Saddlemen vs stock vs drag specialty vs tall guy!!
Vložit
- čas přidán 17. 07. 2024
- Saddlemen step up, Drag specialties predator 3 extended reach or stock, which is the best seat for a tall rider?
www.denniskirk.com/drag-speci...
www.denniskirk.com/saddlemen/...
You made a great video with lots of important info. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
Amazing review BigSho!! I was looking at the tall boy bs the drag Spesh extended…,you really helped a brother out! Keep up the good videos!
Thanks for the video ..you helped me make up my mind. Just ordered the predator.
Cheers from canada 🇨🇦
No problem. I love my predator 3 extended reach seat.
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you for checking out the video. I am going to be reviewing a couple more seats this over this riding season.
Dude! Probably the most comprehensive review of these 3 seats, like, fuckin ever. That, and Probably the most comprehensive of anything currently on CZcams. Well done, sir. Not just bikes or accessories. But anything in any category. And you didn't use foul language or bad mouthing. To do that in 2021 is amazing.
Thank you i really appreciate it.
Solid review my dude thanks for sharing 🤙
No problem, thank you for checking out my video.
Honest and informative review. Thanks!
Thank you. Thank you for checking out my video.
Great review I can't thank you enough I'm going to get that seat you just save me a buttload of money...
Thanks for checking out my video.
Awesome review ty
I’m also on a seat search. FYI. Saddle men also makes an extended reach seat. Sits back 2” also. Check out road sofa extended reach.
Thanks for the review, I absolutely love my fatboy but at 6 ft 1 with a 32 inch inseam I find it to cramped as well, I tend to do the same of sitting partially on the hump as well.
That said I bought this bike for cruising back and forth to see my daughter in a different state.
Thanks for the advice big show im 6"3 now I no what to go with for my 2020 roadglide
Thanks for the review for big and tall guys 😁 I'm looking at buying this seat and was doing research on CZcams and came across yours. I have currently a mustang extended reach touring and I love it. But Im mostly like 99% of the time ride solo. So I was wanting a more custom looking seat like the perator 3 and a decent price. So since you said you're doing like 1500 miles a year, it will take me a year before I see your beak in period vidoe 😁 so I guess I will take a chance and pull the trigger and buy one. 😎👍
Yeah it's going to take me awhile to get it broke in but so far I'm really comfortable with this seat. Thanks for watching I'm glad this video helped.
Thanks for this!!!
Thank you for your watching and for your comment it means a lot.
GREAT REVIEW
Thank you
Thank you for the great information. I'm 6'6", with 38" inseam, so we both know how hard it is to get anything to fit, bike's, shirt's, pants. You have a clean ride, that red looks great. Anything you can find for us tall guys, yell it out. My two son's both ride, and are 6'8"and 6'7". We laugh all the time about our wife's trying to get us anything to fit in shirt's and pants.
I definitely can share your pain and frustration, I Actually just bought my wife the equipment to start making me shirts because I can never find anything that fits. Thanks for checking out the video and check back because I will be reviewing more items for tall riders soon.
Thanks for the review. Gave me the information I was looking for. Im 6'4 330. Stock seat on my street glide kills me. Thank you again
My stock seat makes my pants bunch up . I'm always pushing my pants down at every stop light. I was going to ask the individuals who ride often if a special type of pants were recommended for riding a bike . I'm also a big man 6'4"280 pounds .
Shawn , if you found the perfect seat please let me know . I ride a Rglide ultra
@@petedetects7012 I went with the drag specialty reach seat. The same one in the video. I love it. Alot better then stock. Sat me more down and back into the bike and it is comfortable to me.
@@petedetects7012 no special pants. I wear 46/36 PANTS. WITH THE drag seat I feel like I can keep my legs closer together on the tank. If you get what I'm saying.
thanks 4 the info...
Thanks for the video. I’m 6’ 3” and it sucks to have to spend $500 to see if you might like a seat.
Yes, it does. Thanks for watching my video.
