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Alabusa
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254 Posts
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
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Suzuki
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 Posted - 09/24/2012 : 11:39 AM
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I am looking to upgrade my seat this winter and do some serious long distance in the spring. I have it narrowed down to a Rick Meyer or a Russell'sDay Long seat. My only holdback on the RDL is the "wings" ad these will interfere somewhat with hangoff in hard corners. Anyone with any experience with either or others???
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Axiom2000
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1761 Posts
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Georgetown, Delaware
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BMW
F 800 GT
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Posted - 09/24/2012 : 1:21 PM
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I have a Rick Mayer, on my R1200RT. Great seat and Rick spent a lot of time with me on the phone and in correspondence to make sure I got what I wanted.
It was not cheap and it took over two months from order/w deposit until I had it, but it is quality work and a great improvement over the stock seat.
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Alabusa
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254 Posts
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
USA
Suzuki
Extreme
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Posted - 09/24/2012 : 1:31 PM
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Originally posted by Axiom2000
I have a Rick Mayer, on my R1200RT. Great seat and Rick spent a lot of time with me on the phone and in correspondence to make sure I got what I wanted.
It was not cheap and it took over two months from order/w deposit until I had it, but it is quality work and a great improvement over the stock seat.
Jerry
Thank you Sir! The solo seat for my bike including rear seat recover only is $321 for a R.M. The RDL is about the same. Price was what killed the Kontour seat as it was $675 for a solo seat. |
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greywolf
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1484 Posts
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Evanston, IL
USA
Suzuki
DL650AL2
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Posted - 09/24/2012 : 2:10 PM
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| I have a Russell coming tomorrow. I fully expect it to limit the butt to saddle range of motion but I'm getting it for cross country traveling. I'll be 68 next year and I'm no longer interested in leaving the address box, much less pushing the edge of the envelope. That being said, I've had wide saddles before and moving the body forward to the narrow part allows a decent range of movement and a better weight placement for maneuvering. |
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Alabusa
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254 Posts
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
USA
Suzuki
Extreme
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Posted - 09/24/2012 : 5:01 PM
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Originally posted by greywolf
I have a Russell coming tomorrow. I fully expect it to limit the butt to saddle range of motion but I'm getting it for cross country traveling. I'll be 68 next year and I'm no longer interested in leaving the address box, much less pushing the edge of the envelope. That being said, I've had wide saddles before and moving the body forward to the narrow part allows a decent range of movement and a better weight placement for maneuvering.
I will be anxious to hear a review on the Russell seat.
I am moving farther into the touring side of sport/tour every year. My plans for the spring start with an IBA saddle sore 1000 then a trip to the Florida Keys(1023 miles each way). I have never had an aftermarket seat on any bike. I do 400-600 mile days fairly easy right now but any more than that is sketchy. |
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rayg50
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2083 Posts
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NYC, NY
USA
Honda
Shadow Spirit 750DC
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Posted - 09/24/2012 : 10:06 PM
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I will be anxious to hear a review on the Russell seat.
And I am patiently waiting for a review on his 2012.  Hint, hint.
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greywolf
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1484 Posts
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Evanston, IL
USA
Suzuki
DL650AL2
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Posted - 09/25/2012 : 4:47 PM
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| I took the Russell for a short ride. Three things are apparent. One is it is really plush. The literature says it needs 500-1000 miles to break in but I don't think it will take long at all. Another thing is it is really tall. My 32" inseam is stretching things a bit with the bike lowered 3/4". Lastly, it is slippery. Maybe a break in is needed for that. The stock seat is very sticky so it may be a comparison thing. |
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Alabusa
Senior Member
254 Posts
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
USA
Suzuki
Extreme
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Posted - 09/25/2012 : 7:21 PM
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Originally posted by greywolf
I took the Russell for a short ride. Three things are apparent. One is it is really plush. The literature says it needs 500-1000 miles to break in but I don't think it will take long at all. Another thing is it is really tall. My 32" inseam is stretching things a bit with the bike lowered 3/4". Lastly, it is slippery. Maybe a break in is needed for that. The stock seat is very sticky so it may be a comparison thing.
Couple questions for you, What is your initial opinion on quality? Which did you get? Vinyl or leather? |
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greywolf
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1484 Posts
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Evanston, IL
USA
Suzuki
DL650AL2
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Posted - 09/25/2012 : 8:14 PM
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| Workmanship and materials are excellent. I got vinyl. |
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Alabusa
Senior Member
254 Posts
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
USA
Suzuki
Extreme
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Posted - 09/26/2012 : 7:08 AM
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Originally posted by greywolf
Workmanship and materials are excellent. I got vinyl.
Thank you Sir!! |
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greywolf
Moderator
1484 Posts
[Mentor]
Evanston, IL
USA
Suzuki
DL650AL2
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 1:50 PM
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Here's a picture of my new Russell seat.
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gymnast
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4260 Posts
[Mentor]
Meridian, Idaho
USA
Harley-Davidson
Sportster Sport
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 2:55 PM
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| Looks good for both rider and passenger. I was a bit disappointed in my last Corbin Touring seat (perf leather), their quality control and customer service seems to have slipped a bit in recent years. I do like their passenger back rests however. |
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Alabusa
Senior Member
254 Posts
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
USA
Suzuki
Extreme
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Posted - 09/29/2012 : 5:53 PM
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Originally posted by greywolf
Here's a picture of my new Russell seat.
Correct me of I am wrong but that is their half moon pattern?? I like it better than the squares or diamonds. Very nice looking seats!! I had almost talked myself out of the RDL but now...... |
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greywolf
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1484 Posts
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Evanston, IL
USA
Suzuki
DL650AL2
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Posted - 09/29/2012 : 8:08 PM
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| It is the half moon pattern. |
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greywolf
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1484 Posts
[Mentor]
Evanston, IL
USA
Suzuki
DL650AL2
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Posted - 09/30/2012 : 4:42 PM
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| I took a little 310 mile round trip for lunch today. I've never had such a comfortable seat before. If there is any problem, it's that I wasn't changing leg positions or shaking my knees out like I have needed to do in the past and my legs did not respond well when I finally needed to put my feet down. I have to remember to do some leg exercises when riding. |
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Alabusa
Senior Member
254 Posts
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
USA
Suzuki
Extreme
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Posted - 10/01/2012 : 7:38 PM
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Greywolf,
One last question for you. Did you get a re-cover on the rear seat or was it given any special treatment?? I promise not to bother you any more after this! |
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greywolf
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1484 Posts
[Mentor]
Evanston, IL
USA
Suzuki
DL650AL2
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Posted - 10/02/2012 : 9:01 AM
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The rear got some attention even though I ordered a solo treatment. A dual treatment would have dual saddles. Here's a pic with the stock seat.
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