Russell Day Long Saddle?

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I would like some feedback from riders with the large std/tourer seat that have had the Russell Day Long fit and rebuild done. Much difference? Worth the money? Leather or vinyl? Would you do it again? I'm thinking of riding there to be fitted. Any recommendations?

I'm only interested in hearing from riders that have gone from the large 2000? and newer OEM seat to the Russell.

TIA

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[MP]

Got the Russell on both a 97 std, which I bought with a Ultimate Low Rider on it, and on a 2001 IS, that I had the std. saddle redone to a Russell, in leather.  Both of them.  I had Russell put heat in the IS one too.  They are fantastic, fit my you know what perfect.

MP

[Gear Jammer]

I sent my 2003 OEM seat (rider,pillion and sissy bar pad)  to Russell Day-Long for a rebuild in leather.  I did have some extra "custom" work done on it as well, that had nothing to do with comfort, just appearance.  The price of it was justifiable to me, since having a seat that's too uncomforable to sit on for a ride, makes the bike pretty much useless.  I haven't had the chance to put mega-miles on it yet, but the rides I've done since getting it have been pleasant.  I got this to replace the one made in Canada for Big Boys ( not to start anything here     ) that started hurting after about 3 hours of riding.  I live too far to ride out for a custom fit, but these folks ( especially Heather) made this one of my best online purchase experiences to date.  If your going to spend the $$$$ for a Day-Long, then the extra $ for leather is peanuts.   Hope this helps a little.  Lady Draco graciously offered me her opinion on the Day-Long saddles she and Highbinder have, and mine lives up to her praises.   

   

[eric in md]

i have one n my 99 i/s my stock seat killed me ordered  a russell hurt my ass real bad, sent it back fixed it great service from them .. now my seat is awesome .  i have spent many thousand miles days on it now .   would i buy another one heck yes in a minute, first thing i will buy for my new bike will be a russell seat ..