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« on: March 09, 2010, 03:43:33 PM » |
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Does any one have any experience with this saddle? I am looking to replace my Corbin, I tried the Ultimate and was not sold on it. The Corbin is a nice seat but is real hard, my sheep skin helps but wanting to go to a seat that doesn't need it. This it the seat I am looking at- http://www.day-long.com/seat_pages_11_03/hnda_valkrie.html Any and All opinions are welcome. ps the snow is melting in Iowa, maybe Riding this Sunday!!!! Yeah  |
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LandElephant
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2010, 04:48:23 PM » |
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I'll be the first to respond here. I have a Russell day Long on my Goldwing and love it. I actually went to the store and had it custom fitted. They said it would take 500 miles to break it in, well I did that the first day I had the saddle. I have it in the vinyl, diamond stitched (I high recommend the rain cover with that stitching). I now have 40 K in two years and have had not problemss.
They do give you two free mods if it doesn't fit the first time. Again I love it. I have had a standard IS Saddle on my Valk (100k), Ultimate Big Boy on the Valk, (10K) Ultimate for my Goldwing ( 30K and loved this seat also), and the Russell Day long (40K).
The Russell was a gift to myself for surviving throat and mouth cancer treatments and glad to have this seat.
Charlie Morse
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Scott in Ok
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2010, 05:01:32 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2010, 05:15:01 PM » |
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+1 what LE said I am not a far rider like some but......
my russell came in the evening before I rode to Eureka Springs Arkansas from NYC area in 2 days
When I arrived 1300 miles later I was asked to take a ride and did so
the best accessory for long distance riding mickopegs were next best then bakers
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2010, 06:15:03 PM » |
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+2 what le says ... i had a stock seat killed me after 200 miles . tried ulitmate no good but des is one heck of a stand up guy took care or me .. ordered a russell o yea im happy as can be 1000 mile days no problem well worth ever penny .. mean it ride safe eric
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BradT585
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2010, 06:30:43 PM » |
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Thanks for the replies. Thanks for the links Scott, I usually think to search a subject before posting but slipped my mind this time. This year might be my first chance to "ride" to Inzane, the bike normally rides in the back of the truck. Going to make the trip with out the wife this year so will get to ride all the way.
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2010, 06:45:42 PM » |
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I have been e-mailing with Heather from Russell. Last e-mail I got this evening, they gave me a May 5th...I have talked to quite a few VRCC members and other who have them, and I will be going with one myself.
Good luck with your choice.
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« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2010, 07:01:26 PM » |
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the best accessory for long distance riding mickopegs were next best then bakers
+1 on Oss's priority list even though I bought them in the exact reverse order  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2010, 05:33:18 AM » |
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 Mines on the way, Heather said I should receive it next week sometime  I currently have the Ultimate seat, it was better than stock, but after a long day in the saddle I was ready to get off 
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« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2010, 05:46:10 AM » |
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+1 on the Russell Day long. Great seats.
MP
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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2010, 07:07:30 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2010, 07:30:25 PM » |
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I have a stock seat on a 99 Tourer.......after market back rest helps a lot. Anyone want to sell their Ultimate??
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« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2010, 06:28:32 PM » |
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Russell Day-Long? What're those?  |
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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2010, 07:02:21 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2010, 07:30:33 PM » |
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His first ride will be one of his "firsts" he best remembers,, though maybe not quite as satisfying,,  |
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« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2010, 05:11:32 AM » |
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I might sell my Ultimate seat some time in the future  - but first I got to spend some time on the new saddle  That's great thet your son can ride with you - I made ajustable pegs for my boy until he could finally reach the regular location I'm afraid I burnt him out on bike riding  he's 20 now and has no interest in bikes  He quit riding at 15  We use to take him on our weekend overnight trips ect, but I gues he got bored being the back seat driver  I even got him a little 80 when he was 5, he would ride the snot out of that thing |
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« Reply #16 on: March 12, 2010, 06:04:53 AM » |
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building mine 3/25/10.....cannot wait
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