Anyone Interested in a Russell Day Long Group Buy? - Page 38

**ringadingh** · 03-30-2013, 07:52 PM

Ive put about 50 miles on mine so far, and it feels a lot different. I think it will make a big difference on the longer rides later on. One thing I find that I will have to get used to is holding the bike up while standing still. I'm 6,2" and I feel bowlegged now, and almost on my toes because of the much wider seat.

Canadian FJR · 04-02-2013, 07:58 PM

Received my seat several months back but the weather is still too dirty to get the FJR out. The seat looks fantastic, matched perfect as per my request. My initial thought is that I may be sitting too close to the tank, the piece behind the saddle seems a tad too thick. I'm hoping I'm wrong and need to get out for my first big spring ride.

Canadian FJR

RVR · 04-02-2013, 09:44 PM

I finally got to take a few rides on my new seat and I think I am going to love it. My wife and I rode 120 miles on Saturday and we both commented on how we never moved around due to discomfort. We hope to have a lot more happy miles and we think this was money very well spent. Also put risers on for me and raised her backrest up a ways. I am currently working on adjustments for the detachable armrests I built to go on her backrest extensions. Hope to have pictures soon. Anyway, we are very happy with the seat. Thanks go to Mike for all the hard work on getting the group buy set up and to many of you for the great ideas and even some of the parts. Great group of people here.

Kenny · 04-05-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny

I got an email that my seat has been shipped. It is expected tomorrow. With a little luck I can be riding on my new Day Long for the weekend!

Fingers crossed for a perfect fit!

Well I got my adjusted seat back and its still not right. I guess I am part of the 1% that has a bit of a unique butt.
I had a Russell on my vstar and loved it!

I will be calling RDL to make arrangements for a 2nd adjustment.

redjay · 04-05-2013, 07:21 PM

What is wrong with the adjusted seat ?

**sacarriker** · 04-05-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RVR

I finally got to take a few rides on my new seat and I think I am going to love it. My wife and I rode 120 miles on Saturday and we both commented on how we never moved around due to discomfort. We hope to have a lot more happy miles and we think this was money very well spent. Also put risers on for me and raised her backrest up a ways. I am currently working on adjustments for the detachable armrests I built to go on her backrest extensions. Hope to have pictures soon. Anyway, we are very happy with the seat. Thanks go to Mike for all the hard work on getting the group buy set up and to many of you for the great ideas and even some of the parts. Great group of people here.

That seat will make you quit shopping bikes. I know mine did.

forestrom · 04-27-2013, 06:58 AM

Thanks Mike, I got my first good ride last Sunday. About 250 miles, felt as good when I was done as when I started. They nailed it first try for me.
Thank You for your efforts. Dave

jandreu · 04-27-2013, 12:37 PM

Ring when I ordered my RDL I told them long distance riding was not as big a concern for me as still being able to flat foot the bike and to stop the complaining from the passenger seat. So I asked them to cut the wings back a little and pay extra attension to the passenger seat. It worked! Not sure exactly what they did as I have no comparison but the wife is very happy and I can still flat foot the bike. I don't even notice having to slide forward when stopped.

fammdw · 05-01-2013, 02:39 PM

Getting ready to bust mine out on a 3500 mile jaunt. This will be it's first real test. Only been out about 300 miles in a single trip so far. Should I toss the Airhawk R in the top box or ride with confidence without it??

**bearbait** · 05-01-2013, 02:50 PM

The most I have been able to put on mine so far is just about 100 miles. Bit it's looking good: in that 100 miles I never noticed my ass even once. Also I haven't noticed any issue flatfooting the bike, either.

So far I'm loving it. Thanks, Mike!

Ramblin · 05-01-2013, 05:56 PM

The more that I ride my bike the more I like the RDL.

forestrom · 05-02-2013, 07:39 AM

Mike, I read some where, either a note in the box with the seat or on the RDL website not to use Airhawks or other covers. My old seat and Airhawk were not near as comfortable as my new RDL. The Airhawk was a little cooler though. Thanks, Dave

redjay · 05-02-2013, 05:18 PM

I see no reason not to use an Airhawk with the RDL if you want to other than it kind of negates the effects of the RDL. If the RDL is not working for you then send it back ?

fammdw · 05-02-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

I see no reason not to use an Airhawk with the RDL if you want to other than it kind of negates the effects of the RDL. If the RDL is not working for you then send it back ?

