[gravitas]

http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/79661/Two-Piece-Vintage-with-Driver-Backrest-Yamaha-Stryker

Just a heads up pals, I ordered this thinking it would be awesome, hearing nothing but good things from Mustang.

To start, I'm 6'2. I have the scootmod 3" extensions... But with this seat, it completely undid what the extensions did, and then some, it felt.

I was definitely sitting forward AND up a couple inches in both directions. I felt like I was riding a SCOOTER with how high up I was.

Had my short neighbor sit on it and even he agreed it felt weird. So I don't know, lemon maybe as I can't see how Mustang could have overlooked these ergonomics.

Tried it without the backrest too and same thing.

Sent it back.

Probably try the Onepiece Daytripper next.
http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/76666/One-Piece-DayTrippertrade-Yamaha-Stryker

 

[ssgtbarnes]

That sucks man. Nothing worse than being stoked about a mod and then being disappointed when you finally get it on the bike. I'm planning on doing the Corbin route myself but I think it too pushes you up just a bit so I've read. I'm sure someone will chime in with some advice for you though - plenty of knowledge at this table.... Good luck!

 

[savage9]

thanks for the heads up... def dont want to be closer to the controls

 

[galo8]

You should have checked the forum first... This has been talked extensively here. I'm 5'7 and the mustang seat works perfect for me because it does exactly what I wanted... Now my arms aren't stretched and I can lean back against the backrest and feel comfortable...

 

[nogard]

Anyone in the 5'11 mark that considers the Mustang and fwd controls a good match?

 

[schimbo stryker]

I have the mustang seat and forward controls. i dont mind the seating position at all. I'm 6'2 as well. here is a pic of my riding position

 

[strykermac]

I think one thing I had to realize is that we are putting a touring seat on a non-touring bike. We all want that comfort but also need to keep in mind we have a chopper style bike. I commute on my bike regularly to work 160 miles round trip. The stock seat and pegs wasnt cutting it. so I went with the mustang seat and the swingwing pegs. I did help but for long distance its not my boulevard C50T. Thats IMO. Hope you find the right setup.

 

[middleagecrisis]

Anyone in the 5'11 mark that considers the Mustang and fwd controls a good match?

NO. I'm 6'1 and I sat on a bike with a mustand. Felt like I was getting behind the wheel after my wife had been driving my truck.

 

[schimbo stryker]

lol maybe i just forgot what its like.

 

[middleagecrisis]

lol maybe i just forgot what its like.

To each his own I guess loafer boy!

 

[Minibob]

I'm 5' 10" and I hated the mustang! After around 300-400 miles. I couldn't get use to it. The riding position changed and my ass got sore after 60 mi. the stock is better in that respect. But, I needed back support. I went with the parts unlimited solo. Love it. No ass issues, no real change in riding position, plus I can ride further without the backrest then the stock and can put the back rest on if I need to. They also state the seat will stay cooler when sitting in the sun, and I agree with that statement. I'd recommend it. I've never tried the corbin. I do know they have a long break in period.

 

[traxscr]

I am 5'8", I have the Mustang Studded seat and swingout pegs. I love this set up, I put 600 miles on this set up in a weekend and had no lower back pain or arm fatiuge. I guess for us short people the seat works great. ;D

 

[bozzly]

It really comes down to how it fits your crack. I am 5'7" and I hated it and sent it back after two rides. It made my rear sore after about 30 minutes and I could not get use to the feelling of having the tank being shoved into my crotch. I am still looking for a setup that will work for me but I also am in no rush as the stocker works good for me.

 

[sfcmcgan]

I have the mustang as well... bought it for my wife primarily since she rides on the back it is way more comfy... My seat is awesome... I would totally buy it again if I had too... I am 5' 11" and have the scootmods controls... feels perfect.