I guess I've just been kidding myself

[hiflyer]

I bought the F6B not as a cruiser, but to travel on. I thought the stock seat was going to work, but after another 500 mile day trip to visit grandkids, not happening. I'm going seat shopping this week

[Scotrod]

Sounds like some good pricing on Mustangs here:

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?2130-Mustang-Special-Discount-F6B-Again

Ultimate is a forum sponsor as well.

What seats have you used before that your liked?

[hiflyer]

Sounds like some good pricing on Mustangs here:

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?2130-Mustang-Special-Discount-F6B-Again

Ultimate is a forum sponsor as well.

What seats have you used before that your liked?

I'm either going back to the RDL, or getting an Ultimate. Do you use a backrest on your RDL. I never did on the RDL, and never missed it as the seat was just plain comfortable. I bought an extra stock seat a couple of weeks ago for $100 (knowing in the back of my mind I would probably wind up with an RDL) I'd like to talk to someone who has had both of these seats to give me their opinion.

[hiflyer]

I think the Mustang is the best looking of the three, compared to the RDL and the Ultimate, but it doesn't appear to be a touring seat to me.

[Philbert40]

I sure like my Rick Mayer Seat!

[Scotrod]

No B-rest on my RDL.

I'd most likely opt for an aftermarket b-rest than the RDL b-rest, simply because of the way the seat looks w/o the backrest,,, :icon_frown: (Big 'notch' left open due to the way the RDL b-rest slides horizontally into the receiver under the pillion,,, Had one on my VTX)

[hiflyer]

I sure like my Rick Mayer Seat!

You're not alone there. I've known several guys that liked them too. I guess I let RM seats slip my mind. Happens more often than I care to admit as I get older.:shock:

[Steve 0080]

I have the Mustang and am very happy with it….. cheapest option as well…… + easy to sell!!!!

[BillyDaFinn]

I went with the Ultimate, it's awesome.

[Alberta Beagle]

No problem with 12 hours saddle time on the stock seat for me. It ain't pretty but I find it very comfortable.

Beagle

[motozeke]

No problem with 12 hours saddle time on the stock seat for me. It ain't pretty but I find it very comfortable.

Beagle

Yeah me too. Far more comfortable than the Corbin saddles on my VFR and Multi.

[FlaMike]

I went with the Ultimate, it's awesome.

:yes: Have Midrider. It is same height as stock seat and a little closer to handlebars.
Only have maybe a 1000mi on it but it has been great. I wanted a removable rider backrest.

FYI Mustang Seat is a little lower than stock, if that's a consideration to you.

[1951vbs]

I agree the stock seat is "OK" but doesn't cut it on the long haul so it was RDL for me. 4th one I've had and they never let me down. Ultimate sounds very good but I stick with what works. The fact that the seat is custom built to your specs and can help correct ergonomics is key IMO. One or two seats fits all just can't compete. Mustang is the best looking, Ultimate is pretty plain and RDL has that functional beauty thing going on!:icon_lol:

[GiddyupF6B]

The stock seat is average at best and I found myself shifting around a lot after a couple of hours riding. I have the Ultimate King seat which so far I really like a lot. I only have a couple hundred miles on it and that's a few different rides so I can't comment on the all day comfort of it yet. It does sit you up a little higher which is putting a little more wind in my hair but not a deal breaker. I do love the look of the Mustang seat over the look of the Ultimate but I can't sit an inch lower to the ground, my legs are already bent enough as it is. Good luck with your choice, it sounds like any of them will be an improvement over the stock saddle.

[CarolinaRider]

When I make the Change I have decided Ultimate is the way to go.

Maybe they will offer up a King seat for the Rally this year.

