Almost... It won't be softer... Corbin takes a different approach. They use a very firm foam. The seat feels rock hard when you first sit on it. But they are very comfortable to ride on. And they stay comfortable during long mileage days. I can't explain why that works, but after owning 3 Corbin seats I know that it does. However, anyone who thinks softer = more comfortable, will freak out when they first sit down on a Corbin.Brian said:For Christmas I may treat myself to the Corbin custom Burgman seat. Real leather, longer, softer...but $$$.
The Corbin seats' firm foam "breaks down" with use, conforming to the shape of the rider, so after a brief break-in period you end up with more surface contact than you would with most other seats. That's what accounts for the comfort, along with a refined shape in the seat pan.pauljo said:Almost... It won't be softer... Corbin takes a different approach. They use a very firm foam. The seat feels rock hard when you first sit on it. ...anyone who thinks softer = more comfortable, will freak out when they first sit down on a Corbin.
Corbin states that the break-in period is about 1000 miles of riding. For some folks, that is less than a month - for others longer. But I really haven't noticed a drastic difference with break-in. I've had the Corbin on my V-Strom for about 5000 miles now. I actually find that the seats work well for me right from day one. Another characteristic that makes them work better is that they are wider than stock seats, so they support your whole butt. The Burgman 650 is probably an exception, because it has the widest factory stock seat in the universe... particularly in the passenger area.Brian said:The Corbin seats' firm foam "breaks down" with use, conforming to the shape of the rider, so after a brief break-in period you end up with more surface contact than you would with most other seats. That's what accounts for the comfort, along with a refined shape in the seat pan.
