Saddlemen Road Sofa Long Term Review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- Lets talk my Saddlemen Road Sofa, today we're doing a longterm review on the Saddlemen Seats Road Sofa and what you should know about it!
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Thanks for making an awesome seat!
Saddlemen In the house! Ben’s famous!
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Thanks for the kind words, it's true that the right seat and proper suspension setup make a world of difference!
This was extremely helpful! I know you posted it a year ago, but I just want you to know that it’s still relevant and helpful to a guy who’s trying to figure out how to get off of this stock seat!
Glad it helped dude! Happy hunting on the best seat for you!
I did crazy research on seat’s before purchasing my Saddlemen Explorer. I just can’t find anything bad to say about it. Yes, when they are new they are firm, but not uncomfortable. Every custom seat is firm new. My wife’s comfort was paramount and she loves it so much she’s protective over it. I can ride forever with this seat. They absolutely do everything they advertise, and they look amazing. I love my seat, and because of my purchase a bunch of other riders are now using Saddlemen seats.
I mean word of mouth is always the best salesmen, it is a great seat! Enjoy!
That's right- we love to hear this! Appreciate you choosing Saddlemen to be a part of your journey!
Just came upon this video great job describing the seat love the fact that saddlemen has great customer service. I have a strep up saddlemen seat and like it for my shorter solo trips looking at the road sofa for my longer runs. I live pretty close to you I’ll have to keep an eye out when I’m cruising the 127 route, lol. I’ll now be picking up a roadsofa thanks for the info
Very cool and yeah it is a great seat! Keep an eye out, I'm always around!
I love watching your videos because I love seeing my common rides in the background!!! Thank you for the content!
Hey my pleasure! Thanks for watching!
The road sofa looks comfy, can't beat the diamond stich look. I would've gone with the back rest, my body makes me feel 90. Good review Ben!
Hahaha I do have my regrets there 😂
Great video! I am a Mustang seat fan my self. But they all tell you every butt is different. I find it strange to be 100% honest that saddlemen doesn’t have a set up that is the road sofa low so short guys can use it or the backrest stuff just add on later. With Mustang you can go back and order the backrest and mount later on and I think I’m not 100% sure the low Version like mine comes with the mount all ready built into the pan. I know other models you have to buy the mount. But your 100% corrext over buy now and thank your self later. I never thought I would want a backrest and now that I have it it’s a game changer and night and day!
I have considered mustang a few times over the years, when I bought my first Saddlemen it was down to Saddlemen, lucky Dave's and mustang. Doesn't hurt that they are local either!
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews your right they out next to Springfield! I guess they do factory tours as well.
Thank you for your honesty! I’m glad I found your video, before I went out and bought a seat!!
Glad you liked and found some informative! Happy seat hunting!
Just bought a Road King Special and was considering this seat. Fantastic review dude! Thanks again.
Very cool man! Congrats on the new bike and if you get the seat let me know how you like it!
I've heard nothing but good things about Saddlemen. I appreciate the long term review vs someone that just bolted it on.
Excellent! I hope you dig it!
Kraken thanks for the kind words- it's true a long-term review is what matters most as our seats get better with miles!
Years ago when i was married I bought the Mustang Classic Touring seat for my wife....She loved it and so did I...The best $300 i ever spent on a Bike...
Excellent, good to hear
so nice to ride along in the old NeighBahhood
Yup yup!
Good review. My Saddlemen Renegade took about 1500 miles as well to break in. I did have some issues on long rides where I was getting incomparable and feeling pressure points in my Hams. It could have been several reasons. One the bike was not really a touring bike so the seat was a little more narrow. On the Springfield I'm waiting till my bars get here before I decide on the seat. I am down between a Corbin or the Saddlemen Kloclworks seat.
Good review and video .
With stuff like clockworks and 03D, I would definitely look into it a little first because I'm pretty sure they're being built by other companies like Saddlemen and rebranded. So you might be paying an upcharge for something you don't need to
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews yes the Klock Works is a Saddlemen seat . It's basically built off the Roadsofa . The lumbar is a little more curved and the passenger area is a little more narrow
I’m still running the stock ultra seat. It seems pretty comfortable to me but, it’s all I know. Never even sat on an aftermarket seat. It is about shot though. Starting to rip….I’m hoping to get up to OC Bike week next month and try a few aftermarket’s. Solid review!
Come to the Saddlemen dark side, it is glorious
I have a Saddleman San Diego Custm on my Roadglide ST. No miles on the seat but 904 on the bike. I rode another bike 8,250 miles this summer along with 3,000 mile on most weks in a big truck.
Damn! Nice man! Now you gotta break in that seat!