Excellent video review my brother! What bars do you have Chubbs?? I use to have a 2011 street glide had to sell it. Because felt like I had no Damn space I’m 6’4” Ha but I damn sure want to get a road glide special, This year just Subscribed to your channel. Keep on making videos ride safe
Thanks for checking out the channel and welcome, the bars are Factory 47 14in bars. I like street glide but the fairing is way to close for us tall riders.
I'm 78" tall with a 35" inseam and in doing my exhaustive research, came across your comparison. Very well done! Problem: I had spinal fusion of 4 vertebrae and must have a seat with a backrest. The RoadSofa and Dominator will provide for both. I would love to find out the differences of both!
Great video
Thank you, I am going to be reviewing the saddlemen extended sofa and the saddlemen extended reach dominator solo seat, hope you stay tuned for that one.
Excellent review brother!!! I’m 5’6” so this didn’t apply to me, but you did such a great job and doing the review I simply enjoyed watching and listening! Haha
Thank you, I appreciate that.
glad i found this vid i been looking at different seats for my 05 ultra, and I don't think I was 5 9 180 pounds since the 7th grade lol
Well this seat will definitely move you back and give you all the leg room you want, unfortunately after several 300 to 400 mile rides I've realized that the seat needs more cushion. but riding around in town it's perfect and it looks amazing.
Gel comment I agree. I have that drag seat ..it's very firm and never broke in . I swore never to buy an all hard foam seat again. 👍🏻
You know what, after a year of riding on that seat, I agree with you a 100%. I'm actually looking at doing a review on the saddleman extended reach dominator solo seat and the saddleman extended reach road sofa as this year I'm wanting to log some serious miles I need a seat that's going to allow me to do that. Thanks for checking out the video, and thank you for your support of my channel.
Saddlemen also now has a extended reach step up seat of 08 to new touring models! Make sure to check it out.
I definitely will be checking it out.
Good video. Im looking at the Predator 3 seat and the Saddleman Step Up. Can you tell me your thoughts on the comfort of the Predator seat since you installed and if you still have that seat on your bike.
I don’t even own a bike lol idk why I’m stuck watchin ya vids
Lol that's funny.. but thanks I appreciate it, glad you are enjoying the videos.
Get one
Like you im 6-5 and I’ve been rocking HD Tall boy seat for quite a while, probably because i didn’t know any better. The seat is not bad, and it does pushes me back a bit but i still would like to sit back about 2 more inches. Also i feel it seats me too low in the saddle. I’m getting ready to order the Saddlemen road sofa extended reach. 👍 good video.
I really need to make an update video because I replaced my seat with a road sofa extended reach, now I really don't like the way. It looks on the bike if I take my tour pack off but with the tour pack on. It looks really good, but let's face it. Looking good and comfort rarely share the same platform. But it does sit me in a comfortable position.
@@bigshow65 okay 👍 good to know. I do like the Le Pera Kick-Flip Daddy Long legs basket weave seat. It’s supposed to sit “us” big guys up 2 “ and back 2”. You would think HD would give us all these items free for what we have to pay just to make the bike fit us! Ride safe fellow big brother!
Update: I finally got around to getting another seat. I went with the Lepera kick flip daddy long legs basket weave style. It’s a good looking seat and blends perfectly with my bike. It does sit you up taller ( which i like) wa bit more leg room than my tall boy seat. The only thing is that’s it’s narrow and not much for two-up riding. So if my wife ever rides with me, I’ll need to swap to a saddlemen road sofa extended reach.✅👍 Big guys unite!
Good review... :-)
Thank you
I had the same issue. I did same thing as you. Did the floorboards, shifter and brake. I just recently put a Saddleman Road Sofa LS Extended Reach. Night and day difference. I’m 6’4” with 34 inseam. The Road Sofa honestly almost sets me back to much. However the more I road it, I loved it! I highly recommend the Road Sofa extended reach. The saddleman states will set you back 2”. I think it might even be 1/4” more than that.
That's awesome to hear, I am looking into the extended reach road sofa.
