Seat Options

sm0kediver · March 10th, 2009, 02:59 PM

Does anyone make a comfortable aftermarket seat for new Ninja yet?

kkim · March 10th, 2009, 03:07 PM

lol... I recommend Corbin.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9868

sm0kediver · March 10th, 2009, 04:10 PM

That stock seat is kind of hard, kind of narrow, and it's squishing my boys against the tank... but I guess you knew that.

Alex · March 10th, 2009, 04:16 PM

It's a new bike to you. Before you spend any money making comfort type changes, I'd at least ride it for a few weeks and a few k miles to see what really bugs you. It's a different riding position than the 1st-gens, that's true. After you have the time and miles on the bike, you'll be much better informed about what changes will truly help. Search on "Corbin" on this board, and you'll find some very ardent supporters of the seat on the ninjette, some indifferent, and some who were not impressed with the comfort change. I think the Corbin seat will only be an improvement if it is truly fitted to you, which is best done by having them make it in front of you while you're at the Hollister factory. Mail-order can only get you so much.

sm0kediver · March 10th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Yeah I wondered about that. I'd like to get one more built up around the edges so that I'm not riding around on my prostate.

kkim · March 10th, 2009, 04:25 PM

I think Alex sort of likes that. He's not an advocate of being comfy when riding, butt more that you should ride the bike as the GOD Kawasaki intended.

Saying that, I bought mine very early on and don't regret it one bit. The amount of money spent doesn't even matter anymore, as if I ever sell the bike, I'll just sell the seat then, separately.

Alex · March 10th, 2009, 04:45 PM

I'm all about the comfy, ask my wife, I'm a wuss. I'm just not a fan of tweaking for tweaking's sake without having a good baseline to rely on. I'd guess that I have spent more money at Corbin over the years than the next 3 or 4 members on this board combined, and I've had custom seats from other manufacturers in addition. It's my opinion, and perhaps only my opinion, that people spend too much $ and time trying to get things just right, and then they are genuinely happy with the changes not only because there may or may not have been actual improvements, but because of the placebo effect. Only way to prevent that is to spend enough time to assure yourself that the current state of X, whatever X is, is being truly understood and the $ and time you spend on improving X is highly likely to actually fix it instead of just change it.

kkim · March 10th, 2009, 04:50 PM

You could be right... I guess I can throw my stock set back on and find out, but I'm an even bigger wuss.

Like you, all I can go by is what I know and for me, the Corbin is a way more comfy seat than the stock one. When I bought the bike, the first thing I noticed was how hard the seat was and that the guy the used to make seats for KTM in the old days, must have gotten a job at Kawasaki. I guess I could have waited a few years for the seat or my ass to acclimate, but I choose to go the route to fix what I considered broke.

sm0kediver · March 11th, 2009, 05:16 PM

I am looking at these. They recommend this one for all models of the Ninja with a single seat. Anyone try one?

http://www.alaskaleather.com/prices&....html#pillion1

I just want a little more cushion, and I'd rather make a mod to the bike than let it make a mod to me.

OldGuy · March 11th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I think the Corbin seat will only be an improvement if it is truly fitted to you, which is best done by having them make it in front of you while you're at the Hollister factory.

OK so now I have to figure out how to convince my wife that the next time we go to Morgan Hill to see our Grand Daughter (OK - her parents too) that I need to ride the Ninja out so I can make a quick trip down to Hollister, and Button Willow, and see Alex, and . . .

Alex · March 11th, 2009, 07:09 PM

Sounds like a plan!

Nemy · March 11th, 2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm0kediver

I am looking at these. They recommend this one for all models of the Ninja with a single seat. Anyone try one?

http://www.alaskaleather.com/prices&....html#pillion1

I just want a little more cushion, and I'd rather make a mod to the bike than let it make a mod to me.

I was gonna probably pick one of those up before I start touring in August. So if you can wait till then for my review... But if you decide on it, use the coupon code "deadsheep" to get 10% - courtesy of the advriders forum.

sm0kediver · March 12th, 2009, 03:42 AM

Thanks

camaroz1985 · March 12th, 2009, 06:36 AM

After recently recovering the rear seat with a Custom Seatcover Creations cover, I have considered taking the front cover off, hollowing out a section, and installing a gel pad to get a little better seat without spending the money on the Corbin.

zeroth · March 12th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Last year I read about a guy who did just that: if you sent the seat in to him, he'd cut out some of the foam and install a gel pad. I heard he was pretty cheap ($50-70 I think) and quick (a week or so). Anyone know of him and how to find him?