That really is a sweet looking seat Ben!!!
Comfy as a mofo!
Might look into getting one of these for the wife's bike!! If they make one for a Honda Rebel that is.
Good choice on the diamond stiching and red thread! Compliments the bike really well!!
Good review man!!
They do for a few Hondas but not the rebel, whomp whomp
Sorry I missed the premier. Good looking seat, sure has held up well. Nice way of calling your buddy Dave a Hobbit without saying it. 😂
Hahaha Dave will kill me later
My 1st season with a Road Sofa and I love it !
It really is a great seat for sure! Love it!
Appreciate ya' MSG
My wife has the explorer on her Sportster and that thing doubled how long one could ride on there. I wish they’d make a sofa for the Dyna. I don’t care if it would look hideous I want it. Just sold my step up seat for like you did, about what you paid for it. Great review man. When I strike it rich and can afford a bagger I’ll give this one some serious thought.
Get the explorer for the dyna, that's what I had and it's very close to the sofa. My wife has the explorer on her sportster as well
Chop- Explorer LS is the equivalent of the Road Sofa lineup - LMK what you need my dude th-cam.com/video/YDJzCrqTdVk/w-d-xo.html
I purchased a standard reach road sofa for my ‘20 Ultra Limited and put 3,000 miles on it, took a while but it broke in eventually. I decided I wanted a backrest so purchased a extended reach road sofa (with backrest) and it never got more comfortable even after 2,500 miles. I had to sell it, I couldn’t go over 100 without getting tailbone pains. It’s weird that the two seats were so different for me, at 6ft tall saddlemen recommended the extended reach, I’m sorry I switched.
Hi Greg, that's no good, did you reach out to Saddlemen? I found their customer service on point
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Thanks for the question! I did reach out to Saddlemen, I thought it was so strange that the new seat wasn’t comfortable even after that many miles (and my previous experience with Saddlemen). They recommended that I buy a gel cushion 🤷🏻♂️ and that was it. Not the response I was looking for unfortunately.
Excellent review bro. I’ve been waiting to watch this one because I’m thinking about this seat. As you know, I have the saddleman sdc now but for riding with wify sdc is no bueno and your seat is a nice looking option (vs the hammock seat I have now which I actually think is super comfortable but looks horrible(no offense to those that like it ) 😂
Yeah dude for sure. Your wife will absolutely love it. It's just a much wider thicker back seat than most companies will give you
Thank you, needed this advice.
very cool! Hope it helps!
The saddlemen seat look better than my Corbin, but I’ve never bit the bullet to get one. Maybe I should soon?
They do make them for your bike! Come hang with the cool kids
Say when- we can build you something killer for your Indian!
Great review. Thank you.
I have the Saddlemen SDC on my 21 RGS and I just love it. I hear so many complaints about how hard these seat are but for me I think it’s fantastic support.
I’m going to get one of these seat so when my wife ride with me it will be a lot more comfortable for her.
Quick question if you don’t mind? Where did you get your red trim pieces (floor boards, shifter pegs, bars etc? Ride safe. We love Salem by the way👍🏼
So the red trim pieces are actually Harley dominion parts that I sent out and had powder coat it
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Fantastic. Thank you for your reply. Looks awesome 👍🏼
Great review! but a heated seat is well worth it. Extends your riding season. Peace!
Honestly I don't doubt it and why I was saying to buy what you can afford. I've yet to wish my seat is heated but that's not to say I'd hate to have it!
been want to buy me a saddlemen but never have wanted to pay the money. Even though I keep spending money on other stuff. Maybe one day. Like you said will be sure to get a backrest.
It's one of those things where you just gotta rip the band aid off and go for it.
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Very well Put
So what would you recommend for the short time rider?? I ride to work everyday, short distance, and my wife once in a while. Thanks
Honestly my go to is saddlemen but really if you're not riding a lot it's really up to you and would involve some testing I have not done
Hey. I plan on ordering a road sofa but having issues trying to figure which material. Some of them say perforated and some say whisper and then there’s black which is custom. There basic material seems to be whisper. But is it perforated, like with actual holes in the Material ? Thanks.
The peripherated stuff is generally the leather inserts, but I highly encourage you to give them a call and talk to them and tell them what you want and they will work with you to build the seat that you want specifically
After 3k miles I’m not happy with mine and will be going back to the Mustang Super touring deluxe. It works for some but no me. But good review
I've definitely heard mixed reviews for sure and have thought about mustang if I do ever change being that they're a MA company. It's all good though, glad you found something you liked!
