Author Topic: Questions for Russell Day-Long Owners... (Read 12765 times)

RBX QB · « **on:** June 13, 2011, 06:32:38 PM »

(I have an email into Russell, as well, to determine their current production schedule)

Once you sent your seat in, how long before you got it back?

If you did a deferred shipment, how long until they said they were ready to receive? (and how long until you got it back)

I just did my first long weekend on the bike, and love the other farkles (risers, screen), but that seat needs to be dealt with. Trying to plan my summer as much as possible, and will want the Connie for most of that. The Ducati will work while the Connie seat is gone.

I can handle the "ugly" if it means I can eat miles and make long weekends.

Pynikal · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2011, 07:21:28 PM »

i hear you on the russell, my bro runs that seat on his ST1300 and swears by it. i think he was about 2 weeks turn around but that does depend on there schedule. i will get a russell when money permits but for now im going to do the spencer mod with the LD stuff.

Pokey · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2011, 07:23:48 PM »

I can eat up the miles with my Baldwin too, and it looks great!!!! Seriously......you gotta get the seat that is best for you, but I have ridden on Corbins and Sargents, and my Baldwin is the best without question. The Russell looks good on a Goldwing or an Electraglide, but not on a C14..........IMHO.

Pynikal · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2011, 07:30:54 PM »

Quote from: Pokey on June 13, 2011, 07:23:48 PM

I can eat up the miles with my Baldwin too, and it looks great!!!! Seriously......you gotta get the seat that is best for you, but I have ridden on Corbins and Sargents, and my Baldwin is the best without question. The Russell looks good on a Goldwing or an Electraglide, but not on a C14..........IMHO.

i understand the "look" of the russell isnt for everyone, but i bought this bike to ride and ride a lot. my 109 was a looker this one is going to be a rider. i will sacrifice looks for comfort on this bike. to each there own though! that is why they make different stuff for these bikes.

Necron99 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2011, 07:50:42 PM »

I love my Baldwin as well. But I think I'm going to get a Russell at some point for the LONG trips. Every bit helps. It may be butt ugly, but I doubt it's ugly to my butt! LOL

MrPepsi · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2011, 08:07:51 PM »

I think mine for my C-10 may have taken as long as 4-6 weeks.
I can't be certain though, it was a couple years ago.

Pokey · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2011, 08:18:08 PM »

The Russell is kinda like a fat girl...............fun to ride until somebody sees you.

Jaxter · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2011, 08:26:56 PM »

OK Pokey, wher did you get your seat, and how much was it?

mikeboileau · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2011, 08:35:55 PM »

Quote from: Pokey on June 13, 2011, 08:18:08 PM

The Russell is kinda like a fat girl...............fun to ride until somebody sees you.

Yup....fat girls and mopeds....

Boonedawg · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2011, 06:36:13 AM »

bought mine used here, rode a thousand over the weekend. great seat, don't care about looks when I'm off the bike, I kindly remind anyone on another bike that comments about looks of the seat about the motor under the cowl...that shut them up this weekend.

Jeremy Mitchell · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2011, 07:08:51 AM »

The Russell is pretty ugly................. but the more I hear about guys loving the way they feel makes me want one that much more. I might end up getting one just to see if it is as comfortable as it is ugly. It will have to be VERY comfortable. I think it would come in handy for my trip to Prudhoe Bay.

mikeboileau · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2011, 07:18:17 AM »

I think they should make those wings retractable.

Pokey · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2011, 07:21:48 AM »

Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on June 14, 2011, 07:08:51 AM

The Russell is pretty ugly................. but the more I hear about guys loving the way they feel makes me want one that much more. I might end up getting one just to see if it is as comfortable as it is ugly. It will have to be VERY comfortable. I think it would come in handy for my trip to Prudhoe Bay.

DONT GET THE FAT GUY SEAT!!!!!!!

Jeremy Mitchell · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2011, 07:44:01 AM »

Quote from: Pokey on June 14, 2011, 07:21:48 AM

DONT GET THE FAT GUY SEAT!!!!!!!

We all know your opinion of the Russell, but your taste is questionable too. I saw what you drive when the C14 is in the garage and I gotta say that a Russell is the least of your concerns when you are driving one of these.

You must have done well with Mary Kay this year Pokey.

mikeboileau · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2011, 08:12:44 AM »

Ouch!

fmwhit · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2011, 11:00:25 AM »

Pynikal · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2011, 01:56:03 PM »

Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on June 14, 2011, 07:08:51 AM

The Russell is pretty ugly................. but the more I hear about guys loving the way they feel makes me want one that much more. I might end up getting one just to see if it is as comfortable as it is ugly. It will have to be VERY comfortable. I think it would come in handy for my trip to Prudhoe Bay.

really JD?? my brother was wanting me to ride to fairbanks with him this summer.

Jeremy Mitchell · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:08:08 PM »

Quote from: Pynikal on June 14, 2011, 01:56:03 PM

really JD?? my brother was wanting me to ride to fairbanks with him this summer.

This will be in a couple years around the time my dad decides to retire.

CrashGordon · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:48:23 PM »

Ugly or no, I'd send off for one in a second if I had a spare seat. I just had Spencer do my seat with an HT Moto cover and I'm very happy with it, but it still has about a 300 mile/day limit. I would love to keep my seat for daily commuting and have a Russell for trips.

MrPepsi · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:50:03 PM »

I bought a sargent for this very thing, and have my stocker in my garage waiting to pull the plug. THe sargent is good enough for now, but russel is sooo tempting.

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