@@bigshow65 you being taller might just be perfect. It felt like I almost was “relearning” how to ride again with sitting back so far. My legs and feet wasn’t used to all that room. My dealership even let me try it before you buy it. I’d give it a shot especially if they will try before you buy.
@@roadkingrider6532 I will definitely see if the dealer near me has one I can try. Thanks for the info.
@@bigshow65 I’m sure you’ve run across changing the seat out and you now have your tank exposed where it wasn’t before? The scratches that show on tank now? I haven’t tried to do anything to that yet. Does that buff out?
Yes it will buff out. Their are great videos on how to do it. Check out sik baggers, Steve has a great video on it.
I'm also a tall guy and have been riding the stock seat for a couple of years on my 19 Roadking Special - (un)blissfully unaware that there were tall guy options. I live in New Zealand and options are very limited indeed and I seem to be pretty much limited to Saddlemen or LePera. I'm wondering if you've tried any of the daddy long legs range from LePera? I'm leaning towards one of those currently, but at ~$1000, it's not a decision I want to make lightly
I agree! They are very expensive seats. I do not have any experience with lepera daddy long legs but saddlemen has an extended reach solo seat (that you can add a passenger seat) called the dominator and also the road sofa extended reach. Both are very comfortable. I really need to get an update review on those done. I personally am interested in buying both, one for when I ride solo the other for long rides.
Have you tried other seats as well? Great review!
I had the mustang wide tripper for a couple years. It was very comfortable but sat to close to the tank for me.
Was that the saddlemen extended reach model? It looked like the regular step up. I’m 6’9 on a 2018 road glide. I got the heated model of the saddlemen road sofa extended reach. Sits me way back, and has a good comfortable passenger seat. It does take a little time to break it in, but I believe that’ll prove to be a good thing, in the long run.
It was the saddlemen step up seat. I am looking into the dominator extend seat now. I like the solo seat look.
Saddlemen makes an extended reach seat, it sits back 2” also. Check out road sofa extended reach. Very nice seat!!
I am actually looking onto the saddlemen dominator extended teach solo seat.
Great video I want the predator 3 seat for roadking im 6ft 240 you recommend extended or regular? Thanks
That really depends on how long your legs are? my inseam is 34" and if you're a 32 or 34" inseam I would recommend the extended reach.
I have a step up. Like the height. But not the most comfortable. I’ve been trying to find one that is higher and also has a back rest.
Check out the Saddlemen RoadSofa and/or Dominator.
Coming from a Wide Tripper Solo and looking at the Ped 3 Ext for more room.
Perfect video.
How do you find the seat now?
The more it breaks in the more I love it. Now I've only gone on rides of maybe 200 miles in a day. Don't think its a long haul seat by any means.
@@bigshow65 but no worse than the tripper? I find myself sitting an inch off the back of the tripper.
Where did you buy your Pred?
Ive messages SS Cycles but haven't got a reply back
Just ordered mine today
Hello from northern Illinois as well, I'm looking at this exact same seat as I'm 6'4". How has it held up, would you recommend it still?
It has held up great, yes I would recommend it but only as an around town seat as it is not as comfortable on longer rides. I picked up the saddleman roadsofa extended reach seat for those long rides and ended up keeping it on my bike permanently.
Fantastic review. I have been looking for some info for us bigger guys. Being down here in Perth 🇦🇺 we are fairly limited with options, and have to buy based on reviews and online information. I have selected a Saddlemen Road Sofa Extended Reach, at 6’6 and 270 I feel your pain at sitting on the tank. Ride safe mate ✌🏻
I've put around 500 miles on the draft specialties extended reach predator sear now and can say its not perfect but is getting more comfortable with every ride. Ride safe!
Plenty of options
Saddlemen extended reach step up
Lapera daddy long legs etc
Either way a road glide is a more upfront bike its never going to get your legs stretched out like a dyna street bob or alike will
Thats what the highway pegs are for
OK, i somewhat agree and disagree at the same time.
a road glide is more spacious than a street Bob or Dyna ever could be because the wheelbase is longer. The bike is bigger, and when you're 6 foot 5, a dyna is a toy.
