A hard seat isn't necessarily an uncomfortable seat, as anyone who has spent days riding a tractor can attest. Those old iron seats are indeed quite comfortable, because they are shaped right. A seat shaped wrong, all the foam in the world won't fix it.

Posture too. Again, tractors don't have back rests. Well, the old ones didn't (Alice Chalmers B excepted, and that was just a board).

So look too at the locations of your hands and feet. A lot of hand rise and pull back seems comfortable, but many times it leads to slouching, which isn't good for all day comfort. Handlebars (or a steering wheel) that causes you to sit up straight isn't exactly comfortable, but you'll be able to do it pretty much all day long.

Similar your feet. Got your feet way forward? Everything is resting on the back of your buttocks and your tail bone. It also tends to make you slouch. Nice for a break or change of pace, but generally not something you want for all day riding comfort.

 

I'm 6'2" and I love my Ultimate Tallboy seat. Moved me back and down on my Limited. Plus they will take it back if it doesn't work. You can't go wrong with a try it before you buy it deal.

 

Yep, it's more about the shape. I've had Mustang, C&C, MCC modified stocker, and Corbin. The Corbin (classic solo) was the last seat I bought and I won't be looking anymore. It scared me when I sat on it the first time and thought I'd be selling it. It didn't take long to realize the bowl shape they have is what made the difference. The foam is dense (firm) and that keeps sore spots at bay and the bowl gives you the hip support needed for long rides. I've done 600 miles in a day only stopping for gas and was ready to go the next day for another 600.

Corbin's are a love/hate thing I guess for people. The above is just my experience and I think you'll just have to keep buying/selling until you get what works for you. I've also not bought any of these new, just keep your eyes on the sale forum and eBay.

 

I have a stock 14 Limited seat that was worked by MCC. I had then move me back 2 inches (all they can go) and memory foam. It gave me more legroom and a nicer feel. I have the adjustable backrest as well, together they are comfortable.

I then tried a Hammock seat, demo'd from the dealer. I really liked it and ended up buying one here, slightly used. I like that even better. It's been on since. BTW I'm 6'2, 235lbs and 34" inseam, if that info helps you at all.

We really are all different though.

 

Actually when priced out, it was $1204, hence the hesitation to buy it. That wasn't sniveling. That was sticker shock.

I know there's no perfect seat for everyone. My hopes were that other tall people could point me in the direction of some seats that worked for them.

I've been going the used option so far. I was thinking I'd bite the bullet and just buy new, but **** at that price, I need a guarantee it's gonna work for me.

 

Love my mustang and back rest.

 

Check out the Danny Gray IST seats. I've heard great things about those seats and plan to get one myself this winter. I believe they move you back and down a little. Go for the leather, they have a tailbone relief cut in under the cover.

I currently use a Danny Gray weekday seat and ride 400 mile days on that but it's not made for that.

 

The bummer os there is no guarantee any seat will work for us. The best thing besides the HD dealer loaner deal is go to a bike gathering and look at bikes similar to yours with seat you are interested in. Ask the owner about it and chances are they will say sit in it for a bit.
I have even swapped seats with strangers and gone for a ride with them so they could try the seat out.


I tried stock, Tallboy which was a little better, Sundowner which was a lot better and finally the Corbin which I scored used for 200 bucks or so which luckily turned out to be my perfect seat.

Spending my hard earned $$ is hard enough without the risk of buying a bummer.

FWIW I hated a Corbin with gel.


Good luck on your quest bud !! When you find a great seat it makes your butt so happy !!

 

Go with a Mustang. Tampa, FL to Sturgis, SD in three days and I could still move when we got there. I'll be putting one on my new-to-me Street Glide in the very near future.

 

Which Mustang did you have?