Custom Motorcycle Seats
"Anyone who appreciates motorcycles knows the crown jewel of any customized bike is a top notch, hand-crafted seat," reads the website of Extreme Custom Motorcycle Seats of Glendale, Arizona. "When you are out riding, taking in the scenery and enjoying the camaraderie of your friends, the last thing you want to worry about is how long you are going to be able to ride because your seat becomes uncomfortable after a short time. You want to be able to enjoy your ride and not be fidgeting in your seat, trying to get comfortable."
That's why the folks at companies like Extreme Custom Motorcycle Seats and Rich's Custom Seats of Seattle, Washington, offer to create seats designed specifically with the rider in mind. Says Rich O'Connor, owner of Rich's Custom Seats, through his company's homepage, "When you go to a tailor and have a suit fit for you, that's your suit, looks good on you and won't fit many others. If you're serious about riding horses you'll also have a custom saddle made... If you take your motorcycling seriously you might consider doing the same."
Custom motorcycle seats are forged with two purposes in mind -- functionality and aesthetic appeal. Creating or altering a seat can involve reshaping the seat, changing the contours and reducing the height or thickness. Motorcycle seats can be made or re-made to form-fit with the rider's posterior, proving proper cushion and support to all the areas that need it. Likewise, individual preference may dictate that a seat contain more or less padding, or be wider or thinner. Ultimately, no matter how powerful or well made a motorcycle may be, it is the driver's comfort level that will determine how often or infrequently the chopper is used.
Another reason that a person may want to have a custom motorcycle seat built is for the sake of appearance. These expert smiths can create seats in a number of different colors and designs. Seats can be made out of many different types of leather, including shark, stingray or crocodile. They can be black, silver, blue or any one of a number of different colors. Depending upon personal preference, seats can be customized with flames, logos, or other style of trim. Be prepared to pay for your custom motorcycle seat, though, as prices for these products can range from anywhere between $400 and $850.