WHY is the Saddlemen Step Up Seat for Harley Sportster So POPULAR!?
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- čas přidán 25. 01. 2021
- Does it seem like you see the Saddlemen Step Up seat everywhere these days? Well, you're probably right. You see the seat on so many Harleys from dyna, softail, sportsters and touring. We'll talk about the reasons why this seat might be so popular. Drop a comment down below on why you think this seat is so popular!
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Step up is the new “classic” look to me. My wife uses the Saddlemen Explorer seat which is pretty nice for longer hauls but doesn’t look the best. Good video man!!!
Thanks man! I've heard good things about most saddlemen seats including the explorer.
The Saddlemen Step Up is popular because it works! I put one on my '93 Sporty when I bought it new. It was a comfortable enough seat for the driver but my old lady just doesn't like to "ride in back" no matter what seat is back there. So, I put the stock solo seat back on with a luggage rack on the rear fender 'cause I don't like sissy bars. Comfortable enough for me! I use low-rise drag bars so I lean forward a bit. Keeps weight off the tailbone.
I feel it is the best looking and quality seat on the market. I could not agree with you more, I have the exact same feelings about the seat as you. That break in period was rough and questioned my decision for sure. Once I put a fairing on mine I can go about 2 hours till tailbone starts to hurt now. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for tuning in! Definitely a great looking and quality seat.
My bike came with a Saddlemen Explorer. Doesn't look nearly as cool as the Step Up, but that butt-shelf keeps you planted under acceleration. Since I thought the Explorer looked goofy, and since I never have a passenger, I wanted to try a solo seat, so I got a Mustang Wide Touring Solo Seat. While the Mustang is comfortable to just sit on at a stop, I felt like I was slipping off at even modest acceleration, and I only have an 883! My arms hurt after 30 minutes from death gripping to stop falling off. I went back to the Saddlemen seat immediately.
My rides tend to be 3+ hours round trip, often without getting off of the bike. My ass and legs get a little sore once I hit 2.5 hours, but I'm generally OK. I'm sure as hell not doing any wheelies on my little 883, but this seat keeps you planted. GREAT seat.
I'm sure the explorer is good for the long haul though.
I’m wanting the explorer I think
Bought the Saddlemen Renegade LS Solo for the dyna at the beginning of 2020. My ass immediately thanked me after the first ride. It actually takes the pressure off my tailbone and I can ride longer than I could on the stock seat. And as you said the construction is top notch.
Keep up the good work dude!
Thanks man! Can't go wrong with anything saddlemen!
Appreciate the kind words- welcome to the Family!
@@saddlemenusahappy to be a part of it. I'm just sad I can't take the seat on my 3200 mile poker run this summer!
@@themotorcycleshowcase6492 That would be one hell of a run!
@@saddlemenusa It's gonna break a Guinness World Record!
Looks like a great seat and nice bike btw! I am curious about the width of the seat at its broadest point where you sit meets the base of the step up? Looks like maybe 9" - 10" inches across? Thanks for a great review!
I've had mine about 6 months now (2 month wait to get it, but I knew it going in)
The seat is a real game changer. Planted! Is how I answer questions I get about how it feels. I mean... no movement and I can feel like I'm in the bike, not on it. I can easily spend all day in the saddle and days in a row are easy. It took me all of 3 rides to get used to it and that's after about a decade of riding the giant Ultras and limiteds one even with the Harley Hammock seat. Those were all for 2 up...I don't have that 2nd partner
/passenger anymore so I am thrilled to be on a 1200 with the step up seat.
The bike is light, nimble, and with the Saddlemen Step up seat... it feels like the whole thing is just a part of me.
Yeah locks you in really nice 👌
I have a Saddleman Step Up on my 08 XL1200R. The quality is outstanding. Its a very firm seat though, gets kind of annoying after 100 miles. Still pretty firm after the "break in" period. Really enjoy the tailbone support though. All in all, I am very happy with the look, quality, and function of the seat!
I agree I'm pretty much always ready for a break after about 100 miles. Need gas then anyways lol.
@@TheMotoJawn I remember the days of the 3.3 Gal tank! had one on my 2013 Iron and my 2000 XLH. So happy my 1200R has the bigger tank!
I use the road sofa on my RGS, I absolutely love it
Sofa, that sounds like a comfy ride.
I use a Le Pera Daytona Daddy Long legs on my 2010 48. It’s a step up seat a lot like the saddleman and it pushes you back 2-2.5 inches for more leg room. Totally changed my bike and would never go with a different seat! I love it!
