Folks, looking at various seats for the Roadie looked at the Mustangs and the Ultimates but saw the Saddlemen Solo and Touring pillion. Just curious if anyone has these and how they rate for comfort.

Curt if you read this, thanks for posting all the pictures of Black Ice it helps to see the Ultimates on the bike, I was curious what Engine bars do have on the bike.

Thanks

2sheds wrote:
Folks, looking at various seats for the Roadie looked at the Mustangs and the Ultimates but saw the Saddlemen Solo and Touring pillion. Just curious if anyone has these and how they rate for comfort.

Curt if you read this, thanks for posting all the pictures of Black Ice it helps to see the Ultimates on the bike, I was curious what Engine bars do have on the bike.

Thanks

I've got the saddlemen solo seat. It took about 200 miles for it to conform to my backside and it was a good investment. It did push me forward a little but no big deal since I am only 5'4" tall. Now about 3000 miles later, and a few rainsoaked rides, it seems to be losing it's memory. I've noticed that I'm sitting back further and it seems to be a little hotter than when I first purchased it(comfort level has dropped considerably). I've got the solo seat.

Hindsight being 20/20. I would have purchased the mustang combination set-up because with the stock pillion my wife rides for only a hour at a time. I would rather have her with me than ride alone. I am considering the Mustang.

I did buy the whole Ultimate Set-up but because of my height it did not work for me. Did about 200 miles on it and just could not rationalize/justify the investment vs comfort level.

My 2 cents.

I was looking at getting the Solo with the touring pillon, I have the same issue of wifely comfort and the stock is just not up to it. I figure if I change the pillion I might as well upgrade my ride at the same time.

Does the Saddlemen Solo still use the standard seat lock release or did you have to "adjust" the fitting.

The other choice is Corbin but I will have to take out a second mortgage to afford those.

Thanks for the response
2sheds

The Saddlemen uses the standard seat lock. I did have to bend the rear tab for easier installation though.

well i am running both the solo seat and the tour pillion and so far so good, i'm a 300 lb man and the gell feels real good on the butt my wife likes the pillion its wider and more cushy and we can ride alot longer between stops now i've had no problems so far and have about 3500 miles on the seat now

Junglebear

Thanks for the feedback good info, on a different subject what pipes do have on your bike the headers look like the stock items.

Thanks again
2sheds

I would rate the Saddlemen solo seat only behind the Mustang with a drivers backrest. If the Mustang did not have a drivers backrest, then the Saddlemen solo wins.

2sheds the highway bar I have is Barons if you are thinking of moving your floorboards forward you don't want them. I am happy with my floorboards where they are so it is no big deal to me. I have added Kuryakyn floorboard covers, brake cover, shifter covers and their highway pegs now. Need to change my sig pic but not going to until I get my PM wheels on.