The Best Seat For Your Harley...Period

There are a lot of options for seats and most of which are expensive but I believe I've found the only seat I'll recommend from here on out.
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[@tomfjr3872]

There is no one best seat for any motorcycle…perception of comfort differs greatly among riders.

[@kennethcalimpong7919]

Agreed, I live in a tropical climate, so my Saddleman SDC keeps me from slipping around in the saddle

[@wk2038]

Anyone who cares at all about ultimate comfort just buy this and thank yourself later…MUSTANG WIDE TOURING SEAT..changed my life👍🏻

[@kennethjacobus7311]

Was looking at them

[@mikedanaher3413]

I like the Mustang seats as well. Everyone’s butt is different and prefers something different but, I’ve always had great comfort from a Mustang seat. Never tried anything else. Not saying Saddleman isn’t great also.

[@wesmak9]

I love my Mustang seat, and if you get one with heat, it comes with the correct plug for the Harley accessory harness. No stripping & crimping with wires which makes things difficult when you want to remove the seat. That's what sold me. Plus it is damn comfortable on my Ultra Limited.

[@danielsouthern411]

I have a mustang seat I got slightly used and agree it's the best ergo and cushion setup for a touring Harley..I never get sore legs back or neck. And I'm 6.4. 225

[@reggieholgate9082]

Aaaaamen...have had a few on different bikes...they are AWESOME.

[@markmcintosh7095]

I've been using Corbin for years with the soft padding. I couldn't be happier with them.

[@Bill0167]

Great video! My Saddleman seat was moved to assembly, yesterday!! So excited to get it.

[@davidleatherwood6228]

I put a Saddlemen King 2-Up seat on my '03 Dyna earlier this year and after about a thousand miles on it, I love it. It feels great, the quality is incredible and, while a bit pricey, it's worth every cent of the $650 (give or take) I paid for it. I can't imagine anything better, but that's me.

[@bobh2201]

Russell Day-long seats cannot be beaten for comfort.😊

[@jasonb779]

💯

[@jasonb779]

Russell day long seat - most comfortable seat money can buy! 💯

[@JoeFurtado-xv5no]

I have a saddleman step up on my FLHX couldn’t be happier solid seat.

[@markgreen2488]

I have owned both Mustang and Corbin through the years. I think that the Mustangs are the way to go. I currently have their touring saddle, passenger backrest and saddlebag lid covers on my 2017 Ultra Limited. The Corbin was good, but being real leather, it required a lot of additional care to maintain its good looks. I actually took it off the bike for routine washings. The Mustangs just need a good wipe down, and occasionally something like Armor All to keep the vinyl looking new. And because it is marine grade vinyl, I leave it on the bike for washing.

[@RafaelJimenez-hz9gu]

I put a new barely used Harley tractor seat, the same as the Police use. I can tell you it is awesome super super comfortable and I also added a backrest. Great price great seat.

[@user-bg6le9eu4s]

I got the heated Mustang super deluxe touring with back rest and tourpak back rest for my 2021 CVO Limited. Much better than the stock seat which already was tearing. I chose it because the harness plugged into the stock harness and the tourpak back rest came complete for mounting. The Saddleman would send the cover you had to have place over your existing backrest frame

[@thorsmith59]

Corbin beats any other seat hands down. Just got back from a 4000 mile round trip and it performed just as good as when I bought it in 2016!

[@williammoore3790]

Put a Corbin on my Wide Glide. At first I hated that seat then took a 500 mile ride and was a convert. After that day I told all my friends that I took back every negative thing I ever said about my Corbin seat. Love it!

[@TeamTodd-gx7rx]

Mustang’s road couch that’s better than any Corbin on long hauls.

[@thorsmith59]

@@TeamTodd-gx7rx Nah! I tried mustang and frankly they suck! Especially compared to a Corbin!

[@leemitchell7879]

Corbin worst seat i ever owned. Period .never ever ever agsin will i give corbin my money. Omg horrible seat

[@thorsmith59]

@@leemitchell7879 LMFAO! Only seat worth having!

[@RidingintheOzarks]

My last 2 purchased seats have been Saddlemen Step Ups, great brand!

[@evangarbison1576]

I noticed on Saddlemen’s site that they say the seats aren’t compatible with saddlebag guards. Helpful video - now I know it’ll work

[@scottfavire6589]

I took the stock seat from my '15 Street glide special and gave it to a buddy of mine. He replaced the stock foam with a memory foam, and the gel they use in horse saddles. Best thing i ever did on that bike. Could ride it 700miles/day without thinking. Have a '23 Ultra limited now with the mustang super touring...great seat. And i'm 6'2 325ibs.

