I just got both a classic solo (heated) and Dual touring seat (unheated)......both brand new and awesome deals on ebay!

I've run the wiring for the heat but as of yet haven't mounted the seat....but placing it on the bike it does look like it will give me at least as much (if not more than the dual touring seat which was at least 2" more than the stock seat and more like 3" on the Sundowner.

 

Before I purchased my Hammock I shopped eBay for months, the couple I found were priced close to new, they sell fast. If the Hammock suspension in the seat wore out quickly I would have learned about that issue on the CVO forum, overall those owners seem happy.

Having owned a Corbin dual tour, I can attest that it will not absorb road shocks. The Hammock will. Try one at your Harley dealer. They do, as well come with a one year warranty from Harley. With respect, I do not think your Hammock seat fears are warranted. With that said, there may be a better seat, I just know I like the Hammock.

 

..... same here, & 5-600 miles days have been no issue


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If I am reading this correctly - you're saying the Corbin does not absorb shocks and therefore TRANSFERS shock to the rider and the hammock does the opposite?

Earlier you said you test rode the standard (non CVO) hammock before getting the CVO version........is the standard any different in height or perceived height due to thicker thigh padding with your feet down?

 

In your original post you stated " 'WE' like to do " so my question is, is this "WE" someone on the same bike or friends riding separately? If the answer is, on the same bike, I would (although I don't know your size) say most definitely, you need to raise the pressure. I keep mine in the 45 area, I actually pump it up to about 47 and remove the pump. This is when I am riding 2-up, which is most of the time, so I rarely change it, but even the few times I have, I found 35 to be too low.


For the seat part, try the demo seats if they are in your area, as most have mentioned, there are several good choices and all are subjective. I have used MCC a few times and I think they do a great job. I also have two Hammock seats, one on each bike, that I have enjoyed without a problem. This is why I also say to try and demo a seat and make sure the Hammock is one. Several years ago I was going to have my stock seat (on the '10 Ultra) done by MCC, and so as to not have any down time, I purchased a Hammock seat to ride on while my seat was being modified by MCC. All I can say for that seat at least, is, it is still in the box and has never been on the bike since it was modified by MCC, because I never had a reason to remove the Hammock after putting it on.


Now before anyone jumps me, I did at least pull it out of the box and look at it, I had other seats done before by MCC, and this one looked great and I accepted it as great, since the others had no issues. I may soon throw it on the Ultra, since the Hammock is about 5 years old, and try it out.


In the end I would say raise the pressure in the shocks to 45 and consider the top three choices (for me and subjective) Hammock, Corbin, Russell. I hope you really enjoy the bike and the change to HD and find a seat that works well for you.

 

After tring out a couple of seats . Looking at what they cost and you still have a harley seat or most of the after market seats are still a production seat . I went with A Sweet Seat in Tamps Florida He builds the seat per your weight and height . I had heat installed and he built the seat for me and then had it recoved in a snake pattern . This is not any cheaper by no means but i got what i wanted and its like being on the lazy boy . At about the same cost lol

 

Yes, the cvo limited seat seems to sit a little higher to me..check it out for yourself by sitting on a new cvo limited at your dealer.

 

All the Iron Butt guys swear by Russell. I can't get by the look so have never tried one. I have never had a bad Corbin seat but their customer service is terrible. I got mad enough at them a while back to go looking for something else. Long story short, I still have HD, Danny Gray and C&C seats on a shelf (pm me if interested) and am back on two different Corbins.
Your other problem is the stock suspension, it sucks. A few searches should lead ya to http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage32.html

 

When my Ultra was new, I thought the stock seat was very good and comfortable. Over time, its become less comfortable which I believe is due to the inside material/padding losing its elasticity and becoming a bit compressed. I think the stock seat just wears out. When people purchase a new aftermarket seat and mention how great it is, I wonder if they are comparing it to a new stock seat or an older stock seat that is worn out? I now use an Airhawk pad on the stock seat which greatly increases my comfort.

 

Thanks