[lilleyen]

Have been spending a lot of time on the Corbin site lately.
http://www.corbin.com/
I have been looking into creating a shorter reach to the ground for 650 I'm getting soon. I have a 29" inseam.
My dealer recommended shaving a little of the foam off or having it done.
Jim tells me there is only about 5/8" of foam to start with, so I can't gain much there, unlless I want to sit on the naked pan under the vinyl.

Corbin offers a "close" model which is closer to the dash than the regular model (which is a little farther back than the stock seat apparently).

Does that mean it is the same as the stock seat or closer?

They also hint that the seat height is lower too, (which is my main interest), but I can't tell by how much. 1/2" to 1" would probaly do for me.

All things being equal (seat height wise), I am sure that the leather is more comfortable than the vinyl will be.

Pricey of course, but maybe worthwhile!
Their backrests are way cool too.

Another incentive for the "close" seat option is it still has the same capacity for two full face helmets etc., while the other seat states it does not.


Any thoughts on this anyone?

 

[seatec]

I think the short Corbin is higher than stock, I carved some foam out of mine in butt and added a little at front of seat, better now. I got an Airhawk for Xmas and i think that is the answer, but spring will tell. Wayne

 

[lilleyen]

les height

Will Corbin custom make a seat to tlower the seat height?

 

[pauljo]

Re: les height

Will Corbin custom make a seat to tlower the seat height?

Corbin sometimes does custom work. And sometimes that requires you to bring your bike to their factory in California - sometimes not. There also may be limitations to what they can do due to the seat pan that they use. You'd really be better off asking Corbin your questions on this.

 

[Monterey10]

Corbin Seat

The nicest way to get a Corbin is to make an apointment on Saturdays to work with the Corbin Craftsmen to get the seat made custom. In this fashion, you can try it some before the wrap it up in the covering of your choice.

 

[lilleyen]

Re: Corbin Seat

The nicest way to get a Corbin is to make an apointment on Saturdays to work with the Corbin Craftsmen to get the seat made custom. In this fashion, you can try it some before the wrap it up in the covering of your choice.

:lol:
Well, if I didn't live about 5000 miles away, I would do that.
I admit it would be the best option.
I wonder if there is anyone in the Toronto area that does custom seats?
Toronto, Canada, is geographically about as far away from CA as you can get and still be on the continent.
Well I guess I could be in New Brunswick! :wink:

 

[seatec]

There is a guy in Ont that I was going to send my seat too, he has a web site with lots of pictures of seats that he has done, I will find it and post it. i talked to him a few times on phone, said he has been doing motorcycle seats for years, has redone a few Corbin seats. Wayne

 

[seatec]

http://www.martinblain.com/index2.htm That should get him. If you have trouble let me know. Wayne

 

[billmeek]

Re: les height

Will Corbin custom make a seat to tlower the seat height?

See the section titled 'Can a saddle be modified to suit me?' on :

http://www.corbin.com/faq.shtml

 

[pauljo]

Maybe this has been posted already and I missed it. But while surfing the Corbin site just now I noticed that Corbin is now listing a seat for the Burgman 400 under New Hot Items.

 

[ted clement]

Paul, I think they have been out for a little while. I'd sure like to hear from anyone who has a Corbin on thier 400. I know a lot of people love them, but years ago I briefly rode a BMW with a well used Corbin and while it fit the old tush nicely, it was hard as a rock. I don't think I would live long enuf to "break-in" one as they suggest.

 

[billmeek]

I know there's a couple of riders that have them. 'Lapine Rider' just bought one and I'm gonna raid his house to park my behind on the Corbin. Maybe once he gets a few miles on it we'll get a review? <hint, hint>