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  1. 03-22-2018, 08:50 AM #1
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    Default Custom seat for Mr. White

    As many of you know, I wrecked Mr. Cognac and will pick up Mr. White tomorrow. He it a 2017 RT-S. Mr. Cognac was totaled. Got Mr. White for a good price and I can transfer some stuff to the 2017 that won't fit on a '18. I had a BRP comfort seat on Cognac but the insurance comapny paid me for it and said I would have to buy it from the salvage company that buys their wrecks.... I choose to buy another brand custom seat. I was not impressed with the BRP comfort seat.

    Please give my comments if you have a custom seat other than BRP. I am looking at Ultimate and Russell Day Long. Thanks for you inputs.



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  2. 03-22-2018, 09:30 AM #2
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    Default Another option

    Have you given any thought toward an Air Hawk?

    https://airhawk.net/

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  3. 03-22-2018, 09:47 AM #3
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    I love the Airhawk! I have had mine for four years, and it has been a great help on long rides. And, WAY cheaper than an entire seat.
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  4. 03-22-2018, 09:53 AM #4
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    Hi George!
    As far as I'm concerned: you can't go wrong with either of the two choices that you mentioned.
    It just comes down to how much Custom-Fitting you actually need.
    Happy Shopping; and a big "Welcome aboard", to Mr. White!
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  5. 03-22-2018, 10:21 AM #5
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    Default My 2-cents

    From personal experience:

    #1 (and the only #1) Russell Day Long (I've had multiple)
    #2 Ultimate

    In my opinion nothing else matters, they are just variants of okay to poor.

    Good luck,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Cognac View Post
    Please give my comments if you have a custom seat other than BRP. I am looking at Ultimate and Russell Day Long. Thanks for you inputs.
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  6. 03-22-2018, 10:40 AM #6
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    Default Isn't shopping fun, or shopping isn't fun?

    I've never heard of anyone who wasn't pleased with their Russell Day Long.
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  7. 03-22-2018, 11:05 AM #7
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    My progression on our 14 went like this -

    Stock seat replaced by -
    BRP comfort seat replaced by -
    Ultimate Seat replaced by -
    Russell Day Long (WINNER)

    I should have known better and just started with the Russell, having had two Day Longs on my past Harleys.
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  8. 03-22-2018, 11:09 AM #8
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    I try to go to russell day long website not responding
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  9. 03-22-2018, 11:23 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by lewisalice View Post
    I try to go to russell day long website not responding
    works for me https://day-long.com/
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  10. 03-22-2018, 02:34 PM #10
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    Post #7 has a good report.

    on Mr. White. The "classy" color.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

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    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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  11. 03-22-2018, 03:21 PM #11
    Mr. White
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    Thanks for your comments. Air Hawk....I have one and it is nice, however I need to sit back a couple of inches due to long legs. Stock seat puts me too close to handle bars so I will go with a custom to move me back. Thanks again folks.

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  12. 03-22-2018, 04:12 PM #12
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    I have the Ultimate seat and compared to the stock seat it,s great.You,ll have to decide what's best for you.Sorry about your crash but at least your ok and your already on the road again that's great.
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  13. 03-22-2018, 05:14 PM #13
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    I have an ultimate and very pleased.
    Fox Front Shocks
    Baja Ron Sway Bar
    Chrome Side Wind Deflectors
    Chrome Handlebar End Caps
    Spyder Flap
    Ultimate Seat/Backrest
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  14. 03-22-2018, 05:47 PM #14
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    Default Ultimate

    I've got the Tall Boy on my RT and my wife has the Midrider on hers. We both hated the OEM's and both love the Ultimate.
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