Duane Smith Custom Seats

03/16/2026

Answering some of our most asked questions about our custom-made seats!
Have some other questions? Send us a message here on Facebook, and we will get back to you!

03/12/2026

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01/05/2026

Our Jan/Feb '26 issue is a special themed Route 66 edition that serves as the ultimate travel guide. The Mother Road is celebrating its Centennial in 2026, and it's the perfect time for you to hit the road and experience the charm and freedom of the famous highway. Let this magazine be your planning resource. Happy New Year!⁠
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Order your copy today.
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09/09/2025

🏍️Seat of the Week!🏍️
This week's seat is this gorgeous, real leather bike seat, hand-made by Duane. It is made with ethically sourced black dyed buffalo and an African alligator. From the hand-tooled and braided skirt to the gorgeous leather, this seat definitely deserved a spotlight!
If you are interested in a custom bike seat, message us here on Facebook or call us at 320-559-0165.
Happy Riding!

07/22/2025

Seat of the Week!
This custom seat, designed by Duane, features red hand-stitched lettering and real leather, combining clean craftsmanship with a personal style.
Have a design in mind? Message us here on Facebook or call us at (320)-559-0165.

07/16/2025

🏍️Throwback to 2016🏍️
Check out this gorgeous bike seat Duane made back in 2016! Duane creates these bike seats personalized to the individual's needs, from custom foam thickness and density to the color and design of the seat.
Got an uncomfortable seat? Message us on Facebook or call us at (320) 559-0165 for a free estimate on your bike seat! Everyone deserves a comfortable and stylish way to ride.

11/08/2023

You never know what you're going to find when you take the seat cover off. This seat had a gel pad set into the foam. As you can see the installer didn't take the time to properly clean up the depression they made before setting the pad into the foam. We don't use gel pads since you can feel the line between the foam and a pad, but this takes that discomfort to a whole different level!

06/15/2023

Few things are as intoxicating and alluring as the open road. For those who love to travel by motorcycle, there are 22 scenic byways and myriad scenic loop routes in Minnesota that offer some of the state's most beautiful, interesting and enjoyable rides. Motorcycle riders will find several great re...

04/13/2023

Do you have any roadside oddities to add to this list?

Here are five of the strange roadside attractions I've come across in my motorcycle travels. What's the strangest oddity you've seen?

02/24/2023

The level of details is incredible!

01/31/2023

The seat in the front is in to get recovered to match the one in the back. They are for a pair of Cannondale bikes that are being restored.