Welcome to Bitchin Seats...
When a standard aftermarket seat just is not good enough for you
Custom Motorcycle Seats | Builder | Fabricating Shop | Parts Dealer for all things Motorcycle.
Our number one goal is making sure our customers are happy.
The products that leave our facility are top quality that you can depend on!
Our number one goal is making sure our customers are happy.
The products that leave our facility are top quality that you can depend on!
The bitchin seat story and who is Bitchin rich
Back in the days of hang ten’s and surf’s up, there was a young man who found himself having an eye for detail and precision. Rich, who at the time was 18, began his journey at a local custom surfboard shop. When shaping a surfboard the key is absolute perfection, regardless of what it may take. Rich learned and mastered the skill of surfboard shaping and then began to embark onto a new hobby, car interior. He had a love for all things old school and restoring old cars. He began to help all his friends, his friends -friends and so on until everyone in southern California knew if they wanted the interior done right, Rich was the guy to go to. At the time, Rich was running his upholstery business out of his garage and one of many customers came by to pick up his completed car with an amazing looking new interior. He was so impressed and said to Rich “Wow, that is Bitchin, Rich”. With the California Surf slang in full swing, Rich was doing some of the best custom hot rod interior around and the nick name “Bitchin Rich” really caught on!
Bitchin Rich started to date a woman that made him feel ready to settle down and start a family. At the time, he was getting offers from various companies to head their products lines in the automotive industry. One day, he got a call from one of his friends and this offer intrigued him. To head the custom development of custom motorcycle seats. This was a new adventure and sounded like something new he could conquer. He took the job and he had no idea what a ride he was in for. Bitchin Rich changed the World standards of a custom motorcycle seat and huge companies like Harley Davidson and American Iron Horse wanted him to start designing low profile precision perfect seats at a lower value. He was being flown all over the country getting first looks and the non-released motorcycles and hanging out with the big wigs of the motorcycle industry. It was a very lucrative and an amazing experience but Bitchin Rich had a pull to his roots. He was now heading development lines on how to make a seat the quickest and cheapest way. He began to realize that he wanted to provide high quality regardless of cost and decided to take a step back and go back to the drawing board.
Bitchin Rich moved his new family onto the cliffs of Dana Point and started from scratch. His new love (motorcycles) and his old love(the key perfection of surfboards) into one and started making the best custom built seats in the world. That’s a guarantee. He began crafting handmade 10 – 12 hour custom built seats out of his garage but with a killer view of the ocean. Even though he may have been starting from basics again, he was doing what he loved and was calling his own shots. No cut corners, no short cuts, no screwing the customer. Building genuine products that no one else can do. After a few years of being very successful, it was time to relocate and began to grow. His clientele base began to become overwhelming and he needed to hire a team to help. He moved to the heart of Orange County and that’s when the ball started to roll. The Discovery Channel’s Bike Build Offs we all the rage and custom build motorcycles were the new must have for all men. Bitchin Rich’s company grew to Bitchin Seat Company and became an international must have seat for anyone looking for the best. The best amount of comfort, built right, by hand, specifically per client, and only the best products used. The client base went from local to out of state and country quite quickly. Once custom built bike were no longer being done and the need for a store front was not necessary, while Bitchin Seat Company grew larger and larger, the need for a large shop grew as well. Bitchin Rich then decided to purchase a very large property more inland and relocated. Bitchin Seat Company now resides on a huge acre and a half property with a gigantic shop that allows BSC to innovate and create what the customer wants.
Bitchin Rich started to date a woman that made him feel ready to settle down and start a family. At the time, he was getting offers from various companies to head their products lines in the automotive industry. One day, he got a call from one of his friends and this offer intrigued him. To head the custom development of custom motorcycle seats. This was a new adventure and sounded like something new he could conquer. He took the job and he had no idea what a ride he was in for. Bitchin Rich changed the World standards of a custom motorcycle seat and huge companies like Harley Davidson and American Iron Horse wanted him to start designing low profile precision perfect seats at a lower value. He was being flown all over the country getting first looks and the non-released motorcycles and hanging out with the big wigs of the motorcycle industry. It was a very lucrative and an amazing experience but Bitchin Rich had a pull to his roots. He was now heading development lines on how to make a seat the quickest and cheapest way. He began to realize that he wanted to provide high quality regardless of cost and decided to take a step back and go back to the drawing board.