I loved getting more leg room as well.
@@TheMotoJawn it was really great because I was a little cramped with my forward controls and was even thinking about extending my forwards even more. But once I replaced the seat, it felt like I was riding a bigger bike! I love it! Rock on my dude! And we gotta link up sometime I’m from jersey! Lemme know next time ur coming over the border!
@@Dad2TheBoneHD nice! I'll be setting up rides this summer. Stay tuned on Instagram if you have it.
@@TheMotoJawn definitely will! I’m @dad2thebonehd48 on Instagram!
I had to get it to carry a passenger as well as add the foot pegs for the passenger. I have an iron 1200, 2021 model. I also bought it on Revzilla. The peg mounts, pegs, seat and installation of pegs ran me a little over a $1000. I can use a wrench but when it mentioned removing exhaust etc for mounts I didn’t chance it so had it done on my 1 st service of bike. The seat, sissy bar and luggage rack I installed myself. Also added an engine guard…. All accessories from revzilla… good quality; love the Mustang set up seat!
Yeah the passenger pegs were kind of a pain
Perfect video I am in the market for a seat. Holy$$$. I am currently rocking a stock seat 🤣 Very informative your channel is top notch!
Thanks man! Appreciated as always.
Carl, go for it, Jawn's review is right on the money, it's an awesome seat. I just got mine for my 95 1200 & it's the best upgrade I've ever done to my bike, it's worth the $
I just rcvd mine on Saturday & absolutely love this seat for my 1995 1200. Exactly what I was looking for, more room with the mids. Was using a Mustang Vintage Solo which is awesome too but I had to get a Step Up & it's worth the $. Nice review, I agree with all your points
Nice! You're definitely going to enjoy the seat.
I never see the Step Up in the wild, only on Instagram, Facebook and CZcams.
Definitely see a lot on the internet. I catch alot out on the streets too.
If you ever see me, you will see a Saddlemen Step Up on my Street Bob limited. It had a beautiful Corbin pure leather lock on solo seat with a back rest on it when I bought it. First 30 mile trip I took on it like to have killed me. I couldn’t enjoy the ride for the whole time, all I could think about was my hurting butt. I didn’t know much about Saddlemen but I figured it couldn’t be any worse that the $800 Corbin solo. I ordered the Step up with the roll and tuck, and total including shipping was about $395. It was marked down a bit because of open box. Man o man was there a difference in comfort. It felt great on my but out of the box, but now that I have about 3,000 miles on it, it is even better. Best money I have ever spent. Also I have a nice Corbin solo for sale if anyone is interested.
My passenger feels uncomfortable, I feel fine while she feels like it's hard, I sat on it myself and and it does hurt being the seat width is narrow. Does anyone know of a good seat for passenger for a fxdwg
I have a King & Queen seat being made by Sick Saddles in Florida. Cost about the same as the Saddlemen. I'll get the same benefit as the step up for my back. I have my bike set up to run 2 ways. I can run my solo or 2up seat with the fairing & it looks Club style. Once I get the king & Queen I can take off the fairing & put my sissy bar & it's kinda old school chopper style.
That's some nice versatility.
Never really noticed saddleman until I started seeing them paired exclusively with the low rider s. I wish there was more variety but saddleman is a great choice regardless.
I do like your seat. Very unique don't see it around much
Hi.
First of all great review. Thank you very much.
Do you think the extra back space will be on having my forward control on my 48? I am 6.2
Thanks a lot and greeting from the UK
Also what you think or know on passenger comfort?
Thanks mate
Yeah the seat will give you some extra space. Passenger section isn't too great I don't think. It's doable though.
Awesome review! I got a lucky dave's seat... I feel like they are the same seat. Can't go wrong with either seat.
Thanks man! I thought yours looked similar. Had a feeling it was one or the other!
Per my understanding the Lucky Dave's is made by Saddleman just with a few styling changes
I have one on one of my Dynas and just ordered one for my Sportster. Love it. I have forward controls. I hope it won't set me back too far.
Curious about this how did it do you?
@@justicelizana2517 it's awesome
"Merci" for the review !! Dunno why its so popular on HD... I bought mine (TR + LS) to replace the stock seat on my Indian Scout Bobber and why ? 1st. Step Up is so much comfort vs OEM which was so much pain for my butt... even if my saddlemen isn't broken in yet - 2nd. Step Up is cheaper in Europe than Comfort model by Indian - 3rd. Step Up is "duo", not for longer trips but for short rides w/ passenger it's quite good... my 2 cents. Ride safe and stay classy ;)
Thank you for the Video! I'm buying a Corbin.
