SDC Pro Seat VS Saddlemen Step Up .... The Low Rider Gets a NEW SEAT!

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Is the SDC Pro Seat worth an extra $200 ish? Watch the video & find out & let me know what you think. I love the Step Up & think it looks killer.....but short people need some help sometimes ya know?? Don't forget to check out the links below for build series playlists & MERCH. Go check out my Instagram too!! Thanks for watching guys
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@nickclem8724 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your great content! I just moved to Navarre from Seattle in November and just gave up my my ktm super adventure for a 2021 low rider s. Love it, totally different riding style. Already chomping at the bit to make it “mine”. Love your channel!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man!!!! My pleasure! I’m glad to have you here man, thank you & ride safe 👊🏻

@KT-GoNavy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vid. This helped me out with the SDC with back rest. Short guys need all the help they can get on a bagger.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Happy to help man! Safe riding 👊🏻

@ducatipete5404 2 жыл бұрын

This is BY FAR the Best Comparison Video I have seen …. Thank You Man . BIG HELP . I’m 5’7 and I needed to get closer to the controls for more aggressive riding. You answered every question I had AND showed what they looked like on the bike 🤘❕❕❕ I’m following you for sure - you did this right ✅❗️❗️ Stay Cool 🤙🏻

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I appreciate that very much!!!!! I do what I can lol. Glad I helped you!!!!

@ducatipete5404 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad No Problem - Just bought the seat 10 minutes ago… should be here Wednesday 👍…. Psyched ✅❗️❗️❗️

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Nice man!!! You’ll love it!

@TonyTheTruckGuy 2 жыл бұрын

The direct seat profile comparison was a much appreciated touch, thanks!

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

No problem man! Tried my best 🤙🏼

@silverado123 2 жыл бұрын

The best review on this seat I've seen. Thanks for sitting on the bike with the two seats. I think I will be going with the sdc pro.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you!! Glad I could help! You’ll love the seat

@carlito3624 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering my questions b4 I could get to the comments ! Great video.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

No problem man! 🤙🏼

@paulg5835 Жыл бұрын

Great comparison. I’ve been looking for a seat for my Street Glide and was curious about the differences in those two Seats. I also wasn’t sure about my feelings of the backrest. Great seeing a side by side, thorough comparison. Love the channel.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. 👊🏻 And if you’re between the step up or sdc I say definitely go sdc! The backrest is awesome.

@codymitchell5397 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this was a video with these two seats. I’ve got a few thousand miles on my step up and I don’t think it’s the most comfortable thing personally. After about an hour my ass hurts lol someone recommended the sdc pro and I really want to give that a shot. I’m 5’8 220

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Do it man!! But I will say, if style is not super important the Saddlemen explorer is an amazing seat

@codymitchell5397 Жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad I was eyeing that a few months back as well. I think it looks good but I’m curious if the rounded seat holds you more comfortable than the squared step up style.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

It locks you in just as firm in my opinion and it’s more plush for the rider and way more comfy for the passenger

@Crowbar381 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid!, very well made, especially how you showed the clear comparisons

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👊🏻

@jstockwell73 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered one of these a few weeks ago. Should be here in a week or two. Can't wait!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! You’re gonna love it man!

@highwayprisoner538 2 жыл бұрын

i put 3500 miles on SDC Pro “Fresno Cali. to Sturgis” Feels lil bit narrow on Long Day but not bad it’s looks Cool & Back Pad Help alot 👍 10K miles total on SDC Pro still looks brand new Just for another experience i received Custom Corbin Heated Seat by mail today for upcoming Sturgis Rally 2022 I still love my SDC Pro for local ride

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! Yeah it does incredibly well for a non touring seat with touring miles lol. Saddlemen quality is second to none! I’m ordering a 2 up corbin for some husband wife riding in the next few months!

@BikesBeardsAndBrews 3 жыл бұрын

love the idea of that back rest except I have an extended reach road sofa and still sit way back so being pushed forward wouldn't be so good. Great review! I agree with calling Saddlemen, every time I have they threw in my custom stitching and vinyl color choices for free

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man!! I’ve never had that be that nice to me lol. Yeah not a great idea with the backrest for taller fellas. Being tall is not a problem I have LOL. What I lack in height I make up for in charm 😉

@JoeFurtado-xv5no 2 ай бұрын

Just came upon this video, I just installed a touring step up on my street glide only have a few miles on it but so far it is comfortable but needs breaking in. Road about 100 miles on it no soreness so far. I am 5’10” 230lbs love the seat notice more control over the bike due to a stable seating position I feel locked into the bike

@RidinDad 2 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s awesome how much of a difference a new seat can make. And that seat is awesome. It was not available when I originally did this video

@Mark_Estelle 2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm late but GOOD VIDEO BRO !!! You gave me a tremendous amount of help with this video and a lot of others. You try to explain everything in detail and say why you are doing what you are doing Good Stuff Bro. *P.S. Keep Smacking And Blabbering !!!*

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Lolol thank you man!! I appreciate it very much!!

