I got mine used...leather...its a bit hard at first but my butt doesnt get as numb as it used to with teh oem seat. I think its more the shape of the seat. The back seems to ahve more support and keeps me from sitting on my tail bone.

Im looking forward to getting a backrest some day.

SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT