Saddlemen SDC Pro Series vs Bad Boyz Cyclez Freedom Seat REVIEW. Which seat is BEST for my Harley?
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- **The Bad Boyz Seat is FOR SALE - the bike was sold* In this video we cover the Saddlemen SDC Pro Series seat and the Freedom seat by Bad Boyz Cyclez. With many seats on the market today for your Harley Davidson Road Glide, Street Glide, and Touring bike, I wanted to give you an honest review of 2 great options. Be sure to watch the entire video so you can see the video clips of both seats on the bike!
Saddlemen SDC: saddlemen.com/...
Freedom Seat: badboyzcyclez....
I had the same experience with George from Bad Boyz Cyclez. I asked a question on their website expecting to maybe get a call back the next day, but no, I got a call back within 10 mins from George himself, not some call center rep but the owner of the company. He answered my question and then we talked for another 10-15 mins about his background and their company/products. Really cool guy, and absolutely stands by his products with second to none customer service! The Wild Bore Saddlebag Guards I bought were 10/10 on both quality and finish! So now I plan to sell my Saddlemen Road Sofa LS and pick up 1 of these Freedom series seats!
I have had mine in a box since July. Sold my bike. Want to buy mine?
@@Taurian321 did you sell that seat yet?
I watched a few different videos about this company and their seats and was very impressed. I went on their website and started to place my order. I had a personal issue, so I clicked on the contact section and left my comment. In under 10 minutes George called me back and solved my issue. He is an awesome and amazing person. Customer service to me is number one and he gets it. Thank you for your video. It's one of the videos that I watched. I also have a Saddlemen Couch Soffer extended seat and I have not been happy with the comfort of it. The quality of the seat is top notch and their customer service is top notch also. Just depends on how much ridding you like to do.
Great review and I can't agree more. Love the Bad Boyz seat, it's super comfy for those long rides. I'm all about customer service and I like the fact that the Owner, Founder George picks up his cell phone with any questions!
Totally agree!
I need to tell you that I just got done talking to Elias Assali from Bad Boyz cycles. I’m up late in Pittsburgh and he was answering me from California. He was talking to me about their freedom and scorpion seats. He recommended the scorpion for me. The customer service of this company is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I’m so glad you took time in your video to pay tribute to that. Great video!!
Thank you!!!
This just sold me! Great video and after talking to George, SOLD! When I brought up this review, he told me the background of your story with BadBoyz. Thank you for posting!
Awesome! You’re going to love the seat. 🤘
Badboyz best seat ever
I’ve had many hours on my seat and very comfortable
Thanks George Assali
Comparing apples to oranges, to different styles of seats , if you want to compare, use saddlemen road sofa ,
Bad boyz all the way. Greatest service I’ve had. Just bought one for my CVO.
I agree!
I’ve been waiting on my sdc for almost 6 weeks now. Cant wait to get it. Love the look and back rest. It’s a balance of give and take. I will give it 1000 miles before a fair review as I’ve heard that’s the break in.
It's a great seat, no doubt.
I had the freedom version 1.0. I hit George up and he re-did mine. So now I got the 2.0. I also have 25k miles on my first seat. Love it. I am running the extended
Great!!
George is really great! I just ordered my Freedom Series and can't wait for it to arrive...3 days later. Amazing service!!!!
Good choice!
Just ordered my new seat today. George was very helpful helping me decide the best for my height, Freedom series is the one he recommended. They have a bunch already made and is shipping it out today.
Nice! You'll love it, no doubt.
George is great ! I bought a CVO backrest a few years ago and he is the best ! I’m currently looking for a new seat for 2 up and single so I’ve just decided by watching you video to the Freedom seat from George.
Just bought the Saddleman yesterday for my 21’ Street Bob…. mostly doing 1 up riding.
I’ve got high hopes for this seat because the stock seat is F**kin Horrible 😡.
My 1st Harley… Been riding Italian Bikes mostly for the past 20 + yrs , doing a lot of track stuff.
I figured since I’m almost 100 % “ Street “ riding now, I’ll get a Harley and be “ comfortable” 😆…
I LOVE the look of the Bobber, but man, that seat is BRUTAL ✅…
I Really Love the 114 M-8 Motor too man 👌🏻❕The Saddleman should be here TOMORROW 🤘🤘😛❗️❗️❗️
Great job showing all the details on both seats and explaining the different features .
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How do you like it
Great review. I appreciate the closeup shots of the seats and your attention to detail. You put together a great video. Only problem is now I want both seats.
I sold the bike, and have the Bad Boyz seat for sale :)
Do you still have it for sale ?
