Chris, be careful when you test the knowledge of the Flying Monkey.....😉....because there is no L-7. The Lumbar section of the spinal column is L-1 to L-5...then we go south to the sacral/coccyx section. I am not just a pretty face (in fact this Olde "former" Redhead is not pretty anymore....but I am a retired Doctor, ...MD, 2 Ph.Ds.
Yes, there is proven evidence of "us" Redheads having a higher tolerance to pain. I turned that higher level of tolerance into Endurance riding...41 years member of the IronButt Association.
Having gone through several back surgeries myself, and dealing with 24/7 peripheral neuropathy, and spinal stenosis, is a primary reason I am a huge advocate for the Russell Day Long seats. More than 1.4 million miles on their seats thus far...and they allow me All Day Comfort.
You are probably familiar with RDL seats, and already know that they are just 7 miles north of Central Redding, California, so 151 miles north of you.
Yes, a RDL seat would look ugly on your hardtail H-D, butt (intentional pun) if it allows you to sit more comfortably, and your butt is hiding the seat when riding, isn't that worth the price of an ugly seat ?
Caution: offer ahead 
Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort
I went and checked with my much smarter spouse about which L had the injury, and yet again she is right, and I am wrong...L1. I do have awful taste in music, so the name of the band fell out of my finger first.Chris, be careful when you test the knowledge of the Flying Monkey.....😉....because there is no L-7. The Lumbar section of the spinal column is L-1 to L-5...then we go south to the sacral/coccyx section. I am not just a pretty face (in fact this Olde "former" Redhead is not pretty anymore....but I am a retired Doctor, ...MD, 2 Ph.Ds.
Yes, there is proven evidence of "us" Redheads having a higher tolerance to pain. I turned that higher level of tolerance into Endurance riding...41 years member of the IronButt Association.
Having gone through several back surgeries myself, and dealing with 24/7 peripheral neuropathy, and spinal stenosis, is a primary reason I am a huge advocate for the Russell Day Long seats. More than 1.4 million miles on their seats thus far...and they allow me All Day Comfort.
You are probably familiar with RDL seats, and already know that they are just 7 miles north of Central Redding, California, so 151 miles north of you.
Yes, a RDL seat would look ugly on your hardball H-D, butt (intentional pun) if it allows you to sit more comfortably, and your butt is hiding the seat when riding, isn't that worth the price of an ugly seat ?
Caution: offer ahead
Many of us married much smarter spouses
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Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort
Or at least ridiculously tolerant one's.
Chris, you should have had your more intellectually inclined spouse read my post, wherein I stated.... Caution: offer ahead
She would have told you that it appears that the Flying Monkey is going to make you an offer..."ya can't refuse".
She would be right !
Offer: If you think that your body would benefit from sitting on a RDL seat, I will pay for half the cost of that new seat. The folks at Russell Day Long know me quite well, and they will simply bill me for 50 percent of what your new seat costs.
The RDL seat needs to be made on the OEM seat pan, not an aftermarket seat pan.
The entire premise of a RDL seat is that it has a Built-in suspension system INSIDE the seat, so it supports the gluteal areas of your butt, and puts no pressure on your spinal column. Built into the shape of a saddle, and very comfortable to ride on...as many miles as your Red Headed high pain tolerance can ride
You think about it. Go to www.day-long.com
Your half of the bill will be in the area of $ 300... maybe less.
If you decide to do this, it's best to do a Ride In appointment, as they will work on YOUR seat that day, and no one else can visit the shop that day, as the head saddle maker and head seamstress are both committed to making YOUR new seat. All other employees are making Mail-In order seats.
In 19 seats made for me, all in person, I have never needed an adjustment to the seats they made for me.
You will need to schedule a Ride-In appointment months in advance, so plan accordingly.
No, I don't own the business... just a huge fan of the product, and I send them about 6.85 percent of their business.
No, you are not special.... other than being a Red Head...as I help many other riders get their butts on to RDL seats.
Although, having a RDL seat could possibly hurt your badass biker image.... riding a hardtail H-D bike, yet having a seat with internal suspension system.
Oh, The Humanity !
Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort
