Sorry to hear about the old seat. This "first impression" is perfect timing. I just saw this synidicated seat on the "build your own bike" portal on the Indian website and was wondering how it looks and feels.
This seat wasn't an option when I bought my 2020 Scout Bobber. I had read and heard what a disaster the stock seat was, so I right away purchased the pathetically misnamed Comfort Seat. After a few weeks, just out of curiosity, I put the stock seat on and realized how incredibly uncomfortable it was, as within 30 minutes it was impossible to enjoy the bike. With the "Comfort Seat" the time between enjoyment and agony was stretched from 30 minutes to 45. I went on a journey to read the reviews and listen to the comments about all the options, and in time I bit the bullet and ordered a custom Corbin solo seat. I loved the fact that I could choose the leather, the stitching, etc. I had a conversation with the folks at Corbin and took the plunge. By far, of all the upgrades I have done, this was by far the best decision. It is a wonderfully constructed seat, with excellent attention to detail, and the order was completed in what I thought was a timely manner. It is a comfortable and good looking seat, and the comfort level cannot be compared to the anything that I received from Indian. The seat you just installed looks great. I hope that Indian has learned a bit about rider comfort, and has listened to the customers and made a seat that is worth the money.
Wow, thanks for the in-depth comment and I share your pain. The corbin is an amazing seat, no doubt and corbins are some of the most comfortable seats I've ever sat on. I do think Indian is listening to the customers and I think this syndicate is a step in the right direction. I'll be riding this weekend for a bit and we'll see how she handles a few hours in the saddle. Ride safe!
When you posted on your IG, of the sliced up seat, I was like holy crap! Pretty fast turn around time for getting that replacement. I do like the look of the step up seats. I ride a '16 Scout, and my seat is the Mustang Touring saddle. It is night and day difference from the stock set. I rode Harleys for 20 years, and the first thing I always did was change out the stock seat, before I did anything else. I make my bike comfortable, before I consider power plant upgrades. I ain't got any extra padding on my boney butt, so it lets me know in a hour if it's not happy. Great video and love the look of that seat on your beautiful Bobber! Ride and stay safe down there in Big Texas!
The seat looks pretty rad man.. hope is everything you wish for.. I got myself the IM Comfort seat back in November, and it's a big improvement from the stock seat. I still wanna put it to a test on a long trip lol. Best of luck man, thanks for sharing.
Right on! Get out and ride that sucker somewhere far away. In my opinion, doing a log trip on the bobber has a very raw experience and the journey is the important part.
Love the seat…maybe it’s just me but the brackets connecting it from the sides throw me off a bit, would prefer a cleaner look…but still thinking about ordering one for the comfort
Still got the stock seat here! Thanks for the review, especially given your experience with the Saddleman and Mustang. It looks awesome on your bike, but trying to picture the black Syndicate on my Maroon Bobber. I like the way the maroon looks in the stock seat, but would like/need to know what "comfort" feels like. Also, I'm a bit of an aesthetic minimalist... So, basically, I'm torn and wasted space on your comments section. Joy!
Hahaha - all good. Well with the release of the Indian Scout Rogue they released a 1-up version of the Syndicate seat too if you are that minimalist rider. I think the aesthetics of a black seat and the black grips would work well ... but I'm also color blind so there's that - lol
I love the looks of this seat. I may actually end up getting this one. I am still waiting on the triple tree to get mind back on the road though. I’m told march 15 if the ETA
Wish they made this same seat but without the passenger seat. I got the comfort seat for only $20 from the dealership but I do like how the syndicate seat looks way better and has the bit of a higher back.
I like the look and have been wanting to upgrade from the stock. Just not sold on the Indian upgrade. May take suggestions and go with mustang or another brand. Bike looks great thanks for the videos.
I’m still riding the stock seat. The only reason I haven’t been able to get a mustang solo with the back rest. It’s been out of stock forever at pretty much all websites.
Did your seat come with the bolts? I just got mine and excitedly removed the bolts to the rear lights and fender, took off the stock seat, and placed the Syndicate Seat on, before realizing I didn't have the bolts to attach it!
I’m on my third seat. Had the stock the Indian comfort and currently using a Corbin Brave. The Corbin my opinion is massively over priced and over rated. It didn’t come with any mounting bolts and the mounting brackets were badly finished. I had to get them powder coated myself as whatever was used literally wiped off with a cloth to expose bare metal. The Corbin has great lower back support but the padding in the bottom of the seated area is pretty thin and I get numb balls after about 50 miles of riding. The Indian comfort is actually more comfortable to sit on but has zero lower back support. If you liked the Jared Mees have a look at the Drag Specialties Bobber Solo Seat.
