Just as an FYI incase anybody was waiting for it, Mustang released their F6B seat today.
http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/...ipper-Fastback
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Just as an FYI incase anybody was waiting for it, Mustang released their F6B seat today.
http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/...ipper-Fastback
Looks cool, I like it.
Looks good! Uncertain if the slope in the center of the pillion would be passenger friendly, but who cares if you're a solo rider, right!?!?
$579 MSRP,,, Dang, stuffs gettin expensive,,, Neck to neck with Custom made,,
I don't like the driver is position father back I can't reach thehandle bars now.
but it is pretty.
I will wait until a few are sold and some reviews are out...I love the fact that it is 1"lower than stock which is a minor issue for me now...I have never had a Mustang seat on a bike ,but those that have say they are hard as rocks for the first few thousand miles???? Can't do the bucks now anyway as I spent a bundle on custom paint, Cobra pipes, Baggershield, grips, etc...
That is a good looking seat, and the fact that it sits the rider 1" lower than stock, will be appealing to those with a shorter inseam.
I thought I post a picture of it on a bike. It looks good, my concern is if loosing one inch of height might make it less cushy, seems to me most custom seats are thicker than stock.
I had two Mustang seats on two previously owned bikes. They are well made and not hard like Corbin. Price seems inline with other seat manufacturers, pricey but that's the world we live in.
It's good to see more choices for our bikes. I am also curious what Ultimate comes out with then I'll decide. I still like the idea of Corbin's Smuggler Trunk, however it is more expensive and you loose a helmet lock in the process.
CHL, I was also wondering about the loss of comfort by less foam. It will be interesting to hear reviews. Being impatient, I've already e-mailed Mustang and it wouldn't be out of character for me to order one as soon as they answer my e-mail. Hell, my VISA still has some raised numbers left on it! They're not completely worn off.
I didn't know that Mustang is up here (stone's throw from Enfield CT) in MA.:icon_doh:
Passenger comfort is a real concern for me, and I also wonder if a rider backrest is offered or needed. They did beat Ultimate to production.
I was disapointed with Corbin on this bike, LOVED my Ultimate on my last bike, and never had a Mustang.
As for price... I'd spend $1000 today for a seat that supplied all day comfort for me solo and with sweetie snuggled up to me. RDL is very interesting to me but shipping my seat to them (I shipped the corbin to NC at a cost of $157) and being without a seat for a while is not exciting to me.
I'm vey interested in a lower seat, but would like to know if the passenger seating surface has dropped an inch also in order to maintain a passenger to diver head hight equal to stock. I would also like to know if the rider area is also narrower than stock or just lower. If not narrower, the edges might still dig into this rider's medial upper thighs. If anyone from mustang is reading this, I'd appreciate a response.
I know in the past, mustang seats were generous in their return policies...
They have a smooth and ''deluxe'' version...
http://www.mustangseats.com/dImages/...0&scale=canvas
http://www.mustangseats.com/dImages/...0&scale=canvas
I like that a lot! I don't like being an inch lower though, at 6'3 the stock height is perfect. The inch further back however is very appealing as my arms are bent too much for my comfort. I will be getting risers over the winter to move the bars forward and up a little. Might have to give this seat a try.
Curious if 'farther back' is only in reference to the bottom of the riders seat. Riders 'backrest' area on the Mustang is a lot more vertical than the sloping OEM portion.
Still, a nice looking seat.
Wife had a Mustang on her Vulcan 900 that was SWEET! Same goes for the Mustang on my Friends Shadow 750. :yes:
MY Mustang on MY Liner dug into the bottom of my thighs. Same thing happened to the wife when we put my Mustang on HER Liner. :icon_frown:
Pan size/shape has a lot to do with seats.
With the foot positioning of the F6B, I'm not sure I'd want to go any further down w/o highway pegs.
Mustang makes awesome seats. The 1 inch lower seat height should not compromise rider comfort. The foam padding that they use to construct their seats is far superior to any OEM seat foam. In addition to placing the rider 1 inch lower and further back, the seat also offers an 8 inch rise behind the driver to give additional back support, and the contoured passenger portion should definitely increase passenger comfort Cruiser Customizing sells boatloads of Mustang Seats and rarely has anyone ever been unhappy with their comfort and style. For all that goes into a Mustang Seat, the $579 to $599 price tag is a bargain. Especially for a long distance cruiser like the F6B
I had a Mustang seat on my Suzuki C50 and it made a world of difference. At this point I don't have any issues with the F6B seat (have only done 250 in a day and that was 125 - 2 hour break - 125) but I do wonder about it in the long run, also I like the looks of the Mustang better.
I do share part of Scotrods concern, while I wish I was an inch lower from the perspective of being able to flat-foot the bike comfortably I am not big on the idea of having an extra inch of bend in my knees. I am thinking that maybe the Mustang seat with the Kuryakyn pegs that give a 3/4" drop might be the way to go, although chances are it is an upgrade that will have to wait until beginning of next year so I will be watching for reviews if anyone else decides to be the forum guinea pig.
The deluxe version will give a really nice look to F6B in my opinion. I might just have to bite the bullet and get it!
