Rich's Custom Seats

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About Us

Rich’s Custom Seats is celebrating over 30 years in business.

Rich O’Connor got his start in the upholstery business way back in 1974. Once he’d mastered the trade, he gravitated to specializing in motorcycle seats, and by 1982 was established in a successful shop on Aurora Ave in Seattle. Over the years, his reputation grew from local to regional to national, and Rich became the “go to” guy for a lot of the Long Distance community, who count him as one of their own. Rich, a rider himself, puts his own work to the test having made seats for more than a half dozen motorcycles he owns ranging from American to Japanese and European brands, He has ridden up to an average of 20,000 miles per year and is a member of the Iron Butt Association.

Rich custom designed seats for Russ Tom’s custom bikes at Downtown Harley Davidson and eventually designed the seat for Russ Tom’s memorial bike. Rich’s 1978 Harley (It Ain’t Paint) motorcycle is a tribute to his skill. The tank and fenders are covered in ostrich and other leathers. Rich customizes 2500 seats every year for every make of motorcycle, scooter, or trike.

Rich built a new shop in Kingston in 2008 and he and Landra (his business manager and significant other) moved their operation there in 2009. The new place is an incredible shop, with everything from overnight accommodations for customers to a great lounge to keep you comfortable during the fitting process.

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

The experience from the moment I rode up to the garage door until I Ieft was awesome! Rich’s crew have the right idea on what customer service means and from my observation while waiting, it starts with Rich. Quint was my first point of c

Kevin Rose says, “You Guys Rock”!!

OMG! What an awesome experience! We finally cashed in my “custom seat” gift certificate and rode away with sheer luxury. Both my husband’s seat and mine were completely custom made to each of our “hinies.” Rich

Glenda L

We got a custom seat done for our Suzuki VStrom a year ago. What a difference it made!. We were kind of skeptical at first but the bikers I knew convinced me to try. My wife and I had issues with the standard seat after two hours of riding.

Ganesh P