more comfy pillon seat

[franco6]

hello i am looking for a more confortable pillion seat for my wife i ve got the stock rear seat and back rest on the 97 tourer .
she is a trooper and don t like to complain but i d like to make life a bit more comfortable for her.
the seats on ebay are a bit much and always the complete set. thanks
Fred

[Jean the Black Wolf]

Hi Fred look at an Ultimate pillion seat  I think it's the best for Chantal

http://www.ultimateseats.ca/

 

[Brad]

Hi Fred look at an Ultimate pillion seat  I think it's the best for Chantal

http://www.ultimateseats.ca/

 

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[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

I did the ultimate rear seat first for the wife. After she saw how much better is was it was easy for me to get mine. She could only ride about 200 miles on the stock seat. Now she can ride all day.

[Jess from VA]

Before you go buy a new back seat, I would look at the Airhawk pillion cushion to throw on the OE seat.  They are like riding on air, and make it easy to go all day.  I use one for driver on my Ultimate seats.  She will sit a little taller.  I do not know whether the small or large pillion cushion is better; measure the rear seat and go for best fit.  HDL carries these, but RL cycles (below) has better prices.  The cushions are expensive, but cheaper than a new back seat.  It will not slip and does not need tied down. Put in bags when you stop.  She will love you for the comfort.

http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?exact_match=yes&product=AirHawk&subbcat=AirHawk_AirHawk_Motorcycle_Seat_Cushion&cart_id=1240411956.80191

http://www.hondadirectlineusa.com/stores/byBrand.asp?brd=Airhawk&ID=182125576&str=2

[Rescueroy]

Had a mustang seat and the wife wasn,t real comfortable.  Bought her the air hawk pillion an she rides all day.  The are air adjustable.  Roy

[razor]

The Ultimate passenger backrest is also wider and a little taller, which makes it a lot more comfortable for the passenger.  The OEM backrest is just too small and low.

[Whistler]

Franco,
I got the Ultimate at InZane. Cynirenne loves it  , so much better than the stock. It also got me the Ultimate Bigboy as well  ! Remember when mama is happy all are happy  , when Mama ain't happy nobody's happy  !

On the petcock rebuild. My fuel mileage was up in Colorado afterwards, but since I got home it has tanked again  ??? . Can't decide if it is an alttitude thing, or a fuel grade thing  . I have always thought the bike was running rich so am thinking of trying to get it leaned out.

Ride safe! JDW

[franco6]

thanks for the info every one. the air hawk seems the good solution for the $. as for the ultimate i ll have to wait for a good deal with the way the business is doing now.

ENGEMT never told you how great it was to meet you and your wife in Frisco. on the gas situation maybe you ride too hard
check your pilots, maybe its too rich
Hey wolf man how the vacation? understand its cold and wet at the end of the world this summer. could it be the arctic melting?  

[vanagon40]

I have right at $50.00 and a few hours labor invested in this homemade seat (rear).  Not the best looking seat, but my wife likes it.

[Jean the Black Wolf]

Hey wolf man how the vacation? understand its cold and wet at the end of the world this summer. could it be the arctic melting?  

putain mon pote Fred ici on se les pèle  c'est un temps de merde :' (
it's not a nice weather for a Wolf man vacation  maybe it's the arctic melting 
hope all is right for you
kiss to Chantal et bise de motard pour toi l'Ami Fred

[Sharkey]

Fred
Ill keep a eye open for used seats for sale.
 
Hows the foot doing?

I did have a vacuum leak in the petcock on my bike. All is good again, hits reserve at 4.3 gallons now 

Take care.

[sheets]

Have had Corbin's dual tour set up for ten years.  My seat works okay.  No complaints.  The wifeunit's pillion seat . . . well she hates it.  She has hated it from day three.  Probably day two.  No cush for the tush.  Ymmv,   

[franco6]

I have right at $50.00 and a few hours labor invested in this homemade seat (rear).  Not the best looking seat, but my wife likes it.

VANAGON40 is that pillon seat made from a standard rider seat? i thought about doing that with the spare 97 . i ve installed a 2000 rider seat with a ultimate back rest and its fine for me. leaves the passenger seat.
SHARKEY glad you found your problem .now if you keep buying extra stuff for your valk its gonna end up looking like Jean the wolf man s. he started out with a 96-97 tourer, ends up with  an interstate . must be the exchange rate advantage! 
hey Jean no more spanish this is the USA ! hahaha! (the gaellic humor is not always understood)
SHEETS i ve heard from a few that the corbin was too hard (?)
the foot is getting better .i m back at work still have abouy three weeks before i can ride again!

[Jean the Black Wolf]

hey Jean no more spanish this is the USA ! hahaha! (the gaellic humor is not always understood)

ha ha ha ha ha  yes my Friend but it's sometime a little difficult for me to translate some word , every body here know me    and I know you read French very well 
I would like to speak a very good American , I'm just a student and all Valkriders here are for me the teachers LOL 
thanks at all !!!

[vanagon40]

VANAGON40 is that pillon seat made from a standard rider seat?

Yes, and that was my first attempt.  I want to try again and see if I can get the seat about 1/2" lower.  What I really want is a seat from a 2000 or later.  I keep watching ebay, and the used seats usually sell right at the HDL new price of $82.00.  I'm about ready to buy a new one.

Thread hijack on ebay seat prices:

Check out this vendor: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Genuine-Honda-Valkyrie-Seat-98_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem27a9603f0aQQitemZ170345381642QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

He wants only $200 for the seat, with $30 shipping.  Must be some pretty special seats.