Saddlemen’s Latest “Pro Tour” Seat – Streamlined Comfort and Support Without Compromise

INTRODUCING "PRO TOUR" SEATS FOR CURRENT HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURERS

Our Bottle Caddy: Another Great Combination Of Saddlemen Convenience, Versatility And Value

Tank-Mounting Storage For Any Ride

The Saddlemen Bottle Caddy is one of the convenient storage options from our range of tank bags and pouches, designed for maximum flexibility and ease-of-use.

We invite you to see what our expertise and technology can do to make riding more enjoyable and even more refreshing.

Saddlemen Introduces New "Signature Seat" Line

Huntington Beach’s Todd’s Cycles Teams With Saddlemen To Create Inaugural Saddle For New Collection

Saddlemen is proud to unveil the first of an ongoing series of exciting cooperative projects with top-of-the-line motorcycle builders and designers to produce innovative and stylish new seats.

Our first effort, the Slammed Pro Tour combines the proven, popular Pro Tour seat design with refinements and the styling experience of Todd Silicato, founder of Huntington Beach, California’s Todd’s Cycles. Todd sculpted the seat to drop down into the bike for a low riding position that also helps the rider touch the ground with confidence at stops. The aim – to create the ultimate low-profile, bagger seat that’s acceptable for touring.

As with the standard Pro Tour, this comfortable seat is made with Saddlemen’s famous combination of progressive density foam and SaddleGel™ in the seating areas, easing tailbone pressure and improving circulation for a smooth, comfortable ride.

For more product details about the Slammed Pro Tour saddle CLICK HERE.

We feel the new Signature Seats will prove to be an exciting addition to the Saddlemen product line. We look forward to proudly showing what our expertise and technology can do, when teamed up with well-respected designers and builders, to make riding more comfortable, stylish and enjoyable.

Second Saddlemen Signature Seat Available Soon

"Slammed Pro Tour" For 1997-2007 Harley-Davidson Touring Models Nears Release

During the next few weeks, a new version of our Slammed Pro Tour Seat will be available for purchase.

This saddle is designed to fit Harley-Davidson Baggers/Tourers for the 1997 to 2007 model year range, and features the same top-of-the-line layout and materials used with our initial Signature Seat, for 2008-2010 models (shown at left).

Designed in collaboration with Todd Silicato, noted custom bike builder, and founder of Todd's Cycles of Huntington Beach, California, these seats are the ultimate low-profile, bagger seat that still provides acceptable comfort, support and riding endurance for touring.

Specifically, the new version Slammed Tour Pro is built to fit FLHX & FLHTC models, while also fitting FLHTC, FLHR, FLTR and FLHT designations. They are designed to look best and mate with the center dash of the Street Glide and Road King, models, and they will also fit other Harley-Davidson Touring machines, but there will be a gap between the seat’s nose and the center dash. The seat will fit bikes fitted with, or without, saddlebag guards.

Saddlemen is proud to work with respected designers and builders like Todd, combining manufacturing experience, acclaimed style, and the knowledge of what riders need and want, to create the best seats possible.

The Latest in Touring Model Heated Seats

Photos and text by Rogue 2/8/2012

Reprinted with permission from www.bikernet.com

This is how Rogue heated his seat in the '70s.

Saddlemen seats have been the choice for me since back when I was riding rigid frame motorcycles. They were one of the rare, primarily, comfortable components that allowed me to ride and enjoy a lot of miles in a single day.

When I got a new Harley FLHT in 2004 the factory seat was okay but nothing to write home about, and that turned out to be the same with the 2009 FLHTC.

When the opportunity came up for me to do this article on a Saddlemen seat, I jumped at it. Those of you who know I live in Florida, may wonder why I wanted a heated seat and the answer is simple, my lifestyle takes me to a lot of cold weather states and the thought of a heated seat would make these chilly trips seriously more enjoyable. A major feature of this seat is that the heat controller has a five (5) level adjustment that can be removed when it is warm and adjustment is no longer needed.

Installing the seat is straight forward, but I did take the time to read the instructions and suggest you do so as well. We also spoke to Ron Benfield, the marketing manager at Saddlemen.

The Saddlemen Explorer heated seat installed.

"The seat is called the Explorer, it's a re-designed version of the seat that put Saddlemen on the map," said Ron. "It is our top-of-the-line touring model with large bucketed sitting areas, lumbar backrest and heat in both driver and passenger seats."

I removed the factory seat and put the new seat in place to see how it fit. Good. Next, I installed the rear seat bracket followed by the power cord linked to the wires coming out of the underside of the seat.

There are a couple of options while installing the Fused battery lead. I could hook it directly to the battery which means you need to remember to turn the heater off when you turn off the motorcycle. I thought this could be an issue for me, due to me faltering memory. I decided to hook it to a source I turned off power when I turned off the motorcycle, for instance the lights, or the brake light circuit, or the speedo circuit.

