[CoinSlot]

Hey gang!

I've been thinking about getting a Corbin seat to help with my butt hurt and sliding forward problems.

Corbin lists the seat for $260 or so and they nicely have their Aus distributor listed on the webpage. So I send these guys a message and ask about getting a seat:

Hello Matt

Thank you for your inquiry on a Corbin Products for your Kawasaki

CNKN250R8F Front Seat $350.00
Freight & Insurance $43.90

The Seat Price includes Landing the product in Melbourne and GST

All Corbin Products are custom made to order in the US, Normally it
would take 8 to 12 weeks for Delivery

To Order I need a 50% Deposit

So they have arbitrarily inflated the price by about $100 and claim that the cost is higher because of shipping and GST - then they charge me shipping on top of that. Oh and it will take 2 or 3 months.

Sorry but that is just not good enough.


So, for you guys in the states; can you just walk into a store and buy a Corbin seat? If you order online how long would you expect it to take?

I'm thinking a mail-forwarding service may be the way to go. The other option being to shape it myself.

 

[Felix]

Yep that sounds about right...

You could get a custom seat made here by a upholster for less than that.

Seat Creations

Not sure if these guys make any difference to comfort.

Felix

 

[CoinSlot]

Looks like they are only covers. The Corbins are a whole different foam and profile (as you probs already know).

I just want comfy riding! But also less nuttings.

 

[Zandit]

Sounds to me like you just need to work on your technique!!
There is nothing wrong with the seat on the 250R, I had plenty of long trips with minimal discomfort!
You just need to harden up Princess!!

 

[CoinSlot]

I guess we have different bodies. My boney arse gets sore after aout 30 minutes on the bike. Where as your plump, cushioney arse can last forever

I'm hoping that the Corbins are easier to obtain in the states and one of our friendly members might look at grabbing one for me ;D

 

[Felix]

Hahah, plump!

Check out this, spooph is the man, this thing was comfy. Head over to clark rubber and make your own

Felix

 

[Felix]

Finished product.

Felix

 

[spooph]

Ah, that brings back memories! I'm about to do the same for my ninjette.

 

[Zandit]

I guess we have different bodies. My boney arse gets sore after aout 30 minutes on the bike. Where as your plump, cushioney arse can last forever

I'm hoping that the Corbins are easier to obtain in the states and one of our friendly members might look at grabbing one for me ;D

Hmmm, Plump, is not the word I would use for it!!!
My body is in shape........Round is a shape!!!!;D

 

[spooph]

Coin, I totally get ya! My butt contacts the seat in 2 points, like actual points... By butt is bony too... Not sure if the contour of the Corbin is going to do you any good, but a custom sculpted seat out of denser foam will yield you the result that you want. If you still want to go with a Corbin, you can send me the money and I'll mail it to you.

 

[Felix]

Yeah, I wouldn't be parting with the bread until I sat on one, ON a 250r.

Felix