Now, with the extended reach floorboards, pedals, and extended reach seat, you'll fit perfectly. At least I do.
Now, the part of your statement I agree with Is that there are a lot of seats out there, at The time of this video these were the seats I had on hand, Currently I have The road sofa extended reach Seat and love it.
@@bigshow65 thanks for the feedback
Im 6 ft 2 and unsure wether i should get a lapera extended reach seat or a lucky daves normal reach seat
Im thinking ill install highway pegs first and see what the stretch is like and go from there
Is there any chance you have the links close at hand for the extended shift lever and larger extended floor boards I'm 6'9" and am in the process of buying a 20 road glide limited thanks for your time!
I’m really sorry, I just seen this comment. I will link the extended shift lever. As for the extended floor boards I got those straight from Harley Davidsons website.
www.amazon.com/dp/B000GVA198/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_Y8YNK0TQQ32T88FZWCZC?linkCode=ml2&tag=bigsho6503-20
6'3" here with the same problem, i feel like my legs are shrinking every time I ride my 2013 street glide!
Since making this video I have found that seat manufacturers are making more and more extended reach seats for us taller guys.
I got the Saddleman Extended Reach and it barely moved me back at all. It was also extremely stiff. My wife hated the passenger seat too. I assume the Predator was not going to be comfortable for my wife either so this won’t work. The Daddy Long Legs was ok (better than Saddleman) but still not comfortable on long trips. I’m still on search for a better seat myself. I’ve been looking at the BadBoyz Freedom Extended Seat. I’ve read good things about it. I’ve chatted with the owner and seems like good people too.
Well, that's pretty discouraging to hear because I am looking into the saddleman road sofa extended reach. I was kind of hoping it would take care of the leg room as well As the comfort level on long rides.
I'm 6ft 300lbs and my saddlemen step up seat has me feeling like I'm riding on top of the tank, wish it sat back a couple inches further
I have been told since posting this video that saddlemen has an extended reach seat.. I am going to be looking into this and will be doing a review on it if so.
@@bigshow65 I buddy, nice video. I am also in search of a seat. Now from my research the saddelman Pro SDC with the back rest on the web site is from the front of the seat to the bottom of the back rest is 16'' wich is the same as there extended reach model and the regular one like yours is suppose to be 15". Now the predator 3 extended says they have 17 inch from front to bottom of back rest. Would be nice if you can mesure yours and let us realy know.
Where did you get the extended shifter from
Would’ve been a great review, if it was with the extended saddlmen.
I agree.
I am working on a review of the dominator extended reach as well as the road sofa extended reach. Thank you for watching my videos. And if there are other things you'd like to see me review drop me a message anytime and I'll see what I can do.
Hello buddy. I purchased my first Big bike. 2016 HD Road Glide ultra. The bike is is almost perfect. I'm 6'4 280 pounds with a 34" inseam. Unfortunately I can't purchase a variety of seats. They are very expensive. I also need my wife to be as comfortable as possible. Can you recommend a seat that would work the best for both of us and also what size ape hangers would you recommend. My bike is vivid black. Thank you for sharing your experience. Pete .
First let me say awesome bike!! Road glides are awesome!! As for the seat I would look into the road sofa extended reach from saddleman, I'm going to be doing a review on that seat soon and for handlebars I have 14" factory 47 bars on my bike and it fits me perfect, And I did not have to get an extended brake line or an extended clutch line, the stock lines worked with no issues. I am 6' 5" and about 350 pounds with a 34' inseam And have really put a lot of time and thought into making this bike as comfortable for my size as possible. Hey man thanks for checking out the video, I hope this helped you in some way.
@@bigshow65 i didn't even consider the brake and clutch lines . Comfort first bad ass look later lol . Thank you for responding to my question. Pete
No problem, thanks for the questions. Looking forward to hear what seat you end up with.
