Anyone Interested in a Russell Day Long Group Buy? - Page 35

**bearbait** · 02-04-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

My seat just arrived a few minutes ago. I put it on the bike and sat on it, it feels a lot different, but I'll have to wait until the weather changes here before I really get to try it out.

My circumstance exactly. Won't know until April, most likely.

redjay · 02-04-2013, 04:31 PM

My experience with my last Daylong seat on my Nomad was that it took a little while for it to become more comfortable, maybe 2 or 3 long rides.

bert55 · 02-05-2013, 04:30 PM

Went for my 2nd ride on new saddle, as it was 59 and sunny again!! Very enjoyable, but I think I need to have it adjusted as I seem to be sliding forward quite a bit. Our roads are nice and twisty, up and down, so there is plenty of moving on the saddle. Seems like my pants end up a bit snug in the front, if you know what I mean

... Wondering if they can tip the seating position back a bit. Other than that, gorgeous setup!

scornay · 02-06-2013, 01:41 PM

Doorbell rang at 12:30 today and sitting on my doorstep was a large box from Russell! Kim called for my cc# on Jan 30 so that delivery to Newmarket Ontario was real quick. The seats look great. Ran out and put them on the bike. It's only 18F here today so I only had time for a quick sit. First impression is the seat looks smaller than what I recollect seeing it on other bikes. Second impression is that I'm sitting up much higher. We'll see in the Spring how it ends up after I've had a chance to break it in a little. My endless thanks to Mike for everything you did to make this group buy happen. Here's a few pics;

redjay · 02-06-2013, 04:51 PM

I got notification today that my seats are at the Post Ofiice waiting to be picked up.

fammdw · 02-06-2013, 05:14 PM

They can make some adjustments if necessary. When I ordered mine for the FJR, I told them up front that if I slid forward in the seat they would be getting it back. They got it right the first time as I never slid forward unless I intended to.

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Originally Posted by bert55

Went for my 2nd ride on new saddle, as it was 59 and sunny again!! Very enjoyable, but I think I need to have it adjusted as I seem to be sliding forward quite a bit. Our roads are nice and twisty, up and down, so there is plenty of moving on the saddle. Seems like my pants end up a bit snug in the front, if you know what I mean

... Wondering if they can tip the seating position back a bit. Other than that, gorgeous setup!

fammdw · 02-06-2013, 05:23 PM

The seat doesn't really sit you higher, it just gives you the impression you are higher. The wings are under your upper thighs now. While it gives you great support while riding, it prevents your legs from dropping straight down beside the bike when stopped like you did in the stock seat.

With the stock seat on the FJR, I always rode with it in the high position. With the RDL, I dropped it back in the low position.

Each time you stop with the RDL on that bike, slide slightly forward of the wings and you will be able to get your feet down more securely. Once you get used to sliding forward of the wings on a stop, you won't notice the difference as much. I have to slide forward slightly now on my Voyager if I want to be able to put my feet flat on the ground.

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Originally Posted by scornay

Doorbell rang at 12:30 today and sitting on my doorstep was a large box from Russell! Kim called for my cc# on Jan 30 so that delivery to Newmarket Ontario was real quick. The seats look great. Ran out and put them on the bike. It's only 18F here today so I only had time for a quick sit. First impression is the seat looks smaller than what I recollect seeing it on other bikes. Second impression is that I'm sitting up much higher. We'll see in the Spring how it ends up after I've had a chance to break it in a little. My endless thanks to Mike for everything you did to make this group buy happen. Here's a few pics;

Dave R · 02-07-2013, 02:53 PM

Got a call from Kim asking for my CC #, and it's shipping back to upstate NY as I write this! She did say they've been very busy and are running behind schedule... which didn't hurt me any while I wait for Spring.
With any luck I hope to be testing it out by early March (assuming winter fades away like I hope). Thanks again Mike for doing the leg work on this group buy. All my sport bike buddies are teasing me about putting a "tractor seat" on my Sprint GT, but having had a Russell on my Honda ST before sold me on them a long time back. I'm convinced I'll be going tank-to-tank-to-tank now.

redjay · 02-07-2013, 05:02 PM

I picked up my Daylong seats from the post office today.

chucks1911 · 02-08-2013, 12:33 AM

Got an email from UPS, my seat is scheduled to be delivered on the 13th.

