CUSTOM SADDLE: Russell Day Long Saddle: this is how it should be! - Page 13

Racegun · 12-10-2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Very well said, and the position I have held for some time!

Jim

PS I sold the Russell and have ordered a Rick Mayer at the MOA Rally.

How is the RM seat Jimbo?

raydar · 12-10-2007, 06:55 PM

Cool! I sent the seats today cause I already had a spare set for just this occasion. I would really like to have the seats back before March 10, for our annual Spring Break ride! Thanks for the tip!

JimVonBaden · 12-10-2007, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racegun

How is the RM seat Jimbo?

I have about 3K miles on it, and I have yet to hurt. My longest day, though, has only been about 400 miles since I got it, but it seems to work well for me.

Jim

PackRat · 12-10-2007, 09:17 PM

Got my RDL seat recently and love it.

It has more fore and aft room than I thought it would so you can move around and
change position.

Perfect shape and the quality is outstanding.

I did get the heated option and leather insert with the half moon and the "overload spring" (I'm 227Lbs.w/o Stitch and boots).

I put horizontal strip of tape on the sides of my stock seat with numbers every few inches so that when I took the photos they could tell exactly where my fat butt

was located.

Great communications about the fit and mods. Do not hesitate to call and talk to them!!

I rode one Corbin for 65K and really did not have any problem with it, but this is RDL is so much better!

.

bwlinux · 12-11-2007, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

I have about 3K miles on it, and I have yet to hurt. My longest day, though, has only been about 400 miles since I got it, but it seems to work well for me.

Jim

I wish I could say the same for my RMC. Sent it back already once for an adjustment, it's better but my butt is still hurting within 100 miles.

Gadget Boy · 12-11-2007, 06:21 AM

Packrat, let's see some pics!

This thread is older than my memory's retention, I may have mentioned that I had 4 Rick Mayer saddles before I got the Russel. I'd never go back, not just because of the comfort level of the Russel being far superior to the Rick Mayer, which I thought was a great seat till I tried the Russel. Plus, it was a pleasure dealing with Russel: I talked to the seat builder who was assigned to build my seat, told him exactly what my issues were, repeated this in the letter with the seat and I got satisfaction. The seat isn't soft and cushy like you'd think it would be to be comfortable.. it's fairly stiff but provides superior comfort. I've done 12 hours in the saddle, no sore butt at all.. I'd say the Rick Mayer seat is good for 6 hours. When I did 12 hours in it, I had to ride with one butt cheek hanging in the air

I was in that much pain..

(Ya I know, pull over and take a break... but I was on a cross country ride and wanted to keep going.

).

If going with Rick Mayer, do it over the winter if you don't ride then, because his timelines are guesstimates at best.

mikedt · 12-11-2007, 02:49 PM

I'm a little confused even after reading the faq's on day-long's site. If I want just the front done for an r1150gs do they use my seat pan or their own seat pan. And if the latter do they want mine in trade?

I see "If you're having a Saddle built on your seat pan..." so it appears as though I have a choice.

MarcParnes · 12-11-2007, 03:00 PM

They normally build them on your seat pan. You have to send yours in advance unless they happen to have a spare around. You might want to give them a call and confirm.

Marc

Gizzz · 12-11-2007, 10:02 PM

I just got my seat back from R.D.L. ............ A thing of beauty , the stitching is prefect, my ass fits were it should , and it looks better than the bike , 1200 GS what more can I say .
G.B. Thanks for pushing me over the edge .......... we met at Jean and Ross's, way back in Sept . ............ Gee I think this seat was custom made for me, it feels that good !

Rob

Gadget Boy · 12-12-2007, 10:39 AM

Hi Rob

Yes, I recall meeting you!

Let's see some pics

homeontherange · 12-18-2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raydar

Oh yeah by the way, my production date is 2/21/08, so if your gonna order prior to summer you better get cracking!

