wikiwiki750 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I'm looking to buy a new seat. I have been looking into Corbin seats for the gsxr. Has anyone tried this brand of seat? I've read a lot about break in period and the seat being a lot firmer than the stock seat. I've noticed a lot of numbness and sliding around a lot on the stock 2005 gsxr seat. Thanks http://www.corbin.com/suzuki/sgsxr754.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Buy a used seat off Ebay. Send it to Russel following their directions. You will never have a better seat than the one they make just for you. https://www.day-long.com/ Edited June 23, 2014 by Tonik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I like Corbins. I've had 3 of them. I find them to be very comfortable for distance riding. If you get a Corbin, order it directly from them. Not a dealer. They will customize if free of charge, with different materials, color, height, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikiwiki750 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Buy a used seat off Ebay. Send it to Russel following their directions. You will never have a better seat than the one they make just for you. https://www.day-long.com/They don't offer an option for the gsxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikiwiki750 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I like Corbins. I've had 3 of them. I find them to be very comfortable for distance riding. If you get a Corbin, order it directly from them. Not a dealer. They will customize if free of charge, with different materials, color, height, etc.does the seat help to keep you from sliding around and slamming into the tank? what about numbness for long rides? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 They don't offer an option for the gsxr I thought they would do anything. Did they say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikiwiki750 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I thought they would do anything. Did they say that?I looked on their page and there was no option for the gsxr series. I will call after work and see if they do custom work. Ideally I would like to have a center line cut out down the seat to help with numbness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) does the seat help to keep you from sliding around and slamming into the tank? what about numbness for long rides? thanks It will help for numbness on longer rides. Corbin has lots of different textures for the seat surface. Tell them you want one of the more grippy surfaces. Oh, and don't order from their website. Call and talk to someone. They gave me some good ideas for customization that I wouldn't have though of. Here is one I had custom made. After about 30,000 miles, I sold it on ebay for about $50 less than I originally paid (after I sold the bike). Edited June 23, 2014 by Tpoppa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnem10 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I have a Corbin on my ZX6R. I love it. The biggest difference is that the seat is wider in the back so when you're not pressed up against the tank for spirited rides you can scoot back a little bit and have your butt actually be spread over the seat instead of having it split your cheeks if that makes sense. As far as longevity, A+ so far. I've left it in the rain a couple times and it dries out fairly well as long as you leave it for a bit. Finish is still perfect after that as well. I got mine off of Ebay for about 80 bucks less than retail, still brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikiwiki750 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 It will help for numbness on longer rides. Corbin has lots of different textures for the seat surface. Tell them you want one of the more grippy surfaces. Oh, and don't order from their website. Call and talk to someone. They gave me some good ideas for customization that I wouldn't have though of. Here is one I had custom made. After about 30,000 miles, I sold it on ebay for about $50 less than I originally paid (after I sold the bike). That buell looks amazing. Love those bikes. Thanks I have a Corbin on my ZX6R. I love it. The biggest difference is that the seat is wider in the back so when you're not pressed up against the tank for spirited rides you can scoot back a little bit and have your butt actually be spread over the seat instead of having it split your cheeks if that makes sense. As far as longevity, A+ so far. I've left it in the rain a couple times and it dries out fairly well as long as you leave it for a bit. Finish is still perfect after that as well. I got mine off of Ebay for about 80 bucks less than retail, still brand new.I'm going to call and see if they might cut a line out kind of what you see on road bicycle seats to spread it out and allow more blood flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I swore by Corbin's on all 3 of my super sports. Tried a different direction on the VFR and that was a mistake as it's not nearly as nice as Corbin route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikiwiki750 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I swore by Corbin's on all 3 of my super sports. Tried a different direction on the VFR and that was a mistake as it's not nearly as nice as Corbin routeI guess I'm going to have to give it a shot thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Well worth the money. Couldn't do more than 100 miles without my fat ass being terribly uncomfortable. Got the Corbin and fixed that issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I bought a used one for the FZ. It was awful. It was smooth leather and I couldn't keep my nuts from mashing the tank. It was hard as a rock and made me painfully aware of my ass bones after about 20 miles. YRMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I have a Corbin on my CBR and I love it. I have had it since maybe March? I also ordered one for the pillion seat, even though I have a solo cowl, because the plywood slab that came stock on the bike was just too much on longer distance rides for my GF. I can say that it definitely looks far better than the stock seat, the fit and finish is superb and it was comfortable right out of the box. Firm but still more comfortable than stock. Corbin says that the seat doesn't break in until you have about 2000 miles on it. I will say that it does keep getting better and better. The seat makes me feel much more secure and there is no slippage. This is obviously going to depend on what material you have put on it. I chose the carbon fiber look with the asphalt sides. Its just enough to add some detail but it doesn't look like bling either. Subtle and tasteful. They were expensive but I would certainly do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Anyone ever used or know of Saddlemen? http://bit.ly/1puMqmcI'm looking for something I don't have to special order and so far this is all I can find. "I miss America" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Anyone ever used or know of Saddlemen? http://bit.ly/1puMqmcI'm looking for something I don't have to special order and so far this is all I can find. "I miss America"I have a Saddlemen on the Daytona. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) So what's the difference between a Corbin seat (memory foam type if I read correctly) and a gel seat? Which is better for long distance rides and avoiding numbness and having to "switch cheeks" every hour or so?"I miss America" Edited August 25, 2014 by idodishez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDspd Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've had 2 Corbin seats in the past and they were...ok Once I bought my Triumph which had a Sargent seat already on it I figured I would give it a try. So far I'm loving the gel of the Sargent a lot more than the Corbin. It's more pliable to my weight, supportive and a hell of a lot lighter. The Corbin to me looked nice, but was super hard and always had nasty pressure points even after it was "broken in". I did an 800 miler on the Sargent and only had minor discomfort. Opposed to only a 300 miler with the Corbin causing excruciating pain the whole ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Anyone ever tried being cheap and modifying a stock seat with a gel pad?I was thinking of doing this with my stock seat. $30-40 for a good size gel pad then just take the cover off seat, shave some foam down til the gel fits nicely and recover. Don't have anything to loose really, and it's gotta be a little more comfy. Figured I'd do a little write up and post it whenever I get around to doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I think for $75 I had a guy redo my VFR seat. It was an improvement above stock but not Sargent or Corbin like for a large man like myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) I bought a second hand corbin for my vfr. I was very disapointed in the fit and finish, Much more sliding in the mounts than the factory seat. I could never get comfortable on it. I found the factory seat to be easier to ride with, especially long distance. Basically it became a garage ornament and only put on if the wife wanted to go on a ride. Edited September 6, 2014 by zx3vfr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 This isn't very encouraging. Ordered one a few weeks ago. Spent close to $300. It arrived today. Will be using it on my trip to DC tomorrow. We'll see I guess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Before AfterAs I've read elsewhere, the fit is not great. Rubs against tank more than I'd like. Holes for seat bolts are too small. Will need drilled out. Don't line up exactly either. Like the looks but for $300 I expect it to fit perfect. This weeks ride will tell on comfort if it gets broken in"I miss America" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you're gonna hate it for this trip. It most likely won't be broken in completelyI loved my Corbin's on both my 600rr's but I bought em used for the exact reason they were already broke in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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