There are a number of reasons why you might need to get a new seat for your motorcycle. Your original motorcycle seat might be worn out, just plain uncomfortable, or have a different look than what you want for your bike. There are various possibilities for aftermarket motorcycle seats to meet any need you might have.
Obviously if it is just a case of a worn out seat you could just replace it with the same thing. You can buy aftermarket motorcycle seats for this purpose. However, as long as you are replacing your seat, you might want to consider the other options available and get one of the options for aftermarket motorcycle seats that would be a little more attention getting or a little more comfortable. You can purchase aftermarket motorcycle seats from companies like Corbin or Mustang in a variety of different styles if you want something that is ready made.
Another option for aftermarket motorcycle seats is to get your current motorcycle seat rebuilt. There is a company called Sargent that has a custom seat services division that will rework your old seat. Options for work to be done include reconditioning, restyling, reupholstering, and foam reworking. For reupholstering you have the choice of using over 100 colors of button-fit, CarbonFX® vinyl, pleated vinyl, smooth vinyl for your seat. Your foam is also repaired and a new layer is added on top before the new vinyl is put on. It is also possible to get some changes made to the style and design of the seat.
For totally new aftermarket motorcycle seats, you can actually get them custom made just for you by a company called Bill Mayer Saddle™. When you order your aftermarket motorcycle seats from this company you fill out a form giving them the bike you have, the type of seat you need, what material you want the seat covered with, and the weight, height, and inseam of you and your passenger. You also need to send in photos of you on the bike, the bike alone, and you and your passenger on the bike. You mark your current seat to show where the back of your rear end hits the seat and send that in as well. Finally, you need to tell them what you like and don’t like about your seat, and how much you normally ride a day. Then they will create custom aftermarket motorcycle seats just for you.
