ieduffield
Active member
in case you are still not convinced, another emphatic "Yes" !!!
Russell seats - worth the hype?
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Top_Speed1
Panama Canal Crosser
Then so far we only got 4-5ish?
Group buy pre headcount...
KJ (top_speed1) is in!
Group buy pre headcount...
KJ (top_speed1) is in!
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phroenips
Pronounced "Free-nips"...it's just a
Based on the past few years, I've noticed there is absolutely no problem reaching the 50+ minimum quantity that is generally required for maximum discount. I've also seen a single group buy span multiple forums...for instance, I think last year, one of the gold wing forums was the primary organizer/initiator.
Timberwolf
Well-known member
I dont plan on doing my Russel seat till around Feb. That way I wont be missing any riding time. That is probably gonna be the same time I do the suspension upgrade. Guess I wont know how to act then!!!
phroenips
Pronounced "Free-nips"...it's just a
FYI, the way Russell works is you put in your order, and they'll give you a build date at some point in the future (and it's up to you to make sure your seat is there before that date), depending on their current workload. As you can imagine, a lot of people want their seats done in the winter, so if you want a Feb build date, you probably want to put in your order around Nov or Dec...conveniently, that's about the same time that they start accepting group buys if one were to consider organizing one.
russperry
Well-known member
Just came back from a 5000+ mile tour on a Russell seat and it wasn't my rear that was tired out by the end of the trip. On the stock seat my longest trip was about 1500 miles and my a** was killing me for the last 500. I consider the Russell (or maybe some other aftermarket seat) and a cruise control (have some tendonitis in my wrists - opening here for snarky comments) as the two mandatory farkles for long range touring.
NefariousOne
New member
I have been reading reviews all over about the russle - I would like to get in on the group buy as well!
Ayup, consider me another likely candidate to jump on the Russel seat GB bandwagon.
It's been nearly two weeks since my weeklong trip came to an end, and my arse is still in pain.
It's been nearly two weeks since my weeklong trip came to an end, and my arse is still in pain.
Candyman
Well-known member
I might have to look into one. i have been riding long trips most of my adult adn teen life, never had anything but a stock seat. 800 miles is what I consider to be a decent day of pounding interstate when i really have to get somewhere. Never really had an issue with stockers, but I may have to look into one of these.
NHFRKLS
Member
Count me in. I picked up a Gen II in Feb after the Gen I hit 118,000 miles so it was too late to jump on last years buy. After over 7000 miles on the stock seat I am definitely up for a replacement. Would prefer the Nov - Feb time frame for turning in the seat for the change over.
PS I have Corbin Canyon Dual Sport and Givi rack from the Gen I if someone is looking to buy one. Send a PM, prefer to exchange locally (North East) and not get into long distance shipping.
Martin
PS I have Corbin Canyon Dual Sport and Givi rack from the Gen I if someone is looking to buy one. Send a PM, prefer to exchange locally (North East) and not get into long distance shipping.
Martin
Shagomatic
Active member
Count me in on the order...
Shag
Shag
shiningfjr
New member
I have a Russell and love it, but would like a riders backrest. Can I get in on the group by for just a backrest?
I got my seat less than a week before a 3K trip from Alabama to New Mexico. Did a 1K Iron Butt day 1 and could not have been more happy with the seat.
I got my seat less than a week before a 3K trip from Alabama to New Mexico. Did a 1K Iron Butt day 1 and could not have been more happy with the seat.
garywayne
Well-known member
I want one...tried a friends bike with one and I have to say after 45 years on bikes, all types of seats I have never sat on one that felt that good. Problem is I don't want to wait to Dec/Jan to do mine.
Gary
Gary
My experience from when I ran the group buy 2 years ago was that the group buy only applies to new seat builds. They did not allow any modifications, recovering or add-ons to existing seats.
So, if nothing's changed since then, I think they'll say no on the backrest.
TwilightZone
Member
Add me to Russel seats... can upgrade seat most anytime.
garywayne
Well-known member
GL4435
Well-known member
I have kept the bike pretty much stock, and I hate to spend a grand just before Christmas ... but my hind-end is justifying the means here ... count me in.
Timberwolf
Well-known member
If this happens I would love to get in. Feb is still my target range for funds.
opr917
Member
Count me in also pls- 2003 fjr