I was just messing around. No plans to use my old Airhawk on the trip. The seat is very comfortable. I am going to offer it up to one of the guys going on the trip though. He's doing 3500 miles on a Harley Heritage. He's gonna need every advantage he can get his hands on!

redjay · 05-02-2013, 08:31 PM

I had an Airhawk on my Voyager prior to sending my seats to RDL. The Airhawk does alleviate some of the discomfort of sitting for extended periods. I also take my Airhawk on long flights, it helps.

03-30-2013, 07:52 PM	#556
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ive put about 50 miles on mine so far, and it feels a lot different. I think it will make a big difference on the longer rides later on. One thing I find that I will have to get used to is holding the bike up while standing still. I'm 6,2" and I feel bowlegged now, and almost on my toes because of the much wider seat. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-02-2013, 09:44 PM	#558
RVR Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 71	I finally got to take a few rides on my new seat and I think I am going to love it. My wife and I rode 120 miles on Saturday and we both commented on how we never moved around due to discomfort. We hope to have a lot more happy miles and we think this was money very well spent. Also put risers on for me and raised her backrest up a ways. I am currently working on adjustments for the detachable armrests I built to go on her backrest extensions. Hope to have pictures soon. Anyway, we are very happy with the seat. Thanks go to Mike for all the hard work on getting the group buy set up and to many of you for the great ideas and even some of the parts. Great group of people here. __________________ 11 Vaquero--Red Kury board mount highway pegs with swing wings Kawasaki power point Utopia rider backrest KQR backrest and luggage rack Kruzer Kaddy Garmin gps with mounted case 13" Cee Baileys dark tinted windshield Passenger floorboards Kury tombstone bag TLC bag liners--STILL WAITING????
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04-05-2013, 07:21 PM	#560
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	What is wrong with the adjusted seat ? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-27-2013, 06:58 AM	#562
forestrom Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Glen Carbon, Il Posts: 3	rdl seat Thanks Mike, I got my first good ride last Sunday. About 250 miles, felt as good when I was done as when I started. They nailed it first try for me. Thank You for your efforts. Dave
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04-27-2013, 12:37 PM	#563
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Ring when I ordered my RDL I told them long distance riding was not as big a concern for me as still being able to flat foot the bike and to stop the complaining from the passenger seat. So I asked them to cut the wings back a little and pay extra attension to the passenger seat. It worked! Not sure exactly what they did as I have no comparison but the wife is very happy and I can still flat foot the bike. I don't even notice having to slide forward when stopped. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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04-02-2013, 07:58 PM	#557
Canadian FJR Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5	Received my seat several months back but the weather is still too dirty to get the FJR out. The seat looks fantastic, matched perfect as per my request. My initial thought is that I may be sitting too close to the tank, the piece behind the saddle seems a tad too thick. I'm hoping I'm wrong and need to get out for my first big spring ride. Canadian FJR
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05-01-2013, 02:39 PM	#564
fammdw Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 543	Getting ready to bust mine out on a 3500 mile jaunt. This will be it's first real test. Only been out about 300 miles in a single trip so far. Should I toss the Airhawk R in the top box or ride with confidence without it?? __________________ *Mike Williams* *Wichita, Kansas* VBA Member #02104 2013 HD 110th Anniversary Electra Glide Ultra Limited 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2002 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom 1989 Yamaha Virago 750
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05-01-2013, 02:50 PM	#565
bearbait Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greene County, NY Posts: 143	The most I have been able to put on mine so far is just about 100 miles. Bit it's looking good: in that 100 miles I never noticed my ass even once. Also I haven't noticed any issue flatfooting the bike, either. So far I'm loving it. Thanks, Mike! __________________ VBA #00794 2011 Vaquero (Ebony) replaced 2008 Nomad 1600 (Blue/Silver)
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05-01-2013, 05:56 PM	#566
Ramblin Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 31	The more that I ride my bike the more I like the RDL.
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05-02-2013, 07:39 AM	#567
forestrom Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Glen Carbon, Il Posts: 3	rdl seat Mike, I read some where, either a note in the box with the seat or on the RDL website not to use Airhawks or other covers. My old seat and Airhawk were not near as comfortable as my new RDL. The Airhawk was a little cooler though. Thanks, Dave
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05-02-2013, 05:18 PM	#568
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	I see no reason not to use an Airhawk with the RDL if you want to other than it kind of negates the effects of the RDL. If the RDL is not working for you then send it back ?
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05-02-2013, 08:31 PM	#570
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	I had an Airhawk on my Voyager prior to sending my seats to RDL. The Airhawk does alleviate some of the discomfort of sitting for extended periods. I also take my Airhawk on long flights, it helps.
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