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Pain in the... - Bheezy27403_imp - 02-17-2017
I have a 13 standard bought new in 9/15 with a little over 5k on it. I have given the stock seat time to "break in" but I do not believe we are ever going to get along.
I have seen the replacements on the couple aftermarket websites and, as per usual, they are very proud of them. I have been looking for used ones but they rarely come up.
During one of my searches the other day I came across several unbelievably low priced options on fleabay from China. I'm talking $45-$80 range. Now, I have always been one to say that if something sounds too good to be true it probably is so I'm quite skeptical.
Anyone have any feedback on said seats?
I'd post a link but I'm a luddite and typing this is hard enough.
RE: Pain in the... - Inhouse Bob - 02-17-2017
I got lucky and bought mine with a Corbin already on there, but I understand your reluctance to spend that much. Several folks have had their seats rebuilt by upholsterers and had good results. Basically, they just add or replace the stock foam with something firmer. It might be worth pursuing. On the other hand, several seats have come up on this forum. Just watch the classifies every day because they go fast.
Good luck!
RE: Pain in the... - Bheezy27403_imp - 02-17-2017
Thanks for the reply. I have a Corbin Smuggler on my Bonneville and love it...it also cost $800ish. Not going that route again. I'll just keep looking. Who knows, maybe someone will chime in saying these cheapies are decent (not holding breath).
RE: Pain in the... - Lord Popgun - 02-18-2017
[url=http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xcb1100+seat.TRS0&_nkw=cb1100+seat&_sacat=0]http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40...t&_sacat=0
Are these the seats? Most are for the CB1100R which is not our bike. Other than that, I can't help. Sorry
RE: Pain in the... - Bheezy27403_imp - 02-18-2017
Dems da ones. It came up under 13 CB1100 search. Thought maybe with slight modification they would work. Oh well. The search for a seat that doesn't burn me after 100 miles continues....
RE: Pain in the... - Hondadawg1_imp - 02-18-2017
I put the Daytona Cafe seat on mine and loved it instantly. $320.00 delivered to the front door in like 3 days. Was worth every penny. But thats just my opinion.
RE: Pain in the... - 4 Paws_imp - 02-18-2017
Tried a pad yet?
Corbin is quite pricey and not for everyone. Russel day long is an excellent choice also, more plush and comfortable.
Check with trim shops on re-working the foam.
RE: Pain in the... - the Ferret - 02-18-2017
Look at Greatdaytoride.com they are located in Florida. They have a LD (long distance) mod they do to seats. He can just replace foam as is or replace and reshape if necessary. Very good reputation on many forums. He did my ST seats (front and rear). On my seat he lowered it an inch and put n the LD foam. On my wife he just put ion the LD foam. We have done many thousands of miles on the seats and are both pleased. I did 11 five hundred mile days in a row on mine a couple of years ago when I rode from Ohio to Cali and back in a week and a half.
http://www.greatdaytoride.com/
RE: Pain in the... - Nortoon_imp - 02-18-2017
Uncomfortable seats is a common complaint on modern Hondas. The nose of the seat has been shaved to provide a lower seat height for the vertically challenged. That tends to push riders forward, making it very uncomfortable for male riders.
On the CB500X Forum there is a thread that started discussing Airhawk cushions. They are very expensive for a simple air cushion. Some people liked them, some not.
The thread ended with a recommendation for the [url=https://www.amazon.com/MadDog-GearComfort-Ride-Seat-Protector/dp/B006JMK7N8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487431866&sr=8-1&keywords=coleman+atv+seat]Coleman MadDog Comfort Ride Seat Protector.
A very inexpensive foam cushion, $16.61 on Amazon with free shipping, that fit the CB500X well. Many riders were pleased with them. Although some mentioned there was a short break-in period.
Not the prettiest seat cover, but for $16.61 it's worth a try. I bought one for my CB500X, but until the snow goes I will not get a chance to try it while riding. I was pleasantly surprized how well it fit and it did not look out of place.
RE: Pain in the... - rboe - 02-18-2017
I'd strongly recommend finding a local seat guy. Good ones do a very good job, and being local, they will make sure it fits YOU before they cover it.
Russell Day Longs are VERY good. But they look like hell. I have one on the Griso and with my finicky bum a 700 mile day is no problem. Stock seat hurts at 20 minutes. Stock CB seat is good for an hour or so.