Best powersports seats & sissy bars according to redditors
We found 26 Reddit comments discussing the best powersports seats & sissy bars. We ranked the 24 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 26 Reddit comments discussing the best powersports seats & sissy bars. We ranked the 24 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I was looking at a bike from these guys a while back! It was only $2,500... I blew up some of the photos of it, and couldn't find a license plate mount, turn signals (not even the LED brake bar), or mirror mounts.
I know a lot of folks remove mirrors when they take photos, but there were NO mounts. The grips were rubber slip ons (no bar ends!), and the stock points were gone.
If you look at a lot of the photos on their site, the seats are clearly unmounted: This shot shows two raw, unfinished cuts into the frame on the back with no cross-bracing after the removal of the critical structural member. They're not even painted ends! The seat is clearly this cheap chinese POS from Amazon which doesn't have any real mounting brackets in this kind of configuration. In that photo, the rear drum brake lever is resting on the swing arm (go over a bump and lock your rear wheel). You can see the "rat nest" op mentions, under the seat; Coiled fuel lines? Incorrectly routed clutch cables over the valve cover? Plenty of shady weirdness.
*edit: My grammar might be ok... but my tenses are shit.
I found this. Description says it fits the standard model 2014 Bolt. From some of the questions found in here on the R-Spec model, it seems the installation is the same, but the stitching on the seat is different to match what certain model you have. So if you have the standard Bolt, you should get the standard rear seat kit.
Sissy bar
https://europcustom.com/index.php?route=product%2Fsearch&search=Honda+rebel&page=2&fbclid=IwAR3rsZcHmjNXjbHg01xC2qJwkj-cotyiSU2Mr1n2cbmpNZJ3MUUD4V7ZMJY
https://www.hrpmotors.com/product-page/honda-rebel-sissy-bar?fbclid=IwAR0KxmBM2Q2Sk1mTPpRT4JAJhImBWj3zrK3QgE2_HOP0POpBIsK3byp3NSg
This Harley one fits https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0QOZMP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PdWGDb9XWWWX9
Hrp motors has decent shipping speeds since they have a warehouse in the US now. I have SW Motech Saddlebags from Revzilla.
Honestly for the exhaust you can't go wrong with Two Brothers, Yoshimura, Coffman, GP Shorty
I got [this one from Amazon](Sissy Bar Backrest & Luggage Rack for 04+ Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 883 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VJY52Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JRDCzbAFA1CB1).
Different from the style you're looking for, but I assume the quality isn't much different.
I'm really satisfied with it. It gives the look I wanted, a place to strap down my enormous lunch box, and the extra security and comfort for my wife while she rides with me.
The way the detachable clips are engaged, there is no way the sissy bar will fall off. Super easy to install too.
I have a V-Star 1100, and I got one of the $50 passenger backrests with luggage rack from Amazon. It's solid, although nothing special. The pad is simple, backed with a piece of internal plywood with a foam pad covered in "leather." But it's held up for over 2 years, almost half of that outside. Assembly was a bit tight, and I relied on tightening the screws after mounting to get everything to fit snug, but it's still fine.
Specifically, it's this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Chrome-Backrest-luggage-Yamaha-V-star/dp/B00AQL46AI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
And it was $80, plus shipping, although that exact item is no longer available.
I use those thumb screws off Amazon. Never lost one ever.
Harley Davidson Black Billet Aluminum Seat Bolt by Speed Dealer Customs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JGE2PUE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MBRwzb0S96B4D
I have the Powerparts "ergo" seat for my '15 RC390 - it's absolutely worth it and has a great look to it.
If you haven't purchased it yet, u/Tigerandachicken, I'd recommend it. It's obviously not going to rip like a 600 supersport, but it's a blast to ride and I've enjoyed mine. Feels light and nimble in the turns and I haven't had a problem putting several hours on it during weekend rides. I'll add that I have a Kreiga US-20 tail bag that I strap to the tail / passenger seat. Can fit a bunch of stuff in it, can put stuff under the bag before tightening it, have carried a ton of stuff before on overnight trips. When I'm not using the bag, there's only the four loops coming out from under the passenger seat.
If you have any concern of the head gasket / overheating issues - see if you have any of the factory warranty left. You may want to consider that at some point you'll want to replace the radiator fan with this. It's supposed to be quieter and more efficient than the OEM one. There's write-ups on the forums if you Google it. Mine runs hot from time to time, if I'm stuck in traffic on a hot day maybe, but I haven't experienced any issues resulting from it.
Thank you. This bike is still a work in progress.
The vibrations are there but I can still operate the bike with no issues.
Here is the link for the gators I used.