Great video. I just bought my first Harley Street Glide, with the stock seat. The original owner was about 145lbs and about 5'6". I am 6' and weigh about 260. The stock seat has me sitting on the tank, feels like my crotch is wedged up on the tank. Would the drag specialty work good for me? I feel like I need to be slid back. Thanks!
Yes the drag specialties predator 3 extended seat will move you back and give you more leg room. But how ever it's only comfortable for a day of riding not any long distance riding.
@@bigshow65 hi Big , a spoke with a sales person at DS regarding the predator 111 seat . I also explained the purpose for the seat, being 6'4" 280 . He said the seat was designed for shorter people. It lowers the rider on the bike . He didn't recommend the seat . Was he incorrect. Thanks for your suggestion. Pete
@@petedetects7012 that really depends on the type of riding you are planning on doing, the predator 3 extended reach seat moves you back about 2 inches so I highly doubt it was made for a shorter person but the predator 3 standard seat would be easier for a shorter person because it sits you down about 1 inch in the seat.(they both sit you down an inch) Now if you are tall like me youll have plenty of leg room. But this seat is not ideal for long rides, an hour or less. I rode 2 hours non stop on this seat and it didn't feel to good. I am looking into the saddleman road sofa and as soon as I get some time on it I'll have a review of that seat as well. Thanks for the questions and the channel support.
@@bigshow65 sounds good let me know how the saddle man's works out for you . I really can't say if I'm riding long distances at this moment but one things for sure it may happen. Thanks for writing back. Pete
@@petedetects7012 no problem Pete.
You should also consider Adam Sandoval seat made by Ciro? He’s also tall and traveled many miles and he designed the seat.
I want your saddle men seat if you didn’t send it back? Lol
Lol. I actually looked into the Adam Sandoval seat but it is 2 inches more forward than the drag Specialty extended reach seat.
Hi there bud. Its been awhile now and I'm curious to know how the Predator 111 work out for you. Also I have the ultra with touring pack . Can the Predator 3 work with the touring back rest . Thanks for sharing. Pete 6'4 285
It's a good seat for around town, but not long trips. I can put about an hour of non-stop riding before I absolutely have to get off it, but in town, it's great. It moved me back and gave me all the room I needed. I run a chopped tour pack with a matching Dimond stitch pattern, and they look great together. I am going to be reviewing the saddlemen extended reach road sofa here pretty soon.
@@bigshow65 wow , nothing worse than an uncomfortable ride . I needed to hear that .I was just about to pull the trigger. Thanks for quickly responding. Big Mex
No problem, and thank you for your support of my channel, and for your comment, I appreciate the interaction.
I'm 6'1 should I go with the extended or standard - drag specialties
Honestly at 6 foot one you’re stuck right in the middle you could probably go either way I’m 6 foot 5 and the extended reach gives me more room than I need. It may be a little too much for you, but I’m not real sure, you can always get one and try it out. If you don’t like it, send it back and then get the other one.
I wish I could find one of those that could fit a 1500 Goldwing those damn things are super cramped
I'm sorry, I have no idea what seats are available for the Honda goldwing but hopefully you can find one. maybe try emailing them to see if they have one for your you're making model.
Dude! Why wouldn’t you cap a pic of you sitting on the second seat 🤔 Would’ve given us a good comparison of your seating position!
Did you look into the saddle men road sofa extended reach
I did but didn't like the looks of it
Was the saddlemen extended reach or just a normal sized seat?
Just normal. At the time of this video I was having a hard time finding a company that was still working because of covid so the selection of seats were slim.. I actually had to wait 3 weeks before I could order any seat.
Where did you buy the drag seat at!??
I believe I got if from revzilla.
Hey bro will that Drag specialty fit a 2022 Road Glide special??
Yes, it did, i used it for most of the last riding season before I got my hands on the Saddlemen road sofa extended reach.
@@bigshow65 awesome thank you!
No problem, thanks for checking out my video.
What if I told you that Saddlemen makes Drag Specialties seats.
Tons of drag specialty products aren't made by them
Has anyone out there who is 6'6" or taller compared or tried out the Extended Reach Saddlemen Dominator solo or RoadSofa?