There were wires available for my tourpack available for an accessory I was not currently using. This allowed me to mount the fuse out of the elements, and should I ever need to change a fuse it would be easy to get to. I decided to use connectors as opposed to soldering and made sure they were connected in a secure manner, so as not to become improperly connected. It made for a neat and easy solution, plus I made sure the wires would not be in a dangerous position, rubbing against anything. I routed the front wire out by the saddlebag guard, and all were secured with plastic ties so they would not move.

"It uses 34 watts, which is approx 2.8 amps," said Ron. "There are no special wiring considerations."

Using Velcro on the back of the rear controller, I mounted it to the tourpack. I made it easy for my wife to use while seated on the motorcycle rolling down the highway behind her man. The controllers come with a clip for those who prefer to have the controller on their person. I opted to use the clip to mount the front controller to the pouch mounted on the saddlebag guard.

I then turned the motorcycle on and checked each controller for proper operation.

Nice Easy Installation. It actually took me longer to shoot the photos than install the seat.

As I sat in the seat, I noticed it had a gel pad installed and the design supported my back better. Life was looking good.

My wife Doris and I went riding later in the evening, and though it did not cool down much, the temperature did drop enough for both of us to try out the new heated seat. It definitely did the job and the controllers were easy to reach.

The Saddlemen Explorer heated seat installed.

You can't imagine what a difference heated seats or grips make to the comfort level of any chilly ride--it's amazing. It will be much more enjoyable to ride on cold nights with this Saddlemen heated seat.

--Rogue

Saddlemen Deluxe Tail Bag

Saddlemen’s new luggage line includes the TS3200 Deluxe Tail Bag, a rigid bag that’s designed with a “tunnel” in the middle, to conveniently straddle the back seat or luggage rack on just about any bike. Quick-release mounting straps secure the bag to your bike’s frame, turn signals, etc. and you’re on your way.

Features include a zip-off backpack pouch, 2-inch zippered expansion panel, internal and external mesh pouches, an office organizer area and a fold-down duffle bag inside- all for $119.95, available from Saddlemen or through Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties dealers around the world.

Part number 3516-0036 (click on images to see enlarged)

Saddlemen’s “Tour Trunk Chap” – Providing Protection, Utility, Versatility and Great Looks

SADDLEMEN HARD SADDLEBAG COVER FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON “DRESSERS”

Saddlemen Wants Your Motorcycle!

Our Product Development Staff Is On The Lookout For Bikes For Design And Research

Here at Saddlemen™ we are not only working on products for new motorcycles, but also constantly updating our existing products and adding products for existing motorcycle models.

As it’s often more difficult to find a existing model motorcycle at one of our friendly local dealerships, we are turning to you, our customers, to lend us a hand.

We need various brand and model motorcycles to develop or check the fitment of new accessories. Obviously we do not expect anyone to do this for free and are more than willing to reward your efforts with new Saddlemen product.

If your bike is listed below, you live in the Los Angeles area, and are willing to part with your ride for a few days in exchange for some cool accessories, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Currently, we are looking to work with:

Honda Shadow VT1100C Spirit for 1995 through 2008

Honda Shadow VT1100C2 Sabre for 2000 through 2009

Suzuki M109 for 2006 through 2009

Saddlemen continually works to develop new, innovative products, as well as refining and improving existing products.

Satisfied Saddlemen Customers Share Their Experiences With Our Seats and Luggage

“We have installed Saddlemen Gel Seats on all of our bikes for many years. When we got the Wing, we went for a ride and Sue tapped me on the shoulder and asked me if the bike had a gel seat (which it didn’t). She could tell the difference.

She then asked me (in a very pointed way), ‘When would we get one?’

‘As soon as I can call Saddlemen,’ I replied. I did, and now she’s happy.”

Larry and Susan L.
California
GL1500 Goldwing

For the people here at Saddlemen, nothing is more gratifying than knowing that our products are helping the riding public get more enjoyment, time and miles out of their seats and luggage.

To learn more about the experiences of satisfied Saddlemen customers, and the benefits our technology and workmanship can offer to you, please click on the following link:

Saddlemen Feedback and Testimonials

Custom Seat Buyer Returns For Second Helping

Ailing Rider Gets Another Custom Saddlemen Seat For A Second Bagger

Last year, we had the chance to build a seat for Rick H. of Riverside, California. The aim was to help get Rick back riding comfortably and confidently while healing up from a severe tailbone injury. Our customer service staff and seat builders worked with him to construct an “Explorer” design saddle to meet his needs.

Rick got back to us within days, letting us know the seat worked great… “It is perfect!”

Recently, we were pleased to be able to make another Explorer seat for him, this time for his great looking red Road King Custom. This time we covered the seat with tan colored Saddlehyde, with the eye-catching results seen in the photos Rick sent to us.

Click the images above to see them at full size.

“Not only does it look incredible, it is very very comfortable,” Rick tells us.

“Thanks again for the personal attention.”

To learn more about the experiences of satisfied Saddlemen customers, and the benefits our technology and workmanship can offer to you, please click on the following link:

Saddlemen Feedback and Testimonials