The ribbed seat appears to be a little thicker, maybe more padding? Also the little bumb on top of the back rest sticks out further.
Gets a definite "A" for looks/ styling-- but that's only a small part of the equation when it comes to bike seats. Maybe the owner of the F6B they used for the model photos is on the forum and call tell is about performance?
Does anyone know if you have to remove the Mustang seat in order to remove the side covers? This is important to me as anything that hinders routine maintance is not for me.
I will say I like the style of the unit and the quality is there.
I love the look of the new Mustang like everyone else who is vertically challenged (30" inseam)), but I had my OEM seat cut down by Clancy's Speed Shop in Cotati, Ca and I now sit 1" lower and my junk is not frog legged over the wide nose of the seat. He took some out of the pan on both sides of the taper and 1" off the foam under the butt. Works grat and looks stock so no pic's to post. No loss of comfort nor am I pushed farther away from the bars. Passenger section is unchanged. Something for those of you who like the stock look and don't want to put a big dent in your credit score.
I am not a big fan of custom seats, but this one did it for me! I will be ordering. Just put my stock seat in the classifieds. Thanks for posting
ORERED THIS MORNING.IM 5.10 WE WILL SEE IF I CAN REACH THE BARS.LOL
We have them up on our website now.
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/mu...r/part/M-76840
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/mu...r/part/M-76841
Hello there,
Maybe you can answer my questions since no one else has. Once you have your seat, could you measure the difference between the actual seating area of the passenger and the rider and compare that to the stock seat? I would like to know if the rider versus passenger head hight while sitting on the bike will be the same as stock. I love the look of the seat and the 1" drop, but I don't want a seat that would have my wife's head higher up than mine. I also would like to know if the sides have been tapered, getting rid of, or diminishing, the pressure on the rider's inner upper thighs when standing still with feet on the ground.
I hope you have the time to check this out for myself and others who might be interested in that info.
I'll be happy to measure that for you when I get it.
If you have any questions call Mustang. There customer support is fantastic, they are motorcycle enthusiast and are as helpful as possible. I asked them about the room for the passenger and they E mailed me a picture of the seat with a 12" ruler on the rear half and there is plenty of room for the passenger. I also asked them about the side panels and they said they took the left one off with out any problem, they never tried the right one but they feel confident it would be the same as the left. If you buy from Mustang you have a 10 day trial period if you don"t like it return it. The seat is also narrower then stock and since I only stand 5'5" I'm really pumped about this seat. I'm going to order tomorrow but I can't make up my mind between the standard or deluxe, any opinions which looks better?
Jakec
I prefer the look of deluxe model.
I ordered the Deluxe. I was told I was one of the first 4 to order and those orders will be shipped out within 48 hours.
I will give a critic after I put some time in the saddle. By the way I'm 6' and 225lbs
My MBL Tall Risers will deliver today. I torn down the dash area yesterday so I can install them today. The risers should put me in good position for the Mustang Deluxe.
dgman2...Just a question....Why would you NOT want a passenger to be able to see over the driver's head.....I want my pillion to be as comfortable as possible and see more than just the back of my head, that way she WANTS to go with me.... Thanks.
Jean looks ahead over my shoulders and likes it that way. if she sat up higher, there would be two additional issues she would encounter. One would be more wind noise, especially when not looking directly forward. The other would be increased bumping up against the back of my helmet due to the fact that the lower front of the helmet protrudes further forward than the higher parts. Additionally, she and I both like to sit as low as possible and anything that lowers the center of gravity of the total ride is a plus to both of us.
One of the reasons we like this bike as much as we do is the fact that it is lower than some of our previous rides.
By the way, we ride all of our trips together and she loves it. I bought her two bikes before and she attended and passed two MSF classes and has her MC endorsement. I ended up selling her bikes since she preferred to ride with me and wasn't eager to ride her own even after I replaced her first one with one that was more user friendly for a new rider.
We would greatly appreciate your feedback regarding the seat if you end up ordering it from Cruiser Customizing. Posting a review on our site, sending us pictures of your F6B with the seat installed, or filming an install video as you are installing the seat on your bike would help future customers decide whether they wish to purchase a Mustang Seat for their F6B's.
Cruiser Customizing works closely with Mustang, Kuryakyn, Cobra and other major manufactures, so please let us know if there are any items that are not currently being produced that you would like to see made available for the F6B. Any feedback that F6B Riders forum members can send our way will help us and our industry partners to make sure that we are offering the best possible selection of F6B accessories.
I ordered mine locally yesterday got the standard one. As soon as I get it in I will post my thoughts. Was told about 10 days or so to get it in.
I just heard from Mustang, and my seat was shipped out this afternoon direct from their business. The reason I ended up buying direct is because I called them first to ask about the seat pan and if the finished seat would interfere with removal of either side panel. I talked to one of the seat designers and was assured you could remove either panel without having to remove the Mustang seat.
I will do a write-up on the installation and possible video as well. And after some riding time, my thoughts on seat itself. I will post that here as well as on Cruiser Customizing website.
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ku...s/part/KY-4357
These have five positions