Bitchin Rich moved his new family onto the cliffs of Dana Point and started from scratch. His new love (motorcycles) and his old love(the key perfection of surfboards) into one and started making the best custom built seats in the world. That’s a guarantee. He began crafting handmade 10 – 12 hour custom built seats out of his garage but with a killer view of the ocean. Even though he may have been starting from basics again, he was doing what he loved and was calling his own shots. No cut corners, no short cuts, no screwing the customer. Building genuine products that no one else can do. After a few years of being very successful, it was time to relocate and began to grow. His clientele base began to become overwhelming and he needed to hire a team to help. He moved to the heart of Orange County and that’s when the ball started to roll. The Discovery Channel’s Bike Build Offs we all the rage and custom build motorcycles were the new must have for all men. Bitchin Rich’s company grew to Bitchin Seat Company and became an international must have seat for anyone looking for the best. The best amount of comfort, built right, by hand, specifically per client, and only the best products used. The client base went from local to out of state and country quite quickly. Once custom built bike were no longer being done and the need for a store front was not necessary, while Bitchin Seat Company grew larger and larger, the need for a large shop grew as well. Bitchin Rich then decided to purchase a very large property more inland and relocated. Bitchin Seat Company now resides on a huge acre and a half property with a gigantic shop that allows BSC to innovate and create what the customer wants.
Why does a seat company sell/ manufacture parts?
Bitchin Seat Co is known and has been branded as the best custom seats you can buy, hands down. But with custom seats comes custom applications. Bitchin Seats has many customers who have more than the standard upgrade requests, such as a sissy bar to fit perfectly with our perfect seats. Instead of out sourcing the sissy bar, we make it in house. We do this to not only insure the correct fitment but also found that our customers trusted us knowing things would be done right. Bitchin Seats is just not an upholstery company. In order to make a comfortable seat, we have to know the bike and know where you should be sitting on the bike to handle and control it properly. We also have to understand all the componentry that surrounds the seat fitment area. There are so many key factors that go into building a seat and if someone does not know all those keys, you get a cheap, uncomfortable seat that fits horribly. We understand motorcycles and began building bikes when a customer sent us his bike years ago because he did not trust anyone else but Bitchin Rich. After people saw the few builds that Bitchin Seats did for this one customer, they started having custom requests. It began to expand and now we distribute pretty much you can think of that has to do with motorcycles.
Bitchin Seats has been in the industry for such a long time that we have developed amazing contacts around the world so when a client wants something specific, we can do it… no matter what.
Times are changing and so are the ways of the motorcycle industry. We have found that we are more knowledgeable on motorcycles than many bike builders themselves. You will quickly learn that after speaking with one of our technicians. Our most recent trend is customers shipping their motorcycles from all over the US. While getting a custom seat, they want wheels, a new front end, new handlebars, and other things. Here, we do all of that and so customers ship the bike here. It never leaves and gets shipped back to the customer complete. It’s a new way of making the best out of this economy. Doing it right the first time around from people that know custom built motorcycles to the stock Harley. Bitchin Seats has seen and done it all.
Bitchin Seats has been in the industry for such a long time that we have developed amazing contacts around the world so when a client wants something specific, we can do it… no matter what.
Times are changing and so are the ways of the motorcycle industry. We have found that we are more knowledgeable on motorcycles than many bike builders themselves. You will quickly learn that after speaking with one of our technicians. Our most recent trend is customers shipping their motorcycles from all over the US. While getting a custom seat, they want wheels, a new front end, new handlebars, and other things. Here, we do all of that and so customers ship the bike here. It never leaves and gets shipped back to the customer complete. It’s a new way of making the best out of this economy. Doing it right the first time around from people that know custom built motorcycles to the stock Harley. Bitchin Seats has seen and done it all.
