Corbin Seat ordered

wardie · October 23rd, 2012, 02:43 PM

While in Daytona I visited Corbin Seats and ordered a black leather one for my Ninja. They said three to four weeks so I'm good with that. I sure wished I had it going home. After 2,550 miles in the saddle buzzing along at 70-72 mph I could've used the seat. The Alaskan Sheep Skin butt pad worked for a while but eventually those cushions sink and the plastic pan doesn't hold my weight and those sit bones get sore.

I'll report on the seat when it arrives and also testing to see if it was worth the purchase. BTW I received a 10% discount because it was Biketoberfest!

csmith12 · October 23rd, 2012, 02:45 PM

Jiggles · October 23rd, 2012, 03:10 PM

I got my corbin a couple weeks ago. Super comfy and surprisingly heavier than the stock seat

CC Cowboy · October 23rd, 2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wardie

While in Daytona I visited Corbin Seats and ordered a black leather one for my Ninja. They said three to four weeks so I'm good with that. I sure wished I had it going home. After 2,550 miles in the saddle buzzing along at 70-72 mph I could've used the seat. The Alaskan Sheep Skin butt pad worked for a while but eventually those cushions sink and the plastic pan doesn't hold my weight and those sit bones get sore.

I'll report on the seat when it arrives and also testing to see if it was worth the purchase. BTW I received a 10% discount because it was Biketoberfest!

Larry, I hope you don't get the one they use on the BMW (lawsuit states it promotes erections). I'm not sure if it's made of pussycat or bunny.

FrugalNinja250 · October 24th, 2012, 05:12 PM

I'm very happy with mine, got it at the very last minute before my first long trip (800+ mile days) and it was worth the $300 or so I paid for it shipped used.

Yasko · October 24th, 2012, 06:52 PM

Any photos of a pre gen Corbin?

wardie · October 25th, 2012, 12:15 PM

When it arrives I'll take pics and afterinstallation more pics.

Yasko · October 25th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

I'm very happy with mine, got it at the very last minute before my first long trip (800+ mile days) and it was worth the $300 or so I paid for it shipped used.

Any photos?

bbonds007 · October 25th, 2012, 06:03 PM

I would love to buy one, but its hard to swallow paying 1/4th the value of the bike on just on a seat (pre-gens).

Jiggles · October 25th, 2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbonds007

I would love to buy one, but its hard to swallow paying 1/4th the value of the bike on just on a seat (pre-gens).

Come to California and then it will only be 1/8th the value for the seat

250rr · October 25th, 2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbonds007

I would love to buy one, but its hard to swallow paying 1/4th the value of the bike on just on a seat (pre-gens).

I'm with you here (even though I have a new-gen). For $300 I am damn sure putting four legs on it, setting it in front of my computer, grabbing a Widmer and planting my flat white azz on it and watching 2 hours of fail videos.

lolibater · November 19th, 2012, 11:01 AM

I almost didn't get my Corbin due to the cost. Now I will never own a bike without one. Seriously one of the best comfort mods I've ever done.

Lychee · November 19th, 2012, 11:09 AM

@lolibater Rick! Seriously? No pics?

lolibater · November 19th, 2012, 11:14 AM

Lychee · November 19th, 2012, 11:26 AM

Looks great!

lolibater · November 19th, 2012, 11:32 AM

Feels even better than it looks! I was going to get an all black one until I saw the dark blue leather in person.

If you guys can go in person, the diner at the Corbin factory is pretty good too. If anyone is in the area and wants to sit on mine, let me know!

bbonds007 · November 19th, 2012, 03:52 PM

Man, that really does look great, so does your bike in general (yellow power!). I think I am going to have to bite the bullet and buy one before my cross country trip. Could always resell it when I decide to upgrade to a 300cc

lolibater · November 19th, 2012, 04:04 PM

Thanks man! Trust me, you will not regret getting it. I felt pretty crappy after shelling out that much money, but was instantly sold on it on the ride home.

Jiggles · November 19th, 2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolibater

Thanks man! Trust me, you will not regret getting it. I felt pretty crappy after shelling out that much money, but was instantly sold on it on the ride home.

