for making this video Rick. I just installed my new Road Sofa on my 2023 Street Glide ST this week. Haven't ridden it yet because of the bad weather, but can't wait to give it a try. Keep these great videos coming! I love watching them!

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Jim for watching and commenting. Enjoy that new seat. Thanks for your continued support to the channel. Ride safe when the weather gets better. ✌️👍👊

[@PinksAdventures]

I actually dont mind the stock seat...the wife loves it!...as far as stock seats I think Harley did it right compared to other stock seats I have riden on!...once I put aftermarket suspension front and back...I think the stock seat is even better now!...great video...great points!...thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts and experiences. I appreciate your support to the channel. Ride safe and enjoy. ✌️👍👊

[@TH-uk6yj]

I had a Saddlemen step up. It felt pretty good but had the opportunity to purchase a brand new Corbin for half the price of a new one. This is my third Corbin and I absolutely love it. People either love or hate them but I love Corbin seats. Just my opinion.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Seats are very personal in terms of feel and fit. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support. 👊✌️👍

[@Bagrman-kt1ot]

I hve 80k on my stock seat .. it works great 4 me… always keep stock seats on all my baggers I owned an never had on issue WTH then .. that’s just me..👍

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. That is awesome that the stock seat works well for you. Great savings. Thanks for your support to the channel and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

My favorite seats are the Corbin’s as they are very firm. Over the years I have tried many of the seats as you mentioned after a bit of use they get too soft. I have also used Sargent and sent them my seat to make it the way I wanted it and that was an excellent seat.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and adding your experience to the conversation. Thank you for your continued support to the channel. Ride safe and enjoy. ✌️👍👊

[@FLYANDRIDE15]

Great comparison video as always. I still think the Harley Hammock seat is one of the most comfortable seats I’ve used however didn’t like the look. Saddleman is my preferred choice for now and really enjoying the balance of looks with comfort 🤙

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for checking in on this topic. I would agree with you on the Harley Hammock seat. The Hammock was the best Harley seat I've ridden but man it was so big and as you mentioned took away from the look of the bike. ✌️👍👊

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

I seem to be odd man out. The stock seat has always been fine for me. Great comparison.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks, Eric, for watching and commenting. The stock seat was good until the tailbone pain... then something had to change. Now, no more pain! 👍👊✌️

[@gregbruner9615]

I picked up a Harley Hammock with heat & cooling for $200, which has a MSRP of around $1100 for my 2018 Road Glide. Great deal on an awesome seat.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Greg for watching and commenting. That is definitely a great deal on that seat. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👍👊

[@Bostonharborwater]

I love my lucky Dave’s seat on my 2012 SG. I put the 2 piece HD touring seat on when I have the lady with me.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts on the topic. I've heard good things about Lucky Dave's seats. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

[@scottlin777]

I have a 2019 street glide special. Bought it new and it now has 95,300 miles. About 90,000 of those miles are with my stock seat. I have an Adam Sandoval solo seat and use that seat for weekend and day rides (most of the time). My stock seat is like a sponge when it rains. I may look into a Sadlemen seat for my next bike. Thanks for this comparison.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Scott for watching and sharing your experience. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👍👊

[@Dirk1961-l7y]

The most (LS) Saddlemen seats are sponche too😂😂😂.

[@Dirk1961-l7y]

Good story Rick. I had a Saddleman SDC on a Fatbob 2015 model and was the perfect ride and the best seat ever! Not with the backrest! This thing sucks for me. Also i had a RKS with a new Saddlemen LS Slim. Lumbar not as good as the sdc but sokes a lot of potholls. But! It is not waterproof, you get a raincover with it! I was placed a little bit higher (about 3/4inch) and had to do something against the buffeting which i got after placing. When you change one thing….you mostly change other things🫤. Now i have an Ultra ltd ‘21 and was 1 week up and down to Cannes. OE seat. No complains till i was at home. 3 weeks low back strain! So. Now i traded my Ultra in for a RKS again. 2023 and recive it in januari next…..what should i do with the stock seat. A Saddlemen does cost $1000 here in Holland🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@HDVIBE]

@Mrnapussy Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support. ✌️👍👊

[@HDVIBE]