Do you mind sharing the pros and cons of your experience with the Saddleman
@@Rapheal.De.La.Ghetto big guy 300lbs 6’3” and after 300 miles the pressure points for me were awful and I had to keep shifting all around to try and find a good position that I could never find.
@CAROLINAWILDMAN dang, I hate that. I'm getting more and more bummed out about finding a great seat. I'm on an Ultimate now. May go back to stock but will probably eventually gonna try the mustang
I have the SDC on my lowrider st. I love it.. but not the backrest .. it’s ridiculous.. too far forward
I wouldn't complain about another inch or two back. It isn't unheard for me to sit on the passenger seat when I ride from time to time
I have a little over 6,000 miles on my road sofa and I still don’t like it. As soon as I get the funds I’ll be buying a different one and selling this. It’s still hard as a rock.
Sorry to hear it man, seats definitely are a matter of opinion and feel for sure
I am in market and am thinking about this seat. Tail bone kills me on stock seat. I appreciate your suggestion on calling them to go over. My big question for you is what is big difference/advantage to the vinyl over getting the leather? Like you i live in New England. Thanks
Vinyl tends to be lower maintenance and less absorbent when caught in the rain. Honestly I just went vinyl as I tend to avoid leather and animal products when I can
Dude you literally rode buy my cousin’s cafe..atomic!!
Love that cafe, great food and nitro coffee! The need to bring back the weed coffee
My question is being a short guy at 5'3" with a 29" inseam is this seat going to sit me higher? Your videos are very informative. Thanks for that. Also what kind of helmet is it you have on? Also, something I've read on Saddlemen seats or any seat, they are easy to steal unless you have a lock screw that holds the rear down. I've heard of people having their seats stolen. especially expensive and high-end seats like the Saddleman... look for an anti-theft seat bolt.. just a thought
So my buddy Dave also has a settlement and he's a shorter guy. You can see that in some of the videos he actually contacted. Saddleman before buying a seat explained his height, his inseam and the type bike he wrote and they made a better recommendation for him where he would still be comfortable. I highly recommend if you're interested in settlement to do the same. They will fit you into the right seat
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Thanks I will do just that...
Make fun of us backrest guys all you want, bro. But after touring for a week of 500km+ days it is a godsend.
You missed the part where I say I regret not getting it. I use a kuryakyn one now and love it
Man,I was just about to order this seat.thank you.I have a ‘10 ultra glide,my wife and I ride nice trips on the weekend.prolly 2-300 miles.I still have my stock seat and I can’t ride longer then 45 mins before my butt starts killing me.any other suggestions on a seat u think would be sufficient for me?
Also,we don’t ride that many miles every weekend.
Head down to your local Harley dealer, I think all of them actually have a wall of test seats you can throw on and borrow for a few days to see if you like it. Some even have saddlemens to try
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews didn’t know that.thank you brother
How do you break in the pillion portion?
Put your passenger on it and ride
Next thing you know we are going to start a poll on who uses a padded toilet seat....
Hey hey hey, padded is comfy lol
Hi. I just discovered this video when I searched for road sofa. I do a lot of long rides on my pursuit premium. I have 2 coming up this summer each will be more than 4,000 miles. Once it broke in the seat on my pursuit premium was fine, but I’ve been thinking about going to the next level and this review really helped.
I’m going to get the heated option because there have been days when I’ve been riding in the early morning in the Rockies and the day started out at 50 or a little cooler and it was really nice to turn on the grips and the seat and stay nice and toasty while riding at speed. Also getting the back rest because I broke my back last year (got hit by a car in Dubai while riding my chieftain) and as it heals it helps to be able to lean back. 🫣
I actually did a newer review. I believe it's saying goodbye to my saddlemen road sofa where I bought a new road sofa with the backrest and I can tell you that that is absolutely awesome as well so you will enjoy that. I hope your back's getting much better day by day and I'm glad you can still keep the shiny side up and be on two wheels. Enjoy your riding and enjoy it on your new settlement!
Thanks for the kind words. I saw your second review a bit later. As for my back; I get hit on 8 April 2023… surgery to install two rods and six screws on 12 April. Left Dubai for Champaign Illinois, where I own a home, on 6 June. Picked up the new pursuit on 7 June and returned it for 500 mile first service on 8 June. Had to do that because I was riding with a group to Durango on 9 June. The back is much better… still healing because they take a long time to fully heal, but better and better every day.
I wanted to get on the bike as fast as possible so that the feet didn’t settle in. Glad I did. I can’t imagine not riding… wind therapy is the best therapy.
I watch a lot of your content. I appreciate what you do. Keep doing it!
So you did 1k in day ?
1 or 2 lol
@@BikesBeardsAndBrews seem like you mentioned it