Most comfortable long distance seat? Corbin, Russell, Day-Long, Ultimate.......

[Navy Warrant]

OK. I've looked over the posts and comments here and all over the web. If you have a Russell it's the most comfortable and wearable. If you have a Corbin it's the most comfortable and wearable. If you have an Ultimate it's the most comfortable and wearable. If you have a Day-Long... Etc, etc. Without ownership bias, what is the most comfortable long distance seat anyone's ever tried (even if it was on someone's else's rig)? I'm almost 60 and have no real natural cushion left on my butt, and I'm planning a cross country trip and back in a month or so.

 

[NancysToy]

Exactly how do you eliminate ownership bias? Every person's caboose is different. Only you can make the call of what is best for you. That's pretty hard to swallow, given the cost of custom seats, but it's a fact. If you can sit on some at a Spyder event, it might help you with your choice. Otherwise, it's stricktly pot luck. You pays your money and you takes your choice.

If I had to choose the safest option, I'd choose the Russell, or another custome rebuild done by weight, measurements, and photos. It's still taking a chance, but at least they try to fit your physique and riding style.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I think you already know the answer to that question!

 

[Arr MiHardies]

OK. I've looked over the posts and comments here and all over the web. If you have a Russell it's the most comfortable and wearable. If you have a Corbin it's the most comfortable and wearable. If you have an Ultimate it's the most comfortable and wearable. If you have a Day-Long... Etc, etc. Without ownership bias, what is the most comfortable long distance seat anyone's ever tried (even if it was on someone's else's rig)? I'm almost 60 and have no real natural cushion left on my butt, and I'm planning a cross country trip and back in a month or so.

I have a Corbin that I'm real happy with, but after trying someones Day-long recently, I'm seriously considering switching

 

[Jeriatric]

Only your butt will know for sure. I'm a Corbin guy and have been for years. That said, all the companies you mentioned provide quality seats. Pick one, and have a great trip.

 

[Navy Warrant]

Only your butt will know for sure. I'm a Corbin guy and have been for years. That said, all the companies you mentioned provide quality seats. Pick one, and have a great trip.

Thanks for the quick replies. I realize it's up to the individual butt, but I was hoping to hear from some experience. Rather than just read that so-and-so says their seat is best I was hoping for some consensus or direction. Many owners here have had multiple bikes and have enough experience to know what they're talking about. My '12 RT-S is my first bike in 43 years and my butt is a little different than it was in the late 1960's. $600-$800 plus backrest ($230-$400) is a lot to gamble with without SOME experienced knowledge if/when it's available. I'm trying to reduce the gamble as best I can.

 

[Jeriatric]

Thanks for the quick replies. I realize it's up to the individual butt, but I was hoping to hear from some experience. Rather than just read that so-and-so says their seat is best I was hoping for some consensus or direction. Many owners here have had multiple bikes and have enough experience to know what they're talking about. My '12 RT-S is my first bike in 43 years and my butt is a little different than it was in the late 1960's. $600-$800 plus backrest ($230-$400) is a lot to gamble with without SOME experienced knowledge if/when it's available. I'm trying to reduce the gamble as best I can.

Wasn't an attempt to put your question back on you. It's just that any rider with years of experience will likely parrot similar words of wisdom. Again, hope you find one that works for you.

Jer

 

[bullant12]

:agree: with the statements of having the seat tailored to your posterior. Having said that, sometimes you can look up a local upholster that can work with you. In fact, he/she would be honored to work on a proyect like a :spyder2: seat if that person hasn't done it before. That would give both the testing advantage...

 

[Navy Warrant]

Exactly how do you eliminate ownership bias? Every person's caboose is different. Only you can make the call of what is best for you. That's pretty hard to swallow, given the cost of custom seats, but it's a fact. If you can sit on some at a Spyder event, it might help you with your choice. Otherwise, it's stricktly pot luck. You pays your money and you takes your choice.

If I had to choose the safest option, I'd choose the Russell, or another custome rebuild done by weight, measurements, and photos. It's still taking a chance, but at least they try to fit your physique and riding style.

Thanks for the quick replies. I realize it's up to the individual butt, but I was hoping to hear from some experience. Rather than just read that so-and-so says their seat is best I was hoping for some consensus or direction. Many owners here have had multiple bikes and have enough experience to know what they're talking about. My '12 RT-S is my first bike in 43 years and my butt is a little different than it was in the late 1960's. $600-$800 plus backrest ($230-$400) is a lot to gamble with without SOME experienced knowledge if/when it's available. I'm trying to reduce the gamble as best I can.

 

[captblack]

A good idea would be to head over to the owners event in MV next month. You could see which seat feels good - I am sure folks would let you check the seats out.

 

[Lamonster]

Unless the rider has YOUR butt there is no way to answer this question. Maybe you should look into an airhawk pad seeing you have no butt left. A Corbin is not going to work for you I don't think but that's what works great for me. 1465 miles in 27 hours on a Corbin and my butt was fine.
nojoke

 

[Navy Warrant]

Unless the rider has YOUR butt there is no way to answer this question. Maybe you should look into an airhawk pad seeing you have no butt left. A Corbin is not going to work for you I don't think but that's what works great for me. 1465 miles in 27 hours on a Corbin and my butt was fine.
nojoke

Thanks. I do like the looks of your Lamonster Corbin seat. I wish I had more time to check out different seats at events, but I leave for the Grand Canyon North Rim in 31 days. Sergio at Corbin says he can mod a seat for 18" length for the rider's seat to give my knees a better angle for long trips. He says that'll leave 11" for the passenger seat. Is that enough? I'm about to be divorced and have no passenger so it's not a big deal right now, but it might be in the future.

