Stock vs. Custom Seats

[mkgarvin]

Does anyone have experience with purchasing a custom seat from Mustang or one of the other large retailers?  Also, has anyone tried having their stock seat reworked to give it a lower, more "saddlelike" fit?  I'm looking for alternatives to getting my feet lower to the ground while enhancing seat comfort for longer rides.  Thanks.

[Dlcarrales]

I have 2 magnas.  One has a Mustang & one still has the stock.  The mustang is firmer, seems to sit a hair lower and is definetly better on the longer rides.

[DC Smith]

The Corbin seat is definitely lower and is cheaper than the Mustang.  I really like mine.  It is firm too.

[drkngas]

I have a Mustang Vintage Wide on my 96 Magna and would not trade it for anything.  It will not get you closer to the ground but my bottom has never gotten tired of riding on it.  I missed the solo capability and looks of the factory seat up until I went for a week-end ride and what a difference.  I am convinced that any bike in my future will have a Mustang seat.

David Morris
MOOT #362
Katy, TX

[MagnaMan]

When last I checked a modified stock seat cost about as much as a Mustang but more than a Corbin.

The Corbin will definitely lower you by about two inches. I'm not too sure it's ideal for long rides for everyone. I've put about 300+ miles on my Corbin in one sitting. But for me, the Corbin is definitely better than the stock seat.

I would suggest swapping out with a local Mootster and riding for at least an hour. It will give you a good idea of what feels well.

[roboto65]

I love my Mustang have put many a mile and 2 MOOTmags and 1 MINI mag and many a ride to Gregs house for wrenching my Mustang has been great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Greg Cothern]

If ya want closer to the ground go with a Corbin.  They are a bit firmer in the beginning but once you get some miles they are quite suportive.
The Mustang is a softer feel at first and still supportative for the long haul.
Both are great when compared to the stock seat!  Known of a few folks who have had their stockers reworked and said it was better but still needed more.

[antman]

I have a Corbin on my V65 and love it.  It is firm but has much more support than the stock seat.  I have ridden many 800+ mile days and can ride another 800+ miles the next without any issues.

[dc112675]

Corbin is lower, but has ZERO cushion.  Because it is scooped out there is more of a back lip for lower back support, but you will feel every pebble along the way.  The orignal is softer, so for short, in town rides I prefer it.  Out on the smooth highway the Corbin is better.  Plus the orginal one seems to slope forward so and I had to keep pushing my rear back all the time.  Not to mention it looks a little frumpy, especially next to the gunfighter.  dc

[magnacrazy]

Does anyone have experience with purchasing a custom seat from Mustang or one of the other large retailers?  Also, has anyone tried having their stock seat reworked to give it a lower, more "saddlelike" fit?  I'm looking for alternatives to getting my feet lower to the ground while enhancing seat comfort for longer rides.  Thanks.

I have  Mustang Vintage Wide on my 2001 Magna that I got a couple of months ago. I could not go 50 miles on the stock seat before I was wanting to get out. The  Mustang Vintage Wide puts you 1 inch higher and 2 inches back. Great when your 6'2''. My longest one way trip to date is 200 miles and all I have to say is the seat is sweat. It starts out much harder then the stock but starts to brack in with a little riding. Now it seems to feel and fit like a glove. I do love it but I do like the look of the corbin but I'm at a age where I know looks is not everything....

[Shortround]

50 miles on stock and you have to get off. What wimps. Last summer I went on three trips of 600 to 800 miles a day for 3 or 4 days on my '96. On the stock seat. Not as comfy as the '86 GoldWing but not a bun buster.
Guess us Yankees are a little more hardy.    

Wonder how far I could handle with a Mustang? Do I hear Iron Butt!!  

[Curtis_Valk]

I know your post was somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but what matters more than the seat is how you fit it.  I love the Mustang seat on my Valk, but have heard of numerous folks that couldn't wait to get rid of theirs.

If you have a stock seat butt, stay with the stock seat.  If not, there is no shame in improving your situation.

Curtis

[crash]

i have the stock seat on my 94 and i personally find it comfortable but as we all know every rider is different. my neighbor has a harley an after sitting on his i am glad i dont own one the seat was like sitting on a brick

[trapper]

Anyone know of a replacement seat for the V30 that will get Tina's feet closer to the ground.  I'd like to consider that before I decide to lower the suspension.

Thanks...

[trapper]

I've searched everywhere for a fitment for the V30.  Perhaps not in all the right places.  Of coaurse that leads me to a search for suspension lowering components, but that is a different thread