Corbin seat

[chocker]

Hi,
I may have a chance to get a Corbin seat from an FJ1100 for a really good price. I saw that all the seats are the same but when I checked on compatibility they all had the same part # except for 1993 which is the year of my bike. It seems that 85 - 92 has the following part number for the seat 3CV-24730-00-00 and the 93 has 3CV-24730-40-00. Are they all the same and the part number just changed slightly for the 93 model year or is there a difference. I have had the 86 then changed to the 93 and they do seem to be exactly the same from my memory of the 86.

Thanks,
Mark

[fj1289]

It'll fit 

[aviationfred]

The seat pans are all the same for 84'-93'.

I know the shape of the seat was redesigned for the 88' (Europe/Australia only) and continued to the 89' and subsequent. A quote from Rider Magazine, March 1989. "The passenger section is flatter now to keep co-riders from sliding forward during braking."

Fred

[chocker]

Thanks for the information, greatly appreciated.

Mark

[~JM~]

I wish mine had a bit more length in the front bucket. I'm not that big, but the ole nut sack likes to breathe a bit more.

~JM~

[chocker]

Well I bought the seat for 50.00$ It needs to be recovered but I think I know a place unless someone knows a place that would sell a kit that correctly fits the Corbin. Crbin charges a fortune to recover it. 75% of the total cost of a new seat, that's insane. Well here are some pictures of the one I bought. I noticed that the pads or dampers on the bottom of the seat are worn out a bit. Does anyone know if the OEM pads fit correctly on the Corbin. I ask because I see that the pads are installed with rivets.

Thanks,
Mark

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[Vsekvsek]

Well I bought the seat for 50.00$ It needs to be recovered but I think I know a place unless someone knows a place that would sell a kit that correctly fits the Corbin. Crbin charges a fortune to recover it. 75% of the total cost of a new seat, that's insane. Well here are some pictures of the one I bought. I noticed that the pads or dampers on the bottom of the seat are worn out a bit. Does anyone know if the OEM pads fit correctly on the Corbin. I ask because I see that the pads are installed with rivets.

Thanks,
Mark

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz86/chockerca/20131120_185053.jpg

killer deal. Check the motorcycle section of craigslist in your area. I found a bunch of people do reupholstering out of thier houses and post in there.
I found someone to do mine for $60

[aviationfred]

My suggestion is to take it to a automotive/marine upholstery shop. Ask them to use the old cover as a pattern and they usually will have a large selection of different material types and colors.

Fred

[~JM~]

My suggestion is to take it to a automotive/marine upholstery shop. Ask them to use the old cover as a pattern and they usually will have a large selection of different material types and colors.

Fred

I second this suggestion. Do you ever go to Car Shows, or know of a Hot Rod Club, or a Cruise-In, in your area? Theses are great places to ask about a high quality upholstery shop.

Good luck
~JM~

[chocker]

Hi,
I checked out some upholstery shops in my city and they are charging outragious prices ranging from $300.00 - $650.00. That's totally insane. I would tell them that all I need was a new cover not even installed and they would knock off maybe 30.00$. Would anyone know of a place on the east coast preferably in Canada that would do the job for a good price. I pretty much need a new cover.

Thanks,
Mark

[aviationfred]

There is a biker leather shop here in Wichita that sews patches on leathers that I have dealt with for a few things. I will check with them and let you know what I find out,

Fred

[movenon]

Hi,
I checked out some upholstery shops in my city and they are charging outragious prices ranging from $300.00 - $650.00. That's totally insane. I would tell them that all I need was a new cover not even installed and they would knock off maybe 30.00$. Would anyone know of a place on the east coast preferably in Canada that would do the job for a good price. I pretty much need a new cover.

Thanks,
Mark

My only suggestion is to locate a shop that caters to the used car lots they are usually the cheapest. Also is there a local motorcycle forum / rider group or club in the area ? If so they might recommend a local place.
George

[Arnie]

Chocker,

Did you try asking the local shops in French?
They seem to hate Anglos in Montreal.