It’s the go to seat fore those Clubstyle lovers 😂 I’m rocking a LePera Barebones on my sporty and it’s perfect 👌
That's a great choice and look.
The video has got me thinking about a saddlemen step up. Even though I have forward controls on my 09 sportster C , after a while I find myself wanting to sit a couple of inches back even though I have a sundancer seat on now. If it fits my bike it may be the answer
Yeah probably would help slide back a little bit.
what color is your bike, i also have an ‘09 sportster C , in red
@@ethaneckert6181 mine is black
Looks good
I'm thinking of buying one off a guy but his is on a2020 sportster with a peanut tank mine is a 2000 sportster with the same tank does anyone know if it will fit or how to tell without being able to put it on the bike before purchase
I'm not sure but think there has been some minor changes since 2000 it might not fit
i didn't think a new seat would change much until I test rode a Low Riser S with a Saddleman Stepup on it. I plan on buying one from Saddlemen directly since you can customize it more on their site but, I feel like upgrading the suspension on a sportster is much more effective when it comes to ride quality. Definitely both need to be done but the stock shocks aren't worth a damn to me. Taller shocks make a much bigger difference to me. I hear the tuck & roll style is a lot more comfortable but the the diamond stitching looks better. Still undecided which direction I'll go.
Yeah you can do some cool stuff with colors and stitching on their site.
I heard the same about the tuck-n-roll style. But that's the way custom seat covers were done in my day. I want a Sportster so bad I can hear it! Then Came Bronson did it to me,...so it's all Michael's fault! ;)
may i know where you purchased your side arm saddlebag
Viking bags swing arm bag.
Not kidding on the price. I'm going to get one. Need a good sale.
Probably some decent used out there too
lol. pressure on the tailbone after an hour.... well shit that sounds like my stock 2 up seat on my Sportster Custom.
I do like it but I think its to fancy for my rust bucket. It does look really comfy though, and I've definitely mapped out a build before once or twice on the Odin website bahaha
Always gotta consider what flows and matches the specific bike fa sho!
Wonder how it would look on the Forty-Eight. Tempted though! Looks the bomb on the Iron 1200.
Thanks! I've seen it on the 48 looks pretty solid.
I have a tc bros sissy bar on my 2020 883 should look good on mine as well
Yeah it would 👍
I do not understand why people comment on how hard the seat is.. that is what you need to go long distance. I had a Saddlemen Step up and you cannot ride more then 3 hours on it.. Why would I pay top dollar for a seat that makes you want off the bike in 3 hours. People are just caught in a trend look.. it is a beautifully made seat. But I put a seat on my bike for rides. I ride from San Diego to Texas and I want a seat!!!! I have Le Pera like another person in your comments. Saddlemen is for looks and wheelies.. Thats it..
It's stiff but I've done 7 hrs on it multiple times no problem
Had saddlemen 2 up on my sportster for quite a while, tried one of their solo seats but after I put a La Pera tailwhip on my shovel I’m thinking about doing the same to the sporty. I agree with you on the looks, I got one cause of that, but I guess being 5’11 but only 140lbs I could never break in the saddlemen and the tailwhip just felt way too comfortable… ;)
Edit: typo
I just got a piece of ply and some 2x2. If I'm really feeling like a pansy ill staple my pillow to it. Then its there when i gotta sleep
What type of fairing do you have on?
Memphis shades Cafe fairing. Check out my video on it.
Ok, I see it moves you back a tad. But it looks like it is taller for operator. No issue, I am 6' tall.
I like it!
Yep exactly.
What thw name of the wind screen
Memphis shades Cafe fairing
Are you still using the stock shocks? I bought a set of performance shocks and regret it. I'm thinking of getting a set of 12 inch Legends.
Yeah I still have stock on there. Looking at upgrading soon.
@@TheMotoJawn I got the stock length of the performance shocks and they aren't any better then the stock ones.
@@naturalforlife6741 interesting good to know. I'm considering the progressive 412. I've heard good things
@@TheMotoJawn Those are the ones I got. Not worth it. I know they cheap enough and that's why I got them but I'm not satisfied with them. I spending the extra money for some better shocks. I'm going up an inch taller so there is more compression rates. I didn't want to do the 13 inch because I have short legs and I didn't like the look of the gap between the tire and the fender.
