None of my springs are actually broken, but they don't feel all that strong. Should I replace them with new springs?

Yes. All springs have a lifespan. They are a wear item just like a brake pad or an oil filter. After time they will wear out and lose their ability to do their intended job. As a spring expands and contracts, the steel they are made from starts to fatigue. Eventually the fatigued steel will simply fail. If you notice your solo seat springs feel weak, it is a good indicator that they need to be replaced.

What spring should I use for my rigid frame?

Any seat spring will give you some relief when riding a rigid frame motorcycle. The larger / taller the spring, the more suspension you will gain. Hairpin style springs are a good choice for rigid motorcycles because they offer the most travel before bottoming out. For help in determining what length springs you may need be sure to check out our How To Mount A Sprung Solo Seat article!

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Solo Seat Springs - Barrel Style - 2 inch Chrome Lowbrow Customs
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SS2 Solo Seat Springs - Barrel Style - 3 inch Stainless Steel Bare Knuckle Performance
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Solo Seat Springs - Barrel Style - 3 inch Black Lowbrow Customs
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#2981-2 2 inch Heavy Duty Solo Seat Springs - Made in USA - Chrome Plated Colony
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Solo Seat Springs - Barrel Style - 2 inch Black Lowbrow Customs
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Solo Seat Springs - Hairpin Style -3 inch Black Lowbrow Customs
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Solo Seat Springs - Barrel Style - 4 inch Black Lowbrow Customs
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#3082-7 Seat Spring Upper and Lower Set 1958-Up Harley-Davidson Swingarm Big Twins Colony
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#3081-7 Seat Spring Upper and Lower Set 1936-1957 Harley-Davidson Rigid Big Twin Colony
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#2982-2 3 inch Heavy Duty Solo Seat Springs - Made in USA - Chrome Plated Colony
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Hairpin Style Solo Seat Springs - 2-1/2 inch Black Lowbrow Customs
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Colony #3201-4 Seat Post Spring Set 1952 - 1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster K KH XL — #3201-4 Seat Post Spring Set 1952-1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster K/KH/XL - Chrome Plated Colony
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#2984-2 5 inch Heavy Duty Solo Seat Springs - Made in USA - Chrome Plated Colony
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Solo Seat Springs - Hairpin Style - 3 inch Chrome Lowbrow Customs
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#2983-2 4 inch Heavy Duty Solo Seat Springs - Made in USA - Chrome Plated Colony
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#3080-6 Seat Spring Upper and Lower Set Harley-Davidson 45s/VL/Servi-car Colony
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Quality Motorcycle Seat Spring With Excellent Shock Absorption Why should your Bike get Motorcycle Seat Springs? Motorcycle seat springs have been around since the beginning. Even when you look at the first Harley Davidson® that was sold back ...

Why should your Bike get Motorcycle Seat Springs?

Motorcycle seat springs have been around since the beginning. Even when you look at the first Harley Davidson® that was sold back in 1903, you will see two motorcycle saddle springs mounted to the back of the solo seat, and a single hairpin style spring on the front of the seat.

Installing a solo seat spring to help dampen the shock that could be transferred from the rear wheel directly to your spine. Rigid style motorcycle frames look great, but riding one over any rough surface is not a wonderful experience.

Motorcycle seat springs are an attempt to solve a problem in a different way. They provide suspension for your body instead of the traditional method of supplying suspension for the motorcycle. Obviously, this was not the best solution, but it did help.

Motorcycle Seat Suspension Evolution

Over the year’s motorcycles have evolved to put a tremendous amount of effort into the suspension for the motorcycle. Even with this new technology, rigid motorcycles still have a huge following. They look vintage and many feel rigid motorcycles are just more attractive than a bike with two rear mounted shocks.

This was the whole premise for the Harley Davidson® Softail® which hides the shocks under the subframe. This allowed the designers to retain that rigid style look while being able to provide suspension for the rider.

Types of Motorcycle Seat Springs

There are three styles of motorcycle seat springs available in the market.

Barrel style seat springs are wound into an elongated oval shape. They are mounted into the seat spring retainers, or sometimes directly to the frame. These barrel style motorcycle seat springs come in heavy duty or standard versions, and in chrome or electroplated finishes.
Hairpin seat springs (also known as scissor style). These solo seat springs also come in chrome or black electroplated finishes.

Heavy duty solo seat springs or springer seat springs. When you need this type of seat springs for your rigid or custom-built motorcycle, Lowbrow Customs has high quality product with wide range for you. Read more on review traditional barrel-style solo seat springs to choose the right product to make your bike a huge difference in appearance and riding comfort.

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