I bought a Saddlemen Slim for my '11 Street Glide and I like the looks of it, but it's not comfortable to me for more than a couple hours. I went back to the OEM seat. I've heard a few people say they like the Bead Rider seat covers, and I'm thinking about getting one, but I'm looking for more opinions.

 

Slightly off topic, but not….when I got my Saddlemen I could only ride a couple hours before it hurt. It breaks in over time. I have over 1000 miles on the seat and it is breaking in to where it is comfortable

 

I haven't used one myself, but over the last 40 years I've known and ridden with about 5 different people who've had them and liked them.

 

Sorry to introduce another option. WindRider seat cover. Used one a couple months ago to ride from NC to Alaska and back. 10K miles in 25 days. Hot, cold, wet - It was a game changer. Best to you.

 

I have used bead rider and liked it in hot weather. Sat me higher (I'm short) so went with Harley ventilator seat pad. Thinking of switching to something else for a change, like wild *** or airhawk.

 

I have about 3,000 miles on mine. I rode with it most of the summer and decided the problem for me is that it's too narrow. It's easy to move around on which is a plus when I get uncomfortable, but I get uncomfortable sooner.

 

I actually have one for my street glide, and I completely agree, but that material will rub the fender & tank where it touches down to bare metal over time. I've been riding with a seat pad made of a similar material that I got off Amazon, but it doesn't flow air nearly as well as the Wind Rider. That's what brought me to the Bead Rider option.