Author Topic: Me and my mate Russell (Seat) (Read 17076 times)

Marcus · « **on:** July 14, 2014, 04:07:52 PM »

It was a normal day, a day unlike any other, birds chirped in the tree branches, the sounds of children in the near by playground rang around the surrounding houses.

But this day was not like any other...as this day 30 of April 2014 was the day a hapless mailman started an epic journey. For little did he know, that he would soon deliver to the mail depot, a seat... Some say the Devil himself built this seat over the course of 20 lifetimes, it has been described as the one thing to turn back time. By turning Men into Babies.

A nervous wait was had for the next few weeks, as a confirmation email arrived stating the "Devil Seat" had made the Perilous journey across the oceans.

June 12! the email exclaimed, this shall be the day the exorcism shall commence...

Two nervous weeks later, like a proud father f a newborn, I receive yet another email.

I thanks the heavens above that the Devil Seat was finally subdued and waited for it prompt return.

Upon unwrapping the box. I noticed this seat, this "Devil seat" has undergone a transformation, a metamorphosis of epicness and has come out the other side not as the Devils Seat but as the stunningly beautiful object touched be an angel all day long... a Russell Day long .

Too long; Didn't read: I got a new seat today, pretty happy with it

Brock · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2014, 04:18:53 PM »

Ooooh

a bum bucket...

Wild Rose · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2014, 04:53:02 PM »

ST2UP · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2014, 05:13:47 PM »

Schweeet !!!! Now take the rest of the week off and go play mate

..........we will show you the secret Russell Day Long seat handshake

Biggles · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2014, 06:41:45 PM »

Quote from: ST2UP on July 14, 2014, 05:13:47 PM

..........we will show you the secret Russell Day Long seat handshake

It would be a butt butt, wouldn't it?

Skip · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2014, 07:36:47 PM »

I don't CARE what it LOOKS like Marcus, I want to hear what it FEELS like after 2 hours + in the saddle. Get on with it man. A ride report is what I want.

Skip · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2014, 07:38:04 PM »

Pretty please.

ST2UP · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2014, 08:10:45 PM »

Yeah they are a little more expensive than most seats.....and as good as some of the aftermarket seats are they are manufacture to a spec, Russell is made to suit your rump and the rump of your pillion.......taking into account your height, weight, sitting position, bar location and the side you dress on......ok maybe not the last one....single best mod we have done to the bike.....by far.

Seriously unless the coffee shop we are passing has an exceptional reputation when we out travelling on a solo mission we start with a full tank of fuel and stop when we need fuel......the seat is that good

Marcus · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2014, 08:19:30 PM »

Quote from: Skip on July 14, 2014, 07:36:47 PM

I don't CARE what it LOOKS like Marcus, I want to hear what it FEELS like after 2 hours + in the saddle. Get on with it man. A ride report is what I want.

Well do...once it warms up a bit haha

Skip · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2014, 08:45:11 PM »

Quote from: ST2UP on July 14, 2014, 08:10:45 PM

Yeah they are a little more expensive than most seats.....and as good as some of the aftermarket seats are they are manufacture to a spec, Russell is made to suit your rump and the rump of your pillion.......taking into account your height, weight, sitting position, bar location and the side you dress on......ok maybe not the last one....single best mod we have done to the bike.....by far.

Seriously unless the coffee shop we are passing has an exceptional reputation when we out travelling on a solo mission we start with a full tank of fuel and stop when we need fuel......the seat is that good

That's a good wrap. Thanks Chris. What's the freight cost to and from the states? Marcus. Feel free to give your experience.
Do you have to send photo's of how you sit on the bike etc?

Marcus · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2014, 09:09:48 PM »

Quote from: Skip on July 14, 2014, 08:45:11 PM

What's the freight cost to and from the states? Marcus. Feel free to give your experience.
Do you have to send photo's of how you sit on the bike etc?

To ship to the States was $135
This is what they charged my credit card for the seat plus postage I'm guessing.

The shipping form says $95.04 for them to send it back

Quote from: Skip on July 14, 2014, 08:45:11 PM

Do you have to send photo's of how you sit on the bike etc?

About this may

Plus Height, weight, inseam

Skip · « **Reply #11 on:** July 15, 2014, 05:38:54 PM »

Thanks Marcus. Certainly not cheap, but by all reports, probably the best of the aftermarket offerings. Look forward to your ride report. (in November when it's warmer.

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Marcus · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:56:32 AM »

Quote from: Gavo on July 16, 2014, 10:29:22 AM

With all those photos of sitting possitions , do you think they just make the same seats over and over again ?
Will be interesting to line up the two side by side

Agreed, we'll do that at the next rally

ST2UP · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:27:58 AM »

Why wait until NatRally

Marcus & Tania:

ST2UP & Pockey:

I can see the difference in both seats......

Marcus · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:31:29 AM »

Quote from: ST2UP on July 16, 2014, 11:27:58 AM

can see the difference in both seats......

You can???
Post a photo at the same angle

ST2UP · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:47:28 AM »

You post a pic

Get one from above at same mine.......based on the above pics I can see 3 differences

Marcus · « **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:49:19 AM »

Touche

ST2UP · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:40:23 PM »

We will have a Russell SEAT comparo up here soonish.........

We have 3 members grabbing pics with measuring sticks in situ

Williamson · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2014, 01:20:16 PM »

Quote from: ST2UP on July 16, 2014, 12:40:23 PM

We will have a Russell SEAT comparo up here soonish.........

We have 3 members grabbing pics with measuring sticks in situ

Better make that four, I'll post some pics of the seat I purchased from Terence (new member, no posts as yet) in SA.

Marcus · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2014, 01:57:24 PM »

Side by side of mine and Chris's his is on the left mine the right, I got the same angle and magnification.

This is across the widest point on the riders seat

Biggles · « **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2014, 02:25:35 PM »

Hmmm. Obvious variation in butt sizes there.
No comment on which or what, though!!

ST2UP · « **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2014, 02:40:32 PM »

Nice one Marcus

I can see a total of 8 differences between the pair of seats, and thats without the benifit of the lie detector (tape measure)

The difference between the front of the pillions seats is quite dramatic......

Abe · « **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2014, 05:49:00 PM »

Overall, riders seat only done

Across the seat at the "wings" stitching to stitching.

Rise at the rear of seat.

Front to rear

Bike is apart doing maintenance and farkles, so no photo's on bike, but you get the drift.

Down Under · « **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2014, 09:50:31 PM »

You've gone straight to the top shelf with those seats Marcus!

Looking forward to your ride report and I hope you can confirm that all those rave reviews from US owners regarding the legendary comfort of the RDL seat is true!

Couch · « **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:37:41 PM »

Marcus, did you find it altered the difference in height from the ground when stationary, and if so, which way...up or down??

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Author Topic: Me and my mate Russell (Seat) (Read 17076 times)