[@bryans7037]

Russell Day Long all day long and as Forest Gump says “That’s all I got to say about that!”

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

I just finished a 4k+ mile trip atop my Saddlemen Explorer LS seat with the backrest on my Low Rider ST and felt great. In fact, I rode 900 miles on the last leg in 17hrs. No problems! I was so glad I bought that because I use to stop every 50 miles and take a 20-minute break. My previous trips would take 10-12 hrs to go 300 miles. Now I can do that in 5hrs.

[@michaelhorstman993]

Took my seat to a custom seat maker and they customized my seat according to my size. MUCH cheaper than a $900.00 new seat and is very comfortable

[@dianegatchell4315]

I did the same with my Mustang solo.

[@ChadGrimes]

Thinking about this seat for some time. I have awful tail bone pain. Might get it later this summer

[@jeffdriggs2895]

Corbin, custom fitted in Hollister for me. Replaced Saddleman, which replaced Harley stock on both my 21 RKS, and 20 Slim.

[@leehornx]

I've tried different seats except the saddleman but the one I have over 60k on is a 2016 cvo ultra seat. I love it

[@JohnNewton-ev8ch]

I got my Corbin Dual Tour heated seat a few weeks ago for my '24 Street Glide. Mustage said no go for heated seats with the '24.

[@mikegordon4118]

Thanks for the help

[@thumphrey1082]

Saddleman all the way

[@daviddellit8344]

Thank you.

[@TravelerHDRick]

Thx for another very helpful video! I am about the same size as you and riding the stock seat on my 23 sgs. I can reach everything ok, but want something more comfortable, and dont want farther back or higher off the ground, especially with a suspension upgrade out there for me. I heard you say, the road sofa felt like it pushed you back a little, which isnt good, but what about the height?

[@user-zi6ku3io2q]

Have you tried a Corbin?

[@natebethell886]

What exhaust are you using in some of the latest videos on the ‘24 RG?

[@kittycorner8526]

I'm 5'11" and I needed a little more legroom on my 2011 FLHTK. I wish I knew about the Saddlemen seat before buying the HD Tallboy, cuz it only added about one inch of legroom, compared to the two inches that the Saddlemen Extended Reach seat offers. So, maybe I'll go ahead and get the Saddlemen ER, and include my two HD seats in my next garage sale. Thanks for the info!

[@user-sj7zo4kh2y]

I have the advanblack gel seat super comfortable

[@dlawsonlawson1582]

Did you have any issues installing with your bag bars? I was going to order the road sofa but the web site said it will not work with bag guards

[@vbadbee9123]

Hey can you discuss the king tour pack pad? Between Harley and advanblack. Don’t eat to get the asvanblack if I have to get a different pad.

[@northbysoutheast5439]

Just bought a Road Zeppelin for my TriGlide because I’m paralyzed and hoping it will help with pressure sore relief. 😎👍

[@JA-zh5xi]

Best seat ever

[@wesmak9]

I think Saddlemen seats are good, but until they put the same plug as Harley has for accessories, you still gotta strip wires if you choose the heated seat. That's why I like my Mustang Seat! Plug n Play with the correct plug already wired to the seat. No stripping wires & crimping wires to make seat removal more difficult later.

[@killdozer3464]

you gotta plug in your seat?

[@1941392]

…do you suck your thumb?

[@HDFXSB645]

​@killdozer3464 my guess is he has a heated seat

[@wesmak9]

@@killdozer3464 Yeah, guess that would have been good to put in that the seat is heated... duh! HAHA

[@chrisnunes60]

I see you have bag guards. The saddleman website says the road sofa will not fit with saddle bag guard bars. Does that mean it will only work with the CVO style guard pegs?

[@Bearleaux]

Saddlemen seats...are ok. I bought one for my Fatboy and it was a huge improvement from the old beat up stock seat, but leaves me desiring more. I borrowed my buddies Mustang seat and a Corbin seat a while back and wished I would have bought one of them instead. Seems like a lot of people pushing the Saddlemen seats are getting some kick back from the company, not a ton of folks out there recommending them who purchased them with their own cash.

[@aussiebaggerbro]

I have had a Saddlemen RS LS Extended Reach seat for four years and would not use anything else!

