New seat

[gossman_imp]

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.

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.
Never thought of that as the reason how I ride this CB. Rode dirt bikes since 1971. BTW, I'm 6'4 tall

 

[DGShannon_imp]

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.

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.
Never thought of that as the reason how I ride this CB. Rode dirt bikes since 1971. BTW, I'm 6'4 tall

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.
Never thought of that as the reason how I ride this CB. Rode dirt bikes since 1971. BTW, I'm 6'4 tall
6'3" here, so it has nothing to do with being short! Grow up on dirt bikes, and it just becomes instinct. Centered on the bike, weight over the front, good leverage on the bars, balls of the feet on the pegs ready to stand at any moment. Don't think I could break the habit, even if I tried. Occasionally, if I have been riding a good while, and my butt is aching, I will slide back on the seat. But, it feels really unnatural, and I don't stay there for long. Subconsciously, I slide ride back up front.

 

[Dharma_Jones93_imp]

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!!

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!!
Jrns, That is correct. The front position is a bit hard, and the pressure point sits right on my tailbone. It isn't a position I would ride in for more than five - ten miles, but at that point I can slide back into the "cockpit" so to speak which place the pressure points on my seat bones. Much more comfortable, and at 5' 6" tall it is not a stretch for me and my stubby arms to sit comfortably. I have put over 200 miles in this position without the need stretch my back or change the pressure point. My inseam is at 30 in.

 

[Swartzracer_imp]

Ok I got a few miles on the Corbin. At first I didn't care for it because I could not reach the pocket of the seat without leaning forward. I purchased a set of bar risers from Dennis Kirk. They are 1 1/4" riser. That did it for me. I fit perfectly now. No more reach or sore back from leaning forward. No more burning sensation when I ride. The Corbin was worth it to me and hope my review helps others.

 

[neuro_imp]

Just got back from a weekend trip, put about 500 miles on the bike in two days. I must admit that I agree that the stock seat has got to go. I've already got lower back issues and that seat didn't help matters any. Looking to get a Daytona Cozy high seat as soon as they are back in stock. It may be another 6 - 8 weeks before they are ready.... oh my aching back! Other than that, the bike performed admirably! Very pleased with the CB.