COPYCAT!!!!! Ha Ha. You're riding on "The Shooter". I may get a patent on it.
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Hornblower,
That is absolutely correct.
From our website: http://ultimateseats.ca/ultimate-seats-quality
"We do not use plastic between our foam and cover like the original seat that came on your motorcycle because we want our seats to breathe. Manufacturing our motorcycle seats without the sheet of plastic between the vinyl and foam allows for a cooler ride."
Best,
Dave
I wish the plastic liner was an option. I've taken the ultimate seat back off for daily riding to work so I don't have to worry about soaking the foam. If the rain cover was easier to use this might not be an issue.
Must add my two cents worth at this point. After a few phone calls, I rode over to Ultimate Seats today in Ormond Beach, had a King with driver's backrest installed, went for a test ride and then went back and made the purchase. Didn't take any longer than that to be sold on the comfort of their seats . . . and the folks at Ultimate absolutely know how to treat their customers. No hard sell, just confidence in their product. I knew I wanted it before I got five miles into the test ride, but the real test was driving three hours back home. I have to agree with shooter, never got "dead butt or burning butt" and was comfortable for the entire trip and I'm 6'2", 235 lbs with 32" inseam. The bony parts of my xss, which hurt like xell on the way there (on the factory seat) never bothered me on the return trip. On top of that, they're shipping my factory seat back to me at their expense! Doesn't get much better than that. Super people to deal with, can't say enough about them.
Proving that seating comfort is subjective however, and unlike shooters review, I definitely have more reach to the bars, which in my case was great since I have a 36" sleeve length. I also agree with shooter about the seat being marginally higher, but again that worked out great for my body build. And although I was flat-footed at stops, I felt that the nose of the seat was actually a tad wider, but then three people can review the same product and you'll get three different opinions. Lastly, build quality is excellent, haven't found any flaws in the seat what-so-ever. Also, they have one of the best warranties in the business. I realize that seats at this price point aren't for everyone, but if you really want a quality product, head over to Ormond Beach and see the folks at Ultimate.
PS: forgot to mention, they also threw in rain covers for the seat and backrest which made the deal even sweeter.
Hey , you don't have to agree with me all the time. Just most of the time. Nah , just kidding 2015. We both do agree that its a fine product. All the seams are flawless and the pattern is perfectly centered on mine. But , as you said the proof is in the ride. Mighty Fine. That's the word. Great review 2015.
It would seem that if you got the seat covering sealed so that it did not leak at all, it would be the similar to plastic. Meaning it would not breath. A lot of extra work to get the same result.
I second that plastic between the cover and the foam be an option. :yes:
I liked my Ultimate "lowboy" on my Valk. It looked cool and lowered me into the bike more. But, it still hurt after a couple of hours in the saddle.
Even with that, if Ultimate had made a lowboy for the F6, I would have bought it over the Mustang that I did get.
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How does one "dry out" an Ultimate seat... after the unfortunate scenario of the foam getting wet?
There is, actually.
Go down to your friendly neighbourhood hiking/backpacking outfitters and tell them you want a couple tubes of 'SeamStuff'. It is designed for just exactly this sort of thing, except in gore-tex tents and sleeping bags.
Absolutely no idea how well it will work on a leather or vinyl seat.....especially with your butt rubbing back and forth on it all the time. It is also not very attractive. It doesn't disappear when it dries, it just turns an off-brown colour that gets darker with age. But, on backpacking equipment it works well.
Proceed at your own risk...I accept no blame.
....sT
Mine got wet a few times from getting caught out in the raid or being over zealous while washing the bike. I just put a thick towel over it and sat on it, then just pushed down on the towel while standing next to it for a few minutes, kind of like blotting up a stain on a carpet. Let it dry and by the next morning it seemed to be completely dry.
I’ve had the midrider for over a year. Love this seat. You can ride all day without any discomfort. I ordered the backrest but hardly ever use it.
I have had Ultimate Seats on my motorcycles pretty much since Des has been in business. All of those bikes got wet from time to time and never had an issue at all with the seat foam being wet after the next day at the latest. I can appreciate people having concerns about it but for me it has been a non issue in over 16 years of actual use.
Of course it is best practice that you use the rain covers but the chance of it getting wet without one and having a big problem is quite minimal in my experience.
Have seen this seat in person and it looks awesome!
I have probably directed over 100 plus people to Ultimate Seats over the years, especially for Valkyries and several F6B's, and not one person ever came back to me and said they regretted their decision. Des is building one for my new 2015 GoldWing right now to match the factory red stitching that the anniversary models have, can't wait to get rid of the dreadful stock Honda seat and get my rear back in comfort heaven!
After a lot of research, I decided to go with the ultimate mid rider seat. The main reason is that i wanted a riders backrest. I had a back rest on my 02 Harley Electra Glide, and never took it off.
I made the purchase when I was at bike week (Daytona speedway). The owner and his wife were very helpful. I then went to destination Daytona where their Brand new store is. The salesmen there was over the top in information about my new purchase.
The seat was sent to me latter when i arrived home. Installed it and just love it. Great looking seat and the workmanship is right on.
It does sit you just a little higher, maybe a half inch higher
My test was a ride from San Diego to Laughlin (river run) in April. 320 miles on way. No discomfort at all.
My King is on order today. Libby is good people.....give her a call.
Anyone know what the current lead time is for an Ultimate Seat? Have a 4,200mi trip planned for mid-July and debating getting a seat.
Takes 3 weeks for special order; if they do not already have it in stock.
My seat was in stock and is in the truck to TEXAS. Unfortunately the silver and grey samples US sent me just couldn't match the Matte Silver bike. So I settled on a straight black with carbon fiber inlay. Wanted to get some crocodile but the colors just didn't work for the Matte Silver in my taste. The comfort is 90% of my desire.
Its OK buddy. You can only strive to be like me. Its not always achievable. Your still my best forum "Bud".:icon_mrgreen:
Hey Stro , get you some of those tapered bolts. Sure makes the job easier.
Wingstuff has them. Google F6B tapered seat bolts.
I can't have that bright chromogasm silver bolts on my bike. Where's the black ones?
You need those brother. Channel your inner Shooter.
Be sure to use anti-seize if you get those bolts so you don't fuck up your threads. Don't ask me how I know about that :icon_doh: .
I was able to install an Ultimate seat without too much difficulty using the original bolts after I added a washer under the front plate per a post by Wing'n it:
"I found the solution to the seat being hard to install. I took mine back off and was trying to figure out exactly why it's soo hard to get the bolt back in place. Turns out that the problem (at least with mine) is the front metal plate that Ultimate is using for the front catch. That plate is working like a stop because of the way it's bent. I took mine off and added a 1/8 inch shim plate just under the front mounting bolt to widen the gap a little. Now the seat drops right on and the bolts just push through into the frame holes no more prying it forward with screwdrivers through the holes. I'll get a picture up later of what I did."
w/o the shim, I couldn't get the stock bolts in. Thank you Wing'n it.
Black bolts matter.
You got me on that one. I'm kinda tired. Been dragging three HD's through the Arkansas mountains for the last two days. Did a moonshine run , 110 miles , 662 curves this morning. Peel ferry run this afternoon. Only 352 corners on that one. My chicken strip is in the middle of my tire.
Right here.....
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Seat is being delivered tomorrow, it will be impossible to wait for a shipment of bolts and a day of paint n dry before installing. Christmas is tomorrow. If I do get a set I was going to paint em. Thanks SImon.
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have the owner do the install!
Great job...love the seat.
Copycat!!:yes: