Best seat option

[Jaychaynes_imp]

Hey guys, considering a new seat and I'm sure there are plenty of opinions on here. Looking for the general consensus for best seat for a long ride if I want to, but still stylish and maybe classy looking. Not a café or brat seat, but maybe a thicker flat seat, like the ones on triumph bonnevilles.

Thanks


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[Lord Popgun]

Jay, asking whats the best seat is like asking whats the best oil I'll just sit back and watch the fun as I can't help you.

 

[dsan1964_imp]

Jay, asking whats the best seat is like asking whats the best oil I'll just sit back and watch the fun as I can't help you.

Yeah...


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[kennyw]

There are a dozen best options, it just depends on your preferences and needs. K&H, Corbin, Russell daylong, Rich's custom, etc.

 

[Jaychaynes_imp]

There are a dozen best options, it just depends on your preferences and needs. K&H, Corbin, Russell daylong, Rich's custom, etc.

Thanks for those brand names. I'll research from that.


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[Ron in MO_imp]

Quite a few owners, including myself, have switched to Corbin seats. They give you lots of options on materials and can sew the cover with or without pleats. They also have a reputation of being a little hard at first, but they break in over a couple hundred miles and feel great! Lots of other seat choices as well, so have fun with your research.

Here is a picture of my standard Corbin seat:

 

[uscgmac_imp]

My Daytona cafe seat is by far one of the most comfortable seats I've ever owned. If you want a flat seat for a tail bag or passenger or putting on a luggage rack that's one thing but you would be suprised how comfortable some of the cafe seats are. My seat is a little wider than stock and you sit a little lower but the material and foam used is super comfortable and top notch quality.

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[rodsmith123_imp]

I have a Russell Day Long Saddle and stock seat depending on the days ride.

 

[aschem_imp]

Here is mine, done by Sergeant
New Seat, Pegs, etc.

 

[rboe]

Russell Day Long with be the best riding seat for long day riding bar none. Looks wise it suffers a bit.

Corbins are polarizing; unless you can test ride one I'd recommend avoiding them. It seems some people love 'em, the rest......don't.

I think the next best plan behind the RDL, find a good local seat maker and work with them. Since they are local they can have you test ride and adjust it until it's perfect for you.

 

[Redbird_imp]

Here is my Russell Day Long seat. Very comfortable for me.

 

[Nemo_imp]

See post 18 of THIS THREAD, showing my seat. I took my factory to Sargent Cycle, here town, and they dished and widened (seat and pillion) it using their super foam and covered it with my the materials I selected. Still somewhat maintains the flat appearance that I like but it's more comfortable and grippy.

[url=http://www.sargentcycle.com/]http://www.sargentcycle.com/

YMMV

 

[vegasdriver_imp]

does anyone know if the deluxe factory seat will fit the standard model? I really like the pleated seat on the deluxe.

 

[Cormanus]

vegasdriver, see this post from riverhustler. He seems to drop in to the forum from time to time so you could post a question for him if you need to.

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Tiro K0 style from Samurider. Awesome, cushy comfort, taller than stock, and the retro looks we all know and love.