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I love this machine but I hate the seat. Can anyone recommend a good company for a recover of the existing seat. Corbin and Sargent are not providing anything as of yet. I would go custom if I get some feedback.
+2Bob1955 said:http://www.day-long.com/index.html
Haven't tried it but might be worth looking into. :ale:
Good luck!
I, like you, did not like the stock seat on my 05. I felt it was the one thing really holding me back riding longer. That and my shoulders in pain from the reach to the bars...but even that was livable...the butt problems were not. So after doing much research on the weba nd forums I picked the most bvious winner...the Russell Day-Long. I got it in the mail yesterday and headed out to visit a friend in NJ...about 300 miles. Stopped once for gas and thats it. I love it...I was skeptical at first sitting on it. but once on the road for a while i relized how comfortable it was. Now my legs are feeling cramped towards the end of the trip. 300 miles is a good trip for me...sorry i cant brag about 1000 mile days like everyone here does. 1000s of miles on a highway would make me wanna kill myself. id rather take the back roads...the twisties, the scenary.bounce said:+2Bob1955 said:http://www.day-long.com/index.html
Haven't tried it but might be worth looking into. :ale:
Good luck!
I have tried it. Twice. The first try was why it was tops on my list for my current bike (FJR). I figure if it's good enough for a 1610 mile day (23h 15m), it should be okay for just about anything. It worked jeeessss fine for the 2003 IBR.
Hey, Corbin DOES offer a modular front and rear saddle for the 2006.hjarmitage said:I love this machine but I hate the seat. Can anyone recommend a good company for a recover of the existing seat. Corbin and Sargent are not providing anything as of yet. I would go custom if I get some feedback.
+1bounce said:If you're focused on what the bike feels like when stopped, then you're looking in the wrong place. :mrgreen:
Or backs and knees?wesexcellence said:I have lower back difficulties and have had 4 knee operations.
Anyone similar who have changed seats?
Was $500 for both the front and rear together? Does Rick use the seat pan from the stock seat, meaning you had a couple of weeks not being able to ride the bike? Is he the one that will fit the seat to ur 'backside' if you go by his shop?FJReady said:If you're considering an after market seat, don't overlook Rick Mayer Cycle. www.rickmayercycle.com
I've had mine only 1000 miles so far but like it very much. I bought the leather cover option. Very comfy. Takes about 3 weeks to make and will dent your wallet almost $500 but way worth it IMO, especially on long days in the saddle.
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