I know right, $300 for a ****ing seat, not a chair, not a sofa, not a couch, literally a butt seat.

But so worth it

Jono · November 19th, 2012, 10:14 PM

@lolibater I'm more interested in that tank grip. Tell me more?? Linky to where you got it. Thanks.

Monkeytofu · November 19th, 2012, 11:47 PM

The mythical F1 cobra exhausts. Almost as rare as the yoshimura 2-to-1 system for the ninja 250.

lolibater · November 23rd, 2012, 10:32 PM

I got them on eBay. The brand is stompgrip. I had used some of their products for snowboarding before so I gave it a try again. Definitely worth the money. Allowed me to relax my legs a bit more.

wardie · November 25th, 2012, 05:08 AM

The seat came in about 2 1/2 weks. Nice packaging. I bought the all leather and no seams. The installation required me to shim the seat latches down with #12 washers. I saw this report on the 250 Ninja Riders site and those are usually spot on reports and I had to do the same to mine. I test road the seat close to 250 miles last Sunday and found the seat to be as expected. Firm (I like) and comfortable. I have a Brooks leather seat on my touring bicycle and use Proofride to condition the leather. This is what I used on the Corbin. Surprisingly the leather and process Corbin uses doesnot require you to always cover the seat. I know in the old days you have to be carefull with the leather and especially the stitching, not allowing any water to puddle on the seat. In speaking with Mike Corbin I found you just have to use a good leather conditionewr that contains lanolin. We've had snow flurries lately so the Ninja is sleeping now but when I get her out I'll take so photos and post them. Wardie

lolibater · November 25th, 2012, 12:26 PM

Glad to hear you like it. Got any pictures of it?

choneofakind · December 12th, 2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

The mythical F1 cobra exhausts. Almost as rare as the yoshimura 2-to-1 system for the ninja 250.

Rare yes. Sh!tty loud, yes. Those are the F1R pipes. From my experience, the R version is loud as f**k.

Apparently the F1 version is perfect. The R is obnoxious. That's the only pregen system I've found that can make Two Brothers slip-on's seem quiet in comparison.

wardie · January 23rd, 2013, 08:29 PM

Got the bike out for one of those rare mid winter days in Ohio whne it's almost 60 degrees for ONE DAY

Corbin felt awesome. I'm starting to think about Daytona March 11th. My buddies will be riding their big boy Beemers and I will be on my 2 Fitty, unless I get the deal of a lifetime at the Cleveland Cycle World Show and buy a 300! Will have plenty of pics from Daytona in the coming months. Wardie

choneofakind · January 23rd, 2013, 09:56 PM

Make sure to clean the frame/chain/swingarm meticulously. If you don't, you'll get oxidation in about 3 weeks. Ask me how I know.

Alex · January 26th, 2013, 11:51 AM

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choneofakind · January 26th, 2013, 12:14 PM

Last spring break, it was in the 50's so I got the ninjette out. There was still tons of salt on the roads. I thought I cleaned it well enough but apparently I didn't. It took lots of cleaning and scrubbing.

October 23rd, 2012, 02:45 PM	#2
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October 23rd, 2012, 03:10 PM	#3
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I got my corbin a couple weeks ago. Super comfy and surprisingly heavier than the stock seat __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 25th, 2012, 12:15 PM	#7
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	Pics When it arrives I'll take pics and afterinstallation more pics. __________________________________________________ wardie

November 19th, 2012, 11:14 AM	#14
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

November 19th, 2012, 11:32 AM	#16
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	Feels even better than it looks! I was going to get an all black one until I saw the dark blue leather in person. If you guys can go in person, the diner at the Corbin factory is pretty good too. If anyone is in the area and wants to sit on mine, let me know! __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

October 23rd, 2012, 02:43 PM	#1
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	Corbin Seat ordered While in Daytona I visited Corbin Seats and ordered a black leather one for my Ninja. They said three to four weeks so I'm good with that. I sure wished I had it going home. After 2,550 miles in the saddle buzzing along at 70-72 mph I could've used the seat. The Alaskan Sheep Skin butt pad worked for a while but eventually those cushions sink and the plastic pan doesn't hold my weight and those sit bones get sore. I'll report on the seat when it arrives and also testing to see if it was worth the purchase. BTW I received a 10% discount because it was Biketoberfest! __________________________________________________ wardie

October 24th, 2012, 05:12 PM	#5
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I'm very happy with mine, got it at the very last minute before my first long trip (800+ mile days) and it was worth the $300 or so I paid for it shipped used.

