Stock Pillow Seats?

[Wayne McClain]

I have a '99 venture with the standard smooth seats. I have ridden up to 400 miles with minimal discomfort. I bought a set of pillow seats and installed along with pillow backrest. I want the Mrs. as comfortable as possible. Are these as comfortable as they look and are they hot in the summer? I weigh around 150lbs. Thanks to all and have a Merry CHRISTmas!!

[eusa1]

You and the mrs will be very happy!

[Mike G in SC]

Never noticed "Hot in summer" on the pillow top RSV, neither has wife.

I did on my Road Star,,, hot pizza hot.

[BOO]

They are more comfortable than the one you had but they are hot in the summer, they are still black vinyl.

 

I ride with a lambs wool cover, works great.

BOO

[djh3]

I have done over 600 in a day solo. In Oct the wife and I made 425 miles and no complaints. I dont notice it being any hotter than any other black motorcycle seat. I was thinking about the sheepskin thing this summer when it was 100deg though. The wife calls it the bark-o-lounger seat

[dacheedah]

we pulled them apart and replaced the foam top with tempur foam, cut into the hard foam and inserted a gel pad, cutting a v in back of the gel and inserting foam there and it is much better than the stock pillow top. Lambs wool is a big thumbs up. . .

[etcswjoe]

I like the pillow tops better but my wife did not like them so I had to switch back to the smooth for my wife, just have to try them and see. I still want to get the Butler mod done to mine.

[Wayne McClain]

Sir what is the " butler mod"? Merry Christmas

[Wayne McClain]

....and where do you get the sheep skin cover everyone is talking about? Thanks

[CaptainJoe]

http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/the-Deluxe/Categories

 

 

have also swapped out with an air hawke every other gas stop. plain, sheepskin, airhawk

 

can't use the sheepskin in the rain for obviouse reasons...

 

Good luck!

[motorcycle_1300]

2007 midnight venture

 

My wife and I have ridden to several star days events like Billings Montana from northern NY it was hot and there was some discomfort from being nestled so comfortable in black plastic. Did have to buy a seat belt on the Montana trip as the wife kept falling asleep.. Likewise the Chattanoga trip temps over 100, humid. The seats can get hot and sticky, I think I still have an imprint of the seams in my underware on my butt, but again by far the most comfortable stock seats you will find. far more comfortable than the ones on my goldwing

 

Al

[Mike G in SC]

Never noticed "Hot in summer" on the pillow top RSV, neither has wife.

I did on my Road Star,,, hot pizza hot.

 

 

But come to think (it's winter now, forgot about HOT), in the summer, if I do go into a restaurant I may throw a towel out of my saddle bags over the seat, or even the helmet helps some.

 

As for a l-o-n-g ride, l did buy a Harley D waffle seat pad for a straight thru 1000 mile ride last fall. 18 hours later, just fine.

 

http://www.harley-davidson.com/media/images/productphotos/PNA/51076_09_M_250d4.jpg

Size large fits RSV

 

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448774082&default=none

[gmarshall]

The butler mod is: you send your seat to Rick butler in Texas ans he resculpts it and puts memory foam in it. I did my pillow top seat and I love it. You can find him on the forum:cool10:

[etcswjoe]

 

Rick's profile

Wayne,

 

Rick Butler (http://www.venturerider.org/forum/member.php?u=183)

[Wayne McClain]

http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/the-Deluxe/Categories

 

 

have also swapped out with an air hawke every other gas stop. plain, sheepskin, airhawk

 

can't use the sheepskin in the rain for obviouse reasons...

 

Good luck!

 

Captain joe, which ones of these did you get that fit properly? Thanks wayne

[playboy]

But come to think (it's winter now, forgot about HOT), in the summer, if I do go into a restaurant I may throw a towel out of my saddle bags over the seat, or even the helmet helps some.

 

As for a l-o-n-g ride, l did buy a Harley D waffle seat pad for a straight thru 1000 mile ride last fall. 18 hours later, just fine.

 

http://www.harley-davidson.com/media/images/productphotos/PNA/51076_09_M_250d4.jpg

Size large fits RSV

 

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448774082&default=none

 

 

I have a couple friends who have these on there HD's and they swear it's like A/C. Do they fit the RSV good and can you hide the HD logo ? Wouldn't want anyone to think I was a wanna-be

[Midnight]

We bought two of these Gel seat type cushions on sale for $10 each and put them on top of our pillow top seats.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/VehicleAccessories/SeatCushions/PRDOVR~0321419P/Gel+Seat+Cushion.jsp?locale=en

They work great. We also have sheep skins but find the Gel types to be much better. Seem to be cooler than the pillow top by itself or with sheep skin. I have seen them at Walmart as well for around $20. They also dry out quickly if they get wet.

[TDbiker]

....and where do you get the sheep skin cover everyone is talking about? Thanks

 

Here is the sheepskin I use and it works great. It's easily big enough to cover both rider & passenger seats.

 

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70026822/

[Mike G in SC]

I have a couple friends who have these on there HD's and they swear it's like A/C. Do they fit the RSV good and can you hide the HD logo ? Wouldn't want anyone to think I was a wanna-be

 

I'd give it a 95%,,, good beat, easy to dance to!

Oh, that's a 95% fit on the RSV. It has a front strap that you put under the front of the seat so it stays. But the back Velcro at the tail end is useless as there is nothing to hook to on the RSV. But it has a semi-rubber backing and stays in place. The size of the "large" is just perfect for the RSV pillow front seat, and probably any Star seat. But, it is obvious that it is a pad and not one with the seat.

 

As for the HD logo, that's real small, same color black and barely visable. It's on the back of the seat where your tail bone would be,,, so,, someone would have to be looking mighty close. I only leave it on there if my butt is on it anyhow.

 

So, my RSV has HD mufflers and a HD cush and a HD air pump. But, I don't wanna-be, and I don't worry-be. I just be.

 

Mike G.

[Wayne McClain]

I have a couple friends who have these on there HD's and they swear it's like A/C. Do they fit the RSV good and can you hide the HD logo ? Wouldn't want anyone to think I was a wanna-be

 

I wear Harley boots so I don't care if anybody knows. I've had two different Harley bikes...just not comfortable enough for me at this season in my life. Thanks:301:

[Rick Butler]

Here you go Wayne,

 

The pillowtop seats are my favorite seat to rework:

 

http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3738&title=butt-butler-seat-mod&cat=25

 

Rick

 

Sir what is the " butler mod"? Merry Christmas

[Wayne McClain]

Here you go Wayne,

 

The pillowtop seats are my favorite seat to rework:

 

http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3738&title=butt-butler-seat-mod&cat=25

 

Rick

 

Rick, I'm awaiting another set of pillow top seats I have ordered. When they arrive I will be sending them to you following your instruction on post. Thank you!!

[Buckeye060]

I have a '99 venture with the standard smooth seats. I have ridden up to 400 miles with minimal discomfort. I bought a set of pillow seats and installed along with pillow backrest. I want the Mrs. as comfortable as possible. Are these as comfortable as they look and are they hot in the summer? I weigh around 150lbs. Thanks to all and have a Merry CHRISTmas!!

Where did you buy your pillowtops?