I like the look and will have to see if they have one with the rear brackets that fit the scout bolts. The seat is my next change to the bike. I have the stock step up and it needs changing.
Great video! Thanks a lot! Do you unscrew the brackets on the rear fender along with the indicators? I would like to order the seat, but I have great fear of possibly damaging something.
So in order to install you remove the four screws so that the side-rails come off. Then you'll install the seat and screw into the subframe. It's pretty easy to do.
I have .... it's on my list of upgrades this year. One rule though - I have some money in Polaris stock ... so it has to cover the cost of the upgrade before I do it :-)
#Dadwithabike I can't wait to get mine in the mail! Question though, where did you get that U.S. Army sticker or plate on the right side of your bike? Can I get one but a USMC one?
I'm mainly looking into this seat for my Fiance since she likes riding with me. The regular scout bobber passenger seat is pretty stiff even after half a year or so - is it pretty soft back there? Trying to choose between this or just bite the bullet and go Corbin for hers and my own seat.
Hey man, are you still running the syndicate 2 up seat on your bobber? If so, have you had a passenger on the bike with you and what's their take on the seat as far as being comfortable. Also how long would you say you can ride with the syndicate seat until you start feeling like you want to stop. Looking at getting one of but also looking for more feedback on it before I pull the trigger on one. You know as well as I do that the stock seat and pillion seat sucks. I just did a 220 ride this weekend and was so grateful when the gas light came on so I could get off the bike. Anyway let me know. Thanks in advance...
So I no longer had the bobber. After 3 years and 50K miles I moved on. However ... I loved the Syndicate seat but never rode with a passenger for long. My daughter did not like the passenger portion though.
Charged $400 for it. I don't ride 2-up either but I like the look of the step-up and I use it for luggage anyway. I'm just not a fan of how the rack looks on the bobber.
I wonder if you were sporting your club colors in the wrong part of town when they decided to vandalize your bike? Shitty and petty but I could see that being possibly why it happened? Idk, I've just been wondering why someone would do that to you. Only other scenario I can come up with is jealousy or some die hard Harley bro felt like being a low life that day... Who does that?? Glad that's all that happened though. Could've been worse I guess.
Sorry to hear about the old seat. This "first impression" is perfect timing. I just saw this synidicated seat on the "build your own bike" portal on the Indian website and was wondering how it looks and feels.
Glad it's helpful .... that's my goal with this channel - be as helpful to folks on these two wheeled death machines as possible...
This seat wasn't an option when I bought my 2020 Scout Bobber. I had read and heard what a disaster the stock seat was, so I right away purchased the pathetically misnamed Comfort Seat. After a few weeks, just out of curiosity, I put the stock seat on and realized how incredibly uncomfortable it was, as within 30 minutes it was impossible to enjoy the bike. With the "Comfort Seat" the time between enjoyment and agony was stretched from 30 minutes to 45.
I went on a journey to read the reviews and listen to the comments about all the options, and in time I bit the bullet and ordered a custom Corbin solo seat. I loved the fact that I could choose the leather, the stitching, etc. I had a conversation with the folks at Corbin and took the plunge. By far, of all the upgrades I have done, this was by far the best decision. It is a wonderfully constructed seat, with excellent attention to detail, and the order was completed in what I thought was a timely manner. It is a comfortable and good looking seat, and the comfort level cannot be compared to the anything that I received from Indian.
The seat you just installed looks great. I hope that Indian has learned a bit about rider comfort, and has listened to the customers and made a seat that is worth the money.
Wow, thanks for the in-depth comment and I share your pain. The corbin is an amazing seat, no doubt and corbins are some of the most comfortable seats I've ever sat on. I do think Indian is listening to the customers and I think this syndicate is a step in the right direction. I'll be riding this weekend for a bit and we'll see how she handles a few hours in the saddle. Ride safe!
