Danny Gray Introduces Independent Suspension Line Of Motorcycle Seats

Troy Siahaan
by Troy Siahaan

Danny Gray Enterprises, the Santa Ana, Calif.-based designer and manufacturer of custom motorcycle seats, recently introduced the IST (Independent Suspension Technology) line of motorcycle seats, designed to eliminate the compression and shock the body receives from riding on a traditional solid seat pan while providing the hand-crafted look, quality and performance of an aftermarket seat.

Sitting on a traditional motorcycle seat, the shocks and bumps of the road transmit into the rider’s hips and up their spine. This “whole body vibration” often leads to pain and fatigue, ultimately shortening the amount of time a person can ride comfortably. The new IST product line works by damping road impact right where it matters most – at the two lowest bone points in the pelvis called the ischial tuberosities, or ITs. IST is like two little trampolines, positioned side by side within the seat. IST isolates the rider’s IT bones, cushioning them independently in reaction to the shocks and bumps of the road. And since IST is seamlessly built into the saddle, bike owners can have the custom look of a Danny Gray designed seat while enjoying longer, more comfortable rides.

The IST line offers motorcyclists four models with multiple options for adding comfort and duration to their rides:

· The MinimalIST is the entry level IST product, available in vinyl or leather covering with tailbone and stress relief, narrow width and sized for a solo rider.

· The BigIST for the solo rider is available in vinyl or leather with tailbone and stress relief, and features a wider footprint, back support and is sized to accommodate a pillion. The BigIST is also available as a two-rider seat in a full-touring style with tailbone and stress relief, and back support, available in vinyl or leather.

· The LowIST is a two-rider, low-profile style seat available in vinyl or leather with tailbone and stress relief, low and narrow, and cut down the rear.

· The TourIST is a two-rider seat in a mid-touring style with tailbone and stress relief and back support. The TourIST is available in vinyl, leather or with sweat-control Spacer Mesh Fabric and leather accents.

Danny Gray’s line of IST seats will be on display at Sturgis Rally 2014 at Black Hills Harley Davidson in Rapid City, and J&P Cycles in Sturgis. The line will be available to dealers by July 31through Biker’s Choice and Drag Specialties.

More detailed product information is available at www.dannygray.com.

Troy Siahaan
Troy Siahaan

Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.

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