Seats.....experience of Corbin so far.

[Ben]

I have had several Corbins on several bikes and though firm, they are the best (comfortwise) that i have tried. I draw the line at 400-500 miles (exceptionally) and would be much happier doing 350-400 miles. The Corbin seat has not been the limiting factor.

The Corbin for the GS is bloody pricey and according to the catalogue renders use of the BMW back box redundant.

Even so I bought one. Actually they do work together. Its just that the Corbin backrest option is no good. No problem as the top box has one.

First impressions are favourable. It looks great and weighs a flipping ton. Fitting the back seat is a pig as the U bolt that secures the OE seat must be swopped over and without instructions there is nothing to say that it needs a stack of washers under it to make it long enough. Once I twigged it, no worries!

The back seat is (according to the wife) more like a throne...not much contact between her and me because it's so big.

If anyone is interested I will let them know if it lives up to the ususal Corbin comfort.

Ben

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I have had several Corbins on several bikes and though firm, they are the best (comfortwise) that i have tried. I draw the line at 400-500 miles (exceptionally) and would be much happier doing 350-400 miles. The Corbin seat has not been the limiting factor.

The Corbin for the GS is bloody pricey and according to the catalogue renders use of the BMW back box redundant.

Even so I bought one. Actually they do work together. Its just that the Corbin backrest option is no good. No problem as the top box has one.

First impressions are favourable. It looks great and weighs a flipping ton. Fitting the back seat is a pig as the U bolt that secures the OE seat must be swopped over and without instructions there is nothing to say that it needs a stack of washers under it to make it long enough. Once I twigged it, no worries!

The back seat is (according to the wife) more like a throne...not much contact between her and me because it's so big.

If anyone is interested I will let them know if it lives up to the ususal Corbin comfort.

Ben

My sentiments exactly - have you kep the Topbox and if so,is it Givi or BMW one.
I only ask because I want re-fit my Givi Topbox(after an absence of 3 yrs) and I'm going to have to modify the mounting plate somewhat.

 

[Ben]

The BMW top box (thanks Nick 'Commuter') is still in situ. It's fairly tight and to remove the top box, you'd have to get the seat off first. No trouble. That's the only tiny criticism; not really a big deal.

Quality wise the seat is great. One might say that a few of the bits that are underneath look like they were made in Russia, but the bits that matters are A1.

I am a convert to MIke Corbin's methods. I would like to compare his seat with Melvin Hunters. Melvin's may be cheaper but they tie up the OE seat which can be an issue when your dealer takes the bike back in PX. Furthermore I don't know about gel as a method of weight distribution.

Ben

 

[MikeO]

Furthermore I don't know about gel as a method of weight distribution.

The gel's just there to kill vibration.

Mike

 

[Jim G]

I'd be very interested in what you 7 the Mrs find from the Corbin experience Ben. Cant' get my Mrs to stay on the bike longer than 70 miles before she wants to stretch her legs, & its a bloody long way to the Alps...... (My secret plan, shhhhush).

She seems to get terrible aches down her right leg, so the seat might not be the problem at all. Anyone got any advice for a restricted biker?

Cheers, Jim.

 

[Ben]

Jim

are you saying she's uncomfortable on a standard or Corbin seat?

Ben

 

[Howard Millichap]

She seems to get terrible aches down her right leg, so the seat might not be the problem at all. Anyone got any advice for a restricted biker?

Cheers, Jim.

I would suggest, seriously, that she may benefit from visiting an osteopath. Sounds like a problem with her lower back. I would have put siatica, cyatica, syatika if I could spell it.

 

[Ben]

I would still like to know whether Jim's seat is a Corbin or not.

Many pillions find their legs complaining due to the high pegs..usually noticed in the knee.

Siatica it may be, but it may also be caused by the width of the seat causing pressure on her inside leg...

If it is Siatica, then only a really good seat would help at all. Go for the Osteopath that howard suggests.

Ben

 

[Jim G]

Siatica, cyatica, syatika if I could spell it ...

