Topic: Looking for help on seats. (Read 12149 times)

Puma · « **on:** February 02, 2015, 06:37:08 AM »

Looking for a seat for the CVO King. I had a Mustang on my VTX that was nice, and I was comfortable on my Heritage, but I want something with a much lower profile on this more aggressive looking bike. The stock seat looks good and isn't uncomfortable, but I want to move back a little bit and I'd like to preserve the stock seat. I'd rather spend some $ now on a good seat and have the original around in the future, instead of replacing the stocker when I wear it out and being without the original equipment. Corbin and C&C look similar to each other, but the Corbin seems like it fits around the tank better. Recommendations.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2015, 08:13:07 PM »

I had a Danny Grey on my 09 CVO road glide a nice seat, looked real good and pretty comfortable. I still have a mustang on my Fatboy, it to is comfortable just did not look as good as the Danny Grey.

I had a corbin solo on my 12 CVO Road glide, looked the best, an a little more comfortable than the other two. I have a corbin solo on my 15 CVO road Glide.

On my 13 CVO Road King I have the stock seat with gel added and driver back rest added. Looks good, almost as comfortable as the others.

For a long day, 600 plus mile the corbin is my choice, even with it being as hard as a rock. The modified stock on the CVO King, is good and I have done 600 miles in a day on it. I have done 600 on the mustang, and was worn out. I have done 600 on the Grey a bit better than the mustang but not as good as corbin.

Puma · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2015, 09:03:10 PM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on February 02, 2015, 08:13:07 PM

I had a Danny Grey on my 09 CVO road glide a nice seat, looked real good and pretty comfortable. I still have a mustang on my Fatboy, it to is comfortable just did not look as good as the Danny Grey.

I had a corbin solo on my 12 CVO Road glide, looked the best, an a little more comfortable than the other two. I have a corbin solo on my 15 CVO road Glide.

On my 13 CVO Road King I have the stock seat with gel added and driver back rest added. Looks good, almost as comfortable as the others.

For a long day, 600 plus mile the corbin is my choice, even with it being as hard as a rock. The modified stock on the CVO King, is good and I have done 600 miles in a day on it. I have done 600 on the mustang, and was worn out. I have done 600 on the Grey a bit better than the mustang but not as good as corbin.

Thanks Dave. It sounds like you've been at least satisfied with all of yours.

FLHTCUSE7 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2015, 09:50:10 PM »

It really depends on if you ride your bike or not. Someone that ride less than 5,000 miles in a year will probably not appreciate the differences in seats from a comfort standpoint.

But if you ride 10,000 miles a year or more spend them meh for a good seat. Personally I like Corbin, fits me well and I like how it's made. Their customer service is real poor but the seat is worth it.

wicked110 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2015, 11:17:50 PM »

C&C by far the best bang for the buck. I hate Corbin seats like sitting on a brick.

Royalroadie · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2015, 12:04:14 AM »

I have had Corbins on the last 6 bikes and have always loved them. They may seem hard but they really work well and at the end of the day I have always felt pretty good after riding the Cordin seat. My 2014 SGSE is the first bike that I felt I could live with the ride of the stock seat. On all my other bike my butt would hurt after 30-45 minutes and I could not take much over 2hours. On the Corbins I have logged many a 400 mile day without any problem, even a few 650+.

owl893 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2015, 06:05:17 AM »

I changed from stock to Corbin and have been very happy with the results.

OWL

rottenroger · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2015, 12:41:59 PM »

I bought a custom Le Pera seat a few years ago and it made a huge difference in comfort on the long rides for both the me and the wife. It was spendy but it's holding up great. It's 100 % leather.

rottenroger · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2015, 12:55:41 PM »

Here's some additional pictures

rottenroger · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2015, 12:58:35 PM »

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2015, 12:59:28 PM »

Puma, I've had a couple of Corbin seats over the years and put many miles on both of them. I was pleased with not only the fit and finish mile after mile but also the feel on the buttocks after 500-700 mile days. Very comfortable but VERY pricey (as most things that last are).
Instead of the Corbin/Mustang route this last time, I utilized the loaner seat program most HD dealers have. You can try out different seats before you spend the money. I ended up really liking the Sundowner for my '12 SESG. My wife has been very pleased with the passenger part of that saddle, too, with no sore butt complaints even after a couple of 550 mile back-to-back days. Local dealer made me a great deal on it and I've put about 25,000 miles on the Sundowner with no buyer remorse what-so-ever. The stock seat from my SESG was put in a box and stored in the basement not to be returned to service since.
Something to consider....

owl893 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2015, 02:53:44 PM »

If you like your current seat you may wish to consider:

http://www.meancitycycles.com/

jswerve and others have used them and have had excellent results, you keep your look and leather but improve on the "feel" inside the seat.