Thanks Mike for setting this up!

dhavard · 02-08-2013, 07:33 PM

Received my seat yesterday and it looks great. Now... looking for about 50 degrees warmer and a lot less snow and ice so I can actually try it out. Thanks Mike!!!!

fammdw · 02-08-2013, 08:33 PM

It was my pleasure! Be sure to post pictures of your RDL on the Limited. Never seen one on a Harley. Since the Limited is on my short list for my next motorcycle, I am very interested in seeing it.

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Originally Posted by chucks1911

Got an email from UPS, my seat is scheduled to be delivered on the 13th.

Thanks Mike for setting this up!

glwingman · 02-09-2013, 03:40 PM

Got the call on Friday Feb 8th mine was ready. A little less money than expected too. My build date was Jan 23rd.

redjay · 02-09-2013, 07:13 PM

My shipping was a litle less than expected. The Voyager seats came in at just under $600, plus $78 to ship them to California.

scornay · 02-13-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

My shipping was a litle less than expected. The Voyager seats came in at just under $600, plus $78 to ship them to California.

Yes, that was a pleasant surprise...my shipping back was $30 less than I expected. Total cost of my seats, including shipping came in at $616.

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02-08-2013, 12:33 AM	#520
chucks1911 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sterling, Oklahoma Posts: 361	Got an email from UPS, my seat is scheduled to be delivered on the 13th. Thanks Mike for setting this up! __________________ Chuck Stephens 12 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 07 Nomad (Traded) 86 Kawasaki 454 LTD VBA member #1578 HOG Member #4541840 AMA Member # 2700186
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02-04-2013, 04:31 PM	#512
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,977	My experience with my last Daylong seat on my Nomad was that it took a little while for it to become more comfortable, maybe 2 or 3 long rides.
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02-06-2013, 01:41 PM	#514
scornay Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 14	Doorbell rang at 12:30 today and sitting on my doorstep was a large box from Russell! Kim called for my cc# on Jan 30 so that delivery to Newmarket Ontario was real quick. The seats look great. Ran out and put them on the bike. It's only 18F here today so I only had time for a quick sit. First impression is the seat looks smaller than what I recollect seeing it on other bikes. Second impression is that I'm sitting up much higher. We'll see in the Spring how it ends up after I've had a chance to break it in a little. My endless thanks to Mike for everything you did to make this group buy happen. Here's a few pics;
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02-07-2013, 02:53 PM	#518
Dave R Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 2	Got a call from Kim asking for my CC #, and it's shipping back to upstate NY as I write this! She did say they've been very busy and are running behind schedule... which didn't hurt me any while I wait for Spring. With any luck I hope to be testing it out by early March (assuming winter fades away like I hope). Thanks again Mike for doing the leg work on this group buy. All my sport bike buddies are teasing me about putting a "tractor seat" on my Sprint GT, but having had a Russell on my Honda ST before sold me on them a long time back. I'm convinced I'll be going tank-to-tank-to-tank now.
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02-07-2013, 05:02 PM	#519
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,977	I picked up my Daylong seats from the post office today.
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02-08-2013, 07:33 PM	#521
dhavard Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 7	Received my seat yesterday and it looks great. Now... looking for about 50 degrees warmer and a lot less snow and ice so I can actually try it out. Thanks Mike!!!!
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02-09-2013, 03:40 PM	#523
glwingman Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 7	Got the call on Friday Feb 8th mine was ready. A little less money than expected too. My build date was Jan 23rd.
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02-09-2013, 07:13 PM	#524
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,977	My shipping was a litle less than expected. The Voyager seats came in at just under $600, plus $78 to ship them to California.
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