Hmmm... I guess if you bought a Custom Seat Creations cover, you could send that to him also and have him use that when re-covering the seat. Saves you from having to install the new cover, and it would be no extra work for him......

Moo-wasaki · March 21st, 2009, 02:31 PM

I just took my seat to an upholster..er yesterday. Told him want I wanted but not sure what to expect from this guy. He talked about just adding foam...not shaving and shaping it before adding new foam.

Told me that I did not want gel when I asked about that. Hell, should of gone at it myself. We'll soon see.

camaroz1985 · March 21st, 2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeroth

Last year I read about a guy who did just that: if you sent the seat in to him, he'd cut out some of the foam and install a gel pad. I heard he was pretty cheap ($50-70 I think) and quick (a week or so). Anyone know of him and how to find him?

Hmmm... I guess if you bought a Custom Seat Creations cover, you could send that to him also and have him use that when re-covering the seat. Saves you from having to install the new cover, and it would be no extra work for him......

Here is the website
http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php

Still thinking about maybe doing it myself, but I'm going to just ride for now

mike_sema · March 22nd, 2009, 10:38 AM

I just rmvd my seat and shaved it to fit my butt better and to give me a better position on the bike took about 3 hr to finish and on both my 300 mile rides my butt was fine it is easy to do and cost nothing

camaroz1985 · March 23rd, 2009, 08:17 AM

Mike, mind showing exactly what you did?

mike_sema · March 23rd, 2009, 03:37 PM

Well I did not take pics as I was doing the mod, but this is what I did I took the cover off and got an orbital sander with 80 grit sand paper, took a red marker and kind of marked what I wanted to take of the seat. the seat felt like sitting on a water logged piece of wood so I took a lot of foam off the back side and the sides almost 1 half inch as I did this I would put it on the bike and see how it felt did more sanding until I was happy with the results

camaroz1985 · March 24th, 2009, 07:12 AM

Thanks. I have seen that done before just wasn't sure if you did something different.

Nemy · March 25th, 2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroz1985

After recently recovering the rear seat with a Custom Seatcover Creations cover, I have considered taking the front cover off, hollowing out a section, and installing a gel pad to get a little better seat without spending the money on the Corbin.

Or has anyone tried sticking a sheepskin INTO the seat? From the reviews it seems #1 is corbin, #2 is sheepskin buttpad

sm0kediver · March 25th, 2009, 09:58 AM

I think part of the value of sheepskin is that it provides cushion, and allows for some air circulation under your butt. Because of that it might be better to keep it on top of your seat.

Disclaimer: I have no experience with sheep skin, so I'm guessing and basically have no idea what the hell I'm talking about

Nemy · March 26th, 2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm0kediver

Disclaimer: I have no experience with sheep skin, so I'm guessing and basically have no idea what the hell I'm talking about

I lol'd. But I think you're right. Or you could poke holes into the seat for air circulation

camaroz1985 · March 26th, 2009, 09:09 AM

I'm probably going to be using some memory foam as an insert or replacement foam. I will let you know how it turns out. I just got a sample of the 5 differnt firmnesses, and am trying to decide what to use. I want one that doesn't just compress right away, but also one that isn't too hard, so I might go with the middle or the next firmer.

BTW it is cheap. About $15 for enough to do the seat. You could even put different firmnesses in different places if you wanted and it would still be pretty cheap.

sm0kediver · March 26th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

I lol'd. But I think you're right. Or you could poke holes into the seat for air circulation

Hey off topic for a second... I saw a green/white special edition up close at a dealer today. Nice looking bike for sure.

M-Oorb · March 26th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroz1985

I'm probably going to be using some memory foam as an insert or replacement foam. I will let you know how it turns out. I just got a sample of the 5 differnt firmnesses, and am trying to decide what to use. I want one that doesn't just compress right away, but also one that isn't too hard, so I might go with the middle or the next firmer.

