Tried one of these anyone?
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DavidJames
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I have a heated one that I don't use, I found it was too flat and I moved about too much on it so went back to the original.
yep got an old single corbin seat lets you do 800 mile days with ease 
I have that seat on my GSA; it's flat, firm and supportive (but very heavy!).
ExpatinIstanbul
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Let me save you a huge chunk of cash. Airhawk.
Corbin seats
I have had one on my 1150 for the last 70 odd thousand miles and after a settling down period it's been very good. No probs with over 800 miles in a day, at least with the seat!. The thing you must try though is that they are wider around th front and tend to spread your legs a bit more and can make it more difficult to get your feet down so if your a bit short in the leg be careful.
Also mine did not fit very well at all and for that money I was not impressed at all, very good but do try before parting with dosh and yes, they are overpriced.
Dave GS.
I have had one on my 1150 for the last 70 odd thousand miles and after a settling down period it's been very good. No probs with over 800 miles in a day, at least with the seat!. The thing you must try though is that they are wider around th front and tend to spread your legs a bit more and can make it more difficult to get your feet down so if your a bit short in the leg be careful.
Also mine did not fit very well at all and for that money I was not impressed at all, very good but do try before parting with dosh and yes, they are overpriced.
Dave GS.
As mentioned above, try and sit on one before you buy.
When going down the replacement seat route I tried the following on a GSA.
Airhawk - OK but a bit of a faff and not really secure to leave on the bike.
Touratech GSA single seat. - Not great for me.
coversion to standard twin seat set-up - much better than the GSA plank and TT jobby. Seemed better than the airhawk on the above for me too.
Second hand corbin front- Much better than the above but unfortunately not quite the right shape for me. It seemed more suited the fuller derrier
Sold for waht it cost me.
Yes they are very heavy and yes they are expensive but what price comfort???
Sargent front -Ahhh, true comfort at last. Fits me better than the corbin and is lighter and better made.
I had the corbin and the sargent at the same time to allow back to back comparisons. The twin seat conversion is a good place to start and is very easy to do. It can be done in an hour no problem, 30 mins when you know what you're doing.
It's one of those subjective topics, whats right for one person may not be right for another. When you find the right one though it transforms long distance riding
When going down the replacement seat route I tried the following on a GSA.
Airhawk - OK but a bit of a faff and not really secure to leave on the bike.
Touratech GSA single seat. - Not great for me.
coversion to standard twin seat set-up - much better than the GSA plank and TT jobby. Seemed better than the airhawk on the above for me too.
Second hand corbin front- Much better than the above but unfortunately not quite the right shape for me. It seemed more suited the fuller derrier
Sold for waht it cost me.
Yes they are very heavy and yes they are expensive but what price comfort???
Sargent front -Ahhh, true comfort at last. Fits me better than the corbin and is lighter and better made.
I had the corbin and the sargent at the same time to allow back to back comparisons. The twin seat conversion is a good place to start and is very easy to do. It can be done in an hour no problem, 30 mins when you know what you're doing.
It's one of those subjective topics, whats right for one person may not be right for another. When you find the right one though it transforms long distance riding
I have just fitted a brand new Corbin on my Triumph Sprint 900 and it is like sitting on a beautifully formed plank at the moment. I like a firm seat, but this is a bit extreme. They do soften up a bit with use I understand.
Have a look at this thread I started last year for a cheap Airhawk alternative that is cheap enough not to have to worry about the security aspect.
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203852
Have a look at this thread I started last year for a cheap Airhawk alternative that is cheap enough not to have to worry about the security aspect.
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203852
Corbins
You'll need about a thousand miles for it to bed in it takes this long but does improve no end.
dave GS
You'll need about a thousand miles for it to bed in it takes this long but does improve no end.
dave GS
Yes thank you ...
... and if you're passing London between Cambridge & France you're more than welcome to try that very model before you commit to cash
I've had Corbin seats on my 1100 (5 Years) and 1150GSA (3 Years) and like them a lot, especially the heated version. Got both mine from eBay as buyers often don't give them enough time to bed in.
... and if you're passing London between Cambridge & France you're more than welcome to try that very model before you commit to cash
I've had Corbin seats on my 1100 (5 Years) and 1150GSA (3 Years) and like them a lot, especially the heated version. Got both mine from eBay as buyers often don't give them enough time to bed in.
Point is
I'll have a stab in the dark and try and help your confusion - The standard seat doesn't ?.
Jamie,
Remind me on Saturday, can show you the GS dual seat option and also have an airhawk that you can try. My own view point is that dual seats/Sergeant is the way to go if you are travelling long distances, otherwise standard is fine. john.
Remind me on Saturday, can show you the GS dual seat option and also have an airhawk that you can try. My own view point is that dual seats/Sergeant is the way to go if you are travelling long distances, otherwise standard is fine. john.
A good thing about Corbin and Sargent seats is that you can sometimes buy them off this site secondhand (you have to be quick, they are in great demand).
Try them, and if they're not for you, re-advertise them. They'll soon sell and you'll get your money back (unless you're a profiteer!)
Mike
Try them, and if they're not for you, re-advertise them. They'll soon sell and you'll get your money back (unless you're a profiteer!)
Mike
gbpot
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I got this done by Tony Archer. Non-slip, comfort foam, etc. Very comfy, although not done a lot of miles so far. Great Value and quick service. Top guy
I got this done by Tony Archer. Non-slip, comfort foam, etc. Very comfy, although not done a lot of miles so far. Great Value and quick service. Top guy
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