The Saddlemen Explorer™ Special is a touring-style seat built for real miles on your M8 Softail, with classic rows of chrome studs for a custom look. Deep, wide buckets cradle both rider and passenger, and SaddleGel™ in front and rear eases pressure points so you can stay in the saddle longer.
Features:
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Deep, wide buckets: Contoured rider and passenger seats hold you in place mile after mile.
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Split-cushion design: The lumbar support and seat cushion compress independently, reducing tailbone and hipbone pressure.
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SaddleGel™ front and rear: Gel over progressive-density foam for both rider and passenger improves comfort and circulation.
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Optional driver backrest: Removable backrest that adjusts up/down and forward/back.
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Studded finish: Stitched SaddleHyde™ top with accent rows of chrome studs.
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Reach-friendly nose: A shaped front helps the rider put their feet down at stops.
- Made in the USA.
Kit includes:
- Explorer Special seat
- Mounting hardware
- Driver backrest (With Backrest versions only)
Fitment:
- Choose your Softail model above, and use the fitment tab to confirm the seat fits your year and model.
Some Seats Are Built To Order:
- Build time until shipment can take up to 14 days, depending on stock. Seats often ship within a few days.
Great for: long-distance riding, two-up touring, and riders who want touring-seat comfort on their Softail.
Options/Colors: If you'd like a stitch color or option you don't see here, please contact us and we can check on it for you.
Part Numbers:
Manufacturer: Street Bob/Standard With Backrest-818-30-040, Deluxe/Heritage/Slim With Backrest-818-33-040, Fat Boy/2023-Present Breakout With Backrest-818-27-040, 2018-22 Breakout Without Backrest-818-31-039
P/N: Street Bob/Standard With Backrest-0802-0958, Deluxe/Heritage/Slim With Backrest-0802-1415, Fat Boy/2023-Present Breakout With Backrest-0802-1027, 2018-22 Breakout Without Backrest-0802-1302
Street Bob & Standard (818-30-040)
- 2018-2020 FXBB Street Bob
- 2021-Present FXBBS Street Bob 114
- 2020-2024 FXST Softail Standard
Deluxe, Heritage & Slim (818-33-040)
- 2018-2020 FLDE Deluxe
- 2018-2021 FLHC Heritage Classic
- 2018-Present FLHCS Heritage Classic 114
- 2018-2021 FLSL Softail Slim
- 2026-Present FLHD Deadwood
- 2026-Present FXD Super Glide
Fat Boy & 2023-Present Breakout (818-27-040)
- 2018-2020 FLFB Fat Boy
- 2018-Present FLFBS Fat Boy 114
- 2021 FLFBSANV Fat Boy 30th Anniversary
- 2023-Present FXBR Breakout 117
2018-2022 Breakout (818-31-039)
- 2018-2019 FXBR Breakout
- 2018-2022 FXBRS Breakout 114 (2021-2022 non-USA models)
Fitment is for stock M8 Softail models. Does not fit pre-2018 Softail models.