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quietguy Wrote:Just wanted to get your current opinion of your Corbin seat.

It's on my "bucket" list of things to buy next. My major concern is with comfort. I felt one that was on an FJR1300 and I was surprised at just how HARD it felt, just like their was virtually NO padding or cushion on the thing.

Anyway, whatever you'd care to share would be appreciated.

Thank you,

... Lennie I created this post because the PM system wouldn't let me send Quietguy a message.
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No bother, Lennie.

I agree that Corbin seats feel a little stiff when they are new, but as I put more time in the saddle it's beginning to feel much better. My longest ride since installing the seat has only been about two hours, but I had no numbness and support felt very good.

When I first installed the seat, I felt like it sat a little lower than the stock seat. After measuring the seat height on the Corbin and stock seat, they both ended up being the same level. I came to the conclusion that the Corbin felt lower because the carved bucket sits you back more to use the small built in backrest. Because of this I ended up installing a set of GenMar one inch handlebar risers and I feel very well positioned now.

I'm only 5'10" but have long arms (34" sleeve length) so you may fit different. I am planning on riding about ten hours to the forum rally in WV this June, so that will be the real test of the seat. I'm hoping it keeps on feeling better after each ride, so it should be great by then!

Hope this info helps out with your research.

Regards,
Ron

Also have the Corbin. Usually ride several hours at a time and find the Corbin brand suits my preferences well, firm seat with a larger contact area.My third Corbin brand motorcycle seat. Does feel like I sit a bit further back though by the time my old aching back loosens up I am comfortably utilizing the small but pleasant back support of the seat.
Quite a few riders I know prefer Russel Day Long saddles. My lifelong riding buddy ended up giving away his Corbin because it just didn't feel good to him.

My advice - make sure its the one you want before you buy it. The change is much more than just looks. Expensive too.

Thank you very much, Ron.

And also thank you, 4 Paws for your input.

(02-23-2016, 07:53 AM)quietguy_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Thank you very much, Ron.

And also thank you, 4 Paws for your input.

I've had Corbin's on my last two bikes before the CB; an FJR and a Vstrom 650. Firm, but comfortable for long days in the saddle.

I have a Corbin on my BMW. Doing 1000 mile days were no problem, but that was 25 years ago.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

I've had a couple Corbin's before I put one on this CB. When it comes to most motorcycle seats firm is good. However when I read on this forum that Corbin would increase the seat height for you, I requested my new Corbin to be 3/4" higher to increase leg room. When I put it on and rode the bike I discovered unlike the other Corbin's I had, this one had more foam and was more comfortable from the start. In my experience the Corbin's get better after a thousand miles or so and I'm hoping this one gets even better. So if you request more height on your Corbin, it will still be firm but not as firm. So far I really like mine.