@@naturalforlife6741 did you get the heavy duty? Or the standard?
Where can I get this seat. I just got a new sportster. Cant take the stock seat any more.
Saddlemen step up seat. Their direct website or revzilla
easy answer - they look good.
Looks for sure 👌
will this work for a passenger?
Yeah it does.
It looks good but still undecided between this one and the explorer; mostly because my wife goes with me everywhere on the bike
Probably want the explorer. More cush for the passenger
It gives you that up on the tank wannabe stunt position, makes us Harley guys feel even cooler 😤
Consider me a stunt rider minus the stunts.
@@TheMotoJawn not a squid, but a comfortable mellow octopus
I have the stick still and absolutely hate it. Once taxes roll in, that's my next upgrade. Anything over
150ish miles on my 883 feels like I'm sitting on steel, no comfort at all. When I did a 2k road trip, I hated it that much more.
Nice you definitely like everything a new seat has to offer
Hah! I just went unconventional and got an Explorer LS since I plan on putting lots of miles on my 1200. Either way, nice ride my dude!
Thanks! Solid choice either way! 👌
@@TheMotoJawn When I get it from Saddlemen, I'll tag you in an IG. ☺️
Step up on dyna soft tail touring may be wide enough, on a sportster its crap, people get it because it looks good....and it does......then they(you) blame the poor ride on the shocks.......I bought 2019 1200iron with the step up on it, it had to go, got 15 inch wide HD Sundowner solo.....its not as good as the 2up sundowner but its way better then the saddlemen step up.
Someone mentioned having the explorer, I had that saddlemen seat RS(road sofa) its good seat, there are many good saddlemen seats, but the stepup for sportster is not oneofthem
HD Sundowner solo or 2 up(2up is the better seat, get one for 2004 883......it fits at least up to 2013 1200c.....but if you get 2up sundowner made for 2013 1200c it will suck).......Corbin, LePera, Mustang
I’d rock a step up if my bike allowed for it. lol but ALWAYS go through the manufacturer’s site and go crazy custom. That’s how I got my bright red abomination. 😂
Bright red step up seat coming right up!
@@TheMotoJawn LOL DO IIIIITTTTT
I got the saddlemen renegade ls solo,, love the look better
It's the latest style. But I sent mine back after 2 days. Was the most uncomfortable seat I've ever used. Went back to my Mustang.
It was uncomfortable to start but broke in nicely
Stock 72 seat right now and it blows I slide off my scoot everytime I hit the gas. I just am not sure what seats look the best on the Seventy twos. I wanna be able to give a chick a ride but love the solo look.
I love the step up but it might not look right with the style of the 72.
@@TheMotoJawn agreed I Googled some with it might right after watching just looking into one of the solos for now might be better. I just want to retain the ability to put the rear seat on just in case. Some of the solos go back kinda far.
@@11bbasterd yeah you might be able to find a low profile 2 up seat that will still look good.
I'm looking to buy myself
What exhaust u have thats music to the ears
That is the vance and hines 3" twin slash slips. I do like them.
Good stuff mine well be here tomorrow for my 2021 iron sportster love it alot of people tried to talk me out of getting it but glad I did
Got mine through cycle gear same ones
@@Exeaxity yeah I think you will definitely like them. Good sounds and a little extra power kick
@@TheMotoJawn if by "extra power kick" you mean it sounds more powerful then yeah. but otherwise no. When you put slips on, if anything you lose that back pressure from a stock exhaust and you lose some torque lmao
What fairing is that?
Memphis shades Cafe
@@TheMotoJawn right on, any better for high winds?
@@THCv3 you're still taking some wind but this definitely helps break it up off the chest. Got a full video on it back in my library for some good details.
Had one on a Softail and it never broke in
I think they stay pretty firm in general
Where did you get that sissy bar? Love the look of it
I think it was called innoglo on Amazon.
Is that a hd sissy bar Im diggin the look
Innoglo from Amazon
How is that seat for passengers?
It works. pretty small and stiff for the passenger but doable
Because most people can’t think for themselves so they buy whatever is marketed best
Le pera
Whiplash SpeedCo is better IMO.
Wheelies bruh
True dat
Like shoulder pads, mullets, and skinny jeans, it's just a fad. An ugly one for sure. This too shall pass.