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Drag Specialties Touring vs. Ultimate Seat ..its on!

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#1 ·
I know its not as exciting as UFC 202 or anything like that but I thought I'd post up how my comparison goes. I just got them changed over tonight....let's see how it goes.



 
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#44 ·
Thats where I kind of got hung up on my selection. I did not have a backrest mount and wanted a backrest. To buy the mount, a backrest and a different seat, it was less $$ to go with the DS that included the backrest mount in seat.
 
#45 ·
Yea, I already have the Grasshopper driver backrest, so if that works with the DS seat, I don't need to buy their backrest. Saves me a little. I like the idea of the wider passenger seat.
 
#49 ·
I can tell you guys looking at the Mustang when I got mine it rubbed on the saddlebags and wasn't very comfortable. But seats fit everybody different
 
#50 ·
So here is my review of the DS seat. i got the seat with the riders backrest (way better than my old grasshopper) and ive probably put 450 miles on it so far. I am absolutely amazed by the way it doesnt hold heat. im talking it can be in the sun when you sit and hang out, you get on its hot for about 20 seconds. the padding is great, firm but not hard. the cutout for your tailbone is a Godsend. With all that being said i think ill be putting it up for sale or trade to get an ultimate. i wish i knew that this seat moved you 2 inches forward before i bought it. for most people this wouldn't be a big issue, but im 6'5 and my wife is 6'2. she loves all her extra room, but im cramped up on the front. i cant use my highway pegs anymore, i wish this was this exact seat with the stock seating position. so if anyone wants to pick up a DS, with riders backrest let me know. ill be making a for sale add soon.
 
#52 ·
How much do you want for your seat and do you have any pictures?
 
#51 ·
I'd be interested in this seat .. have to check my funds lol!
 
#55 ·
I dont know if its reduced reach or not. i read the tag on the bottom of it last night and it didn't say anything about reduced reach. i bought it from a guy who had it a month, (another tall guy) and he neglected to mention that it moved you forward. i rode it maybe 2 weeks and couldn't take it, so im back to my old uncomfortable factory seat, but at least i can stretch out my legs. as far as what i want for it, ill take 450+ shipping for seat and backrest. just trying to get my money back so i can get an ultimate, or i may just let someone redo mine.
 
#57 ·
The ears that wrap around the rear of the tank are much thicker on the DS seat than the OEM seat. That or the angled back of the drivers seat could be what is making you feel like you are pushed forward.
 
#56 ·
@HowardGNelson Can you use these pics to judge where your DS seat bucket\back is positioned?


 
#58 ·
Dont mean to thread jack, but does anyone have any experience with the Russell Day-Long seats? I know that they dont look as good but...if they function, I am in!!

I got a Corbin and I am actually getting pressure right on my tail bone/lower back area from where the backrest would go.

My Corbin ( I know bad picture)


Day-long ( from their website )
 
#60 ·
Dont mean to thread jack, but does anyone have any experience with the Russell Day-Long seats? I know that they dont look as good but...if they function, I am in!!
RDL seats are custom built to the customer's(and passenger's) body specs. I don't remember ever reading anything negative about RDL comfort, only complaints I recall were about the odd "look" and because there is a suspension level in the seat, they do raise the rider up from the stock riding position.
I still think the Corbin Dual Tour is the best looking seat there is for the XC/XR.....one of these day I'm going to snap and buy one just to try it out. Then you all will be reading a 'Drag Specialties Touring vs. Corbin Dual Tour seat" thread ...lol :rolleyes:
 
#59 ·
I have never heard of those seats. Looks comfortable but who knows until you try it!
 
#61 ·
I am in Daytona right now. I stopped by Ultimate and I currently have one on my bike. I decided to ride down to Port Orange with it and grab lunch.

Pros: puts me lower on the bike. I am now flat footed.

OMFG......my back was screaming from the ride down from Jacksonville and I even had an Airhawk. I hopped on my XCT with that Ultimate installed and I almost decided to skip eating (have not eaten since 1 AM when I got off work)!

Cons: it seems to be putting heat on the back of my thighs on the right side.

Also, they are not heated and I ride all year round. It does get cold in North Florida! They said they will be releasing a heated seat in January. That will cost about a grand with back rest. I will let you all know more later.

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#62 ·
I bought the Ultimate! I have ridden from Ormond to St. Augustine via US 1 and my butt is not tired nor is my back sore!

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#63 ·
Well i want to sit on an ultimate before i buy one. i dont want to be in the same shape im in now trying to sell one. i need to take some pictures of this thing so i can get some funds back.
 
#64 ·
I've got a new Corbin seat with only 650 miles on it for sale in the classified section for anyone that's interested, great seat and very comfortable . I have a fused lower back and without a backrest I just couldn't get comfortable so I plan on staying with my Mustang seat that needs recovering as the seams are splitting after 45,000 miles. The Corbin seat does have the slot for a corbin backrest I just decided to try it without one. If the seat don't sell I might ride up to Corbin and pick out a backrest one of these days.
 
#68 ·
I just love the way it looks on the XC....so much so that I'm almost tempted :crzy:
 
#65 ·
You know to bad these seat places wont let you "rent a trial" seat kind of deal. If you like it you keep it, if you return it within a stated time say 4 weeks you pay a small fee and shipping. They could send out a "used" seat for a fellow to try, if the guy likes it he pony's up and buys a new one. This $700 or more for a roll of the dice sucks. I put a towel on the bike, then sit the seat on it and rode a few hours so as to not damage or allow the seat to look used.
 
#66 ·
Ultimate seats will let you ride there seat for 14 day with a free refund minus shipping. Mustang seats and corbin seat its yours once you buy it. Witchdoctors has a 30 day comfort guarantee on certain idems and I think Dennis Kurt will except returns on some stuff also.

The whole seat thing does suck because going to a showroom and sitting on a seat for 10 minutes dont work , you need a few hours of riding on several days yo know if its a good fit or not.
 
#72 ·
Ouch.....good luck. I hope you aren't on the beach side of the ditch with that storm surge

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#74 ·
Yes it is. I pray all goes well for you. Last track has it passing just off of our shore here in Jax.

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#77 ·
Hey guys, I'm over in port charlotte on the West coast. You come on over the liquor cabinet and the beer coolers full
 
#81 ·
I would love to bro, but they just put me on antibiotics again today. No drinking for me. I may get to have a beer with you at Biketoberfest though. Looking forward to doing some riding with you!
 
#78 ·
I'm almost dead middle of Fla. Got word today, College I work @ is closed thur and fri. Sat the wife and I head out to NC for a few days, while our son watches the dogs. LOL By Sat am when we leave out it should be blown out of here. I bet those folks setting up for Biketober will be glad the storm is this week not next.
 
#80 ·
Boarded up three houses today and almost ready for what ever the hurricane brings. I had to make room in the garage for my new truck somy bike and trailer had to go, In the Living room...

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It is definitely safer than mine. Mine is sitting in a carport. I wanted to ride it out of town taking the back road, but my new tire hasn't been installed yet. I am now completely bald in the middle but have tread on the outside. It's not good tread either. It makes me nervous to ride it in the rain!
 
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