Mustang manufactures and sells the highest quality and most comfortable aftermarket motorcycle seats and accessories at affordable prices. The company was founded by Al Simmons, an engineer by qualification and training, in 1980.
Mustang motorcycle seats are designed to provide maximum comfort to both the driver and the pillion rider, keeping in mind all-day riding needs. They are unique because each mustang motorcycle seat is manufactured by true craftsmen in the company’s facility in New England in the United States of America.
Mustang motorcycle seats consist of three essential parts. These are the base plate, the foam and the cover. Mustang constructs seats on a single or a two-piece baseplate. In the former case, the driver’s and passenger’s seats are built on one baseplate, while two different baseplates are used in the latter case. A two-piece baseplate construction enables the driver to remove the passenger seat for solo riding. The baseplates, the starting point of seat design, are made of either marine-grade fiberglass, finished with a high-gloss gel-coat, or black, epoxy powder-coated 16-gauge steel. In fact, the weight and balance that you feel when you pick up a Mustang motorcycle seat will indicate the quality difference. Most aftermarket seat manufactures use inferior quality plastic baseplates. The baseplate that Mustang makes aligns the spine and allows the driver to maintain the correct riding angle to ensure that the driver or the passenger does not develop back stress.
The foam is an important component of the seat. Mustang uses the right shape and quality of foam to provide maximum comfort to the driver and the passenger. Once the baseplate is ready, the initial shape of the foam is hand sculpted by an experienced seat designer. The next step is to create a fiberglass mold of the same shape. Liquid foam solution is poured into the mold and it is then closed to enable the formation of the cushion. Mustang formulates its own proprietary controlled-density polyurethane foam for its motorcycle seats so that it is soft enough for comfort and sufficiently resilient to withstand all-day driving sessions. The quality of the foam can be tested by standing next to the seat and pressing it down. High quality foam made by Mustang will depress by about a third of its thickness. A uniqueness of Mustang motorcycle seats is that they get compressed and mold themselves to the driver’s body shape within the first 15 minutes of using it. The hundredth ride will be as comfortable as the first ride with Mustang’s motorcycle seats as the foam retains its shape and support for years.
The seat covers provided by motorcycle manufacturers are generally made of molded vinyl. These seat covers prevent water seepage, but do not provide a perfect fit along the contours of the foam mold. Therefore, any discrepancy will lead to wrinkles and bulges. Mustang motorcycle seat covers are individually hand-sewn to provide the perfect tight contours. However, stitched seat covers leave tiny holes. Water may seep through these holes, even if they are filled with a waxy substance. As foam used by Mustang is of superior quality, water will just drip through the hole provided in the baseplate and does not damage the foam. A word of caution here, wax should not be applied to the entire seat because it may just slide the driver off the seat when taking a sharp turn. Mustang uses highest quality expanded vinyl for seat covers. It gives the appearance of leather and is durable. It is also resistant to the elements of nature. Mustang’s seat covers do not fade and require practically no maintenance. Seat covers made of highest quality expanded vinyl are much better in quality compared to that used by the motorcycle manufacturers.
In order to cater to the needs of those riders who prefer decorative studs and Conchos on their seats, in contrast to some that like the seats to be plain, Mustang uses the best quality chrome-plated brass studs that do not rust and heavy die-cast top quality Conchos that are hand tied with genuine leather straps. Mustang also makes backrests for the driver and the passenger, fully adjustable and easily removed without tools, to ensure comfort and safety.
Now that you know why Mustang motorcycle seats are way ahead of other aftermarket seat manufacturers in terms of quality, you will appreciate that riding ceases to be a pleasurable activity if the motorcycle seats are not properly designed. Further, if you are not happy with the current seat in your motorcycle, it is a good idea to replace it immediately to have a great riding experience.
