Have you ever had a Corbin seat? They are quite hard, some like them some don't. I've had a few and prefer them to others I've tried. Your best bet is probably a custom made seat, one that takes into account your size and preferred riding position.
The best seat on the market is probably the Russell Day Long. They are made to order and are by all accounts the best high mileage seat available. But since you're concerned about looks, its probably not for you. It resembles an overstuffed tractor seat. However, while you're sitting on it, you can't see it. And besides, its not like the Rocket is an attractive bike to start with. Really hard to make it look worse with a seat.
Whoa...Whoa... First, thanks for the tip, I'll give them a look see - there is a local guy here in Salt Lake that i will be talking to this weekend. Might just go that way. I just dont want to lay down the better part of 500 to get something that I am not too happy with.
Now, on to your statement about the Rocket not being attractive. Well, (get ready for a lashing....) the biggest bike I have had prior to the Rocket was a KLR 650 - made the decision to get a cruiser and started looking around. Decided that I did not want one of the Japanese big 4, just have always thought of dirt bikes when i think of Honda, Kawi, etc... On to HD, well, they are pretty bikes to be sure, but they are everywhere.... Looked at a few BMWs, but they were just not comfy, just did do it for me. Looked at Indians next. Nice to look at, but from what I hear, they are mostly seen up on a lift getting something fixed.
Then I saw the Rocket, my first response was - Geez-uss- what the Frick is that. (toned down what I actually said as not to offend the readers...hahahah) The Rocket is by far the best looking bike out there. I'll say it again, THE BEST LOOKING BIKE ON THE ROAD..... Then you start looking at Triumph, great history.... Sure it is not American made (I try to by American when I can, sans dirt bikes of course...) But hey,,, Steve McQueen was a Triumph rider. We are talking Steve Fricking McQueen... BULLET... Second only to John Wayne in American Bad Assidness... So, I was sold.
On a side note, my riding buddy is on a Road King, definetly a good looking bike. It is a running joke between us as everyone and I mean everyone takes a second look at the R3. It is to the point where it is just funny now. The bike turns more heads than I could have possibly imagined. Given that the bike is half the cost too.!
Well, that is about all I can say on that topic...... Think I proved my point..
Thanks for the advice and I will give the "Tractor Seat" a look see.
Ride Safe!
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