@georgedefuria9304 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother great video You made up my mind I’m going with the SDC

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And you will be very happy man! It’s an awesome seat

@pengyG10 2 жыл бұрын

this SDC is the BEST seat!!! and that lower lumber addition is a Game Changer!!! bad ASS!!!!

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!!

@DaveLeader Жыл бұрын

I bought a step up Saddleman last year that was hardly used. I didn't know about the break in period and I started thinking that I knew why the previous owner didn't like it. Now that it's well broken in, it's very comfortable. I'm 5'6". Between this seat and switching out the original Hollywood bars for 10" mini apes, I'm much more comfortable with my reach. I don't know about the newer seat with the adjustable backrest, but I recommend the comfort and the shape of the step up Saddleman seat for shorter riders on M8 softails like my Slim.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Like I said in this video the sdc pro is even better for shorter guys because the adjustable backrest makes you even closer.

@motosandmullets5887 3 жыл бұрын

We are twinning with the carbon fiber now! The all black on the pro seat looks sick with the SDC logo poppin 🤘🏻

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dawg!!!

@jeffg8672 3 жыл бұрын

My sdc comes tomorrow for my street glide. Waited 8-9 weeks. Cant wait

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

That’s crazy. Seems like I got mine right before they went out of stock everywhere! You’re gonna love it man!!!

@IndianJill Жыл бұрын

This video has been a huge help in my shopping Thank you

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Happy to help man! I have another video on another seat. I have been using for a while now if you wanna check it out someone recently as well.

@dcurls5451 5 ай бұрын

I bought one of the sdc seats recently , I live in Australia so it was expensive , around $1200 AU dollars. The back rest is comfortable for me at the lowest position . I've only done about 6 hours of riding so far, so it hasn't been worn in yet so it is a bit firm , it will be great when it softens . One thing I will say is that if you leave your bike out in the sun for a while the seat takes quite a while to cool down. I left my bike out in the sun yesterday for a couple of hours and I had a 30 minute ride home and the seat was still quite hot on my backside all the way home . I have also heard that if the seat gets wet it takes quite a long time to dry out. That being said , I am happy with the seat it's a quality product and it looks awesome on my street glide.

@RidinDad 5 ай бұрын

Agreed with the heat for sure! Something I found out the longer I had it, mine did not take very long to cool down thankfully though, but it does get hot very quick because of the material and the padding underneath absorbs all the heat. You can just take a small little white washcloth or something to plug over the seat when you are leaving it in the sun and that helps a ton. I’ve seen a lot of guys do this in the summer especially. And I’ve heard a lot of people say the thing about the wetness for all of Saddlemen seats but I have never had that issue. So I wonder why people have different reactions with that

@RIPbiker13 2 жыл бұрын

Had to come back and share this experience. I got the LS and loved it until the 220 mile mark during break in. Rides longer than that started to get uncomfortable. Also, the LS seat moved me forward a smidge (technical term) and at 6ft with long arms, I did not care for that. I loved the way the bike responded though and the seat locked me in. I asked you if it was worth the upgrade to the SDC after buying the LS. Well, yes, it is. Without question 103% worth it. I sold the LS at a slight loss and got the SDC. It moved me back just a little, maybe an inch and felt more relaxed, Much the way you appear in the comparison. You convinced me to upgrade from the LS to the SDC and it was absolutely worth it! So, thank you.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Love hearing stuff like this!!!! I’m really glad I helped in some way. Glad you got it dialed in man!

@RIPbiker13 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad Without even breaking it in, I put 800 miles on it in a weekend, 350 miles in the first day. I was ready for more. MOAR! Great seat and I can't tha knyou enough for the final push.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!!! The sdc pro is an amazing seat. That dual density foam upgrade is a huge plus!!

@Ruidac0 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your input. I'm 6.1 and I'm worried that the SDC will move me forward and with mids that can be a problem but you had the opposite experience, I don't understand how. Also, do you feel less locked with the SDC and if so, is that an issue? Thanks!

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

The sdc has gripper on the back portion and still locks you in just as much if not more than the step up 👌🏻

@NoodlesNJ1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to the point video with no nonsense

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@johnbeardsley7360 Жыл бұрын

another great video, you made up my mind now getting a sdc pro

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Awesome. And thanks! You’ll be happy!!