When you posted on your IG, of the sliced up seat, I was like holy crap! Pretty fast turn around time for getting that replacement. I do like the look of the step up seats. I ride a '16 Scout, and my seat is the Mustang Touring saddle. It is night and day difference from the stock set. I rode Harleys for 20 years, and the first thing I always did was change out the stock seat, before I did anything else. I make my bike comfortable, before I consider power plant upgrades. I ain't got any extra padding on my boney butt, so it lets me know in a hour if it's not happy. Great video and love the look of that seat on your beautiful Bobber! Ride and stay safe down there in Big Texas!
Thanks ... yes, Indian turned my order around pretty fast - I was quite surprised. I think mustang makes some amazingly comfortable seats. Ride safe!
The seat looks pretty rad man.. hope is everything you wish for.. I got myself the IM Comfort seat back in November, and it's a big improvement from the stock seat. I still wanna put it to a test on a long trip lol. Best of luck man, thanks for sharing.
Right on! Get out and ride that sucker somewhere far away. In my opinion, doing a log trip on the bobber has a very raw experience and the journey is the important part.
Love the seat…maybe it’s just me but the brackets connecting it from the sides throw me off a bit, would prefer a cleaner look…but still thinking about ordering one for the comfort
I have the Corbin Brave seat. It looks the business and its Corbin, enough said. Worth every penny.
Oh no doubt ... Corbin's are comfy as hell
I have the 1920 solo seat and I love the look. Maybe you need a little rest after a couple hours but is totally worth it just for how it looks
Yup, the solo seat looks great - just not my style .. but still a good looking seat.
Still got the stock seat here! Thanks for the review, especially given your experience with the Saddleman and Mustang. It looks awesome on your bike, but trying to picture the black Syndicate on my Maroon Bobber. I like the way the maroon looks in the stock seat, but would like/need to know what "comfort" feels like. Also, I'm a bit of an aesthetic minimalist... So, basically, I'm torn and wasted space on your comments section. Joy!
Hahaha - all good. Well with the release of the Indian Scout Rogue they released a 1-up version of the Syndicate seat too if you are that minimalist rider. I think the aesthetics of a black seat and the black grips would work well ... but I'm also color blind so there's that - lol
I got the "Old time" solo seat in Vintage Black from Alex Leathercraft.
Just love it 😁
The workmanship of those seats are quite nice!
I love the looks of this seat. I may actually end up getting this one. I am still waiting on the triple tree to get mind back on the road though. I’m told march 15 if the ETA
Yeah it is taking FOREVER for parts on anything. I have some stuff on order for my Porsche project that won't be here until April or May
Wish they made this same seat but without the passenger seat. I got the comfort seat for only $20 from the dealership but I do like how the syndicate seat looks way better and has the bit of a higher back.
Wow, can't beat $20 ....
Great review.. Corbin has been a game changer for me. I can ride for hours with corbin, progressive 444s and 10" FMB mercenaries.
Oh man, I was SOO CLOSE to snagging 10" Mercenaries ... so close, but the Titus Bars pulled me in.
I like the look and have been wanting to upgrade from the stock. Just not sold on the Indian upgrade. May take suggestions and go with mustang or another brand. Bike looks great thanks for the videos.
You can't go wrong with Mustang or Saddlemen. I went this route because I couldn't find any available mustang or saddlemen.
I’m still riding the stock seat. The only reason I haven’t been able to get a mustang solo with the back rest. It’s been out of stock forever at pretty much all websites.
You should get an award from Indian for riding that seat - haha.
I just got my saddleman for my road trip. Before that the conformed seat from indian, just they seat isn't super comfortable after about and hour lol
Yeah, I think the "comfort" seat from Indian is just too wide. You'll love that saddlemen...
Did your seat come with the bolts? I just got mine and excitedly removed the bolts to the rear lights and fender, took off the stock seat, and
placed the Syndicate Seat on, before realizing I didn't have the bolts to attach it!
Great looking saddle!
Thanks brother....
I’m on my third seat. Had the stock the Indian comfort and currently using a Corbin Brave. The Corbin my opinion is massively over priced and over rated. It didn’t come with any mounting bolts and the mounting brackets were badly finished. I had to get them powder coated myself as whatever was used literally wiped off with a cloth to expose bare metal. The Corbin has great lower back support but the padding in the bottom of the seated area is pretty thin and I get numb balls after about 50 miles of riding. The Indian comfort is actually more comfortable to sit on but has zero lower back support.
If you liked the Jared Mees have a look at the Drag Specialties Bobber Solo Seat.
Dang, sounds like you've had a challenge with seats man .... wow
Did you ever try the Indian comfort seat for this?