Rob Riedmiller I’d like to know too, 6’7” 285 lbs need a seat but man it’s like a 700 dollar gamble
@@jedicazador more like $800 with a backrest, then throw in colored stitching...
@@jedicazador the Dominator is cheaper but lacks padding and comfort
5k in 3 years? Hell I put 11k in a year lol. I'm 5'11 2019 Road Glide Special with LA choppers 14in tbars with the saddleman step up. But I do want the saddleman that puts me back 2in
I'd love to ride 11k a year but have 5 kids at home so getting away isn't that easy but someday.
@@bigshow65 I dig it brother my 3 are grown now youngest is 19... but I also ride year round. I still have my 2k Yamaha R1 with 55k on it lol now it is just a giant paper weight dust collector my blood is that bike I can't bring myselfto part with it. I like your vlogs tho bro keep going
I really like that red seat
Why didnt you just take your stock seat to a upholstery shop from the start?
Well honstly for a couple reasons, there isn't one anywhere around here (within a reasonable drive) and the stock seat is very cheaply made and I didn't want to put money into it.
I'd rather start with a better quality seat and make adjustments to it..
"tall giuys" you mean us Fully Grown Adults.
what seat did you go with my saddlman gave me same issue way to far foward
I went with the drag specialties predator 3 extended seat.
@@bigshow65 I can't beleave how close the seats on this 21 push you forward had my junk laying on the tank lol
@@Walt450 I definitely understand that feeling. plus add the fact that I'm 6' 5" I felt like I was riding on the damn handlebars.
@@bigshow65 that predator 3 made a big difference well maybe I'll try that one soon as a get rid of these guys ass stock bars
My DS seat is by far the most uncomfortable seat I’ve ever owned.
Oh, I completely agree with that. I'm going to be making a follow-up video that, as recently as last riding season, i switched to a different seat, and I'm going to do a side By side comparison and I'm going to cover the fact that the drag specialty seat is amazing for in town riding bit the minute, you try to put a four to five hour ride on it You're gonna be in pain. But thanks for checking out the video, and thanks for your comment...
So was the Saddlemen an extended reach?
? Are those bars 12 or 14
They're 14' factory 47 bars
u compare a saddleman with a drag special extended reach
compare a saddleman extended reach with you're drag special extend reach and come back again
Hey man have you looked at the daddy long leg kick flip?
No I haven't but b i will now. Thanks man
Wow. I've never seen someone make a touring model look tiny
Lol yeah being 6'5" and 350 kinda makes everything look small. But I have made many upgrades to give me as much room as possible. Thanks for checking out the video.
I’m pretty sure they make the saddlemen in a extended reach though.
Yes saddlemen does make an extended reach roadsofa which I heard was very comfortable BUT is ugly!! So based on looks alone I never considered it.
@@bigshow65 I was on saddlemens website after watching. They do have the step up in an extended reach. I’ll have to agree on the road sofa. Got that now on my bike and it’s not the best looking. I will admit though, now I’m looking at the drag specialties seat. How’s it on width when riding? Feel like your running out of space on it?
@@Redbeardedbiker91 the drag specialties seat has a ton of room. I have never felt crowded on this seat. But I also extended my floorboards and my shift lever and break lever, so I have even more room.
La saddlemen extended?
I've looked into the saddleman road sofa extended seat but I really don't like the way it looks, but I am actually getting ready to do a review on the saddlemen 2" extended reach dominator solo seat.
better the predator?
You really never got to the point man like what seat is best for tall guys ? You just talked and talked without ever telling us .
Well per the video the drag Specialtys extended reach seat works great for me at 6'5".
how about a phone # and an address for the seat
I kept the predator extended reach seat and sent the saddlemen step back. But I am about to give the saddlemen road sofa extended reach seat a try.
😂Harley sucks buttt..
Knowing many/ many riders are bigger guys.
And do nothing to help...
Other then a few costly add ons..
Bad bad Harley...