saddlemen explorer vs mustang two piece - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

350u · 05-11-2008, 08:28 PM

has anyone tried both?what is the comfiest/softest of the two for rider and passanger?thanx

Ray Nielsen · 05-11-2008, 08:44 PM

I tried a Saddlemen Explorer and the hole or gap at the bottom of the rider's portion of the seat pinched me when I tried to ride it. I returned the seat to Dennis Kirk for a refund and have been living with the stock seat with a sheepskin cover since. I have a Mustang two piece on order -- they just recently announced a seat for the M50. It should be in later this week -- I'll post reactions when I get on it and ride for an afternoon.

Ray Nielsen, in Minneapolis and hoping for a new seat by week's end.

DaveAlvarado · 05-12-2008, 09:16 AM

I don't think anybody has a Mustang seat yet, or at least I haven't seen any posts about it. I've got one on order also that should be here sometime in the next couple weeks if their shipping estimate was accurate.

350u · 05-12-2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveAlvarado

I don't think anybody has a Mustang seat yet, or at least I haven't seen any posts about it. I've got one on order also that should be here sometime in the next couple weeks if their shipping estimate was accurate.

Oh,o.k,Ill wait a bit for the reviews to come in,I got a big trip planned for july,and I wanna get it right,thanx

DaveAlvarado · 05-12-2008, 11:09 AM

Have you also looked at Corbin's offerings? The Dual Tour might be another option for you. I used to have a Classic Solo, and my impression after 1000 miles on it was basically that it would be comfortable if my butt was more narrow. Unfortunately it's not, so I didn't fit into the scoop of the seat like you're supposed to.

LouM50 · 05-12-2008, 03:52 PM

I've been interested in a new seat for a lower sit and a more comfortable ride (even though I see not alot wrong with the stock seat with exception to the hump in the back). Where could I find a Corbin? Who sells them? I've checked JpCycles and nothing. Does Corbin have just a solo offering? Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

BillyBumbler · 05-12-2008, 04:43 PM

After looking at all the pros and cons of Saddlemen and Corbin seats, I decided to go ahead and order one of the 2-piece Mustang seats directly from Mustang. I have no clue when I will actually get it, or how much of a premium I paid by ordering direct rather than waiting for ebay vendors to get their supplies. But if it turns out to be a great seat $485 shipped I can live with, and my poor tailbone will thank me. If it sucks I will quickly sell it before the rest of you find out.

dagolfguy · 05-12-2008, 06:44 PM

My mustang 2 piece arrived today.
I installed it (in about 15 minutes) and took it for about a 30 minute spin.
First impression; it's a big improvement.
I feel a little lower, a little bit more forward. The pillon acts as a back rest. The seat is wider, and more supportive.
I'll post again after I have the chance to ride longer.

SNAFU · 05-13-2008, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagolfguy

My mustang 2 piece arrived today.
I installed it (in about 15 minutes) and took it for about a 30 minute spin.
First impression; it's a big improvement.
I feel a little lower, a little bit more forward. The pillon acts as a back rest. The seat is wider, and more supportive.
I'll post again after I have the chance to ride longer.

BillyBumbler · 05-13-2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagolfguy

The pillon acts as a back rest. The seat is wider, and more supportive.

I certainly got that impression from the pictures I've seen. I'm glad that's really the case. I hate to be a pest but.....pictures?

DaveAlvarado · 05-13-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagolfguy

My mustang 2 piece arrived today.
I installed it (in about 15 minutes) and took it for about a 30 minute spin.
First impression; it's a big improvement.
I feel a little lower, a little bit more forward. The pillon acts as a back rest. The seat is wider, and more supportive.
I'll post again after I have the chance to ride longer.

Awesome! When did you order yours? I'm hoping mine ships soon. I'm definitely glad to hear it's even wider than the stock seat, my fat ass needs all the support it can get.

LouM50, there are a few options you might consider. Corbin makes a Classic Solo seat which can be ordered alone (just the driver seat) or with the pillion. You used to be able to get them from Oneida Suzuki, but they appear to not be selling the classic solo anymore. You might have to get that one direct from Corbin.

If you really want to get low in the saddle, you might also look at the Corbin Stinger and Saddlemen Profiler. Both of those have a pillion section, but it's about 2-3" wide and not really meant for a passenger to sit on for long. Their main feature is that the driver's seat is pretty thin, dropping you down into the bike several inches from stock.

