Discover How Le Pera Seats Drastically Improve Riding Position, Comfort, & Performance.

Stay tuned! Today we're going to talk about the importance of an aftermarket seat and rider position and how it affects your riding abilities.

Today, I'm here with Dante from La Pera Seats, and we've been talking a lot about the differences in seats and how they affect your riding abilities. Now, one of the things we talked about—I'm going to show you—because the way you sit on a seat dramatically affects your riding abilities, how you're able to turn corners, put your feet down, and, not only that, your comfort.

What happens when you sit on these bikes? The first thing that happens is you sit like this, then you adjust yourself and sit like this. Then, you're riding along, and now you're in this position. Every time you change your sitting position because the seats are radius, it affects the difference in the length between the grip and your shoulder, which adversely affects your ability to automatically ride the bike. This, in turn, alters your automatic reflexes. Where you would normally just have to push a little bit on the handlebars, now your distance is longer, your turning ability is compromised, and overall, everything about riding is affected.

Not only that—and correct me if I'm wrong—lower back pain. If any of you have lower back pain and want a rear backrest, once you install it, you're stuck in that position. I don't like that. I prefer a seat with a tail whip, which kicks up in the back and gives you lower lumbar support. I want to show you what I’m talking about. As soon as I show you, you're going to see exactly what I mean.

I also want to talk a little more about muscle memory and how your riding abilities are going to be increased by getting a better seat on your bike. Let’s go over here to this Dyna, put a seat on this bike, and see what it does.

Now again, we’ve talked about different factors, and notice this: how the seat is radius. You will never, ever, ever be in the same place on the seat.

Dante: "That's true, and that's really important. You want to have the muscle memory of being in the same spot. If you need to react fast, if you're hopping on your bike and going on a long journey, you want to know where you're going to be on this bike the entire adventure."

Yeah, and not only that, it’s not just your shoulder to handlebars—it’s also your distance between the brake and your shifter. It changes everything, all of the controls.

Dante: "I feel like foot controls often get overlooked. Harley offers mid-controls, mid-forwards, and forward controls, but those are just a small example of the options available for different riding positions. It makes a big difference because none of us are built the same way—we're all different sizes, with different torsos and legs."

I think it's critical.

Dante: "It is! Tailoring seats to those differences—inseam height, torso length—is essential. I get riders with all different builds looking for their particular fitment. Just like the motor company has tailored certain fitments, we want to do the same."

And you make all kinds of different seats, from push seats to reach seats, so no matter how you're built, we’re going to have the right seat for you.

Dante: "That’s right."

Well, let’s change this seat. I want to see how you fit on this thing. First, sit on this bike with the stock seat—I just want to see how it moves you around.

Dante: "Let’s do it! Stock seat 101."

Okay, immediately, I just watched you change positions three times in less than three seconds.

Dante: "I did. The first thing I was looking for was lower back support, but it isn’t there."

It isn’t. Not on this seat. Maybe we can change this one out and give it a feel. Let’s see what it does.

Dante: "All right, let’s do it!"

Before we change this seat out, it’s funny—this is actually my first bike. I had a 2017 Dyna with the same paint scheme, the same seat. And guess what? The first thing I did, before I even worked at La Pera, was change the seat. And guess what seat I switched to? The one we’re about to put on.

You just took off the stock seat and tossed it over your shoulder, huh?

Dante: "That’s exactly what I did! I couldn't say goodbye to that stock seat fast enough."

Now, we’re going to put this seat on.

The bike just looks better already.

Dante: "It does! Instant transformation. The only thing that could improve it more is a paint job."

All right, let’s see how you fit on this thing.

Dante: "Sure! Let me throw a leg over."

The very first thing I noticed—unlike the stock seat—when you sat on the bike, you were in your spot.

Dante: "I was. The lower back support this seat offers keeps me in place. It doesn't let you change your position because it locks you into the right pocket."

Exactly. And you’re not real tall.

Dante: "I’m not, so my legs go straight down instead of being pushed out to the sides."

Right, and you’ve got that nice tapered thigh area, so you can move your legs up and down easily. If you're stopping, riding, or using highway pegs, nothing is interfering with your movement.

Dante: "Exactly!"

Now, put your foot on the peg. Your riding position doesn’t change. You’re not moving around on the seat. That’s a big deal.

Now, let’s talk about this seat’s contour—it has a tail whip and six inches of lower back support. Why did you design it this way?

Dante: "That six inches of lower back support ensures consistency in riding position. On the stock seat, you shift around constantly. With this seat, you always feel like you're sitting in the same position—like a spoon that holds you in place. It’s comfortable and stable."

All right, I want to try it out.

Okay, immediately, I’m in the place I want to be. I’m not going anywhere.

Dante: "You’re locked in."

Yep. Not only that, I’ve got lower back support—and it feels great. It’s just enough.

Dante: "Exactly. And with the power these bikes put down, when you launch off the line, this seat is going to keep you in place. Everyone's adding horsepower these days, so you need a seat that holds you in position."

That’s right. When you’re accelerating hard, you’re still in the same place. And when you roll off the throttle, you’re still in the same place.

Not only does this seat look a million times better, but it’s also comfortable.

One more thing I noticed—this seat is narrow.

Dante: "That’s right! All of our La Pera seats feature a tapered thigh area, unlike the stock seat, which is very bolstered near the tank. Our seats are shaped like a teardrop, allowing for better leg positioning."

That’s a big deal for shorter riders. Their feet will be flatter on the ground instead of spread out, making them more comfortable and more in control.

Dante: "Exactly."

And it’s really comfortable.

Dante: "That’s because we use our marathon foam, all made in-house, top to bottom. And yes—it’s 100% made in the USA."

This is what you want if you want riding consistency, better riding abilities, and to always be in the same position every time you ride.

Dante, thank you so much for coming down today. I learned a lot about these amazing seats.

And as always, they’re available at Lifestyle Cycles' Online Mega Store!