I read this thread right thru...great information! Decided to order Russells' for both the 650GS and 12GSA. Great folks at RDL. BTW, my build date is Feb 28/08...Heather indicated there is a FJR group buy going on now, so if anyone wants a seat before spring...production spaces are filling up fast.

Gadget Boy · 12-18-2007, 05:05 PM

Thanks for the heads up.. why didn't we think of doing a group buy with Russel... we've given them plenty of good publicity here.

raydar · 01-10-2008, 10:41 AM

Wow, Scheduled build date 2/21/08; seat arrives 1/6/08, now that is service! I received my Russel Day Long and it seems it will be verything that I had hoped for! I've only ridden it a short way but I think I will like it alot! I'm including Pics for everyone's viewing pleasure!

Leather top and Vinyl Sides

Seat seems to hold me up a little higher off the ground than it di before, maybe 1 to 1-3/4" higher.

Pillion Seat with the cutout for the drivers backrest.

Drivers seat backrest folded down

Waiting patiently (kinda) for some good riding weather!

bwlinux · 01-10-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raydar

Wow, Scheduled build date 2/21/08; seat arrives 1/6/08, now that is service! I received my Russel Day Long and it seems it will be verything that I had hoped for! I've only ridden it a short way but I think I will like it alot! I'm including Pics for everyone's viewing pleasure!

Leather top and Vinyl Sides

Dang Raydar, that's a mighty purdy seat there. Just curious what the final price was for all that purdy work. I cheaped out and got a Rick Mayer front seat only and made my own back rest. I feel like I wasted $400 on the seat and RMC seems ridiculous to talk to. He doesn't respond to emails and the last 2 times I've called I got a recording. The seat has been back once already, I don't feel like waiting another 2 weeks to have him adjust it again.

Gadget Boy · 01-10-2008, 12:58 PM

bwlinx: my experience with Rick Mayer is hit or miss.. if it's good, it's good, if it doesn't fit you right.. it's a lost cause, plus his money back guarantee is full of big loopholes.

Raydar:

on cost

Raydar that setup looks more comfortable than sitting in a La-z-boy.. That backrest is huge but it sure looks like it's designed for maximum comfort.. Thanks for the pics and feedback.. Your butt and back will thank you

12-10-2007, 06:55 PM	#182
raydar Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Central Wyoming Oddometer: 209	Early Production Possibility! Cool! I sent the seats today cause I already had a spare set for just this occasion. I would really like to have the seats back before March 10, for our annual Spring Break ride! Thanks for the tip! __________________ "A hefty hunk, steaming junk." James Taylor, Steamroller Blues IBA # 38611

12-10-2007, 09:17 PM	#184
PackRat Huey Guns Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Copper Canyon, Texas Oddometer: 1,149	Got my RDL seat recently and love it. It has more fore and aft room than I thought it would so you can move around and change position. Perfect shape and the quality is outstanding. I did get the heated option and leather insert with the half moon and the "overload spring" (I'm 227Lbs.w/o Stitch and boots). I put horizontal strip of tape on the sides of my stock seat with numbers every few inches so that when I took the photos they could tell exactly where my fat butt was located. Great communications about the fit and mods. Do not hesitate to call and talk to them!! I rode one Corbin for 65K and really did not have any problem with it, but this is RDL is so much better! . __________________ "Packrat" IBA# 11205, AARP, ATP, CFI, A&P, USMC __________________________________________ Rigor Mortis will be the first indication that I've grown up!! __________________________________________ "One more drink and we'll all leave together", HML-167 RVN __________________________________________ FINAL DRIVE - Have Spare, Will Travel! Planning Goose Bay - June 2010!!!! .

