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1996-2003 FXD Dyna Explorer™ Special Seat with Driver's Backrest

1996-2003 FXD Dyna Explorer™ Special Seat with Driver's Backrest
1996-2003 FXD Dyna Explorer™ Special Seat with Driver's Backrest
1996-2003 FXD Dyna Explorer™ Special Seat with Driver's Backrest
1996-2003 FXD Dyna Explorer™ Special Seat with Driver's Backrest
1996-2003 FXD Dyna Explorer™ Special Seat with Driver's Backrest
1996-2003 FXD Dyna Explorer™ Special Seat with Driver's Backrest

 

Saddlemen® Explorer™ Special touring seats provide mile after mile of uncompromising comfort. Our development team has brought together years of experience, top of the line materials and cutting edge manufacturing processes resulting in a show bike appearance with unparalleled comfort.

These seats feature deep sculptured saddles with the most refined contours ever developed, painstakingly perfected to provide comfortable, even support. The exclusive split-cushion saddle separates the lumbar support and seat cushions, so they compress independently, reducing tail and hip bone pressure and the tendency to slide forward.

The hand-crafted cover includes our classic stitch-top, leather-grain SaddleHyde™ with sparkling chrome studs.  Under the seat's cover lays a plush layer of headliner foam for a supple touch.  Beneath that comes another key comfort ingredient: large pads of Saddlemen's 's ®  proprietary SaddleGel™ that damps vibration while providing outstanding supportive qualities. A foundation of our progressive density foam is the suspension system of the seat, offering steadfast support that will not break down after long miles or many years of use.

You can select an Explorer Special with Saddlemen's ® optional built-in backrest that has position adjustments, removes instantly without tools and folds forward to ease passenger access. Saddlemen's ®  backrest provides plenty of lower back support and does not interfere with the passenger's legs. The storage pouch is standard with the backrest, providing a great quick-access point for your passenger's belongings.

Don't accept anything less as you cannot buy a better seat. Winning show bike looks, luxurious comfort, top quality, and innovative features, designed and engineered specifically for nearly all popular touring and cruiser motorcycles – all great reasons to choose Saddlemen®.

  • A sharp, custom version of Saddlemen's® popular touring seat that is engineered and styled to add superb comfort and quality to touring-type and cruiser motorcycles.
  • The seat's contours have been carefully developed using our decades of experience to provide mile after mile of riding pleasure.
  • Explorer™ Special seats generally have the same height as the motorcycle's original seat, but with a  carefully shaped front section so the rider can better touch the ground at stops.
  • Leather-grain SaddleHyde™ seat cover offers excellent comfort with a classic feel but is weather-resistant, providing for low-maintenance ownership.
  • This stitch-top cover provides initial pushiness and a custom appearance. At the same time, the progressive density foam and SaddleGel™ foundation for both driver and passenger offer supportive comfort for hours on end.
  • Accent rows of dozens of perfectly spaced chrome studs add the right level of custom to your seat.
  • The exclusive, unique split-cushion design separates the seating surface from the lumbar support, reducing tailbone and backpressure for maximum long-range comfort
  • These seats feature large, plush lumbar sections that support the driver's back and posterior so well that big miles add up before you notice it.
  • The passenger section has been altered to improve comfort by strategically adding foam height and shaping the seating area, so the passenger is not forced into the driver and has a better view over the driver's shoulder.
  • Special care was taken, so the seat's pillion area fits well with backrests or rear trunks.
  • The Explorer Special seat is also available with a built-in Saddlemen® driver's backrest that can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically to the rider's back and is removable for a sleek appearance.
  • Each seat is easy to install with all necessary mounting hardware and instructions included.
  • Designed and made in the U.S.A.

1996 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

1996 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

1996 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

1997 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

1997 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

1998 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

1998 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

1998 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

1999 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

1999 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

1999 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

1999 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2000 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

2000 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

2000 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

2000 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2001 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

2001 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

2001 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2001 Harley-Davidson FXDXT Dyna Super Glide T-Sport

2002 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

2002 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

2002 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2002 Harley-Davidson FXDXT Dyna Super Glide T-Sport

2003 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

2003 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

2003 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2003 Harley-Davidson Glide FXDXT Dyna Super Glide T-Sport

The ideal cover for a motorcycle must exhibit many features, and Saddlemen utilizes the best material, Saddlehyde™, which provides the optimum combination of good looks, comfort and durability. First, Saddlehyde™, has a luxurious look and feel due to its leather grain and soft touch feel. Second, Saddlehyde™ has a built in compliance, or stretch, that enhances the gel and foam characteristics for increased comfort. Many other materials, including many leathers, are more board like and prevent the foam or gel from doing their job of softening your ride. Third, motorcycle seats are exposed to some of the worst conditions imaginable; bright sun, heat, rain and constant flexing, conditions that ruin the looks and durability of ordinary materials. Saddlehyde™ excels in these conditions and constant application of conditioners is not required.


