Fed-x guy stopped this morning and dropped off my new seat.
Had a H-D Electraglide standard seat and backrest on my roadglide.

Bought a ultraclassic seat and sent it to Russell Cycle Products.Had it about 1500 miles.
Put the RDL saddle on this afternoon and did about 60 miles.
Now this is a seat!!!!

So far,so good.Photo doesn't do it justice as the small squares were done with dark blue thread thats a pretty close match to the pinstripe.Finish and workmenship are excellant.
Ill let you all know how it feels about 1000 miles from now.
It aint cheep.But my bum is very important to me
dave

 

interesting....

 

Russell's will do any pattern you want, a smooth look to a patterned look (as shown). I had one on a BMW R1150RT. Awesome long distance comfort, best support of any of the major players in the seat industry, but they do take a little getting used to looking at! They are about 8 miles from my house, and super great people to deal with. If you can do a ride-in, you will get it dialed in perfect.

 

I'm sitting in the lobby at Russell right now while they build mine. I got lucky, was scheduled in sept for a ride in but they had a cancellation so I was able to get in early. I too went with the small squares. I have the half moon on my RT, figured I'd try something different for the HD. I love the seat on my RT, looking forward to having one the HD. I'll post pics when it's done.

 

i reckon it won't win any beauty contests, but it looks comfy.

Thats the way it was with the Ultimate seat I had on my Heritage, it wasn't real pretty, but i could ride all day, everyday on that seat.

Good luck with your new seat.

 

I did the ride in on my 09 EG on Tuesday. Showed up at 8, they took some pics and asked about measurements, weight, etc. About 11:30A they test fit me on the saddle without the cover. Worked great. They covered it and it was ready to ride about 4pm. $750 for a seat designed to fit ME. Screamin' deal as far as I'm concerned. It's my second. I have on on my RT and love it. It's got 24k on it.

I didn't recover the passenger back rest, it's an extra $105 or something like that and I thought it looked fine as is. They can also add heat if you like.