[@spitfire155k2]

Hmmm, just heard you mention back surgery. I just had back surgery and I can no longer ride dirtbike. However, Dr. did say I can get back on the street. Used to have a Harley Davidson Road glide but now I’m looking at a Challenger. I gotta ask what type of back surgery did you have and how do you feel now that you’re on a motorcycle with the back surgery? Of course I realize everybody’s different, but just curious. My surgery was a lumbar fusion.

[@bavarikus4103]

Best touring seat, lepera tailwhip.

[@dbwgoblue74]

Everyone has a seat opinion, and most of them differ greatly; however, I feel like Saddlemen is the "go to" for most Harley people. I have a Mustang wide touring seat on my 2016 Dyna Switchback, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@saddle8bag]

Gel is comfortable. My problem with it is it is a heat sponge. I put some inserts in a seat long ago and the bike would sit outside work during the day. When I rode home, my nuts got broiled every day. All seats will get hot sitting in the sun, but that gel held the heat and dispensed it over my hour ride home everyday. I've since become a fan of Airhawks...

[@TeamTodd-gx7rx]

Let that gel seat sit out in the sun for a while!

[@ryanweigler5835]

Did you have any issues with your road sofa and your saddlebag guard bars? Saddlemen's website says the seat won't work with saddlebag guard bars, so I was wondering if you did anything different with yours?

[@jayleav]

I just did 1600 miles on my Challenger with a new Road Sofa. Worst purchase in my life. 2 hours and my butt was screaming. Pain for hours. I hate everything about it other than the look of the stitching.

[@lloydwalters06]

I have same seat after 6. 8 hrs on it my opinion changed. It feels good for short rides but long rides not so much and after you get bout 6000 miles in if your a bigger guy that nice cushion will be gone..

[@kennethjacobus7311]

OK my seat hurts my hips. Itna stock street glide seat .I am considering the hammock seat. .

[@23Elit3]

I don't know where you get your information but there is no gel in the Indian seats.

[@JA-zh5xi]

Had a Road Zeppelin and it was by far the best seat ever. It got old and I replaced it with a Saddleman Road Sofa - absolutely horrible seat. It’s a lie that they break in - have had that brick of a seat for 10k miles - total trash. The stock seat is way better.

[@Jager2017]

Road sofa is the worse seat I ever owned. Put 1500 miles on it and was still hard as a rock. Put the stock seat back on my Ultra and was more comfortable even with 35k miles on it.

[@parcadv419]

I use the stock seat on my 2021 road glide. A buddy swears by the Sundowner by harley. Has anyone used them

[@tmar0075]

I test road the RG ..it seemed fairly comfortable...I did feel a little closer than usual. I'm 6'1".. maybe long distance might be different..?

[@bigsimpd]

Went on a 2 and half hour ride yesterday on it. I was good for 40 mins then it became very uncomfortable. I made it tho. It's comfortable for around town not for long rides. Feel like I am sitting on the tank. Saddleman seats are 3 weeks out to deliver. I need a seat now lol

[@tabblaubach7998]

Saddleman’s website says this seat doesn’t work with saddlebag guards. It looks like it works fine with yours??

[@Adirondack_Accountability]

Custom make the standard seat

[@testflight06]

Appreciate the review. Looking for a seat for my 2023 CVO RG. Looked at Saddlemen Road Sofa CF but, states "Will NOT work with Harley saddlebag guard bars" Did they have to do anything special to your seat to get it to fit over the guards? If not perhaps they are referring to the CVO ST style saddlebag guards.

[@NVET92]

I have the Saddlemen Road Sofa CF seat on my 24RG, and had it on my 23 CVO SG as well. If you have the traditional stock saddle bag guards (large curved type), this seat will impinge against the upper attachment points of the guards. But, the seat will fit, you just have to apply slight downward pressure to attach the seat to the rear fender. This causes the sides of the seat to bulge slightly, another words "not a perfect fit". Both my bikes have the large curved saddle bag guards, but I still was able to secure the CF Road Sofa to both bikes. The bulging is noticeable, but not excessive. And the seat feels great.

[@testflight06]

@@NVET92 Thanks for the detailed response! Much appreciated! I had a Harley Hammock on my 19 CVO Ultra and had no issue but, the stock seat on this 23 CVO RG feels like sitting on a board (to me anyway). I'm also looking at Mustang as I'm a little skeptical of seats (like Saddlemen) that require a break-in period. Thanks again!

