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mhoecker
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muonwhiz, from reading their website, the act of sewing the material creates holes that would allow water to get to the foam inside. Erring on the side of caution, they say that none of their seats is water proof and advocate that folks buy the rain cover to use in inclement weather (riding and parking outside).
A lot of companies put plastic sheeting between the foam and outer seat material (usually vinyl, but the same is true of leather seats, too). This has the effect of creating a "non-breathing" seat, meaning all areas that touch the seat tend to sweat. UGH! After several hours, that can be mighty uncomfortable - guy or gal. :yikes:
Hope that didn't muddy the water.
Madonna
A lot of companies put plastic sheeting between the foam and outer seat material (usually vinyl, but the same is true of leather seats, too). This has the effect of creating a "non-breathing" seat, meaning all areas that touch the seat tend to sweat. UGH! After several hours, that can be mighty uncomfortable - guy or gal. :yikes:
Hope that didn't muddy the water.
Madonna
eddieshep999
Active member
I wondered if they have thought of using a waterproof/breathable material like GORE TEX under the top cover either vinyl or leather seats
to see if thiis would stop any water seepng in
I cover my Zumo 660 GPS Unit with some Gore Tex material, when its parked up at work on a secure site (Its in a lockable Touratec mount anyway)
Even though the Zumo is waterproof, I pefer to give it extra weather protection and Gore Tex works well with no visable signs of water on the GPS Unit
That way you might not need to use a rain cover when riding of leaving the bike parked up
Just an idear
Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK
to see if thiis would stop any water seepng in
I cover my Zumo 660 GPS Unit with some Gore Tex material, when its parked up at work on a secure site (Its in a lockable Touratec mount anyway)
Even though the Zumo is waterproof, I pefer to give it extra weather protection and Gore Tex works well with no visable signs of water on the GPS Unit
That way you might not need to use a rain cover when riding of leaving the bike parked up
Just an idear
Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Very nice looking seat. If it's a comfortable as it looks, it must be a really nice ride.
Max LTD
New member
Just got back from work and my new Ultimate Seat was waiting for me. More to come ! :clap::yes:
akaspyderman
New member
I'm sure it's poor etiquette, but what do you have to give for that seat?
Schultzi
Registered User
These are the Seal Floor Boards, very comfortable. John was doing a great job when he came up with them.
Seal Floor boards are a sponsor on the home page
You're right - not to far of. we should get together for a right
Grandpa Spyder
New member
Has anyone riden longer than 3 hours in the heat with this seat? I rode 10 hours in 90 degree heat with the stock seat and was very uncomfortable after 2 hours. I am looking for a replacement seat in the aftermarket other than a Corbin.ray:
Yes I have had mine on for a week now and have ridden 3 hrs and was very surprised at the comfort level it gave me. Being on a Spyder and not ever having to put your feet on the ground makes a comfortable seat even more important. So some times at a stop light I will stand up on my floorboards. It helps.
oldbaldguy
New member
I rode 780 miles, with Schultzi, home from Spyderfest on my new ultimate seat. real difference. no discomfort at all. was very surprised. now if they would only get me a passenger backrest.......
SpyderLady
New member
I just road 12+ hours, over 580 miles, on my ultimate seat. Just had it put on a week ago. Love, love it. Money well soent
Very Nice but....
I have not looked into a new seat until now, but am I right that the seat costs over $1000.00? Again I have not priced other seats but it seems to me that a vinyl seat would be very inexpensive versus leather. They state the seats are not waterproof and should be covered. They charge another $45.00 for the mandatory cover I would have expected it to be free since it is a needed item..
The seats look beautiful, but I can't get past the $1000.00 for a vinyl seat. If I am missing something let me know, since I am sure at some point I wil also replace the seat, but 2-3 hours on the stock seat has not been bad thus far.
I have not looked into a new seat until now, but am I right that the seat costs over $1000.00? Again I have not priced other seats but it seems to me that a vinyl seat would be very inexpensive versus leather. They state the seats are not waterproof and should be covered. They charge another $45.00 for the mandatory cover I would have expected it to be free since it is a needed item..
The seats look beautiful, but I can't get past the $1000.00 for a vinyl seat. If I am missing something let me know, since I am sure at some point I wil also replace the seat, but 2-3 hours on the stock seat has not been bad thus far.
mhoecker
New member
2manycars, the standard Ultimate Seat without embelishments, runs around $700. The rain cover is highly recommended by the manufacturer, but is not mandatory. I thought it wise to purchase the rain cover for those "just in case" times when the weather looks iffy. I figured that if I am willing to lay out that kind of money for a seat, I shouldn't be so cheap as to NOT buy the cover.
My seat is scheduled to be delivered today. I hope my brain works well enough for me to do the install myself 'cause I want to try it out after the rain passes.
Madonna
My seat is scheduled to be delivered today. I hope my brain works well enough for me to do the install myself 'cause I want to try it out after the rain passes.
Madonna
Huntindawg1962
New member
:agree: - the $1000 option is the new seat with locking gas cover, ryder backrest, and passenger backrest - the whole package.
mhoecker
New member
My Ultimate Seat was delivered yesterday late, so my son helped me install it today. The black fuel door has a satin finish - kinda textured. The bolts and lock are silver in color. I'm very happy with the look of the black fuel door. Not very noticable except for those bolts. Highly recommended. We have to put the seat lift back onto the ball, then clip it and all is done. Son had to go off to his classes, so I'm hoping hubby is able to put the finishing touches on it for me. Beer is a good motivator!
Madonna
Madonna
tdoug60
New member
Very nice, where can I get one and how much did you pay. Oh yes I like the trailer, where did you get that. Looks very cool.
Schultzi
Registered User
Ultimate Seats is a official sponsor of this forum.
the trailer I got from "America Best Trailors". They're located in Greenville,SC. Look on eBay!
they do ship anywhere
Idaspud
New member
I will be ordering my Ultimate seat as soon as they have the RT Tall Boy ready have talked to them and have been told a month to a month and a half until it's ready. Why so long is my only question when Des already has the Regular RT seat in production. can't wait to order it.:yes:
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