P.S. You never know... there might be some other "thin butts" out there who could tell me if their seat is comfortable for long trips.

 

[Navy Warrant]

I think you already know the answer to that question!

Sorry PrairieSpyder, but if I already knew the answer I wouldn't have asked the question. Thanks for the assist.:banghead:

 

[Jeriatric]

Thanks. I do like the looks of your Lamonster Corbin seat. I wish I had more time to check out different seats at events, but I leave for the Grand Canyon North Rim in 31 days. Sergio at Corbin says he can mod a seat for 18" length for the rider's seat to give my knees a better angle for long trips. He says that'll leave 11" for the passenger seat. Is that enough? I'm about to be divorced and have no passenger so it's not a big deal right now, but it might be in the future.

My Corbin sets me both back and up 2" from what would be stock seating position.

Two up is not a problem but, if your pillion rider is not a small person(short and thin) you will most likely not be able to use the back rest. If, you ordered your seat with one. I ride two up often with both larger and smaller pillion riders and all works well, save the fact that as said, I loose the back rest sometimes.

 

[Littlebadwolf]

I really like my Corbin which I also use sheepskin covers on...It's very comfortable for me...My wife has the Ultimate on hers and she swears by it so I guess it comes down to a preference determined after trying out all of them...Could be a very expensive trial.

 

[spyder3]

I'm here just to confuse you a bit more. I went what was more the scientific route or at least website info anyway:dontknow:. I couldnt sit on the OEM seat for 40 minutes without having all sorts of issues. All of the seats get hot even if they are comfy..still hot...sticky..etc

So I gambled and tried this http://kontourseat.com you can choose any color you want, as long as its black.:roflblack:

It doesnt get hot sitting in the sun, doesnt absorb any water and for me its comfy(wifey also). It does flow air through it, in the summer its hot air, but still air. In the winter its cold air, and its cold:roflblack:. dress appropriately.

When i have a long ride planned, i will wear some LD comfort shorts which makes it even nicer./ In my limited cycle exp., I have found that 2 things need to be comfy as possible. Your helmet and your butt.

 

[MouthPiece]

Unless the rider has YOUR butt there is no way to answer this question. Maybe you should look into an airhawk pad seeing you have no butt left. A Corbin is not going to work for you I don't think but that's what works great for me. 1465 miles in 27 hours on a Corbin and my butt was fine.
nojoke

Boy you've opened yourself up on that one. Hmmmmmmm. As I recall there was something about waterproof pants, but no proof (picture that is) to substantiate the claim in that thread? ????? :yikes::yikes::yikes:

Chris

 

[ARtraveler]

As others have said, most of us are only familiar with one of the brands. My experience covers two Corbins on two different :spyder2:'s. I have over 50,000 seat miles on the Corbins. They are harder feeling for more support. You will either love them or hate them. As Lamont said, a long day is doable if you have the right "padding". I use either a sheepskin/gel seat cover, an airhawk, and sometimes both, depending on the "pain of the day".

I cannot speak about the other brands mentioned because I have not experimented with the other brands.

When on two wheels, I used to put Mustang seats on my rides. I always preferred them to the OEM seats that the bikes came with. I am no longer doing 600 plus mile days, but I was okay after about 400 miles on the Corbin on one of my trips.

 

[Navy Warrant]

My Corbin sets me both back and up 2" from what would be stock seating position.

Two up is not a problem but, if your pillion rider is not a small person(short and thin) you will most likely not be able to use the back rest. If, you ordered your seat with one. I ride two up often with both larger and smaller pillion riders and all works well, save the fact that as said, I loose the back rest sometimes.

Now THAT's usefull stuff. Does the 2" rise position the knees better, or would I still need a longer seat? Stock seating is 15 to 15-1/2 inches long. Yours came longer without asking for it? Sergio at Corbin said that they could make me an 18" length and didn't mention that their seat was 2" longer anyway, but I might not the 18" if it comes 2" taller AND 2" longer (17 to 17-1/2").

 

[Jeriatric]

Now THAT's usefull stuff.

"Does the 2" rise position the knees better, or would I still need a longer seat?"

Yes, for me. I have a 34 inch inseam however. To be precise. That measurement is from crotch to center of the ankle bone.


"Stock seating is 15 to 15-1/2 inches long. Yours came longer without asking for it?"

No, it came longer because I needed to set back for two reasons. Proper leg angle and to move me back from the bars. 35.5 sleeve length.


Sergio at Corbin said that they could make me an 18" length and didn't mention that their seat was 2" longer anyway, but I might not the 18" if it comes 2" taller AND 2" longer (17 to 17-1/2").

Edit: Forgot to mention here but it's in other posts. I took advantage of the drive in service so they had me on site while it was being built. :thumbup: