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Note: Dave's Cycle World sells Corbin seats at the best price I have found, normally $20 or so less that Corbin themselves.
From: Keen <keen@netnitco.net
Subject: Corbin Seats
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 20:18:29 -0700
I have the Corbin vinyl textured seat on the GPz. I like it a lot more than
the stock seat, and my wife likes it, too. It's MUCH more comfortable than the
stock seat, for both of us. It does set the pilot further back, but as John Fels
pointed out, you don't have to sit all the way back. I'm always moving around on
it, and if I want to hang off a little, I just move forward some, out of the
"bucket", and it's easier.
In fact, my other bike is a '96 Gold Wing, and my wife & I both feel that
the Corbin is much better than the stock Gold Wing seat ( I did buy another seat
for the Wing, a Russell, but we were both extremely unhappy with it, and I
returned it ).
I would buy another Corbin seat for the GPz in a heartbeat, but as for the Wing, I'm still looking. Corbin makes a seat for that, but it's mucho $$$$.
Also, some people on the list have had good luck with Sargent ( http://www.sargentcycle.com/ ), but I haven't tried them. I believe they need your old seat pan.
In any case, for as many good things as I can say about the GPz, the stock seat definitely isn't one of them!
Later..............Phil Keen
From: "hale@total.net" <hale@total.net
Subject: Re: Corbin Seats
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 14:46:33 -0700
I've seen a few e-mails in the past few days expressing opinions on the
Corbin over the stock seat (naturally), vinyl vs. leather, etc. In the
latest Corbin catalog it only lists the gunfighter & lady seat available
for the '95 thru '97 GPZ's. I would like some opinions from those of you
with this seat of what your passenger thinks of the comfort compared to
stock.
I have the Corbin vynal seat and find it very comfortable for both the driver and passenger. I find that the Passengers do not slide forward as much during braking, which can be seen as an disadvantage (or not) depending on how friendly the two of you are.The Corbin seat is better contoured and has a basket weave texture which grips better. Although I have owned my GPz for only a short time I would imagine that is is better than the stock seat for long trips. But, on the other hand the stock seat is not at all bad either.
As stated by other owners the Corbin seat does seat the driver further back. At 6'2" I don't find that uncomfortable. Apparently, Corbin has been good about making modifications to move the position further forward when requested by owners.
Robin Hale Toronto, ON "Red"95 GPz
From Bob Foglesong <fogleson@uiuc.edu:
At 09:02 PM 10/21/98 -0700, you wrote:
Dudes, (Dudettes also)
My Corbin seat came in today and despite the valued opinion of the detractors,
it is
the best improvement one could make to his bike. It looks much better and
seats
waaay better than the stock seat. Unfortunately they screwed up my order.
I ordered
the seat all leather instead of only the seat panels leather and they sent a
seat
with only the seat panels leather. After waiting nearly eight weeks for it
to get
here it's not likely that I'll send it back.
I'd like to add a few more first impressions about the Corbin seat, having just purchased a used seat from fellow list member and philanthropist Rod McDonald. Perhaps these comments can be of some assistance to those considering a Corbin purchase.
This one is probably about three years old, having been purchased by the original owner of Rod's bike. It's textured vinyl. A bit slippery under my 'Stich. Moreso than the stock seat.
The first thing you'll notice is that it's _wide_. Of course that's what helps to make it comfortable. And comfortable it is. With the stock seat, I felt like I was sitting on the center of my butt. The cupped shape of the Corbin seat helps distribute one's weight across a larger area making it very comfortable. The width of the seat and the lip around the edge of the seat, which cups your bum, however, becomes very apparant when you stop the bike. I have quite long legs (34 inseam), and where I used to just put my feet down flat-footed at stops, if I remain back in the cup of the seat, it's difficult to firmly plant my feet. Thus, at stops, the Corbin seems to require you to slide forward to the front of the lipped area, where the seat is narrower. Not a big problem, but it will take a bit of getting used to.
Perhaps it is my imagination, but it also seems that the shape of the seat provides less feedback between the bike and your upper inner thighs. I feel as though I had a bit better control with the stock seat, as there was more seat between my thighs to squeeze.