@@bigdog3495 yes. Email me at Taurian@Icloud.com
I inquired about Bad Boyz seats via their web site email and lo and behold the next day my phone is ringing and I'm getting texts and it's actually George the owner. What a great guy! We talked for about 20 minutes about multiple topics. This man is smart and experienced and I'd buy from him in a heart beat. Great review on these seats.
Is your Freedom seat the standard or extended reach?
George is great, met him in Sturgis. Mine is standard, I'm 5'9.
Thank you for posting helped me in choosing a new seat. Just ordered seat just now. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Great review! I just ordered a seat and your correct about George great customer service.
This is an amazing comparison for someone who is the market like I am! Thank you!, great video great detail
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@Taurian321 went with Bad Boyz Cycles Freedom combo! Wow!!
So true these saddlemen are very hard and for the price should be more comfortable!
Whiplash speedco is better
Morning noon or night is a fact and a master peace of workmanship
I have a diamond stitch Mustang solo seat on my Road Glide and it's very comfortable.
I have the saddleman slim LS. It’s firm but that’s what gives you support so there is no fatigue. saddleman rates my seat a 250 mile seat but I ride all day with no issues. CVO stock seat was horrible. There is a 500 miles break in period so it fits better. Watch their videos. Soft and plush doesn’t mean comfortable. As far as your comparison the freedom doesn’t look more plush than the saddleman. At the 2 seats are actually 2 different styles.
Seats are all about personal preference, fit, and comfort. I have over 500 miles on the Saddlemen, great for short distance riding.
Great review and video, really like how you explained in detail about this seat. I just bought an "09" Road Glide and with me being 6'2" I need an extended reach seat and this looks like it is what I am looking for in seat designs.
Glad it was helpful, thanks for checking out the channel!
Great review man. I just happened to be looking for a seat for my 2019 Fatboy when I saw your video. Also the Freedom seat looked amazing on your bike. Would have been good to see the Saddleman as well. Good job
Glad I could help!
I have the Saddlemen Dominator seat and it's exactly just like that freedom seat in this video. It would appear that Bad boys orders the seats from Saddlemen with their design.
Just bought bad boyz seat. Can’t wait to get it.
Excellent comparison, starting to shop around, had my eye on the SDC but as a 300lb man now I’m doubtful.
Thank you. The seat is a key ingredient, make sure it's filled with gel.
The Bad Boys Freedom seat looks to seat you lower than the sattlemen which is a big deal for me as being short on one end 👍😎
Not really, it's a bit taller actually.
@@Taurian321
I may be referring to the Scorpion dodel?🤔
@@ellissmithjr6599 Yes...
How much taller would you say?
@@Taurian321
You are comparing 2 different styles of seating. I'm not quite sure it's a fair comparison. You should have done a road sofa vs the bad boy.
I compared the seats that I owned, that work for me.
The saddlemen seat comes with gel pack for the driver that's automatic. From what I hear you can also order extra gel to.
Most seats you can double dip on gel for a fee.
@@Taurian321 Thank you for your response question how is the seat feel for lower lumbar?
Thanks for the great video. I purchased my 21 Road Glide Special in June and I’ve been looking for a comfortable seat that will fit my 6’5” frame. I need a tall boy seat that will move me back but still give me and a passenger that comfort. I will look into the Bad Boyz Freedom seat 👍🏾
You are welcome. They make an extended reach, be sure to get that one.
I spoke with George and my order has been placed for the Freedom Extended seat. Thanks for the video 👍🏾
Unfortunate delays on receiving my seat 😒. Materials have been on back order. Hopefully I’ll receive my seat in October.
Both great seats 💺 I would keep both and use the SDC for around town and the other for touring 😎⚡️🤙
Bad boyz is a great seat and George is a great guy.
However I would not use this Freedom seat for long distance. Tried it several times, with over 9000 miles on the seat so it is broken in, my ass goes to sleep about an hour to 1 1/2 hours into my ride.
For short in town and medium rides I used the Bad boyz Freedom, but for long distances I use the Saddleman road sofa.
I am 5' 11" and I use the extended reach, it is narrower between my legs and sits me maybe 1/2" lower than stock seat
Interesting, my wife and rode 4,200 miles in 28 days this summer. Spent almost a month on the bike. Most days we averaged 4.5 hours. Zero fatigue. Let George know, he may have a solution for you.
I have a road sofa & actually ordered a bad Boyz freedom because the road sofa is just not comfortable at all. Way to stiff , even after the break in period. I’m curious on your comment as most people I know have all switched to the bad Boyz seat from Saddlemen for comfort.
They look nice. I prefer Corbin myself.