October 24th, 2012, 06:52 PM	#6
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Any photos of a pre gen Corbin?

October 25th, 2012, 06:03 PM	#9
bbonds007 The Bonds Name: Bryan Location: State College, Pa Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 06 Yellow Ninja Posts: 69	I would love to buy one, but its hard to swallow paying 1/4th the value of the bike on just on a seat (pre-gens).

November 19th, 2012, 11:01 AM	#12
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	I almost didn't get my Corbin due to the cost. Now I will never own a bike without one. Seriously one of the best comfort mods I've ever done. __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

November 19th, 2012, 11:09 AM	#13
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	@lolibater Rick! Seriously? No pics?

November 19th, 2012, 11:26 AM	#15
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	Looks great!

November 19th, 2012, 03:52 PM	#17
bbonds007 The Bonds Name: Bryan Location: State College, Pa Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 06 Yellow Ninja Posts: 69	Man, that really does look great, so does your bike in general (yellow power!). I think I am going to have to bite the bullet and buy one before my cross country trip. Could always resell it when I decide to upgrade to a 300cc

November 19th, 2012, 04:04 PM	#18
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	Thanks man! Trust me, you will not regret getting it. I felt pretty crappy after shelling out that much money, but was instantly sold on it on the ride home. __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

November 19th, 2012, 10:14 PM	#20
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	@lolibater I'm more interested in that tank grip. Tell me more?? Linky to where you got it. Thanks.

November 19th, 2012, 11:47 PM	#21
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	The mythical F1 cobra exhausts. Almost as rare as the yoshimura 2-to-1 system for the ninja 250.

November 23rd, 2012, 10:32 PM	#22
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	I got them on eBay. The brand is stompgrip. I had used some of their products for snowboarding before so I gave it a try again. Definitely worth the money. Allowed me to relax my legs a bit more. __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

November 25th, 2012, 05:08 AM	#23
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	Corbin seat update The seat came in about 2 1/2 weks. Nice packaging. I bought the all leather and no seams. The installation required me to shim the seat latches down with #12 washers. I saw this report on the 250 Ninja Riders site and those are usually spot on reports and I had to do the same to mine. I test road the seat close to 250 miles last Sunday and found the seat to be as expected. Firm (I like) and comfortable. I have a Brooks leather seat on my touring bicycle and use Proofride to condition the leather. This is what I used on the Corbin. Surprisingly the leather and process Corbin uses doesnot require you to always cover the seat. I know in the old days you have to be carefull with the leather and especially the stitching, not allowing any water to puddle on the seat. In speaking with Mike Corbin I found you just have to use a good leather conditionewr that contains lanolin. We've had snow flurries lately so the Ninja is sleeping now but when I get her out I'll take so photos and post them. Wardie __________________________________________________ wardie

November 25th, 2012, 12:26 PM	#24
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	Glad to hear you like it. Got any pictures of it? __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

January 23rd, 2013, 08:29 PM	#26
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	Corbin Got the bike out for one of those rare mid winter days in Ohio whne it's almost 60 degrees for ONE DAY Corbin felt awesome. I'm starting to think about Daytona March 11th. My buddies will be riding their big boy Beemers and I will be on my 2 Fitty, unless I get the deal of a lifetime at the Cleveland Cycle World Show and buy a 300! Will have plenty of pics from Daytona in the coming months. Wardie __________________________________________________ wardie

January 23rd, 2013, 09:56 PM	#27
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Make sure to clean the frame/chain/swingarm meticulously. If you don't, you'll get oxidation in about 3 weeks. Ask me how I know.

January 26th, 2013, 11:51 AM	#28
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January 26th, 2013, 12:14 PM	#29
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Last spring break, it was in the 50's so I got the ninjette out. There was still tons of salt on the roads. I thought I cleaned it well enough but apparently I didn't. It took lots of cleaning and scrubbing.

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