The foam is renounded for being much firmer than typical stock foam and this is certainly the case. Actually, when sitting on it, it's difficult to tell that it is padded, though still it seems very comfortable (I guess it's doing it's job). I've not been on the seat for more than a half hour straight so far, but at those distances it seems very comfortable.
All in all, I'm quite happy with the Corbin seat. Though it may require a bit of getting used to, there's little doubt in my mind regarding its improved comfort. As a reference, I also have very long arms, so the distance from the cup of the seat to the bars is not at all an issue for me. No Genmars in my future.
Watch out for another product review (and pictures) from me in the near future. I got the FiveStar rack for GiVi bags.
Bob F.
From:
BTwixt <BTwixt@aol.com
Date sent: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 20:01:13
EST
Subject: New Corbin seat
I got my Corbin seat yesterday for my 95 GPZ. It took less than the six weeks
they estimated when I ordered it. It is a very nice looking seat. It does not
quite fit as snugly in the front as I would like; there seems to be a little gap
there. But all in all I'm happy with the appearance. After I get a chance
to wash the bike I will post a picture to the list.
I notice that the seat makes me sit much further back, which has two
interesting side effects. First, it seems to be a little easier on my palms,
particularly my left one, since my wrists are quite a few degrees from the
perpendicular. The single greatest problem I have with my bike is the grip
digging painfully into my palm, even though I have foam grips. The second effect
is that I feel like I'm in more of a sport/racing posture, so I tend to want to
drive faster. It just happens automatically, when my butt slides back into the
groove on that seat. I also feel I'm closer to the action when
cornering.
One additional effect is that while my palms seem to get some relief, my back seems to feel it needs to take up the slack. I don't know if this is going to be painful on long rides cause I haven't been on any yet. but in a couple of weeks I'm taking the bike with the new seat and new saddlebags to Palm Springs. Whatever the case may be, I'm going to order the mounting hardware for my old seat so I can swap them out at my whim. Anyone have experience riding two up on the Corbin? I'm wondering if, with my weight further aft of the center of gravity now, the addition of a passenger will make the front end too light. Thanks...
=-=-=-=-= Jim
From: HSpaulding@aol.com[SMTP:HSpaulding@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 1998 07:04
Subject: Re: Corbin seat
Below is what I sent too Corbin to descibe seat modifications. They did
not
need to call me for clarification, and the seat fit great when it came back:
Corbin-Pacific Inc.
11445 Commercial Parkway
Castroville, CA 95012
Dear Sirs:
I ordered a seat for my 1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100 on August 19, 1995. The seat
arrived on September 11, 1995. I am happy with the workmanship and
materials, but the seat does not fit my riding position very well. I
talked to Jack on September 15, 1995, and he said the seat could be reworked
if I sent it back with sufficient details on what I needed to be changed.
The handlebars, foot pegs, and controls on my motorcycle are positioned
such that the most comfortable way to ride is very close to the front of
the seat. On the seat you made, this position places me right on the nose
of the seat, so that I am sitting on the on the high, sloping part of the
seat.
I believe that the first change to be made to the seat is to lower the nose
of the seat, and make it more level. The slope on the nose of the seat
should be reduced and be very close to the front of the seat.
The second change that should be made is that the wide, dished out seating
area of the seat should be move forward a couple of inches. This would
probably also increase the length of the passenger section of the seat, but
that is OK.
I have enclosed a copy of my receipt (No. xxxxx). If you need further
information on what I would like done, I can be reached at work at (xxx)
xxx-xxxx, or at home at (xxx)xxx-xxxx. If you determine, based on your
experience, that the changes I am suggesting do not make sense, please call
me and let me know what your recommendations are.
Sincerely,
Hal Spaulding
From: GPzer <GPzer@aol.com
Subject: Re: Corbin Seats
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998
I live close enought to Corbin (Daytona) and Sargent Cycle (Jacksonville Fl)
to compare both. I liked Sargent better because they would make me the
seat the way I wanted, for LESS than what Corbin wanted for a seat the way they
wanted to make it. Also the people at Sargent are more friendly.
Attached is a photo of the seat I had made for my 96. If you have any
questions about
Sargent, feel free to ask. If you call them 1-800-749-7328, or go to the
web address www.sargentcycle.com
ask for the free package about their seats. I had a small problem with the
tank cover they made for me, and they replaced it for me at no cost.
Peter T.
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