walther_gsp Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I recently purchased a Corbin seat off ebay, and have really regretted it so far.The seat is the "carbon fiber" leather, which is supposed to actually have some decent grip for sport riding. However, this thing is slick as hell. It feels like someone used nothing but Armorall on it.I've tried a couple cleanings with a non-conditioner based leather cleaner and no luck.Any suggestions on how to fix this or am I stuck ebaying it off to find something better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 might just be stuck with the slickness man. Mine was pretty slick too. Not enough id want to get rid of it tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 might just be stuck with the slickness man. Mine was pretty slick too. Not enough id want to get rid of it thoI'm riding around using my arms to keep me pushed away from the tank, the second I ease up, I slide right back in. This simply won't do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 When I wear jeans my Corbin is slick. When I wear my leathers it's not.Edit: You might be able to get Brian to buy it if you're that dissatisfied with it.Brian really is handier than I originally thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 1: buy sand paper2: ?????3: Profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Saddle soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 seat belt mod imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) My experience is that your butt will wear it off over time.To speed up the removal, try a gentle grease cutter, like diluted Simple Green. Or even Dawn or Ivory dish soap. I'm pretty sure diluted methylated spirits (denatured alcohol) will remove a lot of it. Methylated spirits is just ethanol (ethyl alcohol) the type we drink, only mixed so we can't drink it. I use a mix of 50% distilled water and 50% of an off-the-shelf 70% ethyl alcohol. Dilute it even more, if necessary. I use it to clean all sorts of things at work. A good grease and dirt cutter, it removes fingerprints and age from computers and LCD screens. I buy it at Walgreens. Please don't get the wintergreen mint smelly stuff.From what I see on line, Armor All is believed cause the vinyl to crack way too soon. Get some Corbin Saddle Cream. http://www.corbin.com/care2.shtmlhttp://www.corbin.com/accessories/conditioner.shtmlNote: a 50%-50% mix of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water is preferred for cleaning LCD screens.Note #2: Most windshield and faceshield manufacturers don't like alcohols used on the plastic. There is a chance of the coatings being removed. (But camera lenses that have coatings, are cleaned with... alcohol...)edit: oh yeah, and use those micro fiber rags, they rock. Cheap at Dollar Stores. Edited July 24, 2009 by ReconRat micro fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Checked my emails. Turns out the original owner used the corbin saddle cream. I'm done with this, FOR SALE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Huh' date=' I'm surprised you didn't mention anything about my seat when you rode Gemma. Maybe the previous owner used something he shouldn't have on the seat.. oh wellz.[/quote']Gemma never slid like this. I think its the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 have sex on the bike. the splooge will make anything sticky.lollololololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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