What is a custom seat exactly?
This is what Bitchin Seats in known for. Our custom seats are second to none and you will know that after sitting on one. We use techniques that make our seats more than just a seat.
You need to enjoy your bike; you spend money on new chrome wheel, new pipes, and more for what?
You want the bike to look good, right? What about you?
You need to enjoy the bike you spent all this money on and you don’t want your seat to look like a pillow.
Well, we have mastered it!
We begin with a base fiberglass pan.
This will get the seat to look like it melts into your bike, following the clean lines, completing your bike, not taking away from it. On top of the base pan we start with a firm piece of base foam (this is where much of your base and back support will come from).
Now …at this point, each seat starts to become very unique to each rider.
We being to layer several variations of foam densities to complement your weight and give you the fullest support and comfort you need. In between each layer of foam we hand shape it to accommodate your height and inseam to insure that you are at the position you need to reach the controls, handlebars, and be flat footed on the ground.
Our seats are made to you, each individual is different, and no two people have the same body type and shape. This is why you are uncomfortable on your stock seat. These seats are not focused on a specific shape, height, or weight. Stock and mass produced seats (the less expensive ones) are made one average size.
It would be like everyone trying to wear the same size shoe. Yes, the shoe would fit some people; the lucky one’s who just so happen to have that one foot size to fit but what about everyone else?
Our seats are for you, everyone else who needs more than the average. We are highly skilled, top quality, and the best you will find. On your search to find seats you may want to go a less expensive route and try one, two, or even three seats that are “budget friendly”. We have many clients that do this and then end up with a garage filled with seats they hate, they finally come to us.
After that, your search for a comfortable, clean, sleek seat will be over, guaranteed. We are the best at what we do and if you want to enjoy your motorcycle to the fullest, come to us.
And while you’re at it, maybe get a Bitchin looking upgrade too to complement your personal style. First and foremost, our seats are 100% custom and made to each individual.
You need to enjoy your bike; you spend money on new chrome wheel, new pipes, and more for what?
You want the bike to look good, right? What about you?
You need to enjoy the bike you spent all this money on and you don’t want your seat to look like a pillow.
Well, we have mastered it!
We begin with a base fiberglass pan.
This will get the seat to look like it melts into your bike, following the clean lines, completing your bike, not taking away from it. On top of the base pan we start with a firm piece of base foam (this is where much of your base and back support will come from).
Now …at this point, each seat starts to become very unique to each rider.
We being to layer several variations of foam densities to complement your weight and give you the fullest support and comfort you need. In between each layer of foam we hand shape it to accommodate your height and inseam to insure that you are at the position you need to reach the controls, handlebars, and be flat footed on the ground.
Our seats are made to you, each individual is different, and no two people have the same body type and shape. This is why you are uncomfortable on your stock seat. These seats are not focused on a specific shape, height, or weight. Stock and mass produced seats (the less expensive ones) are made one average size.
It would be like everyone trying to wear the same size shoe. Yes, the shoe would fit some people; the lucky one’s who just so happen to have that one foot size to fit but what about everyone else?
Our seats are for you, everyone else who needs more than the average. We are highly skilled, top quality, and the best you will find. On your search to find seats you may want to go a less expensive route and try one, two, or even three seats that are “budget friendly”. We have many clients that do this and then end up with a garage filled with seats they hate, they finally come to us.
After that, your search for a comfortable, clean, sleek seat will be over, guaranteed. We are the best at what we do and if you want to enjoy your motorcycle to the fullest, come to us.
And while you’re at it, maybe get a Bitchin looking upgrade too to complement your personal style. First and foremost, our seats are 100% custom and made to each individual.
