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Old 02-06-2013, 12:39 PM
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I used to have some sheepskin, that was ok.....
What do you use on your seats. Not interested in replacing my seat though.
 
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I use a sheepskin and if I'm going really long I'll put my "air hawk" on under the skin. Secret to the air hawk is to put just enough air in it to keep it from being totally flat. At least that works best for me.
 
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I am stock and have no problems. The seat on my Triglide is always comfy.
 
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Stock seat on the Road King has seen some 600 mile days. Could go a lot more,just don't like to hurry.
 
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Thanks, IronAss.. checking air hawk out....

Just looked at these, from HD, and wonder if they are any good. Anybody have that one?
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...2&default=none
 

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I a gel type of pad at a bike shop but it weighed a lot and I wasn't sure how comfortable it'd be. But my "long rides" aren't that long and my seat and my butt are doing okay for now.
 
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Gel type of pad with OEM seat and it makes a big difference. Doesn't help for back support but it's fine for now until I get some $ for a Mustang seat.
 
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I went on two long rides and was miserable on the stock seat. Fortunately, the second long ride was to Sturgis. I pulled into the Mustang booth, handed over plastic, and haven't been uncomfortable since - and I've been on some two week long trips after that.

I'm completely sold on Mustang saddles.
 
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I went on two long rides and was miserable on the stock seat. Fortunately, the second long ride was to Sturgis. I pulled into the Mustang booth, handed over plastic, and haven't been uncomfortable since - and I've been on some two week long trips after that.

I'm completely sold on Mustang saddles.
Mustang is what is going to be my pick when the time & $ comes.
 
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Originally Posted by Doc Intrepid
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I went on two long rides and was miserable on the stock seat. Fortunately, the second long ride was to Sturgis. I pulled into the Mustang booth, handed over plastic, and haven't been uncomfortable since - and I've been on some two week long trips after that.

I'm completely sold on Mustang saddles.
Well...I'm heading to sturgis in aug. Maybe i should wait and see what they have there. Any good deals on the seats there, and do they let you try it out first?
 


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