Our unique Co-mold process is the largest comfort advancement in motorcycle seating since the creation of the suspension.

The Cushion Layer

The top sculpted layer is the sensory layer. It cushions and provides that nice soft touch.

The Absorption Layer

The middle layer isolates vibration, absorbs and dampens shock, disperses the pressure and promotes blood flow which alleviates hot spots created by foam only seating solutions.

The Support Layer

The bottom layer “the shell” is the stability layer. The polyurethane substructure completes the seating foundation to provide a truly unique riding experience.


Scientifically proven, this amazing product will increase the amount of time you spend on your motorcycle. A seat made with SaddleGel is scientifically engineered to dampen, divert and deflect the energy from road shock which air bladders and 70 year old foam only seat technology cannot protect you from.

Our SaddleGel has the ability to conform to all body shapes, sizes, and contours to reduce pressure points and promote blood flow which minimizes “hot spots “associated the pain and discomfort.

Otherwise, pressure points or “hot spots” can hinder blood flow, causing pain and discomfort. Normal circulation is never lost on a seat with SaddleGel and it keeps you comfortable on a long ride.


Whether it's a football helmet, hospital bed, knee pad or body armor, the foam it contains plays a critical role in making that product both comfortable and safe. But can that foam be transformed into something significantly better, safer and more comfortable?

Foam only seating dates back to the 1940’s. Still after 70 years many motorcycle seating manufactures solely rely on this low cost solution ignoring the advancements in technology.

Years of study, combined with practical experience, has led to the formulation of Saddlemen’s Progressive Density Foam. The chemical make-up and raw material volume is carefully tuned to create a foam pour that is balanced between support and compliance. Varied cell sizes and types are encapsulated in the foam by an element-resistant skin that seals the foam from water and enhances the seat’s durability as well as comfort.

To complete the process then tunes the density and shape which are also necessary to provide the superior foundation for Saddlemen’s unique co-molding process that optimizes reduction is vibrations and shock directly related to rider fatigue.


Unlike most foam that has open holes at the surface, Saddlemen’s Profoam actually has an abrasion resistant skin that resists water intrusion. This barrier is engineered to form during the molding process and protects the micro cellular foam core from breaking down, which is common with many OEM and aftermarket seats.


A Saddlemen split cushion seat is divided into separate flat seat support and backrest platforms. Saddlemen separates and divides the seat into two functions; one a vertical surface for back support and the other a horizontal platform to softly support the butt. The flat portion permits the rider to sink into and comfortably float upon the SaddleGel filled seat while the lumbar rest provides support unaffected by the compression caused as the rider settles into position. On conventional seats, any rider depression of the flat platform pulls the lumbar portion of the seat forward and cramps the rider’s position, often resulting in a condition fondly known as a “wedgie.” The Saddlemen split cushion prevents this and provides comfort – mile after mile.


Seat Dimensions

Typical Outline – Your Seat May Vary
A B C E F X
13.5" 13" 7" 13" 14" 29.5"
 

2 Up Seat: Installation Overview (HD)

This video is intended to provide a brief installation overview. Further step-by-step information is located on the “Download Instructions” hyperlink located on each product page. You may also speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable product specialist for additional information - 1.800.397.7709 / sales@saddlemen.com

 



Selecting the proper Saddlemen seat should begin with the question, “How long in the saddle and riding style or preference?” Knowing the comfort a rider will need will aim them at the best type of seats for their intended use and then they can further hone their choice by looking at seats that would that complement their motorcycle and styling preference.

Saddlemen seats are a result of Integrated Design Philosophy (IDP™), which focuses on putting as much comfort into the seat as possible. IDP™ then takes styling cues from each motorcycle and incorporates them into the contours and patterns of each new seat. The result is a seat that is as comfortable as possible but also looks and fits perfectly on the motorcycle. Saddlemen’s craftsmanship and quality assures you of an enjoyable ride – regardless of the distance.

By combining the attributes of our proprietary SaddleGel and advanced Progressive Density Foam we create exceptional foundations that provide superior comfort and vehicle control. While thick seat foams are usually more comfortable, Saddlemen’s Gel-Core technology is used in every seat to produce excellent comfort regardless of its thickness. That’s why a slammed-down Saddlemen seat, such as the Profiler, rides so much more comfortably than other seats of a similar thickness. So if a thin Saddlemen seat is comfortable, imagine how plush a thick seat like a Road Sofa or an Explorer will be.

