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Started by Brian, July 18, 2014, 10:12:16 PM

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Dads_FJ

I love my Corbin Gun-Fighter.  I used it with a sheepskin when completing my Ironbutt Saddle-Sore 1000 (1000 miles within 24 hours).  No issues at all.



John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1250 (XJR top-end)
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20

AustinFJ

I bought my Corbin back in '92 a few months after buying the FJ.   70,000 miles later, I still love it.   The first cover lasted ~20 years and finally sent it back to them and had it re-covered.   Only time that saddle caused me any pain was when it was back at Corbin!   I had to put the OEM seat back on and couldn't ride 100 miles without it being uncomfortable.   What Pat said earlier is absolutely correct.  I've put in back-to-back 800-mile days on the Corbin in complete comfort.  There is no way I could have managed that on the OEM  seat.  Firm is good.   I love it for my daily commute as much as I do for all-day rides.   
Actually, a guy can live by motorcycling alone.

Although it might require multiple bikes. :D


racerrad8

My Corbin was sorely missed on my trip to the 2104 Australian rally, I can tell you I did not want to sit on that stock seat after the first few hours, but there were still 1000's of km to ride.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

aviationfred

I just had my Corbin recovered. My advice for those that have the leather seating areas and don't like how hard the seat is, Replace with a vinyl cover at your earliest convenience. You will love the difference




Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2023 Moto Morini X-Cape 650
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1200 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Streetfighter
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

FJscott

looks good Fred. how much did they charge you to recover it?
Scott

aviationfred

Quote from: FJscott on August 08, 2014, 07:04:55 PM
looks good Fred. how much did they charge you to recover it?
Scott

I had the upholstery shop special order the wave vinyl in charcoal grey. The price was not cheap, finished price was $250.00

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2023 Moto Morini X-Cape 650
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1200 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Streetfighter
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

aussiefj

Hi Brian, never tried the Corbin so don't know how they compare but I recently had my seat re-covered and padded here, only done about a 1/2 day ride so far and it's a vast improvement over the original, only down side it's a 2 to 3 week turn-around depending on how busy he is. Cost was around $450.00
http://www.acmseats.com.au/home. They are in Melbourne, might be an option.
"It's a fine, fine line between pleasure and pain" - the late great Chrissy Amphlett & Divinyls. Never truer than when you're pushing hard on the bike. A good song to keep in the back of your mind.