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« on: January 15, 2019, 12:52:06 PM » |
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Sold my Blue 2014 about 2 years ago and now I'm thinking about getting another.
Located a new red 2014 at a dealer about 100 mi away at a great price.
One main issue I had with the previous ride was the seat.
It was torture after an hour in the saddle. Has there been any good aftermarket seats produced -or- is there a reliable seat shop that can re-contour the seat to make it any more comfortable.
** At a reasonable cost???
Thanks guys
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2019, 12:58:03 PM » |
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 Russell driver's seat, about $600, Utopia backrest, about $200... I wouldn't even think about buying another Valkyrie without being ready to pay for a decent seat. -Mike "good to go for days..." |
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2019, 07:27:19 AM » |
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I had both my seats redone by Terry’s Custom Seats. I have yet to try them out, winter here, so it will be a few more months. He charged 250.00 per seat, so total of 500.00 there. I also at the same time had terry install the Hdwr for Utopia’s drivers backrest with Quick detach hardware. Unable to post pics here. Everything looks good and transaction went fine. The reason I went this route was, during my research I found mixed reviews of Corbins. Some love them, some do not.
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2019, 08:33:43 AM » |
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I only put 3000 miles on my Valkyrie last summer, but so far I'm fine with a Airhawk cushion.
For long trips I use my B.
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buzzard
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2019, 09:38:40 AM » |
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Thank you for all of the replies.
I'm going to the dealer this weekend to look at the Valkyrie and see where the OTD price might be negotiated.
Although not in any real rush to do a deal, I still wanted to know what options were out there regarding seating. I'd like to hope that my first 2014 seat may have had one-off cushioning/contour problem from the factory. Knowing how well Honda controls production this probably isn't the case.
No way to really know if this bike has the same issue until it's ridden a couple hundred miles. May end up going back to a gel-pad until I decide how to proceed.
I appreciate all of the feed back.
Be safe.
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2019, 01:14:46 PM » |
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Go with the AirHawk. I have a gel pad and I still get sore after a few hours on it.
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2019, 01:37:33 PM » |
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Thank you for all of the replies.
I'm going to the dealer this weekend to look at the Valkyrie and see where the OTD price might be negotiated.
Although not in any real rush to do a deal, I still wanted to know what options were out there regarding seating. I'd like to hope that my first 2014 seat may have had one-off cushioning/contour problem from the factory. Knowing how well Honda controls production this probably isn't the case.
No way to really know if this bike has the same issue until it's ridden a couple hundred miles. May end up going back to a gel-pad until I decide how to proceed.
I appreciate all of the feed back.
Be safe.
You will need a seat ! Rode mine about 50 miles bringing it home & got very uncomfortable ......Ordered a Corbin ,have since stayed in the saddle most of a day & could have rode more ......Factory seat is a turd ! |
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2019, 06:04:12 PM » |
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I posted that I used a Airhawk but last fall it started to leak,so I ended up buying a Wild Ass cushion it's like a Airhawk but it has gel on top. I didn't get to test it yet, hopefully it's better.
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2019, 06:36:15 PM » |
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I have a Russel seat. Expensive yes, but well worth the money. My butt thanks me overtime I ride.  |
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2019, 08:55:25 PM » |
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Da Beads are Da Bomb! It's all I need.   |
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buzzard
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2019, 06:15:53 AM » |
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Hadn't thought about beads.  I have a set in storage that I used during hot summer months on my Kawa. Might be a good idea to try it first. Thanks for the suggestion. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2019, 12:07:20 AM » |
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the seat broke in for me at about 2500 miles so i am good with it now.
my CB1100 was the same way , they both hurt at 1st
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« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2019, 01:04:22 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2019, 09:05:09 AM » |
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I have 2 seats , Russell Day Long and Bill Mayer seat https://www.billmayer-saddles.com/Not sure which one I like best , I do have over $2K invested in them I will be selling my 'Kerry in the spring , one seat goes with the bike and the other sold separately Anyone interested ?? Kidd |
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« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2019, 04:34:02 PM » |
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 Another idea, besides the beads. I picked up the Harley Davidson seat pad a few years ago. After InZane 16, I rode to Madawaska, Maine. The most northeastern Town of the US. With the all day riding, I needed something, so I picked up this pad. This pad is actually pretty comfortable. And, do to the 3-D construction, it does provide air circulation. I also use it when I get caught in a rain shower. It keeps the water from puddling up. . |
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« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2019, 12:11:54 PM » |
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Just a quick update.
The red Valkyrie I was going to look at was sold the day before I was going to the dealer.
They have a Black one still in the crate. I'm just not a big fan of black.
So for right now I'm waiting to see what else might become available in the area.
K Gee
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« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2019, 02:20:56 PM » |
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I have a custom white Valk I am gonna sell , with a RDL seat 25K miles Just a quick update.
The red Valkyrie I was going to look at was sold the day before I was going to the dealer.
They have a Black one still in the crate. I'm just not a big fan of black.
So for right now I'm waiting to see what else might become available in the area.
K Gee
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« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2019, 03:19:42 PM » |
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Russell Day Long. Never had a good Corbin and only one good Sargeant. You wont quit riding at the end of the day cause you cant wait to get off the seat. Took a 7,500 miles trip with it this summer. Dont screw around. Just get an RDL.
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« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2019, 08:06:03 AM » |
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Just a quick update on the purchase.
I was unable to find a Valkyrie I wanted in the region.
Working with my favorite dealer we did locate and have purchased a new 2016 F6B, in matte Bullet Silver. My wife and I found the bike much better suited for riding two up.
Thanks to everyone that offered their comments and suggestions.
Ride safe and I hope to see you down the road.
Buzzard
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« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2019, 06:22:20 PM » |
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I feel that for two up and distance you made a good choice.
Between the cruise control and proven motor many miles and smiles.
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Kidd
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« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2019, 09:38:49 AM » |
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Yup , I agree , you made a wise choice Just a quick update on the purchase.
I was unable to find a Valkyrie I wanted in the region.
Working with my favorite dealer we did locate and have purchased a new 2016 F6B, in matte Bullet Silver. My wife and I found the bike much better suited for riding two up.
Thanks to everyone that offered their comments and suggestions.
Ride safe and I hope to see you down the road.
Buzzard
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« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2019, 06:05:07 AM » |
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glad to here you found a good bike. never regretted getting my 2014. love that motor, took a 4200+ mile trip last summer and all i did was add a pad to the seat, rode like 250+ miles a day. Wanted to take my time. the stock seat is fine for me on our weekend rides, I only rid solo and for long trips I mount a Viking trunk instead of the passenger seat so I can lean on it as a back rest. adds just enough storage, along with the Honda bags, and the bike still looks lean and mean. Good luck with the new bike.
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