I like the look and will have to see if they have one with the rear brackets that fit the scout bolts. The seat is my next change to the bike. I have the stock step up and it needs changing.
Wait... what's the difference between a step up or a two up seat? I thought they were interchangeable until I watched ur next Syndicate video.
Yeah, the syndicate is only for bobbers or the rogue
Great video! Thanks a lot! Do you unscrew the brackets on the rear fender along with the indicators? I would like to order the seat, but I have great fear of possibly damaging something.
So in order to install you remove the four screws so that the side-rails come off. Then you'll install the seat and screw into the subframe. It's pretty easy to do.
@@dadwithabike Thank you so much for replying THAT fast. I think that’s the one. And if it’s as easy as you said I’ll mount it by myself. Nice!
I do feel like we're missing out. We need a cinematic install vid
Hahah, my cinematic skills are "in training"
Hey I’m like 2 years late lol but where can I buy the bike rack you have
Hey man would you recommend riding a bike year round? I live in socal so the weather ain’t bad. I’m 25 male with no kids
Sure, I ride mine all year round and I'm 47 with 2 kids - we have good weather in Texas so ... why not
@@dadwithabike okay thank you im just worried about road debris. I travel about 20-30 mins on the freeway and my car has been hit a couple times.
@@mistahozzy understand, gotta be vigilant when you ride
Hey have you looked into revolution performance Big bore kit. Bigger jugs are always better especially if you like to go fast
I have .... it's on my list of upgrades this year. One rule though - I have some money in Polaris stock ... so it has to cover the cost of the upgrade before I do it :-)
Your bike looks very similar to the rogue.
Yup, basically I built the rogue before Indian 🤣
What tank-pad/protector are you using? Please provide a link to the supplier if you have one. Thanks!
Here ya go - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HRGMHJW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Where did you get your tank art done I would love to have something like that on mine
after seeing the new seat I can’t make my mind up between your new seat and your old seat.. do you still like your old vandalized seat better?
Honestly, I like my new seat a lot better - so much more comfortable.
#Dadwithabike I can't wait to get mine in the mail! Question though, where did you get that U.S. Army sticker or plate on the right side of your bike? Can I get one but a USMC one?
So go check out bravewolf customs. They do side plates, tank decals and more
💪💯
I'm mainly looking into this seat for my Fiance since she likes riding with me. The regular scout bobber passenger seat is pretty stiff even after half a year or so - is it pretty soft back there? Trying to choose between this or just bite the bullet and go Corbin for hers and my own seat.
Hey Chris, unfortunately he won't be getting back to your question... He passed away 😔
Hey man, are you still running the syndicate 2 up seat on your bobber? If so, have you had a passenger on the bike with you and what's their take on the seat as far as being comfortable. Also how long would you say you can ride with the syndicate seat until you start feeling like you want to stop. Looking at getting one of but also looking for more feedback on it before I pull the trigger on one. You know as well as I do that the stock seat and pillion seat sucks. I just did a 220 ride this weekend and was so grateful when the gas light came on so I could get off the bike. Anyway let me know. Thanks in advance...
So I no longer had the bobber. After 3 years and 50K miles I moved on. However ... I loved the Syndicate seat but never rode with a passenger for long. My daughter did not like the passenger portion though.
Do you like your new seat or the old one?
Oh, I love this new seat.
What did Indian charge you for it ?
Won't ever have a passenger but looks good
Charged $400 for it. I don't ride 2-up either but I like the look of the step-up and I use it for luggage anyway. I'm just not a fan of how the rack looks on the bobber.
@@dadwithabike
Have the same thinking myself.
Thanks for Video, and others, am a subscriber
How much was that sissy bar and where did you get it ?
The sissy bar is from Dean Speed and they run $215+ depending on what you want. I highly recommend them, they are solid folks
I’m still on the stock seat after 20k in a little over a year and my arse hates me 🤣, does a new seat really change the comfort that much?
1920 Solo Seat!
How do you like the comfort of that seat?
I wonder if you were sporting your club colors in the wrong part of town when they decided to vandalize your bike? Shitty and petty but I could see that being possibly why it happened? Idk, I've just been wondering why someone would do that to you. Only other scenario I can come up with is jealousy or some die hard Harley bro felt like being a low life that day... Who does that?? Glad that's all that happened though. Could've been worse I guess.
Yeah...anyway, you are right it could have been worse.