@MotoBlonde 3 жыл бұрын

Damn you! Now I want one 🤣 I just went on a trip with the bike and I realized I need to make some changes too.

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Lolol it’s worth every penny!!!!

@rschris 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Thanks for all the info!!

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. Thanks man!

@saddlemenusa Жыл бұрын

Great and informative video- we appreciate it!

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

🤙🏼👊🏻

@robertrodriguez8082 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a 17 street bob earlier this year and I hate the factory seat feels like I'm gonna slide off every time I gun it plus I'm only 5,7 with lower back issues so this pro seat sounds perfect for me. thanks for the review keep up the good work🙏🏼

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely!!! You’re gonna love it!

@keithmyles7086 Жыл бұрын

Same problem here. Did you get the SDC and are you happy with it?

@robertrodriguez8082 Жыл бұрын

@@keithmyles7086 no I haven’t . I started doing other things first since the seats are so expensive. I did my bars ,fairing head light swap, grips and added a pair of passenger pegs. Right now I’m having trouble with Speedo not registering and bike shutting off at every light but when I get that figured out the seat will be my next part swap..

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Sounds like wiring issues since you did the bars

@Bruno-my9uf Жыл бұрын

Grate video thank you . i was looking for this set up . the step up sadle isway to hard .

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@MightyMouzMoto Жыл бұрын

Really wish a company would start making nicer seats in this style for the Rebel 1100. Love the back rest too. Very cool! 👍🏽

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

That’s a huge benefit of buying Harley,….millions of aftermarket. Rebel 1100 is relatively newer and is gaining traction fast so it might happen man!

@paulson9616 2 жыл бұрын

Best youruber in business Sir! Appreciate your reviews n feedback.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you man!! I appreciate that very much!

@clayjames2461 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I don't think the SDC Pro was out last year when I bought my Step Up, which is a bummer because I'd love to have something like that backrest to push me forward a couple of inches. I'm about your height. The Step Up was a huge improvement over the stock seat, and I added pullback risers to get closer to the bars, but it's still not quite enough.

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

I was in the exact same boat man!! This seat now lets me bend my elbows !

@VVoltz 3 жыл бұрын

It is so funny, you and I had the exact same thought, I ALSO just replaced my Step Up for more long distance riding. I did however went with the SM Explorer LS also with the removable back rest. I am interested to see how you like this one long term, looks nicer than my Explorer, that’s for sure

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Lol that’s awesome man. I’ve heard very good things about the explorer too! Ill definitely be posting a long term review. I’ll probably wait till I have at least 1500-2k miles on it

@VVoltz 3 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad the only problem about the Explorer is that the pillion seat is uuuuuuuugly and really big

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah it is pretty big

@tibetan8750 4 ай бұрын

Big help! Thank you!

@RidinDad 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@chrisbryant8710 3 жыл бұрын

Sdc pro is the shit! I have about 1000 miles on it and it’s been a lil firm on the break in but the back rest is key for longer rides! Love it and so does the wife!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! Yeah that passenger pad looks way better than the step up for sure!

@deonnawilliams4903 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding Review. Thanks for your time.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

My pleasure man, thanks!

@deonnawilliams4903 Жыл бұрын

Lol Ridin Dad, Females ride too 😉. Subbed.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Lol they very much do. Thank you!

@HarleyFatBoyJr 3 жыл бұрын

Great share bro. Seat looks super comfortable. Can’t wait to hit a 1000 miles on my saddlemen. 🤙🏾🔥

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man! 🤙🏼 and thanks!!

@HarleyFatBoyJr 3 жыл бұрын

🤙🏾

@sevenin1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job, Thanks. 👏👏👏

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Happy to help man

@mikeessary4925 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review!! I have mild low back issues , I think that seat would help with that. I'm 5ft 10, so hopefully I won't feel scrunched having kraus risers with an inch of pullback.

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so at all! The current riser and bar situation I’m running has about a total of maybe 6 inches of pullback. And I don’t feel it at all. Plus the back support is adjustable to several different levels. And thanks man!!

@mikeessary4925 3 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad oh man thats awesome!! Thanks for showing this seat! I've never even heard of it. I appreciate it!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure man 👊🏻

@CoyoteChris Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for all the info. 🤘🏼🔥

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Of course 👊🏻

@miked7277 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid man! Im 6'1" and been stressing what seat to get for my fxlrs ill be getting soon. I heard you can get the step up seat custom made so the backrest is back a inch further. Not sure what to do but this vid def helps!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. I have not heard about that option yet. Honestly I feel like the 5 11-6 ft range is ideal for the step up and no pull back on the bars. Try to find a used bike with it on already to sit on at least but I really wouldn’t worry man. I’ve seen lots of 6 ft and up use the step up and like it. Thanks for watching!!!!!

