max power Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Is $200 for a slightly used Corbin a good deal? It is $260 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I wouldn't pay $2 for a Corbin seat but that's just me. Aren't Corbins made for your height and weight? (Pretty sure they are for the Busa) If so, you'd be buying one made for someone else's ergos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 The Corbin seat on my bike is the only thing I don't like. One of these days I'm either going to get it redone or buy a new seat. I can tolerate it on a long ride but I know exactly why my ass hurts after 500 miles. That damn seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I've had 3 Corbins, still have 2 of them. Excellent seats for long days in the saddle. You could probably get $200 for it on a forum for your specific bike.They can be ordered standardm or custom (shorter, taller, narrower, etc). The foam is the same density, weight wouldn't really make a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I've had 3 Corbins, still have 2 of them. Excellent seats for long days in the saddle. You could probably get $200 for it on a forum for your specific bike.They can be ordered standardm or custom (shorter, taller, narrower, etc). The foam is the same density, weight wouldn't really make a differenceThats it. Couldn't remember exactly how it was as I've never ordered one. You give them your height and inseam. I sat on a Busa with a Corbin. It was the worst seat I've ever been on but it was made for a guy over 6 ft tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Interesting. Mine came on the bike when I bought it, seems like is either a hard foam, gel or a mixture of the two. Imo it's as hard as a rock. I slide around on it good but when you're planted it's almost instantly uncomfortable. Looks nice, that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I've had 3 Corbins, still have 2 of them. Excellent seats for long days in the saddle. You could probably get $200 for it on a forum for your specific bike.They can be ordered standardm or custom (shorter, taller, narrower, etc). The foam is the same density, weight wouldn't really make a differenceI'm looking at buying it from a guy on an FZ1 forum. I need to ask which one it is.Interesting. Mine came on the bike when I bought it, seems like is either a hard foam, gel or a mixture of the two. Imo it's as hard as a rock. I slide around on it good but when you're planted it's almost instantly uncomfortable. Looks nice, that's about it.The foam is hard so it doesnt break down. My stock seat is horrible after 2k miles. After about an hour I can feel the plastic from the seat pan! The stock foam is too soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 The 1st 1,000 miles on a Corbin can be unpleasant. They need to be broken in to fit you. Some stock seats are better than others, so how much of a difference can vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 You could try this first Max. its cheaper and a few on here have used Spencer. i havnt read a bad review yet. http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I've had this seat for 27k+ miles. I think it was just ordered specifically like is is. Oh well. Good luck with whatever you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I bought a slightly used Corbin for my 600rr and I swear by it. Granted Honda's probably have the worst seats ever for comfort, I never fully broke it in and it was still a night and day difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 my seat is ok...although, ive never tried a different one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Been happy with my Corbin, but I agree, it is a hit-or-miss kind of seat for people. I've had Corbins on my FJR and my SV650 and loved them both. It is a "delayed gratification" kind of seat, though. The firmness is designed to spread out the pressure in areas that get uncomfortable after long periods of time, so definitely not on the plushy side. I have to applaud its durability and quality...it's handled my butt for the last 88k miles and has been through many a rainstorm, snowfall, and roasting heatwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I'm a fan of the corbin on my bike. My only complaint is it's hard to get off the seat trying to corner. They're designed, as someone mentioned above, to distribute the "load" more evenly. So on my seat the outside edges feel like the wrap around me a bit. In order to slide off the seat I have to pick myself up and move my body over.Now that I'm living in Nashville and there are some really good roads and not to mention Nashville speedway within a couple minutes of my house I have my stock seat for those spirited rides. Hands down I'll take the corbin for any amount of distance. The furthest I've ridden on it is about 400 miles and I had no complaints with the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Is $200 for a slightly used Corbin a good deal? It is $260 new. Seat looks newish, so $200 is a fair price. - I'm on my 3rd one -no complaints (3 different bikes) - I've done 1800 miles on one, a multiday trip. Probly buy another for whatever next bike I try. There are other good ways to go, but I'm a creature of habit. Edited August 3, 2010 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CattaniAFJ Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 The Corbin seat on my bike is the only thing I don't like. One of these days I'm either going to get it redone or buy a new seat. I can tolerate it on a long ride but I know exactly why my ass hurts after 500 miles. That damn seat! I personally prefer Sargent. I had one on my Duc and loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I personally prefer Sargent. I had one on my Duc and loved it.I don't know if its just teh VFR's that this holds true, but from everything I've read the Sargent seats are more suited for a skinnier rider where the Corbin's seem better for a rider with some meat on his bones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I don't know if its just teh VFR's that this holds true, but from everything I've read the Sargent seats are more suited for a skinnier rider where the Corbin's seem better for a rider with some meat on his bonesi have a corbin, whatre you tryin to say, buddy? nahh jk i know haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder600 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Corbins seem to be the inverse of a typical seat. They seem kinda uncomfortable at first but get a bit better as the ride goes on and the seat softens up a little. Stock seats, if they're comfy at all when you first sit on them, start to pack down and get real uncomfortable after an hour or two. Kinda depends on how long you typically ride for. Either way, if you keep it in decent shape you'll almost definitely be able to sell it for what you got it for if you end up not liking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 my corbin seat cracked.it was bought new in 1997 though, not sure how long theyre supposed to hold up....but im to the point where i would like to get mine refinished....and theres a hole in it for the gas cap, but the hole is so small i have to remove the seat to put gas in it...thatll be addressed when i repair the seat too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 i have a corbin, whatre you tryin to say, buddy? You obviously stay away from the mirror?Aren't you the complaining that your helmet was loosening up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Seat looks newish, so $200 is a fair price. - I'm on my 3rd one -no complaints (3 different bikes) - I've done 1800 miles on one, a multiday trip. Probly buy another for whatever next bike I try. There are other good ways to go, but I'm a creature of habit.He said he is the second owner and it has around 25oo miles on it.I personally prefer Sargent. I had one on my Duc and loved it.The Sargent is $450 new, so I'll never know.Corbins seem to be the inverse of a typical seat. They seem kinda uncomfortable at first but get a bit better as the ride goes on and the seat softens up a little. Stock seats, if they're comfy at all when you first sit on them, start to pack down and get real uncomfortable after an hour or two. Kinda depends on how long you typically ride for. Either way, if you keep it in decent shape you'll almost definitely be able to sell it for what you got it for if you end up not liking it.A brand new one is $260 with warranty from Corbin. I assume there is shipping on top of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I like mine, with the exception that it was too slippery. I have the same pattern in that photo and without fail I would slide down to the tank. I've finally worked that out more or less and its way better than stock. In retrospect, I should've just paid the extra for a new one in standard leather vs the weaved vinyl pattern I got on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I like mine, with the exception that it was too slippery. I have the same pattern in that photo and without fail I would slide down to the tank. I've finally worked that out more or less and its way better than stock. In retrospect, I should've just paid the extra for a new one in standard leather vs the weaved vinyl pattern I got on ebay.The seller claims this one is leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 It probably is leather. Lots of the materials look the same & and it's the same price if you order leather or vinyl.http://www.corbin.com/materials/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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