Seat options for Ridgeback

[Bigger D]

Was wondering if anyone knows if a 06 pitbull solo seat will fit a 04 Ridgeback?

Will it lay right and fit the lines?

If not, whats the differences? Maybe I can modify slightly to work and look right. I specifically am looking for the PSH or PUSH for my 04 Ridgeback. Getting older and shrinking I guess lol.

Thanks!

 

[rpols7]

I believe the 06 has a 300 rear tire and and 04 has a 240, so it will probably be to wide.

 

[Mickmorris]

Was wondering if anyone knows if a 06 pitbull solo seat will fit a 04 Ridgeback?

Will it lay right and fit the lines?

If not, whats the differences? Maybe I can modify slightly to work and look right. I specifically am looking for the PSH or PUSH for my 04 Ridgeback. Getting older and shrinking I guess lol.

Thanks!

No it will definitely NOT work. As it turns out the’04 ridgeback has a seat exclusive to the year and model. Ask me how I know.

 

[knothead]

04 ridgeback seat is a one year seat. No other years will fit it

 

[Bigger D]

Thanks... appreciate the heads up. Called Tracy at Danny Gray... she put in a request to see if they can still make one for me. Hope so!

 

[Chong]

You can contact Seatmaker on this site.
Say over the winter have him take your old seat and rebuild it to suit your needs .
He has a long history here and well thought of .
I know of one noble member here that has used him on 2 or 3 occasions .

Last I knew he's located is south east Michigan... Hell, Michigan to be exact which is also a destination ride for several Michigan riders.

 

[Snuffy]

Yes. Scott the seat maker. He is good and would probably end up with a much better seat like you want it

 

[Rich_M]

I am thinking of putting old springer solo seat on my 04 Ridgeback. Anyone done something like this? Are there options?

 

[HMAN]

I am thinking of putting old springer solo seat on my 04 Ridgeback. Anyone done something like this? Are there options?

Its been a long while back, but somebody here put a springer seat on their hardtail. Looked good. I cant remember who it was tho.


Edit: it was SuperNova

 

[Rich_M]

Its been a long while back, but somebody here put a springer seat on their hardtail. Looked good. I cant remember who it was tho.


Edit: it was SuperNova
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THAT is EXACTLY what I was thinking of. Looks like some fabrication is required. But thank you!

 

[Bigger D]

The Bobber seat looks cool on there forsure. I welded one up on a custom bobber/ chopper build but wouldnt even consider it on my Ridgeback.

Couldn't stand the seats size mostly.. 9.5" wide by 12" long is way to small. Found alittle bigger but still didn't help. Springs were garbage on all seats I tried. Different vendors as well.

I ended up going w/ 2 mono shocks on same seat trying to make the it more comfortable over the cheap springs. Thinking I could get more adjustability and comfort out of the coilover style shocks. Not sure it was even worth the time to even fab up different mounts.

Something to really consider before gojng that route..... your @$$ & nuts!

Mine just can't handle any bobber seat. Ain't saying I got anything more that average nuts but if your that or more... seriously think about that confort level. No lie... Every chance stand up... i take it. Constantly trying to adjust them takes the cool factor out of that style seat in my opinion.

If I was to attempt that style again, I would be looking for a HD Crossbones seat. Or even the newer HD 48 sporty bobber style. They are bigger overall but don't look like the old WW2 seats and 100% better than any Amazon seat or similar out there.

There is a guy on FB MP here in Chicago who makes some badass custom leather tooled seats. Many different styles in stock too. Here is one I was looking at minus the HD part.

As for my origjnal search above.... I eneded up with a new custom made Danny Gray/ Airhawk PSH seat after all. Well worth the wait and great customer service

There is a guy on FB MP here in Chicago who makes custom leather bobber seats if someone wanted to go that route. I almost did but am selling that the bobber chop now.

 

[Rich_M]

That looks amazing! Just out of curiosity, how much did that set you back, if you don’t mind my asking?