Corbin Seat Installed

Mazakawi · September 13th, 2011, 10:45 PM

I purchased a used Corbin seat in excellent condition from Slolane last week. It finally came in the mail today. As soon as i got home from work tonight I installed it and took it for a quick test ride on the bumpiest road i know of.

This thing blows the stock seat out of the water. Much more comfortable and significantly smoother.

The stock seat slants forwards towards the tank which can create some excruciating amounts of pain on a bumpy road where you have slowly slid forward against the tank.

The Corbin seat is much more level with the ground and quite a bit flatter and wider where it's needed most. It's also a little bit lower to the ground so if somebody is having troubles reaching this is a good option other than lowering the bike. I'm only 5'5" so any little bit helps.

Now for some pictures:

OEM Seat from above:

Corbin Seat from Above:

OEM Seat from Left Side:

Corbin Seat from Left Side:

OEM Seat from Right Side:

Corbin Seat from Right Side:

Comparison pictures of both seats off bike:

gt_turbo · September 14th, 2011, 05:53 AM

looks good!

dubojr1 · September 14th, 2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gt_turbo

looks good!

+1

I LOVE my Corbin!

NDspd · September 14th, 2011, 07:01 AM

Dude, where can I get one of theses seats??? I live where the roads severely suck.

Mocha Man · September 14th, 2011, 07:15 AM

Nice joob! I tip my hat to you!

Mazakawi · September 14th, 2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Dude, where can I get one of theses seats??? I live where the roads severely suck.

Roads are pretty bad here as well. There's some places where the road has buckled so much that you are pretty much driving over speed bumps ever 20 feet for several miles. Then they try to fix them with a bunch of tar and rocks that just get washed all over the road and make it even works to ride on. Also, during winter they have a habit of overdoing it on the salt which destroys the roads even more.

If you get lucky somebody might have one for sale in the classifieds here or maybe on eBay. I picked this one up from Slolane in the classifieds here. It's in brand new condition for almost $100 less than buying new direct from Corbin.

rusninja · September 14th, 2011, 07:50 AM

Very detailed pics. :]

Mazakawi · September 14th, 2011, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gt_turbo

looks good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

+1

I LOVE my Corbin!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mocha Man

Nice joob! I tip my hat to you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusninja

Very detailed pics. :]

Thanks everyone. Hopefully it doesn't rain today so I can give it a better test on my ride to work.

slolane · September 14th, 2011, 08:11 AM

Hey Ryan, glad you got it and like it. Happy to do business with you

headshrink · September 14th, 2011, 05:16 PM

I put mine on this week too. So far, so good. Your clearance/fitment between the seat and black side covers look better than mine.

c717905 · September 21st, 2011, 09:46 AM

I bought one a few months ago before the season started and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. It doesn't look as aggressive as the OEM seat, but it is at least 10x more comfortable. I highly recommend getting one if you can afford it.

wellcraft · September 21st, 2011, 06:37 PM

I wonder how many times he farted on that seat

IF13 · August 17th, 2013, 09:21 PM

Hate to grave dig but I've been working on my bike since the crash and have been looking at parts to throw in.

I don't know if OP's still active but I appreciate the pics. It looks nice and I definitely trust your word on it being super comfortable. Only downside is the rear profile of it -- not particularly the angle but just the shape of it. The oem's rear design of the seat looks sportier but since I do a lot of long highway riding, I'm very interest in buying one now.

SMman · August 18th, 2013, 09:24 AM

I'm thinking about buying a Corbin but concerned that I will have less legroom. Is that the case?

IF13 · August 18th, 2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMman

I'm thinking about buying a Corbin but concerned that I will have less legroom. Is that the case?

Can't imagine it being all that different. Leg room concern in regards to the width of the seat or the seat height afterward?

He did say it'd be a tad lower. That only means good things for me since I'm only 5'4" though I've already gotten used to just using one foot.

headshrink · August 18th, 2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMman

I'm thinking about buying a Corbin but concerned that I will have less legroom. Is that the case?

I didn't notice less...

You'll love it. The only thing that would make it better, is if they shaved the sides at the front just a little. This seems to be the general consensus. Technically you could send it in to Corbin to do, but it's not that big of a deal for most people, as it's such a huge improvement over stock.

SMman · August 19th, 2013, 12:02 PM

I'm 5'10" and find the 250 a bit cramped so was just concerned about the footpeg to seat distance. I'm not concerned about the width of the seat or touching the ground. If its less legroom with the Corbin installed, I think I would have to pass. I have a Corbin on my 636 and had one on my old SV650S and know what a big difference it makes.

headshrink · August 19th, 2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMman

I'm 5'10" and find the 250 a bit cramped so was just concerned about the footpeg to seat distance. i'm not concerned about the width of the seat or touching the ground. If its less legroom with the Corbin installed, I think I would have to pass. I have a Corbin on my 636 and had one on my old SV650S and know what a big difference it makes.