@miked7277 3 жыл бұрын

I talked ro saddlemen and they said i can have the seat customized to have the backrest a inch back so thats awesome. Yeah, im def gonna see if i can ait on a used fxlrs or fxlr and see how it feels. I was also debating getting pullback risers. Maybe i should hold off on ordering parts till I have the bike and see how it feels. Lol Im way to excited and need to calm tf down

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Lol yes definitely. You never know man, the stock seating position and bars might be perfect for you!

@dondasher58 Жыл бұрын

Great 👍 review on these seats. I want to upgrade my SGS stock seat to a saddlemen seat. I’m 5’9” and was wondering if the Pro seat allowed you to plant both feet firmly on the ground with a little bend in the legs? I can now but I just want a little more bend in my legs when I’m on non asphalt or concrete. Plus pushing the bike into the garage while sitting on it would be better if I was a little lower. Several solutions like shaving the seat width around the thigh area or even wearing newer boots with more height. I just like the look of that Pro seat and how it may help you lean forward a little or even be less slouched. Thanks again.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

It’s a little bit narrower, which does help with that kind of stuff. But it’s hard for me to definitively tell you because I have a rear and front suspension lift on my bike.

@dondasher58 Жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad thank you. I did put legends on the back of mine but have them set at 12”. I have not done a thing to the front. I’ll just have to sit on several before choosing.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@mackenrow100 7 ай бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for uploading. You experience any vibration issues with the backrest?

@RidinDad 7 ай бұрын

Not at all!

@bobgraham817 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review, thanks! I've been looking at this seat also, but am interested in how the passenger pad feels (for the wife). Is it any wider than the one on the step-up?

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It appears to be the same width but lots more padding even without the gel added in

@miguell2740 3 жыл бұрын

Picked up my SDC Pro today from Saddlemen. Great seat!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Enjoy man!

@briannichols3121 3 жыл бұрын

Did you order from saddlemen, or SDC? How long did it take? Thanks for the help.

@lowrider9692 2 жыл бұрын

@ridindad I can’t find this sear for the fxlrs. They fitment description says its for the street bob 2018-2020 and standard softail. Is this the one you bought?

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

There is one specifically for the fxlr, fxlrs, and sport glide. That is the one you’ll need for the fxlrs. I’m not sure what site you’re using but I know get lowered had it and currently saddlemen has it too at least

@VinceG2413 2 жыл бұрын

Have you every been tempted to order one of saddlemens taller backrest like the one from the road sofa, and seeing if it could be modified(bent) to fit? The slot mechanism seems the same. I have the original step up but I want a tall backrest for longer touring so I’m debating going to the pro series.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

I currently own an explorer with backrest too. They do not fit. Similar but different

@JonsMotorcycles 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet video dude! I made a similar video on my channel a few months back comparing the two seats on my 2019 Street Bob. SDC all the way for me!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

I saw it man!!! Agreed. It’s a great seat!

@mattoo6389 3 жыл бұрын

Finally after a year of watching your KZfaq videos i achieved my goal and bought a LRS, I’ve been eyeing off those SDC seats as I just think they look better on the bike than the step up, now I just got to save the $700 Australian money to buy it 🙄

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!! Congrats !! Yeah they’re pricy but I feel they’re definitely worth it

@glitchirl404 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered one from Saddlemen directly so I could leverage the military discount but it would have been cheaper to order from Getlowered. Can’t wait for it to come in.

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, at least you did not overpay by a ton because you still got a discount. It’s just a little bit of a difference. The important thing is that you are getting it! You are going to love it man. Be safe 👊🏻

@mundane4082 Жыл бұрын

Looking at replacing my stock seat after 5 thousand miles. Got it dwindled down to SDC Pro vs Road Sofa Vs Lucky Dave’s Get Lucky. I’m 5’11” if that matters.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried lucky Dave’s or the road sofa. Road sofa isn’t even available for my bike but it looks really good. I know a bunch of guys who ride a lot and they use the road sofa

@therealjimmy1198 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I might have to check out that SDC. I'm running a Harley sundowner on the 2021 lowrider S mainly for the passenger comfort. The wife has some good junk in the trunk 🤣 so I gotta make sure she's comfy. Maybe we can get a review of the passenger comfort level?

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I’ll see what I can do! My wife won’t get on the bike currently because our kids are so young

@therealjimmy1198 3 жыл бұрын

I have the opposite issue, my wife can't get enough! But our kids are 18 & 15. The sundowner is super comfy for her but lacks the coolness factor 😒. We are headed up to Virginia city for lunch today. Its a cool ride up some twisties here in the Reno NV area.

