Modifed the stock seat...

[europe50]

I recently was on a longer ride on my new bike and noticed that the stock seat was not the most comfortable seat in history.  
The Corbin seats are expensive (In my opinion) even used, so I took a different approach. I took the cover off my stock seat and sat on it on the bike and marked how I sat comfortably with a marker on the foam. I took a knife and started hacking at it (About 2") and when I was done I took a hot knife and sealed and smoothed everything over and covered it again.
I took the bike for a ride and now I have the similar support/feel of my buddies Corbin seat for little investment of time.
No matter you look at it, it's a lot better for long rides, with a stock look!

[waricle]

Neat job!

[andyb]

Looks good.

A hint for others wanting to duplicate this:  Buy an electric carving knife (or make damned sure the wife doesn't catch you) at the junk shop for $5.  It's the perfect tool for cutting seatfoam.

Got my corbin for $50 used, but I was on the verge of doing almost exactly the same thing you did.  I wanted a bigger step for my ass to slide against for dragstrip launches.

[europe50]

I wanted to give an update to this post because yesterday I went for riding for about 6.5 hours and it was great!
After riding the FJ for a few hours before the seat modification I would "notice the seat", it never bothered me bad, but I defiantly knew I was on a bike for hours.
Now after the seat modification, I rode yesterday for about 6.5 hours almost straight and it was great, I didn't "notice the seat" at all, nothing!
Just wanted to let you guys know my experience for a free mod that might help a little.

[Paul Dodge]

Hi,i just read your post on the seat modification. Sounds good(looks GREAT!!) I'm curious though,what is your weight & height (inseam?) I'm thinking those details will affect the outcome! Also agree with another post regarding the electric carving knife-SWEET!!!! You can shave the foam so thin you can see through it. Also have used an air powered sander.It works good to smooth & blend things a bit-BUT be careful!!!! BTW,i have a perfect Corbin seat (Blue piping & no backrest fitting) I've tried the seat off-n-on for over a year & i don't like it. I'd like $175.00 for it. Call Paul @ 812-327-9654 or e-mail me. Happy Thanksgiving to one & all.  Paul   mosickledude@yahoo.com