Finally, there's a Granucci Hale Bopp seat that is made for the C50 which will fit an M50 with some minor modifications. If you do a search on this forum you should find a thread where somebody did that. The Granucci is probably the lowest saddle you can get, it looks almost like a seat pan with a mousepad and a cover on it. Don't know how comfortable that would be for any length of time though.

dagolfguy · 05-13-2008, 11:25 AM

I ordered mine on the first day they were available, I think that was May 1st.
It was a big surprise when I saw that it had arrived last night. For some reason, I had thought they were projecting a June ship date.
I'll post a pic when I have a chance to snap one.

DaveAlvarado · 05-13-2008, 11:36 AM

Well, I just got my "your seat has shipped" e-mail. It's leaving the factory tonight and will be sent via UPS Ground, so it should arrive while I'm in Italy.

On the upside, my new Memphis Shades Big Shot and MC Enterprises highway bars should also be arriving while I'm in Italy, so hopefully I can get some wrenching done on my bike on Memorial Day and take an extended ride to review everything.

BillyBumbler · 05-14-2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveAlvarado

Well, I just got my "your seat has shipped" e-mail.

You mind if I ask when you placed your order? It would give me an idea how much longer I will be waiting.

DaveAlvarado · 05-14-2008, 09:19 AM

Ordered my seat on 5/2, it shipped on 5/13. So it looks like the delay is only a couple of weeks, or at least it was for people who ordered the beginning of May.

dagolfguy · 05-14-2008, 06:55 PM

Here's a pic.
Please excuse the filth.

BillyBumbler · 05-14-2008, 07:24 PM

Thanks. Looks comfortable, especially the passenger seat. Maybe my wife will start riding with me again.

LouM50 · 05-14-2008, 10:36 PM

I checked the site... those seats look extremely comfortable and exactly what I want. I'm not thrilled that if I want one, I need to get both the solo and the pillon for about $650. I might make a move and get the gel seat from suzuki for $250 and no need for a pillon. Anyone have any experience with the gel seat? $650 is a little steep.

BillyBumbler · Yesterday, 01:21 AM

Is this the page you are looking at?

Mustang Motorcycle Products, Inc. - Suzuki Boulevard M50 2005-08

Majestik · Yesterday, 03:52 PM

I just got my Saddleman Explorer Gel Seat on Ebay for $299, what a steal!!!
Took a 2 hour ride with the wife on the back and it seems like all previous numbness in the buttox areas are now vanished

Need Highway Pegs now so i can stretch

05-11-2008, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
350u Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 11	saddlemen explorer vs mustang two piece has anyone tried both?what is the comfiest/softest of the two for rider and passanger?thanx __________________ 2006 black m50 debadged,debaffled,

05-12-2008, 09:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
DaveAlvarado Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 328	I don't think anybody has a Mustang seat yet, or at least I haven't seen any posts about it. I've got one on order also that should be here sometime in the next couple weeks if their shipping estimate was accurate. __________________ 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 - "Lulu" 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R - "Rikku" DISCLAIMER: Any advice I give is backed by careful thought and common sense, NOT experience. Use with caution. Side effects include headaches, nausea, rolling eyes, and occasional uncontrollable laughter. If a bad advice condition persists or worsens, ask a mod for good advice or seek professional help.

05-12-2008, 11:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
DaveAlvarado Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 328	Have you also looked at Corbin's offerings? The Dual Tour might be another option for you. I used to have a Classic Solo, and my impression after 1000 miles on it was basically that it would be comfortable if my butt was more narrow. Unfortunately it's not, so I didn't fit into the scoop of the seat like you're supposed to. __________________ 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 - "Lulu" 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R - "Rikku" DISCLAIMER: Any advice I give is backed by careful thought and common sense, NOT experience. Use with caution. Side effects include headaches, nausea, rolling eyes, and occasional uncontrollable laughter. If a bad advice condition persists or worsens, ask a mod for good advice or seek professional help.

05-12-2008, 04:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
BillyBumbler Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 264	After looking at all the pros and cons of Saddlemen and Corbin seats, I decided to go ahead and order one of the 2-piece Mustang seats directly from Mustang. I have no clue when I will actually get it, or how much of a premium I paid by ordering direct rather than waiting for ebay vendors to get their supplies. But if it turns out to be a great seat $485 shipped I can live with, and my poor tailbone will thank me. If it sucks I will quickly sell it before the rest of you find out. Last edited by BillyBumbler; 05-12-2008 at 04:45 PM.