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome sounds fun! I don’t think anything will ever be as comfy as the sundowner for the passenger. It’s huge back there. Even with the better padding in the sdc seat over the step up it’s still too skinny to be super comfy

@noelnz81 11 ай бұрын

Thanks bro great review

@RidinDad 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@dreamville7052 Жыл бұрын

would you buy the pro seat without the backrest??? im looking at the pro no backrest or step up this video explained alot but just nearing a final decision

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

I see no reason to buy the pro without the backrest. It’s removable so you don’t need to have it on all the time and it comes with a little Velcro patch to cover of the slit too. To me it’s a waste of money to buy it without the backrest. Plus I have a feeling if you try it with the backrest you’ll never want to use it without one anyway

@jakemyles764 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel love your videos!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man!!! That means a lot 👊🏻

@jptrevino4500 Жыл бұрын

This has been super helpful in the decision process. Do you think the back rest is needed? Would you recommend over not having it? Trying to see if I could save the $200

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Happy to help man! And yes 100% get the backrest.

@topshelf6623 3 жыл бұрын

I luv ur seat!😁... seriously though it looks very cool...even with the backrest... Noice..

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@coloradogrownHD 2 жыл бұрын

How are the saddle man seats for the passenger, they look a little slim. I want the pro series for my RGS but 700 is a little steep if my fiancé don’t like the seat.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty bad depending on which you have. The sdc pro and step ups I e had have really narrow and chunky passenger sections. Wife said they were insanely uncomfortable and unmanageable for even 15-30 minutes for her. Pretty much every other review from passengers I’ve seen have said the same thing unfortunately. I have an explorer seat on order to use for two up riding

@chueb Жыл бұрын

Im 6'5 i think the regular saddleman would be better for me because i noticed the back rest does push you forward a but

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Of course. But it’s removable. And then you can go even further back.

@TB-fi1up 3 жыл бұрын

In the market for a LRS. Thanks for helping me decide which seat to go with! What about handlebars? I’m 5’ 8”, you think the 10” pull back risers is too tall? Undecided between 8” or 10.” Keep the videos coming!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, my pleasure, glad to help in anyway. As far as the risers go it’s funny you ask that because I recently just changed mine for the second time. Right now I have the stock bars but an 8 inch riser with pull back. It’s perfect for me and I am 5 8 also. The 10 inch would probably be OK also it really just depends on your preference. I would say definitely no higher than 10 inch as long as you want to keep your hands parallel or below your shoulders. Since it was such a simple install I did not post a video yet on it but I will be doing an overview video of my set up in a few weeks to show everything I have changed up on it

@Bruno-my9uf Жыл бұрын

Love the seat and the bike what kind of ricers and bar you have in your. Low rider s. . im am getting one . !

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

In this video they were 8 inch pullback biltwell risers and stock bars. I now have stock bars. 8 inch kraus pull back risers and a trex plate from kraus

@JorgeGonzalez-gu5bb 5 ай бұрын

Did your bike already have those Road Glide tank decals? If not, where did you buy them? Trying to get the same for my '18 Softail Slim.

@RidinDad 5 ай бұрын

My tank design is exactly how it comes from the factory with all low rider. S bikes. It is a decal under the clear coat of the tank. Painted on. In my newer videos you will see that I have blue over that and I just paid a guy to pinstripe over identical lines that were already there for the logo.

@IsengrimMoto Жыл бұрын

Thxx for the informations mate & best regards from Germany ❤️‍🔥🤟🐺❤️‍🔥

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👊🏻🤘🏼

@IsengrimMoto Жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad 🤟😁❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@tracymccann2483 2 жыл бұрын

Does the step up Ls sit you back further than the stock seat I am 6'2 tall I have a sport glide

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to recall the stock seating on my bike and it’s impossible to know the difference for your bike as I’ve never had one. The only thing I can say to try and help is that habitually the step up seats sit you a tad closer if anything and sometimes higher up a smidge. But again, different for all bikes based on original stock seating

@bmwdan3445 Жыл бұрын

So now that you’ve had the seat for awhile, is the SDC the way to go? I like to do several long trips of 500,600 plus miles, I currently use the Harley sundowner, although I think its very comfortable I think the passenger seat is butt ugly, looks like a giant pillow, and since I never ride with a passenger not to concerned about comfort more about looks for passenger seat. I cant make up my mind which seat, step up or SDC, please help me out. Thank you I’m kinda short myself of being only 5’ 8”

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Out of the two the sdc is way more comfortable. I’ve put several 10-12 hour days on it with absolutely no issues or complaints

@locoocho2415 3 жыл бұрын

That's do awesome, I was thinking saddlemen Woo-hoo not now it's the SDC-PRO that's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the review on both seats. SDC-Pro it is..... 👍Go to saddlemen seat website?