Dear Ben & Howard,

thanks for your thoughts

I have a standard seat at present, but looking to get a replacement as my bum goes numb too. Not sure what to plumb for as yet, it will have to be second hand though because of cost.

Interestingly, we removed the knee armour (plastic stuff) out of the trousers (Revit make), & this removed the problem. Just need to get some of that softer flexible rubber armour I suppose.

I'm looking for a peg lowering kit for me but I suppose they don't make anything like that for the pillion?

Ps she doesn't normally suffer from back problems, so must continue to experiment.

Cheers

Jim

 

[Tokoloshe]

not much contact between her and me because it's so big.

I would like to meet her!not much contact between her and me because it's so big.

 

[daver]

Re: Siatica, cyatica, syatika if I could spell it ...

I'm looking for a peg lowering kit for me but I suppose they don't make anything like that for the pillion?

MV Verholen sells lower footpegs for the rider AND the pillion
not cheap at 155 euro but if it makes the pain go away....

MV Verholen pillion lower footpegs

Hope this helps

 

[Jim G]

Daver,

Your a star

the link took me to the 1150GS version, the 1100 version is even more expensive at 178 Euros. Must give it some serious thought though.

Thanks

JIM

 

[fcaeiro]

Hi
i'm after that for the pilion also
(my wife keeps complaining about this)
Any1 tried this ones ??
Will this mess with the bmw paniers ??

thank you

 

[daver]

Daver,
Your a star
the link took me to the 1150GS version, the 1100 version is even more expensive at 178 Euros. Must give it some serious thought though.
Thanks
JIM

Yes it's a lot of money. I'll be ordering the lower footpegs (for the rider) from Wunderlich, since they include an adjusted gearlever and it's also +-180 euro's mad: but since I always ride on my GS I think it is a must for my knees.
Look at it this way, for 178 euro you'll save your wife a lot of visits to the chiropractor (if that's the correct english term, is a doctor specialized in treatment/massage of especially back and shoulders).
This will probably be the first after-market part for which you can convince your wife that you have to buy it

Good luck:

 

[daver]

Hi
i'm after that for the pilion also
(my wife keeps complaining about this)
Any1 tried this ones ??
Will this mess with the bmw paniers ??
thank you

Just took a look at my BMW panniers (with big lids), and I don't think the lower pillion footpegs will mess with them since the lower footpegs move down and forward.
The panniers are connected to the extra piece that is behind the footpegs. Which is not replaced by the lower pegs, just the original pegs are replaced, the mounting piece for the panniers remains. So from where I'm standing it should be no problem...
Just my 5 cents

 

[daver]

FYI, just saw that Wunderlich also sells lowered footpegs for the pillion (147,80 euro)

go to www.wunderlich.de and do a search for product
8160055 (in the box on the right)

direct link

 

[keith. C]

Hi Daver,
I just bought a Adventure with alluminium Pizza delivery type panniers and as the is very little attention paid to the possibility of carrying a pillion passenger I am considering having to make serious alterations to the passenger dept before I can let my misses travel in any kind of comfort. Do you know if the aftermarket footpeg lowering kit you initially advised will fit bikes with alluminium panniers.

Regards................Keith C.

 

[daver]

Hi Keith,

just to be clear on this I don't have the lowered footpegs (yet) for the rider or pillion. So I just look at the pictures and think about it

Since I don't own an Adventure with alu panniers(but a nice GSA ), I don't know if the alu-panniers leave the standard footpegs (I guess so) free.
Like with the systemcases: if the panniers are "behind" the original footpegs and don't interfere with them, they also won't interfere with the lowered ones, since the lowered ones are moved down AND forward (away from the pannier).

And looking at this picture from teh BMW USA-site I think we can conclude the panniers steer clear from the footpegs and lowered ones should be no problem.

But if in doubt just contact MV Verholen or Wunderlich I'm sure they can help you out. They're very helpful and they know what they're talking about.