@Mrnapussy Thanks for the input on the topic. The only Saddlemen seat I have that isn't water proof is the Road Sofa. It actually comes with a cover so you can keep it dry. I would say my favorite two up Saddlemen seat is the Touring Step Up I run on the Road Glide Special. It's a Tuck and Roll seat with a nice high lumbar support and very comfortable for long hauls. It's a nice seat that looks good like the SDC and gives very good comfort for the long rides. ✌️👍👊

[@frankhabib5748]

Have been using a HD Sundowner Low seat for 30,000 miles on my SGS(2017 and 2020). Been good for me.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Frank for watching and sharing your experience. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👍✌️👊

[@frankhabib5748]

I am a subscriber

[@HDVIBE]

@frankhabib5748 thank you Frank. Much appreciated. 👊

[@harryhowell5644]

I just did a breezy Rider seat cover on my road glide limited. Makes the stock seat so much better, expecially for long rides.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Harry for watching and commenting. I appreciate you sharing your experience and set up on your Road Glide Limilted. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

[@NYCZ31]

I have found the stock seat on my Road Glide sufficient once I added a backrest.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. I felt the stock seat was good...until I hit about 20,000 miles on it and starting riding longer distance. Then tailbone pain got me. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

[@fifthgearfoodie5272]

The stock seat on my Victory Vision is perfect. The suspension is perfect. I’m good but thanks for asking. 😛

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👍✌️👊

[@bobrose3298]

Excellent video Rick. I know that you like Saddleman seats, but I wonder why I see so many for sale. I’m very happy with the Advanblack Assault seat. Excellent comfort right out of the box. No break in period.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks, Bob, for watching and commenting. My guess to your question is people expect a quality seat to be soft...but most high quality seats are not soft...I've ridden saddlemen seats since 2021...I've never really had to "break them in". I put them on and ride. When I bought the Slim RP seat, I literally pulled it out of the box, installed it, and went on a 250-mile road trip. No issues or break in necessary. Ride safe and enjoy. 👊👍✌️

[@hd_thumper]

Love my road sofa. Especially after having back surgery, that gel helps with some of the jolting bumps. My neighbor and brother both got a road sofa, after seeing mine.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. The Road Sofa is a great seat. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

[@CodyMcDonald89]

I tried saddlemen road dogs maybe didn’t give it enough time but wasn’t good to me. I have an ultimate seat and it’s awesome!

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Cody for watching and sharing your thoughts and experiences. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

[@Darrells..]

Great comparison rick,thinking I’m gonna go with saddleman road sofa with heated option 👍👍

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Darrell for watching and commenting. My Road Sofa is the heated version. If you get one, make sure to get the quick disconnect kit to add to the seat. Otherwise, you have to hardwire it to the battery. Thanks again for your continued support. 👊✌️👍

[@Darrells..]

@@HDVIBE thanks for the info👍👍

[@HDVIBE]

@Darrells.. You are welcome. 👊

[@RidersUnited]

Always good topic on seats. I am sucker for Corbin and yes this pan matters and I also couldn’t stand seat rubbing on my tank. Great comparison 👍

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Art for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support. 👊✌️👍

[@CaledoniaKeys]

Still have a stock seat with backrest on my 2020 Road King. I rode all day on a week long motorcycle camping trip in mixed weather with no issues. That said, only 17,000 km on the seat and maybe it’s relative since my last trip was on a Triumph America LT the previous year (the seat was killing me).

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Sounds like anything would be better than the seat on the Triumph...lol. Thanks for your support to the channel. Ride safe and enjoy. ✌️👍👊

[@CaledoniaKeys]

@@HDVIBE The seat on a Triumph America was fine for day trips, but multiple days…not so much. To be fair, it is a cruiser and not designed to be a high mileage touring bike.

[@HDVIBE]

@CaledoniaKeys Thanks for the clarification. 👍👊✌️

[@saddlemenusa]

Good points Rick, we appreciate yah!

[@HDVIBE]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate the support to the channel. ✌️👊👍

[@stuartberke5845]

Great video Rick. Very informative. Seats are so important. Thank you for the great job. Stuart

[@HDVIBE]

Thank you Stuart for watching and commenting. I really appreciate your continued support to the channel. 👊✌️👍

[@stuartberke5845]

It's one of the best on KZbin. I watch every one you do. Keep em coming.

