B.E. Coyote Posted January 24, 2018 #1 Posted January 24, 2018 The seat on my 99 is the only gripe I have with this bike. Not so much my butt, but basically my tailbone. I hate that rise in the seat. I'm 5'10 230 pounds and have a 32" inseam. Big but not giant. Doesn't seem to be a way to sit without being pushed into the rise. If I completely inflate my airhawk cushion it gives me some relief by making me sit high enough to not rub up against it but I am probably 2" too high. Is the pillow top different at all in shape? I don't feel like I need more cushion, just more flat surface. I have hacked up a few dual sports seats and replaced the foam and reshaped them with good comfort results but the covers always look ugly. Not sure I want to try surgery on this one. I reached out to Rick Butler to see exactly what he does and for how much. Had a few Russells but they are too pricey for this old bike at the moment. Any other thoughts?
Yammer Dan Posted January 24, 2018 #2 Posted January 24, 2018 I think I would go with Rick. I don't care for the Corbin but he won't do them.
B.E. Coyote Posted January 24, 2018 Author #3 Posted January 24, 2018 Does he take the rear rise out at all? I know he will narrow the front but I don't need that.
cecdoo Posted January 24, 2018 #4 Posted January 24, 2018 He will do pretty much whatever you want, best $$$$$ you will spend on a seat. He did 3 of mine! Nicest guy you will ever work with. Craig
B.E. Coyote Posted January 25, 2018 Author #5 Posted January 25, 2018 Already heard back from him and I'm looking for a box!
Rafterd Posted January 25, 2018 #6 Posted January 25, 2018 Rick does a fantastic job. Also a great guy.
bongobobny Posted January 28, 2018 #7 Posted January 28, 2018 And to answer your question about the newer RSV pillow top, they are plug and play...
RedRider Posted January 29, 2018 #8 Posted January 29, 2018 Depends on what riding you want to do. Comfortable 400 or so miles a day? Rick does a great job with his mods. 1000+ miles a day? Russell Day Long is the only real choice. Don't waste your money on Corbin, etc. RR
VentureFar Posted January 30, 2018 #9 Posted January 30, 2018 I have done two saddle sore 1000’s on Rick butler mod. Never felt my butt. Rick digs out the tailbone area with precision and then covers with memory foam. Doing it this way the back of the seat actually acts as a mini back rest for me. I am a real fan. VentureFar... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
B.E. Coyote Posted January 30, 2018 Author #10 Posted January 30, 2018 Will find out soon. I have had quite few Russel seats but opted for Rick in this situation. Rick is working on mine today. Looking forward to it!
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