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Hey,
I'm thinking of ponying up for a custom seat for my 2010 RT. I'd like some input from this forum with a brief synopsis (and pic if possible) of why you chose the custom RT seat that you have.
Thanks...!
I have an '07 RT, not a '10, but it's essentially the same saddle-wise. I hated the stock saddle and wasn't fond of the Mayer. I've never loved any Corbin I've had. So I decided to take a shot with Russell. Awesome decision. Both my wife and I love it. We got the leather top/vinyl sides with heavy-duty suspension in the 'half moon' style. It's a great fit and very supportive.
I wanted a Russell until I took Lee Parks course. I now move around too much for the 'wings' on the Russell, I currently have the BMW comfort seat and an Airhawk R. I have done 600 mile days and that would have been impossible without the Airhawk. I want a Rick Mayer seat.
Will the Air Hawks make a big improvement with the stock seat? I was thinking about a custom seat, but am Air Hawk will be more cost effective for now. I have spent a lot of money over the last month since buying the new bike.
Will the Air Hawks make a big improvement with the stock seat? I was thinking about a custom seat, but am Air Hawk will be more cost effective for now. I have spent a lot of money over the last month since buying the new bike.
I wanted a Russell until I took Lee Parks course. I now move around too much for the 'wings' on the Russell, I currently have the BMW comfort seat and an Airhawk R. I have done 600 mile days and that would have been impossible without the Airhawk. I want a Rick Mayer seat.
BTW everybody, I have a bead rider seat cover and a "Freedon Air" air cushion seat cover (with a V in the front) dual bladders etc. Both are ok but I'm looking for more. I don't mind the extra $$ for custom seats. In my way of thinking, the beaded seat cover or the air cushion are only going to be as good as the seat they're mounted on and the stock RT seat is a piece of $hit as far as I'm concerned.
I NEVER wear cotton undergarmets and have plenty of anti monkey butt powder.
I've been searching around on the custom seat makers sites and I'm surprised that none have OEM plug ups for the heated seat feature . For $500-700 bucks, I expect more. They all seem to have their own version of heated seat options but not the plug and go from the handlebar switch... kind of a kick in the crotch if you ask me.
When you have Russell build you a seat, you send them your original seat and they build it off of yours. If your original BMW seats were heated, they use the original elements, plugs, etc.
By the way, I have the seat from my 2011 R1200RT currently at Russell getting built.