Semi Production or custom?
Bitchin Seat Company has always been known for custom built seats. As our company grew, the client base did as well. Our custom seats are not for everyone because of the price point and the time we take for specifics of each customers seat. Before semi production seats, we focused to a client base that was for those who needed more than just a standard seat (too tall, too short, too wide, too narrow, health issues, lost distance riding, ect). Bitchin Seats quickly became known world wide for the best quality seats available on the market. What sets us apart? The comfort is unbeatable and the look is the better than what you will ever see from another seat company. So... how does Bitchin Seats make a unbelievably comfortable seat and at the same time, obtain sleek and low profile? Click here to read more detail of a custom seat.
To understand what a semi production seat is, you first have to understand what our custom seats are truly all about.
A custom seat is built to each individual and is unique to you from the very beginning. We begin with a custom fiberglass seat pan to obtain an extremely tight and snug fit to your bike. This will get the “melt into your bike” look. On top of the seat pan, we begin with a base foam. The base foam will be the foundation of your seat and will provide benefits for you like never bottoming out on your seat. On top of the base foam, we begin to make the seat very unique to you. We layer in several different types of foam densities based on your specific weight. This means that the support you're getting is specific to you. If your 250lbs, your support will be very different from someone who weighs 150lbs, as it should be. Why have support in your seat that is not properly supportive for you body build? In between each layer of foam, we are hand shaping to accommodate for your height and inseam. This will allow us to position you correctly to reach the handlebars, get flat footed, and sit comfortable into the bike for optimal riding comfortability. We can do all of this regardless of where you are, worldwide. We just need your height, weight, and inseam. With these three specifics about you, we are able to calibrate our seat build process for your exact comfort needs. With in the foam, we use our famous Nitro Air Gel (temperature neutral) for even more added comfort.
The custom seat route is great for riders who need more (more support, need to get further back into the bike, need to get closer to the controls, ect.)
We developed our semi production seat line once our seats became a worldwide must have. Many of our customers want our style and comfort but are at the average height and weight. So they would not need as much attention to detail like some of our customers that are looking for that extra something we do for our seats. Our custom seats (on average) take about 12-14 hours to make so a semi production seat would get the seat making time down and with that, a lower price tag. We do not call our semi production line just “production” because we will never skimp on quality. This is just a more efficient way for us to make a seat. We will always provide you with our signature look and quality of comfort regardless of the route you go.
Semi production seats start out in molds. We casted molds off of our custom seats so on the outside, you would not be able to see a difference between a custom or semi production, it is on the inside of the seat where the changes are. We blow foam into the pre made mold. The foam we use in the mold is gauged to your specific weight so you are still getting the proper amount of support. Since the foam is in a mold, the shape of the seat is a single option and was made for a average height/inseam rider. The gel in our semi production seats is an option. It is always recommend for the added comfort but you are welcome to order it with out gel if you would like to omit the cost.
Both our semi production and custom seats have the same options for upgrades (custom stitching, exotic covers, ect)
A good rule of thumb if you are having a rough time deciding between the two:
*5 Feet 10 Inches - 6 Feet 2 Inches
You will benefit from both the custom or semi production. If you do a lot of long distance riding or need special attention to back support, the custom seat may be a good choice. At your height, you do have the luxury of choosing what you like.
*5 Feet 10 Inches and lower
Since you most likely would need to get closer to the foot controls, handlebars, or need to get flat footed, we recommend you using our custom seat option. We will craft the seat to fit you and make sure you are perfectly positioned to control and handle the bike safely and comfortably.
*6 Feet 2 Inches and taller
At your height, we would like to recommend using our custom seat option so we can shape the seat low profile and lean for your long legs, long arms, and sit you into the bike as far and low as possible. You are more than welcome to use our semi production option but you could benefit from the added inches that can be taken off and the custom shaping that we do for our custom seats.
