Miles, Yep had a Russell on the RT, they make great seats. So far the stock seems fine but I'll know better after a few days of my normal riding (couple hundred to 8). I'll likely send the stocker out for rebuild over the long winter here regardless.

Memphian, Thanks and I will keep you updated. I'm a 70% DAV for a back injury so hip, leg, back pain and burning are pretty normal. This latest hip pain riding the RT was WAY up in the pain department to have gotten my attention. Did 105 miles this evening and felt fine after. I'll be heading to MO for a few days, heading out in the am, and will extend the mileage to see how it goes. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks again guys, you have been helpful. Now I just need to work out the bikes character a bit so it feels like an extension of me...