OWL

kiro · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2015, 03:02:34 PM »

I called them about making some revisions to my '13 stock seat. Mean City Cycles cannot re-work a stock CVO seat, but can just about any other.

Cat Eye · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2015, 03:08:33 PM »

Are there any other options other than Corbin for heated solo seat?

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2015, 08:26:24 PM »

Quote from: Rotarywing on February 02, 2015, 09:50:10 PM

It really depends on if you ride your bike or not.

But if you ride 10,000 miles a year or more spend them meh for a good seat. Personally I like Corbin, fits me well and I like how it's made. Their customer service is real poor but the seat is worth it.

Fully agree. I average 23,000 miles a year, so thats why Corbin is my fist choice. Rode 1530 on the way home from Sturgis last year in 36 hours.

Plan to ride out in 36 to 40 hours this year. My wife rides her bike with me on trips like this.

My Corbin has 55K or more on it. When I put it on my 15 SERG this year, I had a few people say it was a nice new seat. Had 47K on it at the time.

Puma · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2015, 09:55:21 PM »

Thanks peeps for the advice. I also got some on another forum. I wish I could do the mileage that some of you put on your bikes. Two jobs cuts into my riding time and makes long trips pretty much impossible. That said, I spend full days on my bike on the weekends about nine months out of the year, and use it for my commute sometimes, so I want a comfortable seat. Now the bike is a CVO King, not a full dresser, so I'm looking for some style, too. I can get a C&C Fastback for $110 less than a Corbin Gunfighter. C&C is the only other brand to be recommended to me a lot. I think I'm going that way.

wicked110 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2015, 01:39:53 AM »

Great choice. The fastback is a great looking seat. I have one on my cvo dyna

Puma · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2015, 06:24:40 AM »

Quote from: wicked110 on February 04, 2015, 01:39:53 AM

Great choice. The fastback is a great looking seat. I have one on my cvo dyna

If that's the blue one under your name that is a beautiful machine. I loved those CVO Dynas with the inverted fork. That seat looks good on there, too. I'm hoping mine looks as good.

hubbz · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2015, 08:37:56 PM »

This is the C&C Wide Solo I ordered a few weeks ago. I am very happy with it.

hubbz · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2015, 08:42:03 PM »

My better half loves her C&C Wide Solo too!

FlaHeatWave · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2015, 06:18:13 PM »

I'm a Corbin fan

sandithompson · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2015, 12:04:21 AM »

Quote from: Puma on February 02, 2015, 06:37:08 AM

Looking for a seat for the CVO King. I had a Mustang on my VTX that was nice, and I was comfortable on my Heritage, but I want something with a much lower profile on this more aggressive looking bike. The stock seat looks good and isn't uncomfortable, but I want to move back a little bit and I'd like to preserve the stock seat. I'd rather spend some $ now on a good seat and have the original around in the future, instead of replacing the stocker when I wear it out and being without the original equipment. Corbin and C&C look similar to each other, but the Corbin seems like it fits around the tank better. Recommendations.

I have a 2014 CVO Road King that's Tribal Orange. Replaced the stock seat with Le Pera's "Daytona Sport". I got custom stitching in the Dragon pattern. Ashley at Le Pera helped me with stitch color choice by sending me about half a dozen thread samples so I could match them to my paint. Looks great! I've had two other Le Pera's and have been really happy with them. I did the biker gel on the Daytona Sport which I like so far. I have 3K on the bike and nearly that many on the seat.

Puma · « **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2015, 06:39:06 PM »

Here's the update. I got a plain black C&C Fastback. It looks great on the bike. I finally got a chance to ride a little bit today. About 40 minutes. Not once did I try to push back away from the tank. So that's the first test. Next will be when the weather is better; how it does for a full day in the saddle.

Puma · « **Reply #23 on:** March 15, 2015, 05:22:16 PM »

Looks good to me.

Puma · « **Reply #24 on:** March 15, 2015, 05:26:41 PM »

Another view.

CHiZ_65 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2015, 12:28:44 PM »

Hey Puma, looks great! Did this seat lower your butt into the frame a bit? Better footing on the ground?

Puma · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2015, 01:59:52 PM »

Quote from: CHiZ_65 on March 16, 2015, 12:28:44 PM

Hey Puma, looks great! Did this seat lower your butt into the frame a bit? Better footing on the ground?

