Motorcycle Seats 101: Assessing Your Needs

The type of seat you purchase usually depends on the type of riding you do or a certain look you are trying to achieve. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do you mostly ride around town or do you take long trips?
• Can you easily place your feet on the ground sitting on the stock seat
• What percentage of the time do you carry a passenger?
• Is your bike stored outside during the riding season or is it always under cover?
• Are you looking for a comfortable, touring seat or a one-of-a-kind custom seat for your show bike?

There has been a huge influx of motorcycle seats available for bike models in the past decade or so — available in a range of styles and prices. Take the time to think about the type of riding you do, the style you want for your bike and what it is specifically that you hope to achieve by making the investment in a new seat.

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