*Over 260lbs
We recommend using our custom seat option so we can built a higher support into your seat. This would only add to the comfort that we offer and will provide you with a better ride for longer distances
*Health or Injury History
We have made seats for many customers with health histories like recent back surgery, herniated disks, wounded veterans, ect. We have even worked recently with a wounded veteran who lost an arm and leg (he is still riding! Talk about having heart!) but at the end of the day each customer is different. We are, hands down, the best option for you but we are not doctors so we are unable to know your limits. We will build a custom seat to fit your specific needs to best of our capabilities and recommend what can be done to your bike so you can have the most enjoyable ride possible. The custom seat is what we recommend for you and please contact us with your specific requirements/needs so we can do our best to accommodate you.
To understand what a semi production seat is, you first have to understand what our custom seats are truly all about.
A custom seat is built to each individual and is unique to you from the very beginning. We begin with a custom fiberglass seat pan to obtain an extremely tight and snug fit to your bike. This will get the “melt into your bike” look. On top of the seat pan, we begin with a base foam. The base foam will be the foundation of your seat and will provide benefits for you like never bottoming out on your seat. On top of the base foam, we begin to make the seat very unique to you. We layer in several different types of foam densities based on your specific weight. This means that the support you're getting is specific to you. If your 250lbs, your support will be very different from someone who weighs 150lbs, as it should be. Why have support in your seat that is not properly supportive for you body build? In between each layer of foam, we are hand shaping to accommodate for your height and inseam. This will allow us to position you correctly to reach the handlebars, get flat footed, and sit comfortable into the bike for optimal riding comfortability. We can do all of this regardless of where you are, worldwide. We just need your height, weight, and inseam. With these three specifics about you, we are able to calibrate our seat build process for your exact comfort needs. With in the foam, we use our famous Nitro Air Gel (temperature neutral) for even more added comfort.
The custom seat route is great for riders who need more (more support, need to get further back into the bike, need to get closer to the controls, ect.)
We developed our semi production seat line once our seats became a worldwide must have. Many of our customers want our style and comfort but are at the average height and weight. So they would not need as much attention to detail like some of our customers that are looking for that extra something we do for our seats. Our custom seats (on average) take about 12-14 hours to make so a semi production seat would get the seat making time down and with that, a lower price tag. We do not call our semi production line just “production” because we will never skimp on quality. This is just a more efficient way for us to make a seat. We will always provide you with our signature look and quality of comfort regardless of the route you go.
Semi production seats start out in molds. We casted molds off of our custom seats so on the outside, you would not be able to see a difference between a custom or semi production, it is on the inside of the seat where the changes are. We blow foam into the pre made mold. The foam we use in the mold is gauged to your specific weight so you are still getting the proper amount of support. Since the foam is in a mold, the shape of the seat is a single option and was made for a average height/inseam rider. The gel in our semi production seats is an option. It is always recommend for the added comfort but you are welcome to order it with out gel if you would like to omit the cost.
Both our semi production and custom seats have the same options for upgrades (custom stitching, exotic covers, ect)
A good rule of thumb if you are having a rough time deciding between the two:
*5 Feet 10 Inches - 6 Feet 2 Inches
You will benefit from both the custom or semi production. If you do a lot of long distance riding or need special attention to back support, the custom seat may be a good choice. At your height, you do have the luxury of choosing what you like.
*5 Feet 10 Inches and lower
Since you most likely would need to get closer to the foot controls, handlebars, or need to get flat footed, we recommend you using our custom seat option. We will craft the seat to fit you and make sure you are perfectly positioned to control and handle the bike safely and comfortably.
*6 Feet 2 Inches and taller
At your height, we would like to recommend using our custom seat option so we can shape the seat low profile and lean for your long legs, long arms, and sit you into the bike as far and low as possible. You are more than welcome to use our semi production option but you could benefit from the added inches that can be taken off and the custom shaping that we do for our custom seats.
