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leather vs vinyl seats
« on: January 08, 2012, 08:54:32 AM »

I am going to order a Russel seat. I have always had vinyl seats before. What are your opinions of the two  seat covers? Thanks For the input billy
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2012, 10:21:32 AM »

It is my understanding that leather seats like Corbin breath making for a somewhat cooler butt. 
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2012, 10:24:15 AM »

I've owned many seat over the years, I've always found leather to be more comfortable......plus they age better!

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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2012, 10:37:29 AM »

I have always had vinyl until my last seat, it is leather and by far more comfortable  :huepfenjump3:
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2012, 10:37:31 AM »

Hey Billy! :drink: I went to the Russell website and checked out their seats. Curious why you choose Russell? Have you seen one in person or had one previously or know someone who has one. Looks like a lot of options and can get pretty costly. I personally would have to see, sit, or know someone who has one before I give it a shot.  :nixweiss: Again, just curious and would love to see a picture of what you choose to go with! Thanks and God Bless! :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2012, 05:39:09 PM »

Hey Billy! :drink: I went to the Russell website and checked out their seats. Curious why you choose Russell? Have you seen one in person or had one previously or know someone who has one. Looks like a lot of options and can get pretty costly. I personally would have to see, sit, or know someone who has one before I give it a shot.  :nixweiss: Again, just curious and would love to see a picture of what you choose to go with! Thanks and God Bless! :2vrolijk_21:
I am justlooking for very comfortable seat. I have a Mustang with A Gel pad I added. I still have two spots on my Butt that are soreafter 2 hours. I do not know  of anyone with this seat but thewarranty said if I don't like it I get my money back after 2 attempts to make it right. So I am always looking the next best thing So I hope this is it. I will let everyone know how it goes.     I will send pictures if ever figure out how to make them smaller for the web site been trying for 5 years .  Billy
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2012, 05:58:21 PM »

I am justlooking for very comfortable seat. I have a Mustang with A Gel pad I added. I still have two spots on my Butt that are soreafter 2 hours. I do not know  of anyone with this seat but thewarranty said if I don't like it I get my money back after 2 attempts to make it right. So I am always looking the next best thing So I hope this is it. I will let everyone know how it goes.     I will send pictures if ever figure out how to make them smaller for the web site been trying for 5 years .  Billy

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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2012, 08:19:40 PM »

Billy,
I spent a ton of money to modify an H-D Sundowner with Leather and Memory Foam...and didn't feel any noticeable difference.  :'(

The stock seat on my CVO Road Glide is by far the most comfortable I've had so far. :2vrolijk_21: Just my experience..........
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2012, 09:18:15 PM »

Thanks I know I am chasing a dream but I can never  say never  I have to try .  Thanks
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2012, 09:19:08 PM »

Billy,
I spent a ton of money to modify an H-D Sundowner with Leather and Memory Foam...and didn't feel any noticeable difference.  :'(

The stock seat on my CVO Road Glide is by far the most comfortable I've had so far. :2vrolijk_21: Just my experience..........
What about Windows 7 ?   Billy
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2012, 09:32:30 PM »

Thanks I know I am chasing a dream but I can never  say never  I have to try .  Thanks

Billy if your seat is that uncomfortable  :nervous: have you ever thought about getting a custom seat made?   :nixweiss: I sent my stock HD seat to Alligator Bob and he resized it to fit me and put a polymer pad inside and wrapped it with buffalo leather.  :huepfenjump3: It was not cheap, but what good is a mc that you can't sit in the seat  more than an hour  :gossip:
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« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2012, 10:22:04 PM »

Allan at Mean City Cycles can also help you out if you want to upgrade your stock seat and gets great reviews.
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2012, 10:50:45 PM »

What about Windows 7 ?   Billy

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« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2012, 07:05:55 AM »

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  Thanks I wll give it a try   Billy
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Re: leather vs vinyl seats
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2012, 07:08:56 AM »

Billy if your seat is that uncomfortable  :nervous: have you ever thought about getting a custom seat made?   :nixweiss: I sent my stock HD seat to Alligator Bob and he resized it to fit me and put a polymer pad inside and wrapped it with buffalo leather.  :huepfenjump3: It was not cheap, but what good is a mc that you can't sit in the seat  more than an hour  :gossip:

Alligator Bob did redo my seat I live about 40 minutes from him. He shaved down the seat and installed the gel pad. I can ride labout 2 or 3 hours without pain  But when I ride day after day on a week long trip the seat seems to hurt my sits bones.  So i will try The Russells seat .     Thanks For the help Billy
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