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! And on their website that’s the only place that you can customize it. If you go to San Diego customs and click the seat it takes you straight to the saddlemen website anyway. But I bought mine from get lowered. They don’t charge shipping or tax extra so what you see for the price is what you pay and if you use any of their coupons floating around you can get about $10 off at least

@bluemane0466 7 ай бұрын

Hey Chris, great video, TY. However, on the seat with the backrest, are you able to remove it and place in your saddlebag to keep it from “running away?”

@RidinDad 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! And Yupp. Just slides out. Adjustable heights as well. Has a Velcro cover to cover up the male Velcro end on the seat and hole also if you choose to not use the backrest at all

@bluemane0466 7 ай бұрын

But the post/seat are not too long to fit in your saddlebag?

@RidinDad 7 ай бұрын

No. You see the backrest here and the post is about 5-6 inches long if that

@rjr4293 2 жыл бұрын

So what’s the difference between my 04 from SDC 06-17 seats? All Iv read is that in 06 they made the frame heavier. If I can buy the 06 and it works for my 04 someone let me know I’ll get one

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know? Sounds like a question for saddlemen directly or sdc at least. Saddlemen answers calls pretty good so start there maybe? That goes back a little bit farther than I am typically used to as far as knowledge goes for models and stuff. So I’m not sure if it would fit or not

@isnull_or_empty 3 жыл бұрын

it looks like you sit just slightly further back with the pro seat without the back rest? i’ve got a saddlemen step up TR but i’m also 6’4 and ride with forwards and would love to find a seat that sits back a bit.

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Your back is slightly farther back on the pro seat but it feels like your higher so it almost negates the distance

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Harley makes an extended reach seat

@stevec8836 2 жыл бұрын

Great video . Thorough . Does the SDC pro come in a daddy long legs version like the lepera? I am 6’2” and previous comments here suggest that this seat pushes you forward

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes it does just a smidge because there’s more padding in it. And no. This seat comes as is. It’s available without the backrest too but no extra options for dimensions.

@stevec8836 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad thx for such a quick reply! Unfortunately as good looking as the seat is it just won’t work for me . Great review

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

I think you might like it but I would definitely say to try it out if possible first! It doesn’t scrunch your up as bad as you might thing

@impoppa9647 2 жыл бұрын

Now that you have had 5 months or more of riding with the SDC to Seat, wonder if you are going to do a follow up review of the long term ride and comfort of the seat?

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I absolutely am. It’s an awesome seat and I honestly have no complaints. I’m very happy with it. But I’ll have a video up soon

@larrikinlancer685 2 жыл бұрын

I like the no fairing you run on your FXLRS.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Me too lol. It’s different. Reminds me more of the low pro dynas which I love!

@larrikinlancer685 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad Yeah! I don't have a problem with club style but with all the Low Riders out there I definately wanna be one of the few to stand out.

@yukondoit4662 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad Just purchased the 22 low rider S in black a few days ago and im not a huge fan of the factory front fairing, is that the factory light behing the fairing or did you need to purchase that seperatly? I actually really like it the way you have it and might pull the fairing off tomorrow if it looks that good underneath haha.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Nice man congrats!!! And nah this is an aftermarket headlight. I have the adapter bade from moons mc to use regular headlight buckets. A headlight bucket. 5.75 inch light. Wiring adapter. Pretty cheap overall! I have a video on the headlight install and I have the links for everything I used too

@frontosa_h 2 ай бұрын

I am curious as to whether the height of the handle is the original handle. I wonder how many inches the tuned riser is.

@RidinDad 2 ай бұрын

The risers are 8 inch bung king pull back risers and the bars are the original bars from this bike which are essentially the same bars as Thrashin Supply mid bend bars

@fxlrs21rider17 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man what’s your inseam? It looks taller than the stock seat, I’m worried about not being able to flat foot my bike anymore.

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 5 08/09 tops. I wear length 28-30 pants. I also have the raised rwd rs-1 rear shock and I can flat foot still

@richardanderson4916 Жыл бұрын

Since the stitching leaves hundreds of tiny perforations in the leather, what happens when you get caught in the rain? How do you dry it out? Wouldn't it get full of mildew? Asking because i get a lot of rain in the summer here in S. Florida

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

I’m in south Florida as well lots of rain. Never been an issue.

