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    Default Do you actually USE your Heated seats? What do you think of them?

    Just wanted to get an idea on how many of you with heated seats actually use them and do you think it was worth it?

    I only ask as I am at that tipping point were I plan to upgrade my seat this year and I have never had a heated seat before

    thanks for your input

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    Hi Ron,

    The first time I had a heated seat was on a BMW 1200. Since then all my RDL seats are ordered with the heat option. We use them often on cold rides as it helps take the edge off. Why not be more comfortable!
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    I've never used a heated seat before, but the Spyder I am picking up Saturday has one. Not sure if it will get used or not, it's going to be 70 there and 40's when I get home. Maybe towards the end i'll kick on on LOL. I know I love the heated grips that I put on my Honda ST1300.

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    Confucious say, he who ride without heated seat get cold butt along with cold feet.

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    The russell day long is what I have been looking at for my replacement seat. How do you like it?

    Ron
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    Funny, I thought confucius said that "profanity is a sign of a weak mind trying to express its strength"

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    Default Don't know...

    I may be alone on this or my anatomy is different but my butt nor my palms get cold when ryding. I do have heated gloves and heated jacket liner. I do ryde an RS and my hands are exposed getting full on wind so the gloves are on a seperate temp control. Some heat in under the Jeans and good to go. But then there are a mess of folks out there that swear by the seat and grips being heated....
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    Quote Originally Posted by glorybiz View Post
    The russell day long is what I have been looking at for my replacement seat. How do you like it?

    Ron
    I found it to be the best seat out there. When we first got our 2014 RT I tried the BRP comfort seat, then a Ultimate seat than finally went with Daylong. Should have just started with Daylong as I have had them on my Harley's.
    Now we have two F3's and just got Daylong's for both!
    The nice part is RDL gives you 8 months to make sure it's right for you, and after two tries in that time frame if they can not they will refund your money. In the last 3 seats I have only had to have them correct it once (on the first seat).
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    I had the heated comfort seat on my 15 RTL until buying a heated Ultimate seat last Oct. I use the heat a lot, since I ride year round unless there's ice in the forecast. It's very comfortable. If you're interested in the Can Am heated comfort seat, I have mine for sale.
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    I have the Can am comfort heated seat-a little more room for me and the heat is good. (Wife says hers(passenger) gets to hot on Hi). Had it on my 2006 Goldwing and was surprised a RT-L didn't come with it.

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    Heated seats are great. RDL makes a great seat. Laamseats are fantastic and about half as much as a RDL. We have both, in fact, we have 2 Daylong’s and a Laam. Being comfortable is priceless!
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    Here are the (2) best things that can be done to a motorcycle seat in terms of
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    Replying to old post but still.......
    I just got the Russell Day Long and am installing today. It is heated. Any advice you care to share on how to hook up the heater? How to run the wires etc.? Thanks.
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    Jetfixer, I realize that this is an old post but do you still have the comfort seat for sale, if so how much?
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    Quote Originally Posted by martiniman View Post
    Replying to old post but still.......
    I just got the Russell Day Long and am installing today. It is heated. Any advice you care to share on how to hook up the heater? How to run the wires etc.? Thanks.
    I ran wires directly from the battery with one being fused connected to a 30amp relay that is powered from a keyed on wire. Since that keyed power wires job is to only activate the relay it doesn't draw much power. This is then connected to the seat. I did not like trying to draw the power needed for the seat from existing wiring, and that is why I did the direct to battery.
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    HI Dave here
    I have in stock the OEM type seat heater units and the
    wiring harness with the control switch. ONLY $89.95 ea.
    this is an easy do it yourself install, and while your there
    you may want install my Custom made medical grade
    seat Gel with memory foam to make your seat better than all those
    super high price after market one size fits all seats.
    you can put Gel and heater in your stock seat for $168.00
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    Glorybiz:

    From one Legion Rider to another go for the heat. I have it on my 2015 RTL and I have a new 2020 F3 Limited on it way but it doesn't have the heated seat but it will once I get it.

    We'll have to hook up for a ride sometime. I am with ALR Post 143 in New Cumberland PA.
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    I found an aftermarket from china that lies on the seat and works nice. 9.95 free shipping, Found it on the "WISH'" App.

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