custom seat or after market?

craig atkins · 12-11-2005

I am new to the big bike scene and am wondering if there is a significant improvement in comfort from the stock seat on my Vulcan Nomad FI as compared to a mustang or corbin. As this year went by my butt got more used to the ride and I found I could put on a few more miles than in the start but no way could I ride for more than an hour and a half or so before I needed a little off time. I have sat on a few bikes with after market seats and they feel so hard, like sitting on a park bench, what gives? Thanks for any input.

kazoorider · 12-11-2005

On my classic, I went from the stock to a Mustang and the difference was incredible. I know the nomad stock seat is better than the stock seat on the classic, but I could go for hours on my mustang (with the driver back rest) and not feel the numbness or the fatigue that I use to feel with the stock.

**Spok** · 12-11-2005

I couldn't stand more than 60 miles on the stock seat, Mustang seat makes all day rides possible. 2600 miles in 8 days last summer and the backside never complained

kamafool · 12-11-2005

I also went with the Mustang seat on my 1500 classic. From northeast Georgia I made two trips to Daytona this year (about 1000 miles each round trip plus riding while there). Both trips were great due in part to the Mustang seat

Cabo · 12-11-2005

I have a Mustang onorder and will comment when I get it..

Night Flight · 12-12-2005

My neighbor just replaced his Yamaha 1100 driver and passenger seats with the Mustang. This seat put him 2" forward from what the stock seat was. Might be something to consider if anyone is fairly tall, could put you in an uncomfortable position. I have a Utopia driver backrest coming today for my '05 Nomad. This will make most stock seats feel more comfortable. If I have any problem with comfort I will just have to replace the stocker with a Mustang. The Utopia is mounted on the front of the passenger seat thru a slip down slot to the bracket.
Wayne
Night Flight

**2WheelFun** · 12-12-2005

I also upgrqaded to the Mustang seat and really like it.

wvKawBoy · 12-12-2005

When I picked up my '03 1600 Classic in Aug. it already had the Mustang seat on it & I love it, but can't compare it to a stock one.

Mickey531M · 12-12-2005

+1 more on the Mustang. I got one and it made a WORLD of difference. No hotspots, pressure points, or girlfriend complaining! It's expensive but worth EVERY penny!

Night Flight · 12-12-2005

Mounted my Utopia backrest tonight..... what a difference in comfort. Took about 20 minutes to remove the passenger set cover, install the metal bracket to the bottom of the seat bucket, re-staple the cover, cut the slit in the vinyl and install the backrest bracket to the seat bracket. $194 well spent for all that comfort. If you guys like the Mustang seat, you'll like this addition too.
Wayne
Night Flight

dickwol · 12-13-2005

I installed my new Mustang Touring seat yesterday. I won't be able to test her out until next spring but after putting it on I climbed aboard for a minute and have the following impressions: I seem to sit a couple of inches lower then with the stock and although it seems hard (not a cushiony experience by any means) the support points seem to line up pretty well on my bony behind. The passanger seat is much more substantial then the stock but it, on the other hand will cause the passenger to sit a couple of inches higher than the stock. So, I end up sitting lower, the passanger sits higher. Hmm, I wonder how that will work out or if the center of gravity is affected. At the very least I'll bet the passanger will feel more of the wind. Again, I'll have to wait until spring to give it a good test.

*jukief* · 12-13-2005

I made some mods to my stock seat and am extremely happy with it. I saved a lot of big bucks by doing so. I can ride all day and my rear end is perfectly happy.

**Spok** · 12-13-2005

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Originally Posted by Mickey531M

+1 more on the Mustang. I got one and it made a WORLD of difference. No hotspots, pressure points, or girlfriend complaining! It's expensive but worth EVERY penny!

convert her from girlfriend 7.0 to wife 1.0 and you will see complaining.

*jukief* · 12-13-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

convert her from girlfriend 7.0 to wife 1.0 and you will see complaining.

Hey now...

*Tod* · 12-13-2005

Yeah, but the bad part is, uninstalling Wife 1.0 requires a lot of system resources, and eventually a complete system format is required.

*jukief* · 12-13-2005

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Originally Posted by Spam

Yeah, but the bad part is, uninstalling Wife 1.0 requires a lot of system resources, and eventually a complete system format is required.

Very true. It's a very expensive operation.

**Spok** · 12-13-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spam

Yeah, but the bad part is, uninstalling Wife 1.0 requires a lot of system resources, and eventually a complete system format is required.

yes but even with a full sytem restore, the processor and hard drive are never the same again.

mrider · 12-13-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spam

Yeah, but the bad part is, uninstalling Wife 1.0 requires a lot of system resources, and eventually a complete system format is required.

that is a true system error!!

Phatboy · 12-13-2005

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Originally Posted by Night Flight

Mounted my Utopia backrest tonight..... If you guys like the Mustang seat, you'll like this addition too.

Trust me on this one Wayne- don't try to make the Utopia backrest work with the mustang seat. It'll require cutting the seat pan on the passenger pillion. Utopia is an awesome backrest though

craig atkins · 12-14-2005

Thanks to everyone for the input, seems like it is pretty much unanimous that the mustang seat is the way to go. My wife just bought me a new fire and steel lightbar, bike cover and rear luggage rack and racks for my hard bags, all pretty much frill stuff so I think the next investment will be for comfort.