[@HDVIBE]

@stuartberke5845 Thank you Stuart. 👍

[@rhodyriderz]

Awesome Video Rick 👍 I guess I need to ditch my stock seat for a Road Sofa 😱

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Definitely worth a demo ride to try one out. Saddlemen seats has been a game changer for me. Saved me from not being able to ride longer than an hour or without severe tailbone pain. Ride safe and enjoy. 👊✌️👍

[@olivierharley6000]

Thank’s good job. Olivier from France 🇫🇷

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support to the channel. Ride safe and enjoy . ✌️👊👍

[@SmittybuiltHD]

Great video comparing the different seats. Do you have any experience / info on those Amazon seats that seem to be getting very popular? I know you get what you pay for, but some claim for a hundred bucks those seats are much better then stock. Dropping 5-7 bills on saddlemen just isn't an option atm. Thanks again for the great reviews.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with any of the Amazon seats. I have been offered them, but, I have turned them down. Maybe I should accept one for a comparison. Thanks for your continued support to the channel. Ride safe and enjoy. 👍👊✌️

[@GlidingOnTwos]

I can tell you that the stock seat on the RG ST sucks! Changed to the Saddlemen Road Sofa and never looked back.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Nore for watching and commenting. Yes that ST seat is bad. I took it off as soon as I got home from the dealership. It's got a whopping 30 miles on it. 👊✌️👍

[@Jeff62-uo1kn]

Agreed, I put a Lucky Dave’s Get Lucky bagger seat on mine, loving it so far.

[@HDVIBE]

@Jeff62-uo1kn Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate the support. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

[@thomasfortner6678]

Mustang. For touring and comfort there is nothing else close. Nothing wrong with the other seats, but Mustang is the best.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks, Thomas, for watching and sharing your experience. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel, I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👍👊

[@joemartin1448]

Good video, I subscribed.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Joe for watching and subscribing to the channel. I look forward to seeing your comments on other and future videos. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👍👊

[@opr1945]

Kind of misleading, I was expectating a comparison for several after market brands and HD. I did not expect a commercial for Saddleman.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. As the title states...comparison between HD and a quality aftermarket seat. Differences are pointed out and definitely a difference between HD and Saddlemen. My primary aftermarket seat experience is with Saddlemen seats, so that's what I can speak to. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

[@Dirk1961-l7y]

I was triggered by this Dominator! Is this seat just as comfi as the Slim? Is it waterproof? (The LS Slim isn’t!!!)

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for the comment. The Dominator is a very comfortable seat. I put a brand new one on the CVO and rode long days in Sturgis and was very comfortable. I have gotten rained on with it. I don't recall it taking on water. On one occasion, I got caught in a downpour on the ST with the Dominator. Thanks for your support to the channel. 👊

[@Wally2Feathers]

I have a 07 street glide highly customized it's time for a seat I do have a stock Harley seat that works but is broke down as you say in the vid. I want to run an El Ray sissy bar to match the rest of my panty dropper. So what would you do for form function and looks?

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Wally for watching and commenting. I would suggest the Saddlemen Tuck and Roll Step Up. You can get a touring version that has a wider passenger pillion or the straight up Step Up with a very narrow pillion if you run one up. From my perspective the seat looks awesome and is super comfortable. You can customize stitch colors to match the bike if you so desire. Go check out the Saddlemen website to see the options. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

[@BRogers776]

So, your bike makes your buddies underwear come off? I think I’d get a different bike.

[@HDVIBE]

@BRogers776 Thanks for watching and adding a bit of humor with your comment. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

[@marco-tiopet4020]

👍✌

[@HDVIBE]

Thank you. ✌️👍👊

[@louisgiardina8918]

I have a 2019 road glide ultra I have over 10,000 miles and the seat is very comfortable and I have no desire to change it . I also own a Yamaha road-start 2000 with over 30,000 miles changed the stock seat to a mustang and quite honestly I’m disappointed I ended up getting a jell pad the seat is not that comfortable so for now I’ll keep my stock seats .

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Louis for watching and contributing to the conversation. I appreciate your comments. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks fir your support and ride safe. 👍👊✌️

[@louisgiardina8918]

@@HDVIBE I’m subscribed

[@HDVIBE]

@louisgiardina8918 Thank you for your support. Much appreciated. 👍