*Over 260lbs
We recommend using our custom seat option so we can built a higher support into your seat. This would only add to the comfort that we offer and will provide you with a better ride for longer distances
*Health or Injury History
We have made seats for many customers with health histories like recent back surgery, herniated disks, wounded veterans, ect. We have even worked recently with a wounded veteran who lost an arm and leg (he is still riding! Talk about having heart!) but at the end of the day each customer is different. We are, hands down, the best option for you but we are not doctors so we are unable to know your limits. We will build a custom seat to fit your specific needs to best of our capabilities and recommend what can be done to your bike so you can have the most enjoyable ride possible. The custom seat is what we recommend for you and please contact us with your specific requirements/needs so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Contact us
We are located in Southern California USA, but do business world wide and ship worldwide.
You can reach us at any time via email:
[email protected]
Or you can call us at any time:
Worldwide (800)304-6433
Local (714)632-9600
Fax (888)370-5094
Our technicians begin their days very early and sometimes vary late.
If you are in a different time zone or region, we can help you on a time that is convenient to your schedule.
You can reach us at any time via email:
[email protected]
Or you can call us at any time:
Worldwide (800)304-6433
Local (714)632-9600
Fax (888)370-5094
Our technicians begin their days very early and sometimes vary late.
If you are in a different time zone or region, we can help you on a time that is convenient to your schedule.
What does Bitchin seats sell?
We are a custom shop that carries a variety of parts and accessories for motorcycles. Our specialty, of course, is custom motorcycle seats but we provide our customers with hands on detail on what will fit and work with their motorcycles. We are a dealer for some very popular names such as Performance Machine, Colorado Customs, Roland Sands Designs, Progressive Suspension, Renegade, just to name a few. The reason we carry all these products is because once you purchase your motorcycle and decide to do some aftermarket conversions to it, we want to make sure you get what you need for your bike. All motorcycles are not created equally. We know the ins and outs of motorcycles more so than many bike builders. When you want a specific look, design, or style, we know what parts you need to achieve that. We can help you from spending a lot of unnecessary money and doing things right the first time around. That’s our promise! If you do not see a specific part or brand on our website, that does not mean we do not carry it. Shoot us an email or give us a call, we can help you find anything you may need.
Current Lead times
As of today:
Custom Seats:
12 - 14 weeks
Semi Production Seats:
8 - 10 weeks
Custom Built Wheels and Parts (depending on in stock items):
6 weeks
*please call/email for in stock inquires
Need rush delivery? Please call us and we will see what we can do for you.
Need a flexible payment method? Please call us and we will see what we can do for you.
Custom Seats:
12 - 14 weeks
Semi Production Seats:
8 - 10 weeks
Custom Built Wheels and Parts (depending on in stock items):
6 weeks
*please call/email for in stock inquires
Need rush delivery? Please call us and we will see what we can do for you.
Need a flexible payment method? Please call us and we will see what we can do for you.
Shipping Information
Your shipping date will depend on the stock and availability.
Custom and Semi Production Seats
Each one of our seats is hand crafted for each individual. Once your order is placed, your seat will be started.
Wheels, Fenders and all other parts
Shipping dates are dependent on the stock and availability.
Current wheel production time is 3-4 weeks
Shipping within the US
UPS will be the best option available to you.
World Wide Shipping
During the checkout process, please choose "other carriers" and select USPS. This is the most cost effect carrier for most shipments going out side the US. There are a few select items that are too large to ship through USPS, we will notify you of any shipping restrictions and let you know your options.
Custom and Semi Production Seats
Each one of our seats is hand crafted for each individual. Once your order is placed, your seat will be started.
Wheels, Fenders and all other parts
Shipping dates are dependent on the stock and availability.
Current wheel production time is 3-4 weeks
Shipping within the US
UPS will be the best option available to you.
World Wide Shipping
During the checkout process, please choose "other carriers" and select USPS. This is the most cost effect carrier for most shipments going out side the US. There are a few select items that are too large to ship through USPS, we will notify you of any shipping restrictions and let you know your options.