@Justmetoday55 9 ай бұрын

I live in Washington and ride year round. Never had a problem with it. But then again I’m wearing rain gear 3/4 of the year.

@bobbyparson9229 2 жыл бұрын

Im 5'9 with short legs which one allows you to reach the ground better. I am buying one of these for my baggers which is already hard enough to back up in gravel.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

I would say height wise they feel about even to me on this bike at least.

@lspeedlucky3085 2 жыл бұрын

Can you measure the seats from the floor up & also measure from.front of seat to the back / wall ( back touches)

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot. This video is fairly old and I do not on the step up anymore. Just the SDC pro

@phistry810 Ай бұрын

I’ve never seen anyone else mention the pin. Do you have to put it in the hole that you want and then put the back rest in? Trying to understand how that part work with adjusting. Great video!

@RidinDad Ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, the pin is just a stopper so that the backrest wont get pushed down in to the seat further than what you selected.

@kylecafferty3258 2 жыл бұрын

Hey What foot pegs / toe shits & rear foot brake are you running...?? They are real sharp.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Theirs a whole video on both of those if you wanna see more as well as a total walk around of the bike with everything I've done to it for 2021 so far. They're from Flo Motorsports though

@donreynolds6447 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever checked out the whiplashspeedco step up much more comfortably then my saddlemen step up seat and same price

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had an issue of comfort really with the step up. My issue mostly is just that I’m shorter so even with the pull back on the bars I have under a lot of wind and a lot of hard acceleration it still puts an annoying strain on my back and shoulders. So that’s why I went with the seat with the back rest. But I have heard of that seat. My buddy motos & mullets has it and he absolutely loves it. He’s got a video on it to

@andrewmcfadden8101 2 жыл бұрын

hey mate i really like how u have deleted the front windscreen fairing is that a aftermarket front headlight ?

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. I have a some what recent video on the light I’m using currently.

@andrewmcfadden8101 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad thnx mate which video do i look for

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

It was 4 weeks ago but here’s the link man NEW Front & Rear LED lights w/ integrated turn signals from DEABUY for my FXLRS!

@kapricebeaute232 Жыл бұрын

can you tell me if this new saddle change de higher level ? i mean, i am 5 feets 4 inchs tall. can i touch the ground easily ? if you compare with the stock saddle, Notice : i have low rider st 2023. Thanks :)

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

At 5 04 you can’t touch the ground easy on any seat. Both of these seats sit you up a tiny amount higher from the stock because of the increased padding.

@Elaine-hq5rq 7 ай бұрын

Hello @kapricebeaute232 - did you end up buying one? I’m looking to buy one that pulls me up forward…if you did, let me know which one you got. Thanks! (I’m 5’6)

@paulson9616 Жыл бұрын

I have made up my mind to go with SM pro with backrest pillion. Chris, can i installed this pillion with lock or anything to deter from unwanted guest?

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

The whole seat? Yes. I have a video on the locking hardware I prefer to use but there are many different options out there

@paulson9616 Жыл бұрын

@Ridin Dad sorry Chris, I meant to lock the rear back reat, the small backrest with pillion attached.

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Oh gotchya. No. No way to lock that at all to my knowledge

@palmettolowlife1996 2 жыл бұрын

Ridin Dad, I have the tuck n roll Saddlemen and want to be able to get further back from my bars. Will the SDC pro version do that or will it bring me closer ? I saw on other channels that where they stated it sat you further away and contradicted what you say in this video. Unless you are specifically talking about when having the back rest installed? I definitely don’t want to be closer to the bars. Any help with comparison of measurements would be greatly appreciated . Thanks man

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the backrest portion yes. Without the backrest it sits you a tad farther away than the step up

@palmettolowlife1996 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad thanks

@palmettolowlife1996 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad purchased !

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!! You get from tucker speed and use my discount code to save you a few bucks?

@locoocho2415 3 жыл бұрын

On your seat is there like an ID number, pro sf110 as an example. I really like this seat.

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

It’s just called the sdc pro gripper seat from saddle man

@locoocho2415 3 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad thank you for your immediate response, much appreciated 👍

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍🏻

@SashavanVelt Жыл бұрын

@riding Dad wich Handlebar and Riser do you have?