[Bruce B]

I had an Ultimate on my Valkyrie and liked it a lot. Now have a Rick Mayer on the F6B and like it even better. Looks great too. The Utopia backrest works on it and I had that installed when the seat was built. Had the Utopia and the OEM passenger backrest covered to match the seat. The Rick Mayer raised me up a smidgen but not as much as the RDL would have. That was a factor in my decision between the RM and the RDL. Appearance was another factor in favor of the Rick Mayer. Both are great seats.

[JesseS]

I am in the same boat, thought the stock was going to be OK, but just finished a 1300+ mile weekend trip to Laughlin, NV and I am with the OP, the stock seat just doesn't cut it. I have made an appointment at Russel for a custom RDL seat in May.

[Hook]

I had my Corbin seat redone by RDL and I love it:039: The second picture is the Corbin:banghead:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/hooksup2/photo14_zps0f7ba26f.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/hooksup2/media/photo14_zps0f7ba26f.jpg.html)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/hooksup2/0082_zpsa3f720ab.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/hooksup2/media/0082_zpsa3f720ab.jpg.html)

[hiflyer]

Thanks for all the responses so far, keep em coming, I'm still undecided.

[BuzzzPhotos]

Hiflyer,
I have the Mustang if you'd like to take mine for a spin. I was in Okla yesterday & have Gkids & family there in OKC.
Buzz

[hiflyer]

Hiflyer,
I have the Mustang if you'd like to take mine for a spin. I was in Okla yesterday & have Gkids & family there in OKC.
Buzz

That sounds like a deal, PM me next time you're coming and I'll buy ya lunch.

[Johncmendenhall]

No problem with 12 hours saddle time on the stock seat for me. It ain't pretty but I find it very comfortable.

Beagle

I agree with beagle
Keep bike stock as possible.

[Texas TC]

My first day trip on my Mustang seat was 1105 miles straight through from North Texas to Anthem Arizona. I do believe it is a great touring seat and I really like it. The back support is super!

[XKnight]

I recently installed the Mustang seat and find it much more comfortable than stock. Couldn't ride more than an hour without getting uncomfortable on the stock seat. Stayed in the saddle about 2 hours straight this weeknd with the Mustang and it felt great, could have gone longer no problem except I needed gas.

Seats are very subjective and what works for one perosn might not work for another. Hope you get it figured out. I've owned Ultimate seat as well on prior bikes and they are great too.

[RcBtx1999]

I like Corbin, Mustang, and an outfit in cali of which I cannot remember the name.

[SPGrenier]

I went with the Ultimate King with the 2 backrest options. The seat dimensions for the King and Midrider are the same. Ultimate suggests that the Midrider pushes you forward a bit, which is not what I want. I never had a backrest before and I am so glad that I added that. I was good with the stock foot peg setup. Now that I added the Ergo II highway pegs, it's great having the backrest to lean on when you kick your feet up.

My first day ride on the new Ultimate was 450 mile. The Ultimate was awesome. Did a 2 hour escorted charity ride 2 days ago, so feet up for the full ride and I did have any concerns about the seat. I may tweak the Ergo IIs to try different riding positions but the seat was great.

My Ultimate was ordered "plain" without the carbon fiber accent trim.

[SpeedyWho]

I would STAY AWAY from Rick Mayer as far as you can....



I had him do my seat. First of all it took twice as long as I was told and I UPS'd it when they told me to. The seat is comfortable but the workmanship isn't up to par. I had to ship it back for issues in craftsmanship. I didn't get the seat back correct the second time either, and he refused to fix his (my seat) issues any further. The seat to tank fitment is a problem, that was one of the many things I sent it back for. The seams of the cover and the shaping of the foam don't line up on each other correctly and it just looks sloppy. I expected a professionally made product, and that's not what I received. He was very rude to me and I would not recommend his work to fellow board members.

[RcBtx1999]

I'm planning on getting a new seat. Thanks for your info, That is the last thing any of us want: Delay, Poor Quality, Refusal to make it right, and Rudeness. I will definitely spend my dough elsewhere. Much appreciated.

Tim Reilly Boerne, TX