Motorcycle 41MM Harley Rubber Fork Boots"Gators""Gaiters" Covers - Fits Harley Wide Glide Big Twin FXST FXDWG FXWG - Chopper Bobber Cafe Racer Triumph https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEHA6FH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3GwwDbM3B94AK
I got the sissy bar off amazon. Here is the link.
INNOGLOW Motorcycle PU Backrest Passenger Pad Driver Rider Sissy Bar Backrest Mount Seat Pad Fits For Harley Sportster XL883 XL1200 04-UP (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7I2QWR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fBwwDb9MDDYZ1
Might I suggest this;
https://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Grille-35mm-43mm-Headlamp-Brackets/dp/B06VWX8ZCW/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=astra+depot+headlight&qid=1555790424&s=gateway&sr=8-4
https://www.amazon.com/TCMT-Saddle-Vintage-Cushion-Suzuki/dp/B071V9G2DQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=tcmt%2Bcafe%2Bracer&qid=1555790542&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/DealMux-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Adjustable-Rearview/dp/B072V3VT7B/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=B9C7SBR3OGD0&keywords=round+motorcycle+mirrors&qid=1555790626&s=gateway&sprefix=round+motorcycle+&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/JFG-RACING-Universal-Headlight-Motorcycle/dp/B077199WM6/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_sspa?crid=2CU1TOBKX2JMK&keywords=motorcycle+headlight+wiring+kit&qid=1555790834&s=gateway&sprefix=motorcycle+headlight+wiri&sr=8-10-spons&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Handlebar-Controll-Switches-Electric/dp/B07JC1FF1X/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=3RHX9937MHLDA&keywords=motorcycle+headlight+switch&qid=1555790924&s=gateway&sprefix=motorcycle+headlight+swi&sr=8-6
I don't really know how shipping to you works, but you could have a seat that doesn't cook your balls, and has padding, a headlight, and controls for under a Benjamin.
Oh, and hook up your damn front brake.
If you post tire size, I could probably send you links to something that could deal with sand Too.
You could have the poor backwoods version of the Marines KLR.
You can get a sissy bar for the back seat that has a luggage rack off the back.
Like this
Heck if you’re in the Bay Area or willing to pay for shipping I’ll give you one just like the link.
Good luck
https://www.amazon.com/XFMT-Powersports-Detachables-2014-2018-2016-2018/dp/B07FJN82FQ/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_263_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2ZESY059FRFE3ATDV4YX
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Could try that.
HANSWD Black SOLO Seat Bracket Spring Base Mount Kit Barrel Spring For Sportster Chopper Bobber Custom Dyna https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073FCWMR6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dmcvDbN09RZP6
This is the seat I used. The only thing you need to do for install is get a longer bolt for tank and seat
https://www.amazon.com/HANSWD-Leather-Motorcycle-Custom-Bracket/dp/B072JCCTBY?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_5&th=1&psc=1
The sissy bar is here: Burly Brand Chrome Short Sissy Bar B13-1500C https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0711H2GVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1AcaCbTHT69M2
The filter cover came with the bike (pre-owned) I thought it was the stock one. The filter itself, don't know. Let me find out.
Kuryakyn makes a set of throw-over saddlebags.
And you could always disregard getting saddlebags at all and get another type of touring bag from Kuryakyn - if you get a luggage rack for the bike which I'm sure you should be able to find and preferbly also a sissy bar for the back (say, http://www.amazon.com/Backrest-Luggage-Suzuki-Volusia-Boulevard/dp/B009OIBBXY - or just the sissy bar and then put the bag on the rear seat strapped to the sissy bar http://www.amazon.com/Backrest-2001-2009-Suzuki-Volusia-Boulevard/dp/B0085XKIW4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=02R384TGDXD8N5S0CX09) you could easily strap something like this to it http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/700/Full-Dresser-Bag - I have the Grantour bag and use it in that way and it works great, but I do have permanently mounted panniers to augment the storage with.
Hey I was wrong! Was just browsing amazon and definitely found the seat it is. It's a top sellerie
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HRC053Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1468984193&sr=8-23&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=fz1+seat
Ducati sells a "comfort seat." I'm sure it's very comfy.
But really, just improve your core strength and man up. All day rides aren't a problem since you need to stop for gas every 80-100 miles anyway.
Sweet dude! Thanks for the super detailed info and pics. Looks like a relatively cheap way to get out there and go!
I'm thinking I'll follow your plan and try to grab something that almost fits from another bike/eBay and retrofit the bitch to the frame. The only option Triumph offers is this tiny turd of a seat for $350.
Here's my mamma jamma: http://i.imgur.com/p9weAJU.jpg