12-11-2005	#1 (permalink)
craig atkins Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brush Prairie Washington Posts: 441	custom seat or after market? I am new to the big bike scene and am wondering if there is a significant improvement in comfort from the stock seat on my Vulcan Nomad FI as compared to a mustang or corbin. As this year went by my butt got more used to the ride and I found I could put on a few more miles than in the start but no way could I ride for more than an hour and a half or so before I needed a little off time. I have sat on a few bikes with after market seats and they feel so hard, like sitting on a park bench, what gives? Thanks for any input.

12-11-2005	#2 (permalink)
kazoorider Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo Michigan Posts: 19	On my classic, I went from the stock to a Mustang and the difference was incredible. I know the nomad stock seat is better than the stock seat on the classic, but I could go for hours on my mustang (with the driver back rest) and not feel the numbness or the fatigue that I use to feel with the stock. __________________ Kazoorider 2001 Vulcan 1500 classic Samson Shogun Warlord Long Cannons 2 piece mustang seat (w/driver backrest) Cobra highway bars Kuryakyn dually foot pegs ISO grips with throttlemaster F&S Windshield and Light bar Aeromach 4" pullback risers F&S hard leather saddle bags F&S tombstone backrest and rack Cobra chrome fender guards various other chrome

12-11-2005	#3 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,585	I couldn't stand more than 60 miles on the stock seat, Mustang seat makes all day rides possible. 2600 miles in 8 days last summer and the backside never complained __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

12-11-2005	#4 (permalink)
kamafool Old Enough to Ride Slower BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northeast Georgia Posts: 55	I also went with the Mustang seat on my 1500 classic. From northeast Georgia I made two trips to Daytona this year (about 1000 miles each round trip plus riding while there). Both trips were great due in part to the Mustang seat __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic Phat II Risers Mustang Seat V & H Straight Shots Kuryakyn pegs

12-12-2005	#6 (permalink)
Night Flight TEXAS PATRIOT GUARD BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Texas - Rio Grand Valley Posts: 857	My neighbor just replaced his Yamaha 1100 driver and passenger seats with the Mustang. This seat put him 2" forward from what the stock seat was. Might be something to consider if anyone is fairly tall, could put you in an uncomfortable position. I have a Utopia driver backrest coming today for my '05 Nomad. This will make most stock seats feel more comfortable. If I have any problem with comfort I will just have to replace the stocker with a Mustang. The Utopia is mounted on the front of the passenger seat thru a slip down slot to the bracket. Wayne Night Flight __________________ Blue/Silver 2005 Nomad VROC # 17291 Phat II Risers AM/FM CD MP3 Garmin GPS Midland CB

12-11-2005	#5 (permalink)
Cabo Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 591	I have a Mustang onorder and will comment when I get it..

12-12-2005	#7 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,384	I also upgrqaded to the Mustang seat and really like it. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

12-12-2005	#8 (permalink)
wvKawBoy Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lewisburg, W.Va. Posts: 477	When I picked up my '03 1600 Classic in Aug. it already had the Mustang seat on it & I love it, but can't compare it to a stock one. __________________ Tha KAW: 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic 2003 800A KAWAZY CHOPPER *www.cruisercustomizing.com/wvKawBoy*

12-12-2005	#9 (permalink)
Mickey531M Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 18	+1 more on the Mustang. I got one and it made a WORLD of difference. No hotspots, pressure points, or girlfriend complaining! It's expensive but worth EVERY penny!

12-12-2005	#10 (permalink)
Night Flight TEXAS PATRIOT GUARD BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Texas - Rio Grand Valley Posts: 857	Mounted my Utopia backrest tonight..... what a difference in comfort. Took about 20 minutes to remove the passenger set cover, install the metal bracket to the bottom of the seat bucket, re-staple the cover, cut the slit in the vinyl and install the backrest bracket to the seat bracket. $194 well spent for all that comfort. If you guys like the Mustang seat, you'll like this addition too. Wayne Night Flight __________________ Blue/Silver 2005 Nomad VROC # 17291 Phat II Risers AM/FM CD MP3 Garmin GPS Midland CB

12-13-2005	#11 (permalink)
dickwol Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Binghamton, New York Posts: 709	I installed my new Mustang Touring seat yesterday. I won't be able to test her out until next spring but after putting it on I climbed aboard for a minute and have the following impressions: I seem to sit a couple of inches lower then with the stock and although it seems hard (not a cushiony experience by any means) the support points seem to line up pretty well on my bony behind. The passanger seat is much more substantial then the stock but it, on the other hand will cause the passenger to sit a couple of inches higher than the stock. So, I end up sitting lower, the passanger sits higher. Hmm, I wonder how that will work out or if the center of gravity is affected. At the very least I'll bet the passanger will feel more of the wind. Again, I'll have to wait until spring to give it a good test. __________________ 1999 Vulcan Classic 1500 V&H Longshots w/quiet baffles Stage 1 jet and K&N Progressive springs F&S Lightbar and Memphis shades Slim Rigid bags w/Easy Bracket mounting system

12-13-2005	#12 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,170	I made some mods to my stock seat and am extremely happy with it. I saved a lot of big bucks by doing so. I can ride all day and my rear end is perfectly happy. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

12-13-2005	#15 (permalink)
Tod The Pondering MOD Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,867	Yeah, but the bad part is, uninstalling Wife 1.0 requires a lot of system resources, and eventually a complete system format is required. __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

12-14-2005	#20 (permalink)
craig atkins Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brush Prairie Washington Posts: 441	Thanks to everyone for the input, seems like it is pretty much unanimous that the mustang seat is the way to go. My wife just bought me a new fire and steel lightbar, bike cover and rear luggage rack and racks for my hard bags, all pretty much frill stuff so I think the next investment will be for comfort.

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