PirateRiderBen Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Hey kids, Does anyone here have any experience with the Russel seats like the day-long? I am looking to get rid of my Corbin on my Tiger, because its hard as a rock and very uncomfortable for touring and long rides. My concern with the Russel is the 'wings' on the seat, while I can imagine its supportive, I ride pretty aggressively and hang off the saddle a lot. Is this an issue with the seat or am I just imagining things? -PRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The way you hang off, I don't see how the wings could not be a problem. Just look at that pic from the Snake. Corbins do suck. I tell people that its like a really nicely shaped wooden seat....good for about ten minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted February 3, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 3, 2016 Seth Laam is your guy. He makes all day comfortable seats. My 5th went from me aching at 80 miles to a full week of 500 mile days with the last being a 656 mile day. No pain. Fair price. Great craftsmanship, he'll work with you for sizing and riding preferences. The seat will be more dishes, but no huge wings a la RDL. The only downside is that he's a one man shop, so communication can take a while. http://laamseats.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted February 3, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 3, 2016 Seth Laam is your guy. He makes all day comfortable seats. My 5th went from me aching at 80 miles to a full week of 500 mile days with the last being a 656 mile day. No pain. Fair price. Great craftsmanship, he'll work with you for sizing and riding preferences. The seat will be more dishes, but no huge wings a la RDL. The only downside is that he's a one man shop, so communication can take a while. http://laamseats.com/ + 1 on the above comments. I have had 6 bike seats worked over by Seth and they were all much, much better than stock. Biggest gain was on the fz8. 50 miles and I was ready to crawl off that thing and cry. Seth worked the seat and, presto, like magic I could ride that bike all day. Lifetime warranty btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 4, 2016 Seth Laam is your guy. He makes all day comfortable seats. My 5th went from me aching at 80 miles to a full week of 500 mile days with the last being a 656 mile day. No pain. Fair price. Great craftsmanship, he'll work with you for sizing and riding preferences. The seat will be more dishes, but no huge wings a la RDL. The only downside is that he's a one man shop, so communication can take a while. http://laamseats.com/ Seth Laam is your guy. He makes all day comfortable seats. My 5th went from me aching at 80 miles to a full week of 500 mile days with the last being a 656 mile day. No pain. Fair price. Great craftsmanship, he'll work with you for sizing and riding preferences. The seat will be more dishes, but no huge wings a la RDL. The only downside is that he's a one man shop, so communication can take a while. http://laamseats.com/ + 1 on the above comments. I have had 6 bike seats worked over by Seth and they were all much, much better than stock. Biggest gain was on the fz8. 50 miles and I was ready to crawl off that thing and cry. Seth worked the seat and, presto, like magic I could ride that bike all day. Lifetime warranty btw. Cost for this miracle seat rebuild ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted February 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 4, 2016 I paid $378 total including return shipping. Costs depend on options, I opted for front comfort mods onl, the carbon fiber vinyl, and asked for a little more seat height and to be built up a bit in the front to keep from sliding into the tank. Work done was a solid 10/10 and I don't give that lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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