Both are super sharp looking, no doubt.
Does the bad boy cycle seat hold water if you get stuck in the rain?
The Freedom Seat.... thanks for the info....
Bad boys seat looks amazing!
Great video. Definitely the one to the right takes the win.
Thank you!
I’m pretty sure that bad boys seat is just a rebranded saddle man road sofa
I am in the market and did speak to George. How does this set you compared to the saddleman? I am 5/8 30 inch inseem 12 inch hammerhead bars.
The freedom seat looks a lot like the road sofa seat. I wonder how it compares.
Way more comfortable....I tried both. No comparison.
Enjoyed your video I’m new to your channel and a new rider .
Thanks and welcome!!
Hard to tell which seat is best until you ride it.
Great review 👍
Thanks! 👍
It’s not even a question for me. I bought the BBC seat and rode to Sturgis and back and have put 10k miles on so far. My chick would tell me to stick it if i tried to put her on that saddleman…….
Hell yea!!
What’s the price? $$$$. Saddleman
Hey can you tell me the specs on the red bolt set up you are using on the saddlemen seat? Both seats look killer!🤘🏻
Do you mean the locking bolt? Not sure of the brand.
Awesome seat review. Does the freedom seat brings you seated more upfront and lowers the seat height?
As far as height, are you comparing to a stock CVO seat? If so, the difference is marginal. They make 2 sizes, depending on how far you want to sit back. I have the standard size. I'm 5'9.
Really good review, I’m leaning towards the Freedom series, would you say it is narrower than the stock seat? I’m looking for something that doesn’t push my legs out as wide as the stock seat does. With the stock seat I am on the balls of my feet when the bike is stopped and I’m sitting back normally. Thanks.
yes, it's as narrow, I wouldn't say narrower. It does NOT push your lets out, so no worries in that department. What rear suspension do you have?
Hows the seat height of the bad boy seat compare with the OE CVO seat ? Looking to keep that lower height of my CVO seat. Thanks
The harley seats are super low, in order to appeal to as many riders as possible. Remember, its not just the heights, but the width. The wider the seat, the more your legs are pushed out, feeling "higher". The Bad Boyz seat is almost the same feel, but better.
Two questions.
1. If you run the freedom with the rider back rest and a Harley passenger rest, is there plenty of passenger room?
2. If you are running without passenger pillion does the rider back rest look good? Seems like it would stick up very high. Thanks
I use the Bad Boys backrest, so far so good. You can use it with just the solo seat. Looks like all the others. They can also send you a smaller “stalk” so it’s not as high.
@@Taurian321 That was my concern. That the backrest would be stuck up in the air looking strange. You absolutely put me at ease. Looks like I will be dropping some money soon. Thanks again.
Does that freedom seat sit you further back then the stock seat? If so, how much do you think?
Freedom has a standard, and an extended reach. I have the standard, and the placement is similar to stock, but since I have a T Bar setup, everything is offset. The positioning of the Freedom is superior to the stock, that is for sure.
Hi I really like that freedom seat do you make them for the 1300 Honda
How many miles do you have on the seat and did you review it after it was broken in?
1,000's...and we spent 28 days on a road trip this past summer, riding everyday covering 4,200 miles. Never had fatigue, etc. Seat is incredible.
The best seat out there
The bad Boyz looks just like a Saddlemen Road Sofa especially the back passenger seat
I sat on the Road Sofa. Not even close. Totally different seat.
@@Taurian321 I'm talking, looks
How much more money for the red stitching on the saddleman seat?
Not sure, contact GetLowered.com for pricing.
Comparing the saddle man seat to the stock cvo seat how does it compare?
Night and day. Stock seat to me was very basic. I sold it quickly.
How does that freedom seat sit you Lower or higher from stock? Also does it sit you back at all from stock ?
The stock seat is paper thin, so this seat feels more "secure", but I didn't feel higher...although it probably is slightly. I have the standard reach, you can buy the extended reach if you want to sit further back.
Thanks for the video. What does the freedom seat look like without the rear passenger seat on the bike..
Thank you for your review
Looks great! I often ride it with just the seat when not riding 2 up.
@@Taurian321 you happen to have a picture available by any chance? Thanks for the reply
That's mine in solo and what not. Also that's the extended cause I am 6'5". Did a 13 hour ride from WV to NH 1 shot. Was very happy with it
@@ReconMW there's no photo attached unfortunately.. but thanks for sharing
@@julz3217 sorry if you can go to my page on here I put a video up
Your chopped tour pack have the smaller backrest instead of the one that wraps around you?
Yes. The one that wraps around you is for the King Tour pack.