Thanks. Maybe a little. It's a little narrower, so that helps with touching the ground. That was really not issue. The biggest difference in riding position for me is that it moved me back away from the tank and bars a little. With the stock seat I was always trying to push back when riding. This seat puts me in a much better place. My legs are at a more comfortable bend and I don't feel like I'm sitting on the tank. It's like gravity pulls me towards the back of the seat now. Before it seems I would slide forward. The leather is thick and soft, too. Really nice feel. I also think it's a better look for this bike. Less like a touring seat and more aggressive and sporty.

Spiderman · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2015, 02:06:07 PM »

The seat that would give you the riding position you want also happens to be the most comfortable stock factory seat Harley Davidson ever made - - - 100th Anniversary CVO Road King seat. It is also a very good looking seat. However, I have no idea if it would fit your late model frame

B B

Puma · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2015, 03:33:52 PM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 16, 2015, 02:06:07 PM

The seat that would give you the riding position you want also happens to be the most comfortable stock factory seat Harley Davidson ever made - - - 100th Anniversary CVO Road King seat. It is also a very good looking seat. However, I have no idea if it would fit your late model frame

B B

I don't think so, but actually not because of the frame. I think when they went to the six gallon tank the seat mounting changed. For example, C&C lists Road King seats up to 2007, then 2008 and up. Frame change was 2009.

SHRADER · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2015, 07:15:35 PM »

Good looking seat man...

Puma · « **Reply #30 on:** March 16, 2015, 09:28:30 PM »

Quote from: SHRADER on March 16, 2015, 07:15:35 PM

Good looking seat man...

Thanks. Nice bike.

Salts · « **Reply #31 on:** March 17, 2015, 11:09:51 PM »

Looks amazing. I have the same ride. Did you have to remove those fender rails (or whatever they are called!) that were under the stock pillion for the c&c to fit?

Puma · « **Reply #32 on:** March 18, 2015, 08:20:00 AM »

Quote from: Salts on March 17, 2015, 11:09:51 PM

Looks amazing. I have the same ride. Did you have to remove those fender rails (or whatever they are called!) that were under the stock pillion for the c&c to fit?

I left them there. I had to hold the back of the seat down to thread the screw in, but I don't think those rails were the reason.

Salts · « **Reply #33 on:** March 19, 2015, 10:51:04 AM »

Thanks Puma. That helps my decision as I didn't want to take those off. Ordering a Squareback today from them. Mind me asking if you went with the smooth, mercedes, or two-tone? Couldn't quite tell by the pics but curious as to your thoughts now that you have one!

Puma · « **Reply #34 on:** March 19, 2015, 01:53:32 PM »

Quote from: Salts on March 19, 2015, 10:51:04 AM

Thanks Puma. That helps my decision as I didn't want to take those off. Ordering a Squareback today from them. Mind me asking if you went with the smooth, mercedes, or two-tone? Couldn't quite tell by the pics but curious as to your thoughts now that you have one!

Mine is a basic Fastback. All smooth black. No options. I would have done a colored top stitch but didn't see a color that I was confident would be a good match for the titanium color on my bike. The leather feels thick and soft. The padding is just right for me. Not too hard, and not too soft. It's a nicely made and comfortable seat, and the style is more aggressive compared to the stock seat.

Salts · « **Reply #35 on:** March 19, 2015, 07:46:08 PM »

Thanks again Puma, really appreciate the feedback. Put my order in today. Think I found have a stitch match. Will post and provide an update when it arrives for others. Chuck from C&C has been amazing to work with.

heath28 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:25:13 PM »

Has anyone tried that newer saddlemen dominator seat? It looks like it could have some support...

Puma · « **Reply #37 on:** April 04, 2015, 09:30:12 AM »

I love the way the back of this C&C Fastback matches the lines of the saddlebag lids.

luc.who · « **Reply #38 on:** April 04, 2015, 09:35:46 AM »

Very nice looking rk! Good thing I never saw that one!

Salts · « **Reply #39 on:** April 04, 2015, 04:41:23 PM »

Literally just picked up my C&C square back from the post and put it on. Couldn't be happier with the looks and fit. Have the matching passenger sissy pad too. I went with the tribal colour and worked with Chuck from C&C on the stick colour. I'm pumped on how good it turned out. Can't wait to take it out for a long ride with the driver backrest. -1 in Calgary so not today :-) Will post back once I get some miles on it but so far my "C&C experience" has been awesome.

Salts · « **Reply #40 on:** April 04, 2015, 04:45:48 PM »

one with the passenger backrest on...

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