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2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat

2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat
2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR  Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat

 

From the early days of the Wheelie King to the present day, Saddlemen® has been there to support talented riders with purpose-built equipment to help them push the limits of both man and machine. The latest creation born out of this relationship is the Saddlemen® Step-Up seat. A beautiful blend of the rider and passenger comfort you have come to expect from Saddlemen® combined with ergonomics required to keep the rider locked in place, providing the highest level of bike control available in an aftermarket Harley-Davidson seat.

Don't take our word for it, just ask the guys over at Unknown Industries. These talented riders have been pushing the limits of their purpose-built HD motorcycles for years. If you are not already familiar with these guys, you can see them performing at Monster Energy's latest V-twin productions or locally at rallies like Sturgis. No matter where you see them, you will notice that they only ride Saddlemen® seats.

  • Designed and made in the USA.
  • The seat combines a Gel-Core interior and Ultra-Foam that creates a foam that is a perfect balance of rigidity and user compliance.
  • Ultra-Foam unique molding process creates an element-resistant self-skinning process that seals the foam from water and enhances the seat's durability as well as comfort.
  • The Co-molded Gel-Core is the largest comfort advancement in motorcycle seating since the creation of the suspension.
  • Gripper lumbar sticks you to the seat.
  • If you are looking for the ultimate performance upgrade, look no further
  • Installs easily with all necessary mounting hardware and instructions included.

2008 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2008 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRC Road King Classic

2008 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRSE4 CVO Road King

2008 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHT Electra Glide

2008 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTC Electra Glide Classic

2008 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2008 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCUSE3 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide

2008 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2008 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTR Road Glide

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRC Road King Classic

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHT Electra Glide

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTC Electra Glide Classic

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCUSE4 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTR Road Glide

2009 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRSE3 CVO Road Glide

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRC Road King Classic

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTC Electra Glide Classic

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCUSE5 CVO Ultra Classic

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide Custom

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRC Road King Classic

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTC Electra Glide Classic

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRU Road Glide Ultra

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra

2011 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide Custom

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRC Road King Classic

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTC Electra Glide Classic

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRU Road Glide Ultra

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide Custom

2012 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRC Road King Classic

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRSE5 CVO Road King

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTC Electra Glide Classic

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCUSE8 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRU Road Glide Ultra

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide Custom

2013 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXSE2 CVO Road Glide Custom

2014 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2014 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRSE6 CVO Road King

2014 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2014 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2014 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKSE CVO Limited

2014 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2014 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCUL Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKL Electra-Glide Ultra Low

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKSE CVO Limited

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide

2015 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXS Road Glide Special

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCUL Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKL Electra-Glide Ultra Low

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKSE CVO Limited

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRU Road Glide Ultra

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide

2016 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXS Road Glide Special

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRXS Road King Special

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKL Electra-Glide Ultra Low

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKSE CVO Limited

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRU Road Glide Ultra

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide

2017 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXS Road Glide Special

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRXS Road King Special

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKL Electra-Glide Ultra Low

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKSE CVO Limited

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRU Road Glide Ultra

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXS Road Glide Special

2018 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRXS Road King Special

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Electra-Glide Ultra Limited

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKL Electra-Glide Ultra Low

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKSE CVO Limited

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRU Road Glide Ultra

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXS Road Glide Special

2019 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRXS Road King Special

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHT Electra Glide Standard

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Ultra Limited

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKSE CVO Limited

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRK Road Glide Limited

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXS Road Glide Special

2020 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRXS Road King Special

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHT Electra Glide Standard

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Ultra Limited

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKSE CVO Limited

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRK Road Glide Limited

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXS Road Glide Special

2021 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRXS Road King Special

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHT Electra Glide Standard

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Ultra Limited

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTKSE CVO Limited

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXST Street Glide ST

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRK Road Glide Limited

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXS Road Glide Special

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide

2022 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXST Road Glide ST

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHR Road King

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRXS Road King Special

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHT Electra Glide

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Ultra Limited

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHX Street Glide

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXS Street Glide Special

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXSE CVO Street Glide

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHXST Street Glide ST

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRK Road Glide Limited

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRX Road Glide

2023 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRXST Road Glide ST

2024 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHRXS Road King Special

2024 Harley-Davidson Touring FLHTK Ultra Limited

2024 Harley-Davidson Touring FLTRK Road Glide Limited

Does *not* fit 2023/24 CVO or 2024 Road Glide & Street Glide

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.


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.


Seat Dimensions

Typical Outline – Your Seat May Vary


A B C E F X
12" 14.5" 5" 7.25" 12" 30"
 

 

2-Up Seat: Installation Overview (HD)

 



Selecting the proper Saddlemen seat should begin with the question, “How many miles do I ride in the day, and what is my riding style or preference?” Understanding these questions can guide you to the best type of seat for its intended use, then further hone the choice by looking at a seat that would complement the motorcycle or your 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 assure 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 comfortable 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.

2008-2024* FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR Step-Up™ Gripper Lumbar Seat

Brand Fitment: Harley-Davidson
Model Fitment: FLHR, FLHT, FLHX & FLTR (TOURING MODELS)
Year Fitment: 2008-2024*

*Does not fit 2023 CVO models

*See Fitment Tab for specific 2024 models

made in the usa

Gripper Step-Up
Product Overview (HD)

 

$485.00

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