WHY is the Saddlemen Step Up Seat for Harley Sportster So POPULAR!? 

I feel it is the best looking and quality seat on the market. I could not agree with you more, I have the exact same feelings about the seat as you. That break in period was rough and questioned my decision for sure. Once I put a fairing on mine I can go about 2 hours till tailbone starts to hurt now. Thanks for sharing!!

The Saddlemen Step Up is popular because it works! I put one on my '93 Sporty when I bought it new. It was a comfortable enough seat for the driver but my old lady just doesn't like to "ride in back" no matter what seat is back there. So, I put the stock solo seat back on with a luggage rack on the rear fender 'cause I don't like sissy bars. Comfortable enough for me! I use low-rise drag bars so I lean forward a bit. Keeps weight off the tailbone.

Step up is the new “classic” look to me. My wife uses the Saddlemen Explorer seat which is pretty nice for longer hauls but doesn’t look the best. Good video man!!!

My bike came with a Saddlemen Explorer. Doesn't look nearly as cool as the Step Up, but that butt-shelf keeps you planted under acceleration. Since I thought the Explorer looked goofy, and since I never have a passenger, I wanted to try a solo seat, so I got a Mustang Wide Touring Solo Seat. While the Mustang is comfortable to just sit on at a stop, I felt like I was slipping off at even modest acceleration, and I only have an 883! My arms hurt after 30 minutes from death gripping to stop falling off. I went back to the Saddlemen seat immediately. My rides tend to be 3+ hours round trip, often without getting off of the bike. My ass and legs get a little sore once I hit 2.5 hours, but I'm generally OK. I'm sure as hell not doing any wheelies on my little 883, but this seat keeps you planted. GREAT seat.

Looks like a great seat and nice bike btw! I am curious about the width of the seat at its broadest point where you sit meets the base of the step up? Looks like maybe 9" - 10" inches across? Thanks for a great review!

I never see the Step Up in the wild, only on Instagram, Facebook and RU-vid.

Perfect video I am in the market for a seat. Holy$$$. I am currently rocking a stock seat 🤣 Very informative your channel is top notch!

My passenger feels uncomfortable, I feel fine while she feels like it's hard, I sat on it myself and and it does hurt being the seat width is narrow. Does anyone know of a good seat for passenger for a fxdwg

Bought the Saddlemen Renegade LS Solo for the dyna at the beginning of 2020. My ass immediately thanked me after the first ride. It actually takes the pressure off my tailbone and I can ride longer than I could on the stock seat. And as you said the construction is top notch. Keep up the good work dude!

I use the road sofa on my RGS, I absolutely love it

I just rcvd mine on Saturday & absolutely love this seat for my 1995 1200. Exactly what I was looking for, more room with the mids. Was using a Mustang Vintage Solo which is awesome too but I had to get a Step Up & it's worth the $. Nice review, I agree with all your points

I use a Le Pera Daytona Daddy Long legs on my 2010 48. It’s a step up seat a lot like the saddleman and it pushes you back 2-2.5 inches for more leg room. Totally changed my bike and would never go with a different seat! I love it!

I have a Saddleman Step Up on my 08 XL1200R. The quality is outstanding. Its a very firm seat though, gets kind of annoying after 100 miles. Still pretty firm after the "break in" period. Really enjoy the tailbone support though. All in all, I am very happy with the look, quality, and function of the seat!

I had to get it to carry a passenger as well as add the foot pegs for the passenger. I have an iron 1200, 2021 model. I also bought it on Revzilla. The peg mounts, pegs, seat and installation of pegs ran me a little over a $1000. I can use a wrench but when it mentioned removing exhaust etc for mounts I didn’t chance it so had it done on my 1 st service of bike. The seat, sissy bar and luggage rack I installed myself. Also added an engine guard…. All accessories from revzilla… good quality; love the Mustang set up seat!

Hi. First of all great review. Thank you very much. Do you think the extra back space will be on having my forward control on my 48? I am 6.2 Thanks a lot and greeting from the UK

Awesome review! I got a lucky dave's seat... I feel like they are the same seat. Can't go wrong with either seat.

I've had mine about 6 months now (2 month wait to get it, but I knew it going in) The seat is a real game changer. Planted! Is how I answer questions I get about how it feels. I mean... no movement and I can feel like I'm in the bike, not on it. I can easily spend all day in the saddle and days in a row are easy. It took me all of 3 rides to get used to it and that's after about a decade of riding the giant Ultras and limiteds one even with the Harley Hammock seat. Those were all for 2 up...I don't have that 2nd partner /passenger anymore so I am thrilled to be on a 1200 with the step up seat. The bike is light, nimble, and with the Saddlemen Step up seat... it feels like the whole thing is just a part of me.

I have a King & Queen seat being made by Sick Saddles in Florida. Cost about the same as the Saddlemen. I'll get the same benefit as the step up for my back. I have my bike set up to run 2 ways. I can run my solo or 2up seat with the fairing & it looks Club style. Once I get the king & Queen I can take off the fairing & put my sissy bar & it's kinda old school chopper style.

Never really noticed saddleman until I started seeing them paired exclusively with the low rider s. I wish there was more variety but saddleman is a great choice regardless.

I have one on one of my Dynas and just ordered one for my Sportster. Love it. I have forward controls. I hope it won't set me back too far.