05-13-2008, 11:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
DaveAlvarado Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 328	Well, I just got my "your seat has shipped" e-mail. It's leaving the factory tonight and will be sent via UPS Ground, so it should arrive while I'm in Italy. On the upside, my new Memphis Shades Big Shot and MC Enterprises highway bars should also be arriving while I'm in Italy, so hopefully I can get some wrenching done on my bike on Memorial Day and take an extended ride to review everything. __________________ 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 - "Lulu" 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R - "Rikku" DISCLAIMER: Any advice I give is backed by careful thought and common sense, NOT experience. Use with caution. Side effects include headaches, nausea, rolling eyes, and occasional uncontrollable laughter. If a bad advice condition persists or worsens, ask a mod for good advice or seek professional help.

05-11-2008, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ray Nielsen Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 2005 Boulevard M50 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 33	I tried a Saddlemen Explorer and the hole or gap at the bottom of the rider's portion of the seat pinched me when I tried to ride it. I returned the seat to Dennis Kirk for a refund and have been living with the stock seat with a sheepskin cover since. I have a Mustang two piece on order -- they just recently announced a seat for the M50. It should be in later this week -- I'll post reactions when I get on it and ride for an afternoon. Ray Nielsen, in Minneapolis and hoping for a new seat by week's end.

05-12-2008, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
LouM50 Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Rahway, NJ Posts: 12	I've been interested in a new seat for a lower sit and a more comfortable ride (even though I see not alot wrong with the stock seat with exception to the hump in the back). Where could I find a Corbin? Who sells them? I've checked JpCycles and nothing. Does Corbin have just a solo offering? Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

05-12-2008, 06:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
dagolfguy Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Upstate New York, near Saratoga Springs Posts: 27	My mustang 2 piece arrived today. I installed it (in about 15 minutes) and took it for about a 30 minute spin. First impression; it's a big improvement. I feel a little lower, a little bit more forward. The pillon acts as a back rest. The seat is wider, and more supportive. I'll post again after I have the chance to ride longer.

05-13-2008, 11:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
dagolfguy Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Upstate New York, near Saratoga Springs Posts: 27	I ordered mine on the first day they were available, I think that was May 1st. It was a big surprise when I saw that it had arrived last night. For some reason, I had thought they were projecting a June ship date. I'll post a pic when I have a chance to snap one.

05-14-2008, 09:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
DaveAlvarado Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 328	Ordered my seat on 5/2, it shipped on 5/13. So it looks like the delay is only a couple of weeks, or at least it was for people who ordered the beginning of May. __________________ 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 - "Lulu" 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R - "Rikku" DISCLAIMER: Any advice I give is backed by careful thought and common sense, NOT experience. Use with caution. Side effects include headaches, nausea, rolling eyes, and occasional uncontrollable laughter. If a bad advice condition persists or worsens, ask a mod for good advice or seek professional help.

05-14-2008, 06:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
dagolfguy Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Upstate New York, near Saratoga Springs Posts: 27	Here's a pic. Please excuse the filth. Attached Thumbnails

05-14-2008, 07:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
BillyBumbler Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 264	Thanks. Looks comfortable, especially the passenger seat. Maybe my wife will start riding with me again.

05-14-2008, 10:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
LouM50 Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Rahway, NJ Posts: 12	I checked the site... those seats look extremely comfortable and exactly what I want. I'm not thrilled that if I want one, I need to get both the solo and the pillon for about $650. I might make a move and get the gel seat from suzuki for $250 and no need for a pillon. Anyone have any experience with the gel seat? $650 is a little steep.

Yesterday, 01:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
BillyBumbler Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 264	Is this the page you are looking at? Mustang Motorcycle Products, Inc. - Suzuki Boulevard M50 2005-08

Yesterday, 03:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
Majestik Newbie Joined: May 2008 Bike: 06 Suzuki M50 (Black) Location: Hallandale Beach, FL Posts: 7	I just got my Saddleman Explorer Gel Seat on Ebay for $299, what a steal!!! Took a 2 hour ride with the wife on the back and it seems like all previous numbness in the buttox areas are now vanished Need Highway Pegs now so i can stretch

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