I just bought a 2019 Softail Low Rider. I knew when I bought the bike that I would need to replace the OEM seat because I want a solo seat. My search for a new seat has come down to a choice between the Saddlemen Knuckle seat and the Mustang Wide Tripper seat. Getting information about the specifications for and characteristics of the seats has been difficult. Both companies treat the information like it is a closely guarded national security issue. So, if any of you have experience with either of these seats, I will appreciate feed back on two questions:
1. Does the seat reposition you lower and/or closer to or further back from the handlebars than the OREM seat?
2. If so, approximately how much?

BTW: The companies and suppliers of both seats make it clear that if you install their seat that the seat is non-returnable. Not sure how how you are to choose a seat without information or the opportunity to do a one-time install on your bike. It feels like both companies are more concerned about the rare abuse of returns than customer satisfaction. Any help will be appreciated.

 

I own both.
I didn't notice that either positioned you closer or further back.
The Mustang sits about half inch lower, the Saddlemen sits about half inch higher.
The Saddlemen is more squared off on the sides so there is more seat under your ***, the Saddlemen is a firmer ride, some people prefer firmer as in Corbin.
The Mustang is more rounded on the sides so feels lower at a stop. The Mustang is wider by about an inch so support is about the same with these two seats.

 

I have a short inseam; so, I will take any help I can get to lower myself on the bike to increase the bend in my knee when I am flat footed. FYI: I noticed that the nose of the Mustang is more pointed and less wide; I hope it helps with the stretch to the ground. All-in-all, I will probably go with the Mustang. Its softer feel which will probably serve my old butt well since I do fewer miles a day than I used to do.

Thanks for your feedback.

 

FYI: I am hoping that someone will come out with a quick disconnect rack for the rear fender of a Low Rider with a solo seat. The one I had on my Sportster was wonderful. It was well made and gave me all of the space on the rack I need to strap down a medium size backpack, which is all I need for up to a three-day adventure.

 

I think my Street Glide had a lot of choices like that but it used the rear shocks as one of the mounting points.