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geoff23h

geoff23h

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so do any of you find the ome seat a pain if so what seat have you changed to, i have been looking around and it seams there are only a few to choose from, so whos got what seat and is it any good
 
Andylaser

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I am using the original, as I do not have the time to send mine away for modification. If I did, I would probably chose Tony Archer.
 
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TimNiceBut

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I found the OEM to be the most uncomfortable seat I have ever had to suffer. I tried an AirHawk without success, and had the OEM restuffed by a local boat upholsterer and that improved it. They added an extra inch of foam (although this was compressed to nearer 1/2" when the cover was reinstalled. It took it from a half hour seat to a 45 minute seat. They did a really good job and it was inexpensive too. It wasn't good enough for the mileage I do though, so after considerable internet research I bit the bullet and had a Russell Day Long made. I sourced a new pair of seats in the USA which cost less than just the front one over here in the UK, got them to ship it direct to Russell Day Long and had hem recover it and ship it to me. As it's classed as a repair you don't pay import duty. It wasn't cheap, but having put 20,000 miles or more on it in around a year I've got to say it was the best investment I've ever made. It might not be pretty in some peoples eyes, but I'm more than happy with it. I can now ride until I'm out of fuel, refill and not wince at the thought of getting back on it. If you can afford it I would say it's the only way to go. I found no alternative that didn't get some bad reviews apart from Russell Day Long.

Tim Nice But ... Not Sore Butt Anymore
 
fac191

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Hi Timnicebut. i have been looking at that seat for mine. Could you give me an idea of what you got and how much please. The web site is a bit confusing.
 
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TimNiceBut

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Hi, sorry for the delay in replying but I'm without a PC at home at the moment so have to do this at work. The Russell Day Long is an S-3 on their pricing page. That is for EACH seat. So, if you're doing the pillion as well it's x2. The wife insisted that if I was getting a better seat she wanted one too, even though she had no real complaints about the OEM one. She also wanted the heated option, so I had it too by using her approach. I went for leather rather than vinyl as my other bike (Victory Hammer) had a leather touring seat which has borne up well over the years. I to the approach that once I'd accepted this was not going to be a cheap purchase I may as well get exactly what I want.
IF my luddite skills have worked there may (or not) be some pictures below. If you want any further info feel free to ask.

Cheers,

Tim Nice But ... Comfy

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w416/timporter333/20160923_122457_zpsbrfwa56p.jpg~original
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w416/timporter333/20160923_122511_zpspyvdt9u0.jpg~original
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w416/timporter333/20160923_122519_zpsz0wvcyq4.jpg~original
 
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TimNiceBut

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No import duty as it's sent as a repair ;) I can't remember off hand what the shipping cost was, but it wasn't as much as I thought it was going to be considering the size of the package. I'll check it out and get back to you.

Tim Nice But ... Still Comfy
 
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