[@harleyhawk7959]

call and ask them, they are a wealth of information

[@jasonmckinney6444]

It’s funny how all the KZbin influencers are all recommending the saddlemen seats😂. The seat isn’t too bad I have a few of them but, I’m rocking the mustang super touring deluxe on my 23 ultra limited and I really like it. Most people don’t like saddlemen because they’re too hard for some people.(most people) Saddlemen does make good looking seats though.

[@JA-zh5xi]

Saddleman absolutely stinks. I’ve had that horrible brick for 10k miles and my wife’s stock seat on her road kind is light years better!

[@EzlivnMaine]

Cause they are bought at paid for by the sponsors

[@WhiteLineRambler]

My Favorite seat is still the stockers

[@wk2038]

What is sarcasm for $500 Alex🤣

[@WhiteLineRambler]

@@wk2038 Im serious

[@alfonsodennis8450]

Same here. I have never replaced a stock seat, and I have ridden over 300,000 miles on 11 different motorcycles.

[@budmkr1]

Saddleman tells me they won't warranty a seat with saddlebag guards. They said the guards rub on the seat and it will create an issue. I noticed you have the new style guards - how bad is the interference? I have the same bike, but I'm 6'2" and really want to scoot back farther from the tank. I've used corbin gamblers in the past - but they were never great for long rides. I hate to spend this kind of money if they won't warranty it - and I like the guards.

[@KingRamy1]

Bro, you must be a short stocky guy, I m over 6’ and I can tell you ALL HD seats vacuum (sucks). The ASR that I finally Decided on is a coast 2 coast seat. .. Ram.

[@MrDoyle07]

I would rather wear boots with taller soles and heels than get a seat with uncomfortably thin padding. I have a Lucky Daves seat on my RG, it’s a great seat but, the vinyl they use has not held up as well as others I have used.

[@glamphiker]

Hello, I have a 2024 RG and I've ordered the Sundowner seat for it. Does anyone know if the Sundowner seat is any good or at least better than the stock seat (for me and my passenger)? I've already bought the adjustable backrest and don't really want to throw that money away. The Sundowner seat is the only aftermarket seat I've found that will work with my backrest.

[@troyluster6910]

I have a 2023 CVO RG. My local Harley let me try the sundowner. Planned a 4 hour ride to test. After an hour I turned around. It’s more comfortable than stock. But I started to feel it at the hour mark.

[@sasquatch713]

For you

[@jmaxx73]

Saddlemen do great with marketing their seats. What keeps me from buying is how many I see with low miles being sold everywhere.

[@JA-zh5xi]

Saddleman is total garbage. I’ve had one for 10k miles - might as well sit directly on the battery cover.

[@harleyhawk7959]

only problem with saddleman seats, the purchasers do not allow ample time to break it in. mine took close to a month to make it comfortable, riding daily. Now it just keeps getting better.

[@CaribooHarleyRider]

I had a Mustang Saddle on my last touring bike, after two years it was broke in nice... I'm thinking of a Saddelman Road Sofa but I see a 6-8 week waiting list now for 2023 Road Glide's 🙄 *just wondering, what's you're height? 5'9" or so?? At 6'2 I need the extended reach as well...oi! thanx for the great content ✌👍

[@tjf2258]

Bad Boyz Cyclez Python is a phenomenal seat…check them out and then you tell me a better seat for the coin!

[@HouseWashingRick]

Couch Pilot

[@bigg2768]

‘Period’……that’s the funniest thing I’ve seen on the interweb today! HATE the click bait. For me, Mustang Super Touring Deluxe w/ back rest. Is it the sexiest looking seat on my SGS, absolutely not. Can I literally ride 12 hours in a day in complete comfort, absolutely. For me, comfort trumps looks.

[@EzlivnMaine]

They have to say that cause they are bought and paid for by the sponsors

[@dieselguy62]

I can say this. I've been very unimpressed by my saddlemen. 300 miles and I'm sore. It's no better than the 15yr old LA Pera it replaced

[@JA-zh5xi]

It only gets worse

[@harleyhawk7959]

it gets better, I have a saddleman. Yes, it does take a lot of miles. More than 300. Closer to entire riding season.

[@JA-zh5xi]

@@harleyhawk7959 had mine for 10k miles - never got better.

[@dieselguy62]

@harleyhawk7959 of I have thousands of miles on mine. I meant after riding 300 miles I'm sore as fuk from it. My cheap ass le pera was as comfortable

[@brewswillis7294]

Saddleman seats are junk. I tossed mine after 3000 miles. Never broke in. JUNK.

[@JA-zh5xi]

10k miles and still a worthless brick. Had to buy a gel pad.

