I have a ‘21 Road Glide Limited with a police seat currently. I like it, but it isn’t super comfy last the 2-3 hour mark for me.
It seems all of the most comfortable seats that people talk about are two-up seats.
What do you guys recommend for a solo seat? Preferably one with a backrest, but that’s not a deal breaker.
I have a 2019 FLHTP with the stock police seat. I just rode to/ from Florida, 500 miles, each way. One day down. One day back. Most comfortable seat I've had in years. I am now back to two tanks of fuel (320-380 miles) before a 20 minute break.
I'd also look at your clothes that you are wearing while riding. Many years ago I removed the wallet from my rear pocket and my 500+ mile days were much better.
I have a pre-owned Corbin Solo for sale in the classified. best seat I have found for an FL series. I tried a Mustang before this one, it was not for me. Seats are really so much about personal preferences, no one can tell you what YOU will like. Always best to try some various ones, you will eventually get to the one that works.
"Who makes the most comfortable solo seat for touring?" Why Harley Davidson does son. Part number 52004-25 has been in some form of production since 1925, yes it looks like the first cousin to tractor seat, cause that's what is. I'm partial but here's how it looks:
2019 FLHT
This solo seat mounted to the coil over shock has been terrific for commuting, and touring. Bent some A10 steel to make the seat mount, best time and money spent.
Last edited by ChicagoBikeDriver; 11-18-2022 at 10:47 PM.
The answer is going to be very butt specific and keyed to your body dimensions as well. For me, the answer was a two-piece Mustang. This allowed us to get the saddle that works for me and match it with a passenger pillion that works for her. Once she comes off, off comes the tour pack and her pillion and the bike is in solo mode. I don't use a back rest but they're an option with the Mustangs.
I currently have a 3 piece (w/backrest & pillion) custom stitched Mustang 79446 which I think is the Super Tourer. I’m looking at being a little closer to the ground as I age and to help my junk knees. I have the stock seat off the wife’s Freewheeler which accomplishes that but I really do like the fold down backrest the Mustang provides for mount and dismount and looking for something maybe between the two as far as seat height. So for those who’ve been through the process how does the Mustang Standard compare to the Super?
TIA
If you truly want the best it’s a Russel Day long. Nothing else compares.
with that being said it is a wide seat so if you are inseam challenged it is difficult to put both feet down. ( read if it was already difficult to get both feet down)
Stock Harley Police Seat set up. Old school stuff, tech when comfort on a hard tail was all about the seat and seating position, https://youtu.be/MpVxw-i8bLI
This is what’s currently on my bike with a Utopia backrest. After a couple hours, I’m not a fan. Until then, it’s great.
11-17-2022 | 01:57 PM