Good clarification, thanks; in that case, I'm not sure....

You could always get rear-sets if you didn't have enough legroom. But you may or may not want to go to those lengths, as it would change your riding position some.

SMman · August 19th, 2013, 12:29 PM

Most rearsets give less legroom and I'm not looking to spend the money. I have a dedicated track bike (CRF450R supermoto) so don't need to go crazy with mods on the 250. I put 2600 kms on it in 3 days and would have appreciated more legroom and a comfier seat.

csmith12 · August 19th, 2013, 12:55 PM

September 13th, 2011, 10:45 PM	#1
Mazakawi ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 159	Corbin Seat Installed I purchased a used Corbin seat in excellent condition from Slolane last week. It finally came in the mail today. As soon as i got home from work tonight I installed it and took it for a quick test ride on the bumpiest road i know of. This thing blows the stock seat out of the water. Much more comfortable and significantly smoother. The stock seat slants forwards towards the tank which can create some excruciating amounts of pain on a bumpy road where you have slowly slid forward against the tank. The Corbin seat is much more level with the ground and quite a bit flatter and wider where it's needed most. It's also a little bit lower to the ground so if somebody is having troubles reaching this is a good option other than lowering the bike. I'm only 5'5" so any little bit helps. Now for some pictures: OEM Seat from above: Corbin Seat from Above: OEM Seat from Left Side: Corbin Seat from Left Side: OEM Seat from Right Side: Corbin Seat from Right Side: Comparison pictures of both seats off bike:

September 14th, 2011, 07:50 AM	#7
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	Very detailed pics. :] __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 14th, 2011, 05:16 PM	#10
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I put mine on this week too. So far, so good. Your clearance/fitment between the seat and black side covers look better than mine. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

September 21st, 2011, 09:46 AM	#11
c717905 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Kansas City, MO Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250, 2009 Black ZX-6r Posts: 80	I bought one a few months ago before the season started and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. It doesn't look as aggressive as the OEM seat, but it is at least 10x more comfortable. I highly recommend getting one if you can afford it. __________________________________________________ Black '09 250R: Bridgestone BT-021s-Yoshi CF Slip-On-Fender Eliminator-Corbin Seat-Seat Cowl-Proton Flushmounts-BikeLiteZ Taillight-LED Glow-HIDs-Reflective Rimtape-Yoshi Rearsets-MRA DB Windscreen

August 18th, 2013, 09:24 AM	#14
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	I'm thinking about buying a Corbin but concerned that I will have less legroom. Is that the case? __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

September 14th, 2011, 05:53 AM	#2
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	looks good!

September 14th, 2011, 07:01 AM	#4
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Dude, where can I get one of theses seats??? I live where the roads severely suck.

September 14th, 2011, 07:15 AM	#5
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Nice joob! I tip my hat to you!

September 14th, 2011, 08:11 AM	#9
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Hey Ryan, glad you got it and like it. Happy to do business with you

September 21st, 2011, 06:37 PM	#12
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	I wonder how many times he farted on that seat

August 17th, 2013, 09:21 PM	#13
IF13 WOT WOT WOT Name: Ken Location: Suffolk Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '12 Ninja 250R Posts: 421	Hate to grave dig but I've been working on my bike since the crash and have been looking at parts to throw in. I don't know if OP's still active but I appreciate the pics. It looks nice and I definitely trust your word on it being super comfortable. Only downside is the rear profile of it -- not particularly the angle but just the shape of it. The oem's rear design of the seat looks sportier but since I do a lot of long highway riding, I'm very interest in buying one now.

August 19th, 2013, 12:02 PM	#17
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	I'm 5'10" and find the 250 a bit cramped so was just concerned about the footpeg to seat distance. I'm not concerned about the width of the seat or touching the ground. If its less legroom with the Corbin installed, I think I would have to pass. I have a Corbin on my 636 and had one on my old SV650S and know what a big difference it makes. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

August 19th, 2013, 12:29 PM	#19
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	Most rearsets give less legroom and I'm not looking to spend the money. I have a dedicated track bike (CRF450R supermoto) so don't need to go crazy with mods on the 250. I put 2600 kms on it in 3 days and would have appreciated more legroom and a comfier seat. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

August 19th, 2013, 12:55 PM	#20
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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