Ultimate Seats

[cfloyd]

I will soon be ordering a 4 piece studded set of the Ultimate seats for my MY 2000 standard.  I am planning on ordering the low rider seat that will place me about 1 inch closer the ground than with the OEM seat.  I presently have a Honda OEM Windshield which I cannot look over and am asking has anyone had any difficulty in adjusting to having the seat 1 inch lower that the stock seat?  Any need to adjust
any foot controls?

Your comments would be very much appreicated.     

[wild6]

My inseam is 29 and I had no need to adjust foot controls with my low rider.

However, before the low rider, I was able to sit up and look over my stock windshield.
Now, I really have to stretch or stand up slightly to see over it.  I'm considering shortening it or tilting it more.  (Maybe even a shorter aftermarket like a Clearview)

[blackvalk]

I found the seat to be wider at the nose so it kept my feet from touching the ground less than the stock seat. I don't remember the relationship to the windshield.

I was disappointed not touching the ground as much as the stock seat.

[Disco]

If you have not test-ridden a LowRider, I STRONGLY suggest you do so before dropping a grand on the set.  Perhaps you can borrow someone's for an afternoon.  Ultimate's return policy does not give you much time - 14 days, if I remember correctly.  In my case, it didn't give me enough time to realize my 2000 OEM Standard seat fits me better.  The LowRider slopes up pretty aggressively from the seat area the nose of the seat where it meets the tank.  "Things" were way too cramped to be comfortable...

[Chrisj CMA]

I am 5'7" with short legs and I found it easier to touch the ground with the Lowrider than the stock seat and a tad harder to see over the stock shield but doable when I have to just by sitting up real straight

[Spirited-6]

I found the seat to be wider at the nose so it kept my feet from touching the ground less than the stock seat. I don't remember the relationship to the windshield.

I was disappointed not touching the ground as much as the stock seat.

Man, I thought I posted this.  Same thing with me, I returned Seat. Low Rider is wider at the front, therefore spreading your legs, reducing your feet touching the ground, at least for me with a 29" inseam.

[wild6]

I went from the pre-2000 seat (butt-burner) to the 2000 seat (better but still uncomfortable on long trips).

I'd been tempted by the Ultimate, but didn't feel comfortable buying it without trying first (like buying shoes online).

One year (2009) at Americade I saw how Ultimate lets you try one out on your bike.  I had them put one on and covered a couple hundred miles in upstate NY and Vermont on some of the tours.

I've never looked back.  I feel more control since I'm sitting in the seat rather than on it.
I feel about the same reach to the road, because my thigh's are now contributing more to support.

[blackvalk]

First off, everyone is different when it comes to seats so I don't want to knock the low rider. I've had mine contoured ($90.00) and still need to shave more off. It just hits me wrong on the thighs.

That being said, I love the low boy on my VTX. Never looked back but the Valk just hits me wrong.

DEMO THE SEAT!

[PAVALKER]

Different strokes for different folks.....  I would recommend you Demo the seat as well.  However, if you don't care to spend all that money you could opt to have your (or a spare) stock seat modified by a local guy, yourself or check out www.MeanCityCycles.com (which I have read all good about on the VTX message boards).

I personally had my Low Rider on my VTX before I got it on my Valk.  I like it still on my Valk, but after I quit smoking... I put on a few lbs and the Low Rider on the VTX is kinda "cramped".... I tried a Big Boy on a friends VTX and it felt comfy and I could still reach the ground with both feet. 

Something about the 2000 and up seats on the Valk that are much better... but I have not sat on one.. just seen the difference.

Good luck

[PhredValk]

Does the '2000 up' comfort thing work for I/S seats as well? I put 5000 miles on a trip to Toronto this summer; 9-15 hour days in the saddle, and wasn't too uncomfortable except for some numbness in the backs of my thighs. If a 2001 I/S seat is better I might be interested.
Fred.

[Quicksilver]

I purchased my 1997 standard with the origional seat. I found it very hard on the nether parts. After reading about the 2000 seat being better, I bought one and tried it for a 10 day run. The last 3 days were rough, had to stop each hour for a break. Bought an ultimate big boy seat, and enjoy it a lot. No numbness and no hesitation about riding more. I do find that when I first sit on the seat it's a bit high, however as time passes on the ride I gradually sink into the seat.

[Willow]

Does the '2000 up' comfort thing work for I/S seats as well?

No.  Interstate seats were not changed.

[PhredValk]

Thanx, Willow.
Fred.

[scoobydoo]

I swapped my Mustang's out for the Big Boy set at Inzane. They installed the low rider first, I'm 5' 10" but have a 34 inseam. Took it out for a ride and hated it, way to cramped in the legs and sat closer than the Mustang. They then put on the Big Boy, much better. I can now ride the first 100 miles without even moving in the seat. Bottom line is I think they are worth the money, but I'm glad I was able to try them out first.