Im looking at buying a Zepplin seat from a local guy in town. He said it worked fine for 3k miles, and he hated it the entire time. It quit working on his last trip, and he finally said screw it and bought a different seat. He said he called the dealer, and they didnt seem concerned like it was a common problem and easy fix. Has anyone else had this problem or heard of it? The pump doesnt work at all he said. Just kind of wondering if it might be an easy fix for a poor do-it-yourselfer like myself. Thanks in advance.

 

I've only heard of bladders going bad personally. Have had two riding buddies in my chapter complain about it.

I've read that some have had problems (in this forum) with the compressor, one that sticks in my head had the compressor constantly running.

personally I'm ready to ditch my 2 months old road Zeppelin seat myself. The wife just can't stand it.

 

Had a road zep for a long time and it was perfect. Check the power supply and the plug in. the seat was very comfortable. It does raise you up an inch or so.

 

I thought that mine was broken also until I realized that the accessory switch had to be switched on in order for the compressors to operate. Rookie mistake.

 

Quess it's like everything else, some like and some dislike. We've had ours on for over twenty five thousand miles and if something happened to it, we would fix it or get another.

 

Mine is a little over a year old. Been back to the factory twice. First time one of the baldders didn't work. But this time the pump kept running because I think it has a burst bladder.
I haven't got it back yet. I love the seat I am 6'1 " 350 lb lard ***. My wife likes it also. It is great for long trips. We did 1800 miles in a week and when I needed too I could adjust it a little and it really makes a difference. I would buy one again. Mine is leather. It does raise you up at least on inch if you adjust it right. Buy it and send it back it can't cost too much to fix. When mine goes out of warranty I will look at it my self. I may have filled it too much.

 

had mine for over a year with no problems.

 

Don't leave your bike sit in the sun, if you have the seat pumped up. It will swell up like a balloon, and you'll feel like a buffoon.

Been there, done that. Luckily, it didn't blow the bladder, but it sure stretched the hell out of the cover.

 

Little over a year on mine. Really like it.

 

I sure wishthey made the Road Sofa for a RK with the long chrome trim on the gas tank.