12-11-2007, 06:21 AM	#186
Gadget Boy ADV Plenipotentiary Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Oddometer: 40,790	Packrat, let's see some pics! This thread is older than my memory's retention, I may have mentioned that I had 4 Rick Mayer saddles before I got the Russel. I'd never go back, not just because of the comfort level of the Russel being far superior to the Rick Mayer, which I thought was a great seat till I tried the Russel. Plus, it was a pleasure dealing with Russel: I talked to the seat builder who was assigned to build my seat, told him exactly what my issues were, repeated this in the letter with the seat and I got satisfaction. The seat isn't soft and cushy like you'd think it would be to be comfortable.. it's fairly stiff but provides superior comfort. I've done 12 hours in the saddle, no sore butt at all.. I'd say the Rick Mayer seat is good for 6 hours. When I did 12 hours in it, I had to ride with one butt cheek hanging in the air I was in that much pain.. (Ya I know, pull over and take a break... but I was on a cross country ride and wanted to keep going. ). If going with Rick Mayer, do it over the winter if you don't ride then, because his timelines are guesstimates at best. __________________ ADV flag, decals & patches? Here

12-11-2007, 02:49 PM	#187
mikedt Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: South Jersey - the nice part of NJ Oddometer: 228	I'm a little confused even after reading the faq's on day-long's site. If I want just the front done for an r1150gs do they use my seat pan or their own seat pan. And if the latter do they want mine in trade? I see "If you're having a Saddle built on your seat pan..." so it appears as though I have a choice. __________________ "The big difference between Vietnam and Iraq is that Bush knew how to get out of Vietnam."

12-11-2007, 03:00 PM	#188
MarcParnes Tinkerer Joined: Mar 2002 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 329	They normally build them on your seat pan. You have to send yours in advance unless they happen to have a spare around. You might want to give them a call and confirm. Marc __________________ Marc Parnes AMA Life Member '08 R1200GS Motared BMW Wheel Balancer Visual Alert Plug Cap Puller Oil Filter Wrench BMW Axle Tool Jim's R11xx/R1200 Maintenance DVD

12-11-2007, 10:02 PM	#189
Gizzz Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Paradise Oddometer: 34	I just got my seat back from R.D.L. ............ A thing of beauty , the stitching is prefect, my ass fits were it should , and it looks better than the bike , 1200 GS what more can I say . G.B. Thanks for pushing me over the edge .......... we met at Jean and Ross's, way back in Sept . ............ Gee I think this seat was custom made for me, it feels that good ! Rob __________________ Another day in Paradise!

12-12-2007, 10:39 AM	#190
Gadget Boy ADV Plenipotentiary Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Oddometer: 40,790	Hi Rob Yes, I recall meeting you! Let's see some pics __________________ ADV flag, decals & patches? Here

12-18-2007, 05:05 PM	#192
Gadget Boy ADV Plenipotentiary Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Oddometer: 40,790	Thanks for the heads up.. why didn't we think of doing a group buy with Russel... we've given them plenty of good publicity here. __________________ ADV flag, decals & patches? Here

01-10-2008, 10:41 AM	#193
raydar Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Central Wyoming Oddometer: 209	Russell Day Long Arrives Wow, Scheduled build date 2/21/08; seat arrives 1/6/08, now that is service! I received my Russel Day Long and it seems it will be verything that I had hoped for! I've only ridden it a short way but I think I will like it alot! I'm including Pics for everyone's viewing pleasure! Leather top and Vinyl Sides Seat seems to hold me up a little higher off the ground than it di before, maybe 1 to 1-3/4" higher. Pillion Seat with the cutout for the drivers backrest. Drivers seat backrest folded down Waiting patiently (kinda) for some good riding weather! __________________ "A hefty hunk, steaming junk." James Taylor, Steamroller Blues IBA # 38611

01-10-2008, 12:58 PM	#195
Gadget Boy ADV Plenipotentiary Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Oddometer: 40,790	bwlinx: my experience with Rick Mayer is hit or miss.. if it's good, it's good, if it doesn't fit you right.. it's a lost cause, plus his money back guarantee is full of big loopholes. Raydar: on cost Raydar that setup looks more comfortable than sitting in a La-z-boy.. That backrest is huge but it sure looks like it's designed for maximum comfort.. Thanks for the pics and feedback.. Your butt and back will thank you __________________ ADV flag, decals & patches? Here

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