I had a Corbin (to wide in the front and hard for me 29" inseam) I didn't like the Mustang Seat then changed back to the stock
I have a Corbin on my Wing and love it
2017 ABS Pearl White GoldWing Grand Touring motorcycle
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I have had my F6B for a few months now, and finally got the chance to take a nice run out along the coast through Malibu to Santa Barbara and home again, a run of 260miles and my stock seat was perfect, no butt pain at all that I have found in other bikes I have owned. My last bike was a 1300 VTX and the stock seat was crap, so I replaced it with an new Ultimate seat with backrest that was great, but I have found I do not need to waste money on a new seat with this bike. it is wide and comfortable and I am 5' 11" and 300+, so a big guy.
I had no real issues with the stock seat on my 2013, but being short of inseam I decided to go with the Mustang seat..No issues at all and so far so good..5'8 1/2" inches at 195 lbs with the Baggeshield adjusted to the top and I am a happy camper...Ride safe
I got the seat back from them and put it on the bike and it sat pretty much the same spot maybe an 1/2 inch back from stock. This was the only aftermarket seat I ever had that was comfortable right from the day I installed it. Big Larry got me interested in Russell Day Long custom seats and I thought how could a builder of custom seats make me one 2000 miles away but I took the plunge and with all the information they requested before they would build it it was the best seat I have ever had. I didn't get nuts on ordering, Just leather sides and a very good quality vinyl top, no back rest and I paid $640 for their fine work and that included shipping back to me. Very please with that companies effort to turn out a custom piece.
I have the Corbin seat and it sits about the same height but put you back about an inch and a half. I am 6 foot and the seat is wide like the stock seat but I feel I can touch the ground better. This is one of the most comfortable seats I have ever owned. It is firm but once broken in I can ride all day with no issues.
I bought a pad and strapped it on my original seat. A lot cheaper.
Former owner of a 99 Valkyrie for 15 years.
Not to derail this thread but can anyone having experience with the stock seat/utopia backrest combo answer this question. Does the Utopia backrest have the ability to fold forward in such a way to lay just forward of the stock seat's "backrest" (the rear hump), ultimately providing a more forward riding position? Somewhere I saw a photo of what appeared to be such a scenario. If anyone understands what I'm talking about, I'd appreciate any comments on your experience with this. Thanks