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« on: February 20, 2018, 07:49:32 PM » |
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Newbie here. I am new to Valkyries, but not riding. I am inseam challenged with a 29” inseam. I picked up a 99 Interstate a couple of weeks ago and my lower Progressive shocks arrived today. I didn’t have time to install them today. Without the shocks being installed yet, I am on the balls of my feet sitting on her.
I am looking at a lower saddle, but don’t want a brick. I also need a backrest because of spinal issues in my high mileage back. I am leaning towards the Saddlemen Explorer with backrest, but don’t know how much lower it is than the stock Interstate seat. My problem isn’t when riding, it’s when I put my feet down, so maybe narrow up front is good too.
Let me know what your experiences are. I want lower, but not uncomfortable. I know that comfort is very subjective. Saddles are expensive, so I want to do as much research as possible before shelling out hundreds of dollars on one.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2018, 08:52:15 PM » |
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There is another thread on almost the same subject going on now.
Ultimate Lowrider with backrest is a good choice.
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BIG Bopper
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2018, 08:56:39 PM » |
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I have had two ultimates and am not sure how to label them, a saddleman, and a custom built Russell Day Long. I currently have one of the Ultimates on the tourer which sits comfortable for me and sits low. The bike came with lowered rear progressives which dropped overall height by 1 - 1 1/2 inches. My Russell is by far the most comfortable long ride seat I have ever sit on but is currently not set up to ride solo with backrest which is how the bike is set up. Once I have the seat modified with the backrest it will be my seat of choice. Russells are not cheap, but worth every penny of the investment if riding long. I can ride 500+ miles a day and never get tired of getting back on. Hope this helps
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Tim "Big Bopper" Bannister
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2018, 02:25:27 AM » |
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Same situation here. Inseam 29, new to Valks. Prior riding on Corbin. My Valk came with the Ultimate Lowrider and I just sprung for the backrest. It feels very comfy and I can flatfoot. BUT, I don't have any saddle time on it yet. Stock shocks.
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2018, 03:31:41 AM » |
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Pay one time have a Day Long made with back rest
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Gideon
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2018, 10:47:06 AM » |
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I also have a 29" inseam. The Corbin I sit on is Great!  Wish I purchased it sooner. |
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Houdini
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2018, 11:00:54 AM » |
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Most uncomfortable seat and worst customer service I've had was with Ultimate, save your money and go with a Russell.
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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2018, 03:58:00 PM » |
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Ultimate low rider with backrest worked great for me. I never needed their customer service, so I can`t speak to that.
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« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2018, 04:47:03 AM » |
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You can also lower the forks safely by following the instructions in the tech section article. I posted the article about 15 years ago and am still riding with the same forks. No problems. I use a Corbin seat that I modified to lower the rider seating area and make it narrower in the front. It is a little stiff but that is not Corbin's fault.
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« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2018, 12:10:38 PM » |
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Pay one time have a Day Long made with back rest
That back rest looks huge. I assume it's pretty comfortable.... |
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« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2018, 01:00:48 PM » |
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Pay one time have a Day Long made with back rest
That back rest looks huge. I assume it's pretty comfortable.... I love my Russell , but I liked the ultimate backrest better. |
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2018, 07:55:10 PM » |
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Guys, thanks for the input! I scored an Ultimate drivers's seat on the cheap and will give it a try for a while.
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Tfrank59
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« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2018, 11:44:45 AM » |
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I currently have a Mustang seat which is more comfortable than the OEM and slightly higher. But for me I need the airhawk seat cushion besides if I want to ride all day so I would suggest getting one of those. you keep a minimal amount of air in them so it only raises your butt like about another three eighths of an inch or something. And for me it means the difference between getting monkey butt after about 3 hours and being able to go for 5 or so comfortably
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'98 Valkyrie, ‘02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...
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« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2018, 08:16:51 AM » |
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Took to upholstery shop. Had the foam shaved and nose. Added a pc. of memory foam. Cheapest way and fit as i wanted.
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