I’ve had my ultimate midrider for 10k Miles now. I swear it keeps getting more and more comfortable. I really didn’t like the looks of the Russel and as others have mentioned the loss of the stock seat.
I had a pinch between my shoulders that would become unbearable after an hour or so. The ultimate moved me forward just enough to get rid of it. This seat transformed this bike (for me) from something intolerable into something I don’t even get out of the saddle at fuel stops on 600-700 mile days.
I also can’t say enough about their customer service. They even gave me one of their technicians personal cell numbers when I had a question that required a call back during their off hours.
I recently purchased a King rider with both backrests and found it to be very comfortable. I'm 6'3 and a bigger guy. It sat me back maybe an inch, and sat me up just a little which was noticeable by the height of my windshield line of vision.. No big difference in seating position, but a hell of a lot more comfortable and supportive than the stock. I do find myself sliding forward sometimes in it, as it is leather versus that foamy weird material on the stock seat. I love the looks of it and my wife said it is much more comfortable as a passenger. I found mine used on craigslist and still paid $650 for it. It was only used 2000 miles before owner sold bike.
Okay, got the Ultimate Seat and it was pretty easy to install. Especially after I got the left side screw holes lined up, lol..
I took the bike out for a quick little 15 mile run.
Here are my initial thoughts:
Maybe a half inch higher than stock I'm pretty sure it's less than 1 inch. (Already on the balls of my feet)
Seems like I am pushed forward just a little.
I have rider and passenger back rests. I found myself wanting to lean all the back but then realized I don't ride that way. I should ride in "my" normal position then lean back when I want to "chill" for a little while.
I think there will have to be a break-in period.
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