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Don’t remember what I had in this video. I’ve changed a bunch. Maybe it was 8 inch biltwell pullbacks and stock bar? Not sure. I currently have kraus trex plate, 8 inch pullbacks and stock bar

@scootjockey 2 жыл бұрын

Looking for a seat for the new low rider ST i am 6 foot 3 ? any ideas.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend the sdc pro to everyone no matter size. Whiplash speedco seat might be good for you too

@wrightgraham1677 3 жыл бұрын

Wich one is.more comfortable for the passenger

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Neither are ideal for passenger to be honest. They’re not designed with the passenger in mind. Just going based off looks the sdc pro looks better due to the bigger padding area and higher foam padding in general. My wife tried out the step up as a passenger for a 30 minute trip & she absolutely hated it. Said it was ungodly uncomfortable

@RIPbiker13 2 жыл бұрын

I have recently purchased the Saddlemen Step Up LS seat. Is the SDC Pro worth the additional 600ish to go with that seat having just purchased the LS? Your comparison in the side by side shows you look slightly more relaxed in the Pro Seat. I love the LS but now I'm thinking I should have gotten the Pro instead. Selling the LS is an option, it is still like new with all original packaging.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

So that’s a tough call for me lol. I really think it comes down to how old you are and how old your back and shoulders feel lol. For me, the adjustability of the backrest and the added padding is definitely worth it. If you’re tall to begin with the main benefit you’ll have is the dual density padding and of course the adjustability. If money is no option then I say yes 100% the sdc pro is the way to go. The plus side to having the ls step up, is it’s such a sought after seat it’ll be super easy to sell either locally or online. Tough choice there being that you just coughed up the money for the step up. I think overall you’ll like the pro better. Just depends on HOW MUCH BETTER if that makes sense!

@RIPbiker13 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad Thank you, I appreciate the advice. I'll eat a little by selling the LS I think, but not much and cough up for the SDC. My lower back is jacked (thank you military) but I rarely use the back rest. The lumbar support looks nice though. I'm 6ft so reach is not an issue and I don't want to be pushed forward, but the backrest is removable too and can live in the saddlebag I'm thinking. I'm sure I'd like the SDC more, but my question really was, how much more and is that worth it. I won't say money is no object, but I've dumped a fortune in the bike already, what's a little more?

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah I hear ya on that man. Same here! And yeah you can run it without the backrest and it’ll seat you back Owen further if you want

@michaelknight2897 Жыл бұрын

What is the pin for that came in the backrest?

@RidinDad Жыл бұрын

Keeps the backrest from falling down due to the angle that it sits in the seat at

@stevesbeardedtherapy7010 2 жыл бұрын

Quick Question on Saddlemen sdc pro seat I'm 10.5 tall and about 250 would this seat be a good seat or not? Be on street glide. Love the seat just not sure being a bigger guy if the seat would be comfy please any advice?

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

When you say 10.5 tall i don’t know what that means lol. If you clear that up for me I think I could help a little bit more

@stevesbeardedtherapy7010 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad Sorry meant to put 5'10 &1/2" not 10.5

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Ah gotchya. Makes more sense now lol. I believe it would be comfy. Don’t know exactly how it sits on a touring platform but comfort wise its very nice. Dual density foam on the sdc vs standard foam on the other saddlemens

@palmettolowlife1996 2 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad what if he was 10.5 lol

@devyndiffee9922 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your thoughts between the tuck an roll an the sdc?

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Personal preference I believe. I don’t think it makes a difference either way. But I assume the tuck and roll is harder to keep clean due to the crevices

@juvinci9178 2 жыл бұрын

What Bags Are You Running ? They Look Shorter Than Fxrp

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

They are fxr division bags in this video. I have a few videos on them. I have since switched to leather pros

@highsnburgers4862 2 жыл бұрын

Try that Pro Seat with red stitching.

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Why would I do red?? Gotta watch some of my newer stuff. I have a lot of powder coated accent pieces in blue

@abdullahalmarshad7732 3 жыл бұрын

does the SDC Gripper Seat fits 2017 breakout ? i just want to make sure before i go with it bro thanks.

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

This specific seat would not but I’m pretty sure they make this seat for that bike. Just go on the website and see which ones fit which bikes

@abdullahalmarshad7732 3 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad what website you have most collection you recommend ?

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Either the sdc site or saddlemen directly should have the most options I would assume

@abdullahalmarshad7732 3 жыл бұрын

@@RidinDad thanks bro for your reply 👍🏻

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@DeterminedVeteran 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video glad a did a few thousand clicks for you

@RidinDad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@StarrLight1111 3 жыл бұрын

I am only 5’4 and looking for an aftermarket seat for my low rider s. Between the step up and SDC pro which one has better ground clearance? I am hoping they are both narrow in the front so I could easily stand at stop lights. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

They both have super similar if not the same width profiles. The sdc seems to have a little more padding which sits you slightly higher but only very slightly

@RidinDad 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly at 5 4 they will both be rough for flat footing I think. But the sdc will give you better options for arm length issues