Seats

doc · 03-09-2019, 07:45 PM

Not wanting to start anything but have an 2005 Nomad and want to get a newer bike for my last run. How do the seats compare between the Voyager and Vaquero. The Nomad is great and can put a lot of miles on the OEM before my butt needs a rest.

Chuck A. · 03-09-2019, 11:19 PM

Can't compare the two but I know for a large frame man the stock Voyager seat sucks. The u shape seat was totally useless for me. More like a edgy. Now that RDL got done with it I can ride 10 hours a day before I need the rest my butt any.

recumbentbob · 03-10-2019, 07:52 AM

When Kaw went from 1600 to 1700 they shortened the frame and the seats are totally different from the 1600.
I'm 6'5" with a 36 inch inseam and there is no way I could get comfortable on the 1700s so I bought a Victory in 2014.

Try and find one to test ride.
Good Luck

**Framer** · 03-10-2019, 11:13 AM

I went from an 1600 to a 1700 voyager with no problem. The stock seat does SUCK!!!
I had a RDL on my nomad so I knew I wanted one on the voyager. First I found a cheap Mustang seat and it really wasn’t bad at all but now I have an RDL and it’s fantastic.
I’ve heard a lot of people say “there just to cramped for me”. I’m 6’ with a 34” inseam and I’m not cramped at all. With that said the passenger compartment does look small so 2up riding may be quite cramped especially if you use a backrest.

mike07nad · 03-10-2019, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Framer

I went from an 1600 to a 1700 voyager with no problem. The stock seat does SUCK!!!
I had a RDL on my nomad so I knew I wanted one on the voyager. First I found a cheap Mustang seat and it really wasn’t bad at all but now I have an RDL and it’s fantastic.
I’ve heard a lot of people say “there just to cramped for me”. I’m 6’ with a 34” inseam and I’m not cramped at all. With that said the passenger compartment does look small so 2up riding may be quite cramped especially if you use a backrest.

I bought the wife a Spyder - now I'm not cramped at all on my Voyager!

mike07nad · 03-10-2019, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mike07nad

I bought the wife a Spyder - now I'm not cramped at all on my Voyager!

Now She will say "She bought it herself" but my story makes for better Guy Talk.

mbarr10 · 03-10-2019, 03:38 PM

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I bought the wife a Spyder - now I'm not cramped at all on my Voyager!

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Now She will say "She bought it herself" but my story makes for better Guy Talk.

Your both right, It is family/ partnership and it makes for a happy family. I envy you two.
I / We are now down to a 1 bike family here, I miss the 2 bike family.

Stock seats can be shaved locally with an upholsterer and save some money. And still use the stock seat cover. I paid 60 bucks. Happy guy after. And no shipping

mike58 · 03-11-2019, 07:51 PM

I rode a 2007 nomad with the stock seat for 10 years and like you i could ride all day but when i bought the voyager the seat was terrible. The foam is probably the same on both bikes coming from the factory but it was the shape of the voyager that hurts the tailbone. The back of the seat has a wedge shape to it and puts pressure on the tailbone kicking in the pain in about 4 hours. I bought an ultimate seat and all's better now.

**JD Hog** · 03-11-2019, 08:02 PM

I had the tailbone issue with my Voyager and I installed a Grasshopper backrest and now can ride all day long with no pain.

**smokier** · 03-15-2019, 07:07 AM

RDL baby, Russel Day Long. While completely off track from the stock seat discussion of a 1600 vs a 1700, the RDL on a 1700 is the way to go. As for the 1700 itself, the stock was not bad, the Mustang was not good, the Corbin was OK, the shaved and gel inserted stock was better, however, the RDL rocks!

Ride safe,
Smokier

hlknvlcn60 · 03-15-2019, 12:13 PM

I went to a Corbin seat for my Vaquero. They sit lower and further back allowing for a bit more leg room and your feet get to the ground better ( I am only 5'9) and the adjustable driver backrest works great too. There is also a slot in the seat for the rear passenger backrest, and the driver portion of the seat is pretty wide and flat giving better thigh support. I have done 300+ mile days on it with no discomfort whatsoever.

03-09-2019, 07:45 PM	#1
doc Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 42	Seats Not wanting to start anything but have an 2005 Nomad and want to get a newer bike for my last run. How do the seats compare between the Voyager and Vaquero. The Nomad is great and can put a lot of miles on the OEM before my butt needs a rest. __________________ Lee "Doc" Willoughby Lethbridge, Alberta 3rd Canadian Army Veterans Persuit to Mons VBA#00566 05 Black over Silver Nomad/19 Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-09-2019, 11:19 PM	#2
Chuck A. Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hartselle Alabama Posts: 991	Can't compare the two but I know for a large frame man the stock Voyager seat sucks. The u shape seat was totally useless for me. More like a edgy. Now that RDL got done with it I can ride 10 hours a day before I need the rest my butt any. __________________ Have A Good One, Chuck Patriot Guard Riders Sons Of Liberty Riders Alabama Road Captain 2015 Voyager 2003 1500 NOMAD FI sold 6/19 VBA #2993 RUSSELL DAYLONG SEATS ROCK!! DAMMIT TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling "DAMMIT" at the top of your lungs There is no substitute for laminar flow in which a helmet is the primary disturbance. SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME.
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03-10-2019, 07:52 AM	#3
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	When Kaw went from 1600 to 1700 they shortened the frame and the seats are totally different from the 1600. I'm 6'5" with a 36 inch inseam and there is no way I could get comfortable on the 1700s so I bought a Victory in 2014. Try and find one to test ride. Good Luck __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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03-10-2019, 11:13 AM	#4
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	I went from an 1600 to a 1700 voyager with no problem. The stock seat does SUCK!!! I had a RDL on my nomad so I knew I wanted one on the voyager. First I found a cheap Mustang seat and it really wasn’t bad at all but now I have an RDL and it’s fantastic. I’ve heard a lot of people say “there just to cramped for me”. I’m 6’ with a 34” inseam and I’m not cramped at all. With that said the passenger compartment does look small so 2up riding may be quite cramped especially if you use a backrest. __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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03-11-2019, 08:02 PM	#9
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,953	I had the tailbone issue with my Voyager and I installed a Grasshopper backrest and now can ride all day long with no pain. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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03-11-2019, 07:51 PM	#8
mike58 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 128	I rode a 2007 nomad with the stock seat for 10 years and like you i could ride all day but when i bought the voyager the seat was terrible. The foam is probably the same on both bikes coming from the factory but it was the shape of the voyager that hurts the tailbone. The back of the seat has a wedge shape to it and puts pressure on the tailbone kicking in the pain in about 4 hours. I bought an ultimate seat and all's better now.
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03-15-2019, 07:07 AM	#10
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	RDL baby, Russel Day Long. While completely off track from the stock seat discussion of a 1600 vs a 1700, the RDL on a 1700 is the way to go. As for the 1700 itself, the stock was not bad, the Mustang was not good, the Corbin was OK, the shaved and gel inserted stock was better, however, the RDL rocks! Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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03-15-2019, 12:13 PM	#11
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	I went to a Corbin seat for my Vaquero. They sit lower and further back allowing for a bit more leg room and your feet get to the ground better ( I am only 5'9) and the adjustable driver backrest works great too. There is also a slot in the seat for the rear passenger backrest, and the driver portion of the seat is pretty wide and flat giving better thigh support. I have done 300+ mile days on it with no discomfort whatsoever. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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