When creating a new seat, additional attention is always devoted to overcoming deficiencies that exist in the stock seat or other aftermarket seats. Our designers use advanced engineering plus practical riding experience to forge seats that ride comfortably, look great, and fit perfectly. For example, rigid plastic or resin-based seat pans with plated brackets provide superior fitment for easy, hassle-free installation. Riders will need to carefully study the attributes of each Saddlemen seat so they can learn how it can improve their riding experience. These seat types are:

Seats for Long Distance or “Touring”

These seats are aimed at users who will lay down 500+ miles open road in a day. Large, plush double bucket seats designed to keep rider and passenger in supreme comfort during long-distance riding.

Day Cruising Two-up Seats

These seats are great for cruising and day trips (200-mile tours).  Still a significant improvement in the comfort of the original saddle,  these seats aim for a balance between style and comfort making for an enjoyable journey. 

Low Profile Two-up Seats

Low slung trim stylish seats that include seating for a passenger.  The lean and minimalistic approach significantly complements the motorcycle’s lines. Not as well suited for long-distance use as an  Explorer seat, but they are the most comfortable slammed-down seats you can get. Great for (urban) boulevard cruising. 

Renegade Solo & Pillions

These Rider-only seats are also great for cruising and day trips as they provide a superb level of comfort while looking great as only a solo saddle can.  Matching pillion seats are available.

Slammed Solo's (S3) Seats 

Low slung trim stylish seats for lone riders. The lean and minimalistic style complements the motorcycle’s lines. Not as well suited for long-distance use as an Explorer seat, but they are the most comfortable slammed-down seats you can get. Great for casual riding (no backrest options - see Universal Detachable Pillions Pad for passenger seating).

Pro Series Seats

Saddlemen’s seat artisans occasionally partner with leading bike builders to create special edition seats. Not as well suited for long-distance use as an Explorer seat, but very comfortable for urban cruising with a unique appearance.

Café Seats

Specialty rider-only seats that feature the ubiquitous hump at the back of the seat. While aimed at style, the seat is very comfortable for urban cruising.

1996-2003 FXD Dyna Explorer™ Special Seat with Driver's Backrest

Brand Fitment: Harley-Davidson
Model Fitment: FXD (excludes FXDWG)
Year Fitment: 1996-2003

made in the usa

Transcript

Introducing the Saddlemen Explorer Special touring seat - designed and made to provide mile after mile of uncompromising comfort. They’re a product of our development team’s 30 years of experience, top of the line materials and cutting edge manufacturing processes, and they’ll not only provide you with a show bike appearance but deliver unparalleled comfort.

The secret lies in their deep sculptured saddles, engineered with the most refined contours ever developed and painstakingly perfected to provide comfortable, even support. Notice the exclusive split-cushion saddle that separates the lumbar support and seat cushions, allowing them to compress independently. That reduces tail and hip bone pressure and the tendency to slide forward.

The cover is hand-crafted and is made with our classic stitch-top, leather-grain SaddleHyde, and embellished with sparkling chrome studs. Underneath lies a plush layer of headliner foam that’s supple to the touch. And we’ve incorporated large pads of our proprietary SaddleGel to damp vibration while providing outstanding supportive qualities. Finally, a foundation of Saddlemen’s progressive density foam forms the suspension system and offers steadfast support that won’t break down after long miles or many years of use.

You can have an Explorer Special with an optional built-in backrest that has position adjustments, removes instantly without tools, and folds forward to ease passenger access. It provides plenty of lower back support without interfering with the passenger’s legs. A storage pouch comes with it, providing a great quick-access point for belongings.

Choose the Explorer Special and upgrade to the comfort and performance you deserve. You get show-winning good looks plus top-quality innovative features, combined with the comfort designed specifically for real riders – these are all great reasons to choose Saddlemen. Available in a wide range of fitments, the Saddlemen Explorer Special seat is an upgrade that will enhance your motorcycle’s appearance while instantly improving the quality of your next ride.

If you want to learn more, simply call email or direct message us and one of our friendly and knowledgeable product specialists will assist you in selecting the perfect Saddlemen seat for your motorcycle.

800-397-7709 or sales@saddlemen.com


Explorer Special
Product Overview (HD)

1996 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

1996 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

1996 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

1997 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

1997 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

1998 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

1998 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

1998 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

1999 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

1999 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

1999 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

1999 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2000 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

2000 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

2000 Harley-Davidson FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible

2000 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2001 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

2001 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

2001 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2001 Harley-Davidson FXDXT Dyna Super Glide T-Sport

2002 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

2002 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

2002 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2002 Harley-Davidson FXDXT Dyna Super Glide T-Sport

2003 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide

2003 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider / S

2003 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

2003 Harley-Davidson Glide FXDXT Dyna Super Glide T-Sport

$670.00

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