Corbin seat

[Rocky_imp]

I had a Corbin seat on my Honda NT650 Hawk for many years and it never did really soften up much - but that was 15 years ago.
The seat was broader and spread my weight (butt) over a larger area so in that way it was more comfortable and I got on fine with it.

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Yes, the Corbin's are harder. But as mentioned they are usually wider which spreads out weight. They will never really get any softer, but that's ok, it's a soft, squishy seat that creates hot spots and increases fatigue. Harder is better for longer rides.

[Cresty_imp]

Cresty, have you had the chance to break the Corbin in a little? I am looking at this seat too, but for the price I really want to know if it works for others. Does it slide you forward at all?

I am 6'0 with 32 inch inseam, and the stock seat starts hurting after 30 minutes. Not numbness, though that comes in later, but pressure and pain from the angle of the seat sliding me forward. I try to slide back and the curve just slides me forward again, so I am stuck either holding myself up, or giving up and sitting painfully on the hard narrow part of the seat. Typically with a few choice words for Honda's seat designers.

Only have a 100 miles on it so far, but quite happy with the seat. It has a trend to move me up and back compared to the factory seat. I like the looks and feel of the Corbin seat. Time will tell, but I would buy it again.

[Hondakid_imp]

Thanks for the link Gumby.

Looks like this is on my short list for next mod.

But today I got a rear rack so I'm gonna go put that on . No more backpack wearing. I'll post a pic in another thread later.

[Houtman_imp]

My first Corbin seat for the CB 1100 was the standard one , since than I ordered two higher version ones and last week I ordered my third and higher Corbin seat. I am 6 ft with 32 inseam and the higher ones feel more comfortable for ME.