oldschoolsdime92 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I recently purchased a corbin seat from a fellow on the triumph forum, and boy is it ever slick! I've wiped it down with rubbing alcohol, and had no such luck!. We rode today with it, and I took some tool box liner and wrapped the passenger seat with that, but it looks bad(but very functional). Does anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 If it's leather ( and not pleather ) use Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner -- I wonder what the guy put on it? Did you ask him why it was so slipery or is it just that the leather's surface texture is slick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 my friend had a corbin on his t595 and it was slick as oil never did get better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 If my seat was like that, I'd rub it down with pinetar or some other tacky conditioner or possibly even rough it up with some sandpaper? ( not my first choice ) -- but it's gotta be hard to stay in the saddle when your ass is sliding front to back all the time.Can't believe Corbin would put out a motorcycle seat that was slippery?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 i think max power had the same problem with his corbin....maybe its just how theyre made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 None of my corbins have been slippery.Try saddle soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I have a corbin a love it bought it from jbot. Leather carbon fiber look semi slick no problems with it. As for making it less slippery I have no idea what to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I had one on a 636 and I busted my junk on the tank every time I rode it. I noticed I was constantly squeezing the tank with my legs to prevent this. I thought it was just due to the seating position and the angle of the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I had one on a 636 and I busted my junk on the tank every time I rode it. I noticed I was constantly squeezing the tank with my legs to prevent this. I thought it was just due to the seating position and the angle of the seat.That's just how any 636 is. The seat angle is absurd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I had one on a 636 and I busted my junk on the tank every time I rode it. I noticed I was constantly squeezing the tank with my legs to prevent this. I thought it was just due to the seating position and the angle of the seat.That's just how any 636 is. The seat angle is absurd.yea i had the stock seat on my 636 and same thing happened to me so it has got to be the seat angleI had a Corbin on my 600rr and loved it. It was a bit slick but I used some sort of horse saddle conditioner I got from a friend on it and seemed to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 i think max power had the same problem with his corbin....maybe its just how theyre made?^ this. They suck. Mine is for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 if it's the same way my friends was the leather is hard and slick as hell easiest would be to recover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 velcro your ass in place.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Solution: Stop using this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) My guess is the PO used something like Armor All or STP on it. Not a good idea. Try toning it down with Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer. It cleans but doesnt leave a slick surface. I have an older corbin on the VFR that I clean it with that stuff. I usually condition the leather good once over the winter to keep it up. Edited June 2, 2011 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Is it just swampass making it slippery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 my corbin is great, not sure how "sticky" you want your seat as i tend to pivot around on mine through the corners a lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I bet they have been in cahoots with the national motorcycle program and always worring about people keeping their knees in. This is just a good way to get you to comply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 No Don, i prefer the KY warming:lol:. but anywho! Its not swamp ass, that seat is mega slick. You constantly fight with holding on to the tank with your knees,and consistently slide back and fourth every time you hit the brakes/accelerate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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