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RE: New seat - kennyw - 08-17-2015
I have long legs (36" inseam) and find the Corbin a perfect fit so far. I basically sat on the seat strap on the stock seat. Redbird sold this seat because it didn't work for him and pushed him to far back.
I think I will still need to add bar risers but I needed that with the stock seat as well.
RE: New seat - Redbird_imp - 08-17-2015
Yes, I have at best a 27" inseam and I sit too close to the tank for the Corbin to work for me. I did not sit far enough back to hit the pocket. I am glad its working for you Kenny.
RE: New seat - the Ferret - 08-17-2015
Stubby legged here too. i can fit my hand between the back of my tush and the seat strap.
RE: New seat - RJS_imp - 08-17-2015
(08-17-2015, 12:01 AM)kennyw_imp Wrote: I have long legs (36" inseam) and find the Corbin a perfect fit so far. I basically sat on the seat strap on the stock seat. Redbird sold this seat because it didn't work for him and pushed him to far back.
I think I will still need to add bar risers but I needed that with the stock seat as well.
Was the Corbin seat you bought from Redbird a standard one or was it increased in height?
RE: New seat - Inhouse Bob - 08-17-2015
Stubby legged CB riders unite! We demand a proper seat and bar risers as a Honda option! Anyone have a contact at the U.N.?
RE: New seat - Dharma_Jones93_imp - 08-17-2015
I love my Corbin. I'm a little guy, but like that I can sit on the rough forward position to sit straight up; i.e. in city riding so I can see over cars, et cetera. But, I also like that on the interstate I can slide back in the cockpit to take some wind off, and also to move the pressure points onto my seat bones and not my tail bone. The ability to move around is crucial for me on long rides.
RE: New seat - DGShannon_imp - 08-17-2015
(08-15-2015, 05:19 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Is it just me? I sit right up next to the tank on both my bikes. I wouldn't be able to ride sitting that far back. I tried on my CB the other day and just couldn't make it work.
I've always sat close to the tanks on bikes. Edit to add: Can anybody comment on this?
Nope. Not just you. I do the same. You will find that most people with dirt bike experience have this habit, along with always riding with the balls of your feet on the pegs.
RE: New seat - jrns_imp - 08-17-2015
(08-17-2015, 01:38 AM)Dharma_Jones93_imp Wrote: I love my Corbin. I'm a little guy, but like that I can sit on the rough forward position to sit straight up; i.e. in city riding so I can see over cars, et cetera. But, I also like that on the interstate I can slide back in the cockpit to take some wind off, and also to move the pressure points onto my seat bones and not my tail bone. The ability to move around is crucial for me on long rides.
Dharma- I'm interested in your comment as I'm considering the Corbin option but one worry is -I would be in a somewhat forced rear seat pocket position due to the angle of the seat (does that make sense..lol).
so by the sounds of what your saying above-you can move around on the Corbin comfortably and sit close to the tank in city driving (which I like to do on my stock seat) and- when cruising longer distances etc relax and sit in the rear seat pocket comfortably?
would that be a fair statement on how your seat fits you?
btw- do you mind if I ask your inseam? and height?
thanks for the info!!
RE: New seat - AndyHe_imp - 08-17-2015
I tried the Chip Beck version of the Corbin Seat... See my review here (http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5852)
I found it less comfortable than the stock seat for my deluxe so Chapomis bought it from me on a trip he took out to my area several months ago. I've decided I'm quite happy with the stock seat that came with my deluxe.
RE: New seat - kennyw - 08-17-2015
(08-17-2015, 12:53 AM)RJS_imp Wrote:(08-17-2015, 12:01 AM)kennyw_imp Wrote: I have long legs (36" inseam) and find the Corbin a perfect fit so far. I basically sat on the seat strap on the stock seat. Redbird sold this seat because it didn't work for him and pushed him to far back.
I think I will still need to add bar risers but I needed that with the stock seat as well.
Was the Corbin seat you bought from Redbird a standard one or was it increased in height?
I believe it is a standard seat height.