Seeking recommendations for Russell Seat selection

[Jersey]

I'm seriously considering putting out the money for a Russell seat and wanted to get recommendations from those who have one.

My ride is a 99 I/S with OEM seat w/ folddown backrest. With OEM tires (run DS now) I sat fully flat-footed when stopped with room to spare.  My stats: 6'1", 225#, 33.5" inseam.  I've also noticed a need to pull the bars back about an inch or so to be more comfortable against the backrest... on an Iron Butt run the constant slight forward lean was a bit uncomfortable.  Ride all the time, including my wife second up.

Appreciate any recommendations!

Jersey

[MarkT]

I run HD pullback risers, I think they are called nine inch.  Rotated the bars down so the wrists are more straight - helps with carpal tunnel and back pain.  Have high highway pegs and fwd controls.  Installed a Rostra electronic cruise. Here's a list of my mods (doesn't include the latest IS tank install just completed, or changing all the fwd lights to LED's) This bike is more comfortable than the wing, by a long shot.    http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,107621.0.html

Here's a shot I just took after finishing my IS tank install.  All 4 pieces from Russell.  I did have them reupholster a Mustang Pillion back pad as it has the right angle for the co-rider to sit upright rather then leaning back on her tailbone.  I picked the stitch pattern to maximize panel size for the graphics - also like simplicity on that. The graphics are mine, bought/found online and run through a program called SewArt to create files for their CNC embroidery machine.  The pillion graphic is the carved inscription on the marble monument to King Leonidas at Thermopylae Pass.  Afterward I regretted not specifying red thread for the helmet comb.  Hindsite's 20/20.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Thermopylae





An earlier shot of the same seat:

[hubcapsc]

I think your Russell selection is centered around what the seat cover looks like.

They'll get you to make pictures of you on the bike and ask a few questions about
how you ride, and then they'll make their seat the way they think it will work for
you. They do a good job  ...

Here's my 1800 Russell seat (I'm pretty satisfied with my 1500's Ultimate)...



-Mike

[Lyle Laun]

Jersey:
I've got Ultimate King Big Boy seats on two of my bikes. They sit me up an extra inch and back an inch. I’m 6’1” tall and run standard height tires and can flatfoot no problem.
I also have a Russell that is way more comfortable than the Ultimates. I can’t quite flatfoot like the ultimates but it isn’t much different.
Go for it, you won’t be disappointed

Lyle

[The emperor has no clothes]

Best addition I've made. You'll end up wishing you did it years ago. I went with the Sunbrella fabric on mine because of the sun here heating the black vinyl seats. It's probably not necessary where you are at.

[Oss]

just do it     Love my Russell seat

After you arrive at a destination 600 miles away you will still be able to
go ride with your friends a few more hours just because you are NOT in pain

Also important is foot position   I have 3 places to put my feet between the stock boards, the highway and mickopegs

Oss

Also heard good things about the Diamond seats from Valker and Dan  less money as well

[Jersey]

Thanks everyone for the feedback!  It's clear not just from here, but all other sites that the Russell Seat is never a disappointment.  Maybe an early Xmas present?!  Gotta think about it some more.

[Bagger John - #3785]

I'm going to pull the trigger on one, and my gal pal is going to buy the other.

A one-piece (I/S version) and a two-piece. I can swap seats around depending on what we're doing, which bike we're taking and how far we plan to ride. My Tourer currently wears an I/S trunk and probably always will. The I/S can be set up with a Std/Tourer sissybar (if I switch fender rails), a modified VT750 Shadow sissy bar or another trunk (if I keep the I/S fender rails).

Having multiple seats for different occasions is nice. As is having no way to accommodate a passenger if I just wanna cruise. 

[The emperor has no clothes]

I'm going to pull the trigger on one, and my gal pal is going to buy the other.

A one-piece (I/S version) and a two-piece. I can swap seats around depending on what we're doing, which bike we're taking and how far we plan to ride. My Tourer currently wears an I/S trunk and probably always will. The I/S can be set up with a Std/Tourer sissybar (if I switch fender rails), a modified VT750 Shadow sissy bar or another trunk (if I keep the I/S fender rails).

Having multiple seats for different occasions is nice. As is having no way to accommodate a passenger if I just wanna cruise. 

The 2 piece will fit on the I/S just fine

[Bagger John - #3785]

The 2 piece will fit on the I/S just fine

I've run 2-pc seats on both of my I/Ses in the past, and will run the 1-pc setup on the dedicated touring bike - whichever one is elected for said duty at the moment.