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My new Russell seat. I am extremely happy with this seat. With my stock seat my butt would kill me after 400 miles. With the the Ultimate Low Boy it was a little better but it still hurt. We did 11 hours the first day, 9 hours second day, 8 the third day. I felt GREAT . I wish I'd have bit the bullet years ago now. I highly recommend Russell Day Long to anyone looking for a GREAT SEAT  |
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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2015, 10:23:30 AM » |
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That is a great seat. Buddy of mine has that seat on his Rocket 3. He loves it.
Ultimate suits me fine.
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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2015, 11:06:35 AM » |
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" I highly recommend Russell Day Long to anyone looking for a GREAT seat. cooldude " that's what they all say .......   |
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2015, 12:17:10 PM » |
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My 82 Goldwing had a Russell seat on it when I bought it. I love it! I haven't done any 8-900 mile days yet, but I'm sure it would haul my rotund butt in comfort. I'm an upholsterer, and I'm seriously considering it for my Valk instead of doing it myself. They have that Foaminator contraption that just dials it right in..... http://www.day-long.com/foaminator/ |
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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2015, 12:22:50 PM » |
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My 82 Goldwing had a Russell seat on it when I bought it. I love it! I haven't done any 8-900 mile days yet, but I'm sure it would haul my rotund butt in comfort. I'm an upholsterer, and I'm seriously considering it for my Valk instead of doing it myself. They have that Foaminator contraption that just dials it right in..... http://www.day-long.com/foaminator/I very seldom recommend businesses. But I've got to say they were great ! I think the real "secret" to the seat is the wings. It's probably not as big of a deal in most places but for me the Sunbrella is great. It's nice to get on without hearing a sizzling sound.  |
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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2015, 01:13:44 PM » |
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glad you like it meat.
I wouldn't think of doing any long ride without one Had mine since 2006 !
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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2015, 03:49:40 PM » |
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glad you like it meat.
I wouldn't think of doing any long ride without one Had mine since 2006 !
It was because of recommendations like yours that I got it. THANK YOU ! |
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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2015, 03:54:07 PM » |
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My Russell system is on the way - Brown has it. Can't wait to have a happy butt! Not only will it feel great, but look great too. I had them add my custom embroidery on both backrests. Got the software to convert the JPGs to DST files for their embroidery machine. Put these graphics on, in silver thread, helmet silver & black:  This is an exact copy of the marble Leonidas Monument inscription at Thermopylae.  Spartan Helmet. |
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« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2015, 03:59:12 PM » |
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My Russell system is on the way - Brown has it. Can't wait to have a happy butt! Not only will it feel great, but look great too. I had them add my custom embroidery on both backrests. Got the software to convert the JPGs to DST files for their embroidery machine. Put these graphics on, in silver thread, helmet silver & black: This is an exact copy of the marble Leonidas Monument inscription at Thermopylae. Spartan Helmet. Looks cool I think you'll love the seat. |
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« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2015, 05:43:46 PM » |
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The Russell Day long seat worked for me....after the Ultimate I bought was sent back for a refund. I only have experience between the stock I/S seat, the Ultimate Big Boy and the Russell...so I can't judge the others. Did you get this pattern, Meathead?  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2015, 05:54:26 PM » |
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I got mime Friday. Didn't have a chance to change it out and ride until today.
Only had time for a couple hundred miles, but so far I love it.
I'll be posting a 4 piece Ultimate King in a few days.
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« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2015, 06:37:41 PM » |
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The Russell Day long seat worked for me....after the Ultimate I bought was sent back for a refund. I only have experience between the stock I/S seat, the Ultimate Big Boy and the Russell...so I can't judge the others. Did you get this pattern, Meathead? Uh Oh , did my picture not work ? I was so proud of myself for finally figuring how to post a pic.  It is the block pattern done with green sunbrella . Our names and a dragon embroidery. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2015, 06:48:52 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2015, 07:33:44 PM » |
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Not for a lot of people; maybe for none. Dropbox is a good place to use to send pictures between folks but not such a good place to share pictures in postings. If your web address begins with https it tells you it's protected (secure) and usually that means you'll have to be signed in to see it. |
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« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2015, 07:36:22 PM » |
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Not for a lot of people; maybe for none. Dropbox is a good place to use to send pictures between folks but not such a good place to share pictures in postings. If your web address begins with https it tells you it's protected (secure) and usually that means you'll have to be signed in to see it. OK, thanks for the info. I think I still have that photobucket thing. I'll try that. Actually it's photostash. |
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« Reply #15 on: September 27, 2015, 08:09:44 PM » |
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Yep, that worked and your seat looks AWESOME! Very nice personal touches! |
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« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2015, 08:12:42 PM » |
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Yep, that worked and your seat looks AWESOME! Very nice personal touches! Thanks, Wiggy. At this point I don't know if I'm happier with my seat or with finally posting a pic. Thanks for letting me know it worked. |
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« Reply #17 on: September 27, 2015, 10:14:21 PM » |
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Yep, that worked and your seat looks AWESOME! Very nice personal touches! Thanks, Wiggy. At this point I don't know if I'm happier with my seat or with finally posting a pic. Thanks for letting me know it worked. No prob....thanks for sharing it! I've still yet to hear of ANYONE who had a seat personally made for them by RDL(not bought second hand) who said, "This just isn't working, I need to try something else!" |
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« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2015, 04:29:45 AM » |
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I get the locked message. I've never seen Sunbrella on a bike seat. I've stitched hundreds of patio cushions and the like, but never a bike seat. |
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« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2015, 05:28:08 AM » |
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Man I finally had it last night and then evidently screwed it up  I THINK I've got it now. |
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« Reply #20 on: September 28, 2015, 05:55:40 PM » |
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« Reply #21 on: September 28, 2015, 06:06:09 PM » |
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Guys, thanks for being patient with me on this picture stuff. And especially to Wiggy & Willow for helping an old dog learn a new trick. |
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« Reply #22 on: September 29, 2015, 03:37:27 AM » |
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Yes that seat sure looks comfortable... definitely time for me to change out the old Corbin. Very unique look you have here ... unique is always good. |
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« Reply #23 on: September 29, 2015, 03:56:16 AM » |
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Yes that seat sure looks comfortable... definitely time for me to change out the old Corbin. Very unique look you have here ... unique is always good. Well probably not for a resell. But I think this bike is going to the grave with me.  Check their website pics. There are many ways you can go. |
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« Reply #25 on: September 29, 2015, 07:42:42 AM » |
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I guess wimmin like that. Putting their names on your stuff or yourself. Like being branded. Won't do it myself. At least on the seats - they ARE replacable. But expensive. Mine was twice the typical price for aftermarket seats. Maybe if the relationship doesn't work out you can obscure the name with something else. Kinda like the un-tattoo business. Enough of that for them to make a stupid reality show out of it. Also Russells - well if your buyer doesn't know it, might not be bad that the seat is made to fit YOUR butt, YOUR weight and YOUR inseam - so it's personalized in more ways than just the names. My embroidery - well oughta be attractive to any 2A guys - but if they aren't onboard with that, MOLON LABE and a Spartan helmet image might be obscure enough that even a liberal might think it's just pretty art. Even if I tell them the former is an image honoring a Spartan king of antiquity. |
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Well they can be recovered. But like I say I don't think I'll be selling any time soon. As far as the relationship thing, I think it will hold up . (It was my idea for her name though)  |
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