The video has got me thinking about a saddlemen step up. Even though I have forward controls on my 09 sportster C , after a while I find myself wanting to sit a couple of inches back even though I have a sundancer seat on now. If it fits my bike it may be the answer

I'm thinking of buying one off a guy but his is on a2020 sportster with a peanut tank mine is a 2000 sportster with the same tank does anyone know if it will fit or how to tell without being able to put it on the bike before purchase

Thank you for the Video! I'm buying a Corbin.

lol. pressure on the tailbone after an hour.... well shit that sounds like my stock 2 up seat on my Sportster Custom.

Looks good

"Merci" for the review !! Dunno why its so popular on HD... I bought mine (TR + LS) to replace the stock seat on my Indian Scout Bobber and why ? 1st. Step Up is so much comfort vs OEM which was so much pain for my butt... even if my saddlemen isn't broken in yet - 2nd. Step Up is cheaper in Europe than Comfort model by Indian - 3rd. Step Up is "duo", not for longer trips but for short rides w/ passenger it's quite good... my 2 cents. Ride safe and stay classy ;)

may i know where you purchased your side arm saddlebag

Are you still using the stock shocks? I bought a set of performance shocks and regret it. I'm thinking of getting a set of 12 inch Legends.

I have a tc bros sissy bar on my 2020 883 should look good on mine as well

I do like it but I think its to fancy for my rust bucket. It does look really comfy though, and I've definitely mapped out a build before once or twice on the Odin website bahaha

Where can I get this seat. I just got a new sportster. Cant take the stock seat any more.

Wonder how it would look on the Forty-Eight. Tempted though! Looks the bomb on the Iron 1200.

It’s the go to seat fore those Clubstyle lovers 😂 I’m rocking a LePera Barebones on my sporty and it’s perfect 👌

i didn't think a new seat would change much until I test rode a Low Riser S with a Saddleman Stepup on it. I plan on buying one from Saddlemen directly since you can customize it more on their site but, I feel like upgrading the suspension on a sportster is much more effective when it comes to ride quality. Definitely both need to be done but the stock shocks aren't worth a damn to me. Taller shocks make a much bigger difference to me. I hear the tuck & roll style is a lot more comfortable but the the diamond stitching looks better. Still undecided which direction I'll go.

What type of fairing do you have on?

Ok, I see it moves you back a tad. But it looks like it is taller for operator. No issue, I am 6' tall. I like it!

I have the stick still and absolutely hate it. Once taxes roll in, that's my next upgrade. Anything over 150ish miles on my 883 feels like I'm sitting on steel, no comfort at all. When I did a 2k road trip, I hated it that much more.

will this work for a passenger?

What thw name of the wind screen

Stock 72 seat right now and it blows I slide off my scoot everytime I hit the gas. I just am not sure what seats look the best on the Seventy twos. I wanna be able to give a chick a ride but love the solo look.

Not kidding on the price. I'm going to get one. Need a good sale.

I’d rock a step up if my bike allowed for it. lol but ALWAYS go through the manufacturer’s site and go crazy custom. That’s how I got my bright red abomination. 😂

Hah! I just went unconventional and got an Explorer LS since I plan on putting lots of miles on my 1200. Either way, nice ride my dude!

It looks good but still undecided between this one and the explorer; mostly because my wife goes with me everywhere on the bike

It's the latest style. But I sent mine back after 2 days. Was the most uncomfortable seat I've ever used. Went back to my Mustang.

Where did you get that sissy bar? Love the look of it

What exhaust u have thats music to the ears

It gives you that up on the tank wannabe stunt position, makes us Harley guys feel even cooler 😤

What about passenger foot pegs?

I got the saddlemen renegade ls solo,, love the look better

Is that a hd sissy bar Im diggin the look

I just got a piece of ply and some 2x2. If I'm really feeling like a pansy ill staple my pillow to it. Then its there when i gotta sleep

easy answer - they look good.

What fairing is that?

How is that seat for passengers?

I'm looking to buy myself

I do not understand why people comment on how hard the seat is.. that is what you need to go long distance. I had a Saddlemen Step up and you cannot ride more then 3 hours on it.. Why would I pay top dollar for a seat that makes you want off the bike in 3 hours. People are just caught in a trend look.. it is a beautifully made seat. But I put a seat on my bike for rides. I ride from San Diego to Texas and I want a seat!!!! I have Le Pera like another person in your comments. Saddlemen is for looks and wheelies.. Thats it..

Had one on a Softail and it never broke in

Step up on dyna soft tail touring may be wide enough, on a sportster its crap, people get it because it looks good....and it does......then they(you) blame the poor ride on the shocks.......I bought 2019 1200iron with the step up on it, it had to go, got 15 inch wide HD Sundowner solo.....its not as good as the 2up sundowner but its way better then the saddlemen step up. Someone mentioned having the explorer, I had that saddlemen seat RS(road sofa) its good seat, there are many good saddlemen seats, but the stepup for sportster is not oneofthem HD Sundowner solo or 2 up(2up is the better seat, get one for 2004 883......it fits at least up to 2013 1200c.....but if you get 2up sundowner made for 2013 1200c it will suck).......Corbin, LePera, Mustang

Because most people can’t think for themselves so they buy whatever is marketed best

Le pera

Whiplash SpeedCo is better IMO.

Wheelies bruh

Like shoulder pads, mullets, and skinny jeans, it's just a fad. An ugly one for sure. This too shall pass.