[@brewswillis7294]

@@JA-zh5xi Junk, crap seats! Saddleman sucks!

[@GusPineda-ev5uk]

After all that $ , like what 35k, I just hear a lot of B.S. that's going on with that bike that's just really shitty for a 35,000 motorcycle

[@craigvegie1970]

just how tall?short are you. I am 5.4 and allways have a problem on big bikes..

[@1941392]

then buy a little bike.

[@craigvegie1970]

Yeah, always do. Looking at getting a roadking special.

[@hedonism11]

following... does it grant better ground reach?

[@SmittyAZ]

He's mentioned 5-7

[@harleyhawk7959]

12" legends all corners. well, soled riding boots. like Vibergs engineering style pull on.

[@EzlivnMaine]

I’m sorry but I can’t really take stock in any reviews anymore. Saddleman has flooded the KZbin market and given you all free seats so there is no longer any bias reviews. You see people selling their saddleman seats everywhere cause they’re bricks. If it’s sponsored it’s garbage. You content creators are ruining KZbin cause you’re just getting free stuff for your “builds”. It’s a scam.

[@JA-zh5xi]

Ya - they hand people their trash rock hard seats and unfortunately it deceives so many people. I truly would take a stock seat over my trash road sofa.

[@harleyhawk7959]

I personally bought my saddleman myself. Yes, it feels like a piece concrete. I can say I hated. I did give it a true test. It turns into a comfortable long-distance ride. SAD PEOPLE HAVE NO CONCEPT OF PATIENCES, ONLY CONSTANT CRY BABIES.

[@JA-zh5xi]

@@harleyhawk7959 I’ve had mine for 10k miles. Sucks just as much now as it did when it was new. Saddleman Road sofa is a scam with the supposed break-in period. They know most people will take years to ride that far and by then there’s no way they are returning it because they can’t.

[@seanoleary1979]

The best seat for your Harley is NO seat for your Harley.... buy a Goldwing instead!

[@harleyhawk7959]

then your seats great, but the bike is a pile of dung.

[@harleyhawk7959]

then your seats great, but the bike is a pile of dung.

[@zavlo72]

no f'n seat is worth that much rediculous!!!!!!!!!!!

[@23Elit3]

Saddleman seats are the absolute worst seats made.

[@derfskittlers6125]

Not helpful. What seat brand do you suggest?

[@EzlivnMaine]

@@derfskittlers6125 do you think this KZbinr is helpful by scamming you?

[@derfskittlers6125]

@@EzlivnMaine lots of people push Saddleman. Must be some value to their claims. I'm actually interested if he has any valuable information.

[@EzlivnMaine]

@@derfskittlers6125 yeah they push cause they got a free seat from Saddleman. C’mon man it’s not rocket science

[@TeamTodd-gx7rx]

New Harleys look like Japanese bikes.

[@harleyhawk7959]

Japanese bikes try to look like a harley.

[@TeamTodd-gx7rx]

@@harleyhawk7959 No they don’t, you must be one of them Dyna-Bro rejects?

[@Mikey1stop]

Ugliest seat for your Harley period

[@raisinghogsfromharleys878]

GET RID OF SOME WEIGHT AND GET INTO SOME REASONABLE SHAPE. THE BEST ACCESSORY FOR YOUR BIKE IS A HEALTHY RIDER

[@michaelroy925]

I've watched quite a few videos on motorcycle seats and Saddlemen is what pretty much everyone is very happy with. Now I ride a Victory Cross Country Tour so unfortunately Saddlemen wasn't an option for me. I purchased the Ultimate Seat with heat, it's a decent seat but comfort wise in my opinion it's a bit too soft. I have a Mustang Seat on my Honda VTX and I prefer the Mustang Seat over The Ultimate Seat but Mustang does not offer a heated seat which for my Wife, is a must have. 🫤I would not hesitate to purchase a Saddlemen Seat if I were to get a different bike. I've never sat on one but all the reviews are the same about the Saddlemen Road Sofa, super comfortable! They definitely look amazing I know that! 😁 Great Video

[@JA-zh5xi]

Don’t buy a Saddleman road sofa - garbage

[@EzlivnMaine]

You do realize that Saddleman is giving seats to KZbinrs so they have to say they like them right?

[@timmiller1349]

OK....I also have a '24 RG. The Saddlemen site says the seats don't work with Saddlebag guards. I see that you have the same guards as I do - did you have to do any modifications to make the seat work?