Ultimate seat - issue

[golfsferr]

Ultimate took back the seat and reinstalled my stock seat--all very professional and accommodating. As soon as I sat on the stock seat it reinforced my conclusion that the Ultimate seat was far more comfortable and provided much better support that the stock seat. My comfortable riding time with the Ultimate seat was much much longer. However I can not ignore my issue that started this thread (given the low response to my initial inquiry I cannot discern if the sliding was more attributable to my physique and how it affects the forces of gravity/inertia or whether I am perhaps just more picky or attentive than the vast number of other satisfied customers).

So, any recommendations on another seat vendor. I seem to recall in another thread someone that mentioned another seat vendor based on the west coast--anyone recall and or have any experience with the as yet undisclosed vendor?

I just got the Tallboy for my ST this Christmas. I know exactly what you mean by sliding around. I do feel like I sit "IN" the seat more and not "ON" it but I definitely slid around. The "jury is still out" whether I'm going to keep the seat or not. I was really counting on the 2" further rearward seating position with the Tallboy but there's no discernable difference from my stock seat. I'm sure the Ultimate Seat is a much better seat than the stock one but I honestly can't feel that much improvement. I do like the way it looks, that's great but for just under $600 dollars I was expecting a "Wow" factor when I sat on it. Nice to hear how well Ultimate Seats responded to you. They were very helpful when my wife purchased it for my Christmas gift and made sure I got it on time. I'm sure I'll hear back from them once their warehouse and operations resume in January.:thumbup:

 

[Spyder RTL]

So, any recommendations on another seat vendor. I seem to recall in another thread someone that mentioned another seat vendor based on the west coast--anyone recall and or have any experience with the as yet undisclosed vendor?

I had the Ultimate Seat, sold it, and now I have the Russell Day Long with their backrest. For me, the Russell seat is awesome and there was a very short break in period. I got mine during the riding season and didn't want any down time. So I bought a used seat and left that seat with them to work their magic. Two weeks later I was sitting on a cloud. :thumbup:

Their customer service is top notch.

Dave

 

[jaherbst]

to be honest i don't understand why your wazoo slides so much on the seat

'Cause he wears his silk "jammies" when he rides.

 

[golfsferr]

Very disappointed in Ultimate Seats

As I stated below, the Ultimate Seat's Tallboy didn't move me rearward 2". As a matter of fact as you can see by the attached image it didn't move me rearward at all! Plus being so slippery, it was actually seating me more forward at times. I sent it back which cost me $48 and they refunded me, less shipping which cost me another $55. I guess they include a "handling" fee. So it cost me $103 to try their seat. They're going to be able to sell that seat to someone else and not be out a dime. I asked them to meet me half way on the shipping charges and they said NO, that's their "policy". Needless to say I'm NOT at all impressed with Ultimate Seats. While their seat looked good, it didn't perform as advertised and I don't like being charged for bad performance.

I just got the Tallboy for my ST this Christmas. I know exactly what you mean by sliding around. I do feel like I sit "IN" the seat more and not "ON" it but I definitely slid around. The "jury is still out" whether I'm going to keep the seat or not. I was really counting on the 2" further rearward seating position with the Tallboy but there's no discernable difference from my stock seat. I'm sure the Ultimate Seat is a much better seat than the stock one but I honestly can't feel that much improvement. I do like the way it looks, that's great but for just under $600 dollars I was expecting a "Wow" factor when I sat on it. Nice to hear how well Ultimate Seats responded to you. They were very helpful when my wife purchased it for my Christmas gift and made sure I got it on time. I'm sure I'll hear back from them once their warehouse and operations resume in January.:thumbup:

 

[docat5056]

cb radios

Is anybody using a handheld cb for communicating with other riders if so what antenna r using i use a midland 822 but short rubber antenna works ok in a parking lot but with say ten or more riders some with cb and other no cb cannot reach lead rider only sometimes any thoughts about different antennas.

 

[thrinsag]

Gets awfully hot down here in Texas. Use a simple old fashioned "cool Cushion" like you did when you were 15 in your old 49 Ford 2 door. Just tie it down and you are home free with a cooler bootie. No sliding.

 

[Magdave]

Yes they are a bit slippery. If you squeeze your knees together it turns it into a non issue. Even using Ultimate cleaner makes it worse. The comfort it provides out weighs it to me. I can toss a gel pad on it an it is fine. This is what I use for longer rides

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-Pla...ycle-Seat-Cushion-Cruiser-Cover-/380984525541