Just thinking what the differences are between the "Freedom Seat" and their " Scorpion Seat" ?
Haven't seen the Scorpion in person, let us know what you find out.
Hi Stan. I spent some time on the phone with George talking seats of course. I had intended to get the Freedom extended seat. Then George says how tall are you? I told him I was 6'1' and was interested in a solo only seat. He thought a bit and said the standard Scorpion would be the best choice for me. I said OK I trust your opinion So my new Scorpion seat will be here tomorrow. George is a great guy to talk to and I would encourage you to do so. Good luck.
just wondering if you still like the freedom seat and are you still using it
Great seat!!!
I have that saddleman seat and I love it. Great video I’m subscribed . I did a review on my channel
Almost a grand for everything on the badboy sheesh
Cost of materials are up everywhere for everything.
Does this seat set you back AND lower like the H-D Tallboy?
Which seat? The Bad Boyz comes in 2 sizes. Both are not "high", but the Saddlemen is a bit lower due to not having as much gel.
Gorge is the shit hands down the very best hands down
How much is the Freedom seat?
+- $700
seem a little bias to me. did you have to buy the seat or did he send it to you
That’s the second seat of his I bought. No bias, my personal review.
I just found badboyz and I am a 5 ft female in a streetglide and in need of a seat. I have spoken to Corbin with mustang with lepera and harley. Geirge called me in canada !!! And FaceTimed me to look at my bike and help me choose a set up for my height. Amazing customer service truly !!!!! @badboyzcyclez
@@machwheels8642 Agree. The shipping to Montreal killed the deal. They quoted $180...ouch
@@briannorwell202 we can always shop the shipping but unfortunately you are 100% correct shipping cost has skyrocketed and we are doing our best to shop it between USPS, FED EX and UPS. thank you.
Why this over the scorpion series
I haven't used the scorpion seat, so I can't really give an honest comparison.
Will the seat fit the Street Bob 114?
I don't think so, but best to check w/the manufacturer.
I was totally interested in the Bad Boyz seat until it was shown on the bike. Man that’s a ugly and bulky seat if that’s the way it looks on the bike. I’m looking for a seat that the passenger isn’t sitting 8-10” higher than the rider. They’ll have hell with wind buffering sitting up on a pedestal 🤷🏻♂️
the passenger always sits higher, they are on the rear fender. I would say it's closer to 6". Not a factor, we spent a month out west and zero wind issues. Just wanted you to know.
@@Taurian321 surely someone makes the rear passenger seat where it’s not 6-8” thick. Need a lower profile seat if can find one…thanks for the reply…
@@GrayGhostSam You should reach out George at Bad Boyz....he always helps his customers and could customize the rear pillion seat.
@@Taurian321 thanks man, I’ll definitely do that…
You can take it to a small independent shop owner/seat builder, and he can trim it done however you like.
Does this seat sit you higher lower or the same as the stock seat?
Anything is going be slightly higher than stock, since the stock seat is paper thin. The SDC was almost identical, and the Freedom seat for sure has more gel and comfort. But, neither was "taller". Remember, the width of the seat makes a huge difference, as it put your legs out wider, resulting in a "higher" feel.
The 1 👎🏼 is from SDC. 😆
Does the bad boys work for 2021 Fatboy’s!?
I don't think so, only Touring models I believe.
I tried badboys seat , I payed for and waited 4 1/2 months to receive the seat. I canceled my order and only got back some of my money. It is a scam
I ordered my seat and while it took a long time to get..I did get the seat. I talked with the people from badboyz many of times over the waiting period as a mis order by me happened. I do think some things need to be worked out there. But I don't believe it is a scam.
Ya I order one to took 6 months still didn’t get it and then I see official Mac a new venmon seat from them was like no way canceled the order and looked that seat is way over price now almost a grand for it and it’s not leather no way
Sorry to say but the bad boyz seat is ugly but that’s just my opinion I would go with Saddlemen seat any day I hear what your saying about backing up their products and all of that but I wouldn’t buy it just for that reason even if it ugly sorry
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Don't like either, I'm out!
Why do you even have to post this? You are why I can’t stand people
@@josephmiller4563 I can't stand people either! Its works itself out. See
Bad Boyz seats are cheap garbage but nice commercial
This is DEFINITELY a paid advertisement for the ChinaBoyz 😂
It’s honestly cute that you feel the need to degrade any seat but yours. Terrible business plan. Maybe you guys can make another business page to try hiding negative reviews. I think the only one paying for things is you guys down there with all the different websites and business names you gotta roll with to try hiding your shitty business practices. The only cancer is your attitude. I pity anyone who deals with you