Seat comparison

[old man]

Can someone provide a comparison between the Mustang and Ultimate seats?  Thanks.

[Jess from VA]

They are pretty close, size and shape and firmness wise, except the Mustang is flatter and the Ultimate has a raised nose.  Also, the Ultimate Lowrider is a bit firmer than the Ult Bigboy.  And Ultimate makes different seats for Interstate vs Tourer/Std, but Mustang makes one for all.  Not counting the King Boy Ultimate, the slab mount drivers backrests are interchangeable.  Mustang make a larger sissy pad than Ultimate. There is some difference in seat heights; lowboy an inch under stock (new stock, not 17yo stock), Bigboy an inch over stock.  Mustang stock or a bit taller.

[Bonzo]

I am a fairly large guy, 6'1" 385, I have an Ultimate King Big  boy and I am very happy with it. It moves me up and back and makes for a much more comfortable ride on my '98 tourer

[Bighead]

I have a Mustang on both my Valks and like them been riding Mustang for 20 years.
Tried to ride a friends with an Ultimate for comparison and the nose of the ultimate makes it uncomfortatable for me as it doesn't leave room for the nut sack so to speak about a mile and had to get off that seat. I think it also is a bit softer than the Mustang but I prefer a stiffer seat.

[mike72903]

Agree with Bighead.  Don't buy the Ultimate without trying it first.  That raised front is a well know problem for many people.  I have a mustang on both my bikes.

[Lyle Laun]

Comfort is good on both seats but I would think your height would be the biggest factor. I'm 6' 2" tall and have the King Big Boy on one of my bikes and a Mustang on the other. The Ultimate moves me up and back and it gives me a lot better riding position regarding my feet on the pegs.
Bottom line - if you're 6' 1" or taller, you will prefer the Ultimate.

[Bighead]

I have to disagree I am 6'2" and like the Mustang better

[MarkT]

The fact is seating is a very personal thing and what works for another might not be true for you and vice-versa.  I have had both Mustang and Ultimate Big Boy (still have).  The Mustang was more comfortable after break-in. After a couple hours I need to get off the Ultimate and walk around.  Not so with the Mustang. I'm 6 ft 280 31 inseam. The Ultimate looks better, I like the backrest better.  I suspect the Mustang pillion backrest is better with it's moved forward, wedge shape.  Sits the passenger on her ass instead of tailbone.  But I don't have an Ultimate pass. backrest. On the Big Boy, it crowds the "boys" but I can generally adjust them or my position.  I'm pretty comfortable, at least until a couple hours have passed, with feet up on the highway pegs, leaning back on the backrest, and with pullback risers.  I also want to get off the bike about every 2 hours anyway, on cross country rides.

I also had the stock seat which was good for about 20 minutes (98 std) and the Rood saddle mod, which was absolutely the best.  Not had a Russell, would love one, might get one for the wing.

http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/Tech_Tips/Rood_Saddle_Mod/rood_saddle_mod.html

BTW my Ultimate seat pan, it's not as sturdy as the other seats were.  I might have to strengthen it. I also modified the latch plate, installed a longer one.

I'd suggest, see if you can borrow friend's seats and take them on long rides.

[vicnelson]

I purchased my '99 Valk Tourer with a mustang seat. I have traveled cross country several times to the North West on stock seats and was in pain within 60 miles and a 350 mile day was max on my prior bike(s). After purchasing my Valk with the Mustang seat the very next day I drove 750 miles and only stopped to eat and gas up the bike every 100 miles or so. I was shocked at how long I could ride with this seat. Not only did I travel 750 that day but completed the remainder of the 1200 miles over the next two days. I like the MUSTANG seat. Two weeks later, I undertook a trip from AZ to the Key West and back in 9 days. I believe the only way I could undertake that trip in that short or a time was because of the the seat and a great bike.
Four days ago I picked up a Honda Magna and it has a Mustang seat, a big factor in purchasing it.

[Farther]

Just to have a third option, the "newer" (post 2000 I think) Valkyrie seat is pretty good too.

[Hook#3287]

Just to have a third option, the "newer" (post 2000 I think) Valkyrie seat is pretty good too.

I have all three and my go to seat is the ultimate.  The mustang is good also, just stiffer.

[R J]

I started on the stock seat.

Got a 2000 seat.

Got a Mustang,

Got a Ultimate.

Got a Russell Day Long.

Sold the bike to my son and he prefers the Ultimate.

Your BUTT tells ya what to use for a saddle.

My choice is the Russell Day Long (and or) the Ultimate.

[old man]

Great replies and I really appreciate each of you for offering your views. In summary: one really has to try each one before really understanding which is best suited, however one thing is clear, a OEM 1999 Valk seat is not one of the best. 

Thanks again

[Bighead]

Great replies and I really appreciate each of you for offering your views. In summary: one really has to try each one before really understanding which is best suited, however one thing is clear, a OEM 1999 Valk seat is not one of the best. 

Thanks again

That about sums it up