I am in search of an aftermarket passenger and rider seat for my 07 softail delux. I know of corbin and mustang seats but I would like some feedback from people on comfort and style of different models.
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check out LePera also, they got some decent stuff
I had a corbin seat on an old bike it was pretty hard. Kind of like sitting in a tractor seat. Not uncomfortable but still hard. Many people have recomended the Mustang seat.
I have a Corbin Gunfighter and Lady seat on my Fatboy. It is a little hard at first. After a while it does seem to mold to your behind a little better. It is supposed to be firm though. I
have made several rides of 7-8 hours a day and my butt never gets sore.
Same for my wife.
So at first, it does not feel as plush as some of the seats, but it really works well.
The only problem I had was that the factory sissy bar and pad did not work well for my wife. The seat makes her sit up pretty straight and the Hairly sissy bar was leaned back too far, so it was uncomfortable for her to use. I got the Corbin back rest and she is fine now. And I can just slide it out for a cleaner look when it is just me.
I also have a Corbin seat. It's the Gunfighter with the removable backrest. Yes, it's a stiff seat but your butt won't burn or go numb. I was looking for a low seat that accented the contour of the bike, yet gives excellent back support and no numb butt. I tried the Sundowner seat and it's not meant for a Night Train. It's comfy, but too big!!!! Lepara makes a lot of good seats I was considering. There is also Saddleman. It really depends on what you are looking for.... A touring seat, a short trip seat, a solo seat or something in between.
I found the hard Corbin seat to do exactly what you said it wouldn't. I've found the Corbins to be polarizing when it comes to opinions. Either you love them or you hate them. I don't hear too many people say they're OK. I had a Mustang a few bikes back that I liked, but recently, I've been using stock HD seats. These opinions are based on touring models.
I've had a few Corbins and they are a hard seat. I liked them but there
are more comfortable seats available. They also say that it takes about
1500 miles to break in before you feel comfortable.
Corbin also offers a softer seat padding but does not advertise it to loudly.
I had mine on for about 10K and it was still like sitting on a rock. I didn't try their softer foam, but I figured if I bought another aftermarket seat, I'd just go back to Mustang.
Not one to change seats ,and always found the stock seat to be fine with me , but after putting 5000 k on my 07 SG I realized the seat was not comfortable for me ,Ive always found that a seat will take about 1500 k to break in to really start molding to your body ,so I decided to fork out the big bucks for a seat,I went with a corbin but not a sleeker style more of a classic design, and I figured as long as I am taking the plunge I went all out on the design and added heat , I am very pleased with this seat and the heated option is great .Im not promoting corbin seats , but in my reserch corbin offers a lot of features such as sizing for shorter riders and heat along with real leather, most seats or a sythetic (vinyl ), such as HD and Mustang ,Santee . so if you are looking for synthetic corbin would not be a choice ,I here a lot of things about leathermen seats also , So I think you need to first decide on what material you want then comfort level then options and then style.
I have the Fat Boy Sundowner Deep Bucket seat from HD and I love it. It sits a little lower which is right for me. It is also very comfortable for my life. When I install my pullback risers I think it will fit me even better,because I will be able to sit more upright and get the full benefit of the backrest.
I replaced the stock seat on my Heritage shortly after my first long ride with the Harley Sundowner which was much better than stock. I replaced this however last summer after 10 days in the saddle. I picked up a Mustang wide touring seat with a removable back rest. Having the lower back support was an amazing improvement for those long rides.
I rode with my stock 07 Fatboy seat for approximately 9K miles
and it was just Ok, meaning that sometimes after 4 - 5 hours in the
saddle my butt would be a little numb and my lower back would bother me
a little. So while in Reno at the Street Vibrations Rally I had a
Mustang seat with pillion pad and adjustable back rest installed. The only mileage I have on this new combination is about 400
- 500 miles, and I love it. I think the back rest is a major
improvement as well.
The one thing that was a little concerning for me is that the seat has
moved me forward a couple of inches and the feel was something I had to
get use too.
My main reason for choosing the Corbin seat over the Lepera was back support. Soft is nice on the butt, but doesn't do much for the back. I'm tall and skinny 6'2" 185lbs with all sorts of back problems. These seats are definitely not for everyone, but I'm happy with it because it does what I need it to do. Buying a seat is hard because they're expensive and not readily available to slap on your bike a go around the block to see if it's what you want. Do your homework!!!! Good luck.
I just received my mustang seat part#79120 and I luv it is easy to install the adjustable back rest adds super support. Iam glad I waited to do my homework on this seat
the comments on this site says it all. The best deal was Dennis Kirk
$394.00 with shipping, cheaper than ebay and anywhere on the net was
$500.00 or more. (like sitting on a cloud)
Here's another one to consider. I've had one of their seats for quite a while and am very satisfied with it.
CC Seats - Home Page
Good quality, fast service, and a perfect fit. Really can't say anything bad about it.
I just got my second Shovel last night...an 83 Wide Glide....solids,
fireball cam, S&S...I'll have to upgrade my mood icon to
EEE...HAAA...
sold my first 15 yrs ago...been a while but the groove is still there...I'd forgotten how much fun it is...
I had a lot of discomfort with the stock seat and was constantly shifting to change the pressure point. I bought a Mustang seat based on price and recommendations. Right out of the box it was great. I have been on it for over 15k and pain free.
I am new to this forum and this is my second post including the new member post. I have a custom made Danny Gray seat with gel that is the most comfortable seat I have ever rode on. I have had no problems with pressure points or having to shift around in my seat for comfort. They also sell standard seats.





