My Seat Issues ... Anyone else with same issue?

[SpyderMonkei]

I have an issue with the seat cutting into my back and causing discomfort. I have had quite a few bike seats in my lifetime, the best was the Russell on my Honda ST1300 (I miss that bike but 2 wheels I cant do anymore). This is the first stock seat, however, that causes me this issue. I cant tell if it is too short, to close to the handlebars, whatever ... I know I need to do something ... I wonder if a simple fix like a Utopia backrest pushing me more upright would help or a different seat. I just don't know which way to go, so I am asking if anyone had issues like mine and how they chose to resolve it.

I am 5-9, with a 29" inseam ...

Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Ummmmm.....
What model year, and bike do you have? :dontknow:

 

[Motorcycledave]

GIVE ME A CALL

I can help with that :thumbup:.... it is a common problem, by the way I also ride a Wing,
I think I can guide you in the right direction.
209-887-3283 Pacific time zone
Dave

I have an issue with the seat cutting into my back and causing discomfort. I have had quite a few bike seats in my lifetime, the best was the Russell on my Honda ST1300 (I miss that bike but 2 wheels I cant do anymore). This is the first stock seat, however, that causes me this issue. I cant tell if it is too short, to close to the handlebars, whatever ... I know I need to do something ... I wonder if a simple fix like a Utopia backrest pushing me more upright would help or a different seat. I just don't know which way to go, so I am asking if anyone had issues like mine and how they chose to resolve it.

I am 5-9, with a 29" inseam ...

Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[feetprints]

seat issue

I have an issue with the seat cutting into my back and causing discomfort. I have had quite a few bike seats in my lifetime, the best was the Russell on my Honda ST1300 (I miss that bike but 2 wheels I cant do anymore). This is the first stock seat, however, that causes me this issue. I cant tell if it is too short, to close to the handlebars, whatever ... I know I need to do something ... I wonder if a simple fix like a Utopia backrest pushing me more upright would help or a different seat. I just don't know which way to go, so I am asking if anyone had issues like mine and how they chose to resolve it.

I am 5-9, with a 29" inseam ...

Thanks for your help in advance.

i installed a utopia backrest on my 2011 rts. with it i tend to put pressure on the backrest which reduces downward pressure on the seat: result: much more comfort on a long ride. i am over 6 feet and also needed seal floor boards... to stretch out.

 

[SpyderMonkei]

sorry

:shocked: Ummmmm.....
What model year, and bike do you have? :dontknow:

It's the 2012 RT ...

 

[NancysToy]

If a Russell satisfied you before, I'd consider it again. Motorcycle Dave does good work, though, and that may another good option. Seats are a crap shoot, and when the stock seat causes serious problems your best bet is a custom seat like either of these...IMO.

 

[neelbert]

Take a ride up to Daytona to Ultimate seats showroom The tall boy fixed me up .They will let you try them