BTW it is cheap. About $15 for enough to do the seat. You could even put different firmnesses in different places if you wanted and it would still be pretty cheap.

Just wondering...how do you plan on replacing it? Are you going to cut certain areas out of the original seat and insert the memory foam? Are are you just going to replace the entire seat and somehow fabricate a new one out of the memory foam?

camaroz1985 · March 26th, 2009, 10:54 AM

That's what I'm trying to decide. Either would be an option.

Nemy · March 26th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm0kediver

Hey off topic for a second... I saw a green/white special edition up close at a dealer today. Nice looking bike for sure.

hehe that it is... The color looks even better on the SE ZX10R

/hijack

sm0kediver · March 26th, 2009, 05:37 PM

The extra details really set it apart. Almost looks like another model altogether.

Jiu Jitsu Player · March 26th, 2009, 06:11 PM

I agree. One of the kawi dealers here has a bike display set up at the megaplex by my house. Whenever I go to the movies I probably spend as much time eating popcorn staring at the bike in the lobby as I do in the actual movie.

OT: planning to do the seat shave mod and see how it goes but I'm holding off until my custom seat cover comes in the mail.

sm0kediver · March 26th, 2009, 06:16 PM

I still prefer my red one though

I found a Corbin for sale locally, but it's over an hour away and I just haven't had time to make it over there. $150 sounded reasonable to me.

SpyderGirl · April 1st, 2009, 01:27 PM

+1 for Corbin. I have a Corbin on my Spyder and I love it. May have to get one for the Ninja too if it starts bothering me too much. My pelvis was in some serious pain after 2 days of MSF on it... that bike was not meant for sitting on nearly 5 hours straight, two days in a row for sure.

Syphen · April 1st, 2009, 01:32 PM

I don't want to say suck it up or anything but there is a book out by a gentleman (his name escapes me) who went around the world on an R1. CIRCUMNAVIGATION on an R1. (YZF-R1.. The superbike incase you didn't know) and that bike probably has one of the most racy and uncomfortable seats going. The gentleman is in his mid to late 50's and in an interview i read with him he mentioned this: sport bikes have a perceived level of discomfort but with training this can be overcome. The more you ride it, the more you become accustomed to it. Start small and in no time you can be doing long distances.

In my opinion, and compared to my old F4 and my new F4i, the Ninja 250R has a very welcoming and comfy seat/seating position. It doesn't compare to an old 80's or early 90's sportbike. Back when it wasn't uncool to have a nicely padded banana seat on your motorcycle. I think you just need to ride it around more and see how it treats you!
I can put 8-9 hours in on the ninjette no problem.

SpyderGirl · April 1st, 2009, 01:37 PM

Well if I want comfort for a long ride you'll probably see me on the Spyder and not the Ninja. I'm not a wimp, but it's hard to operate a bike when half of your legs are asleep.

Syphen · April 1st, 2009, 03:57 PM

Your right about limbs going to sleep. I guess you just need to get into a groove of constantly shifting around on the bike as much as possible. The spyder would be a better bet for touring any day.

snoopy07 · April 10th, 2009, 08:47 AM

As I would change myseat cover, I have benefited to make a more confortable seat (I have backaches problems)

I dug the original foam, then replace by foam "Bultex".

The seat is now more confortable than original seat, and the look very nice!

ohthatsgood · April 10th, 2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroz1985

I'm probably going to be using some memory foam as an insert or replacement foam. I will let you know how it turns out. I just got a sample of the 5 differnt firmnesses, and am trying to decide what to use. I want one that doesn't just compress right away, but also one that isn't too hard, so I might go with the middle or the next firmer.

BTW it is cheap. About $15 for enough to do the seat. You could even put different firmnesses in different places if you wanted and it would still be pretty cheap.

where did you get the memory foam?

camaroz1985 · April 10th, 2009, 07:58 PM

Nice!!! That's what I want to do with mine. How does it feel? Have you taken any long rides with it yet?

camaroz1985 · April 10th, 2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohthatsgood

where did you get the memory foam?

First welcome to the forums!!! Make sure you make a welcome post in the new members section.

In the US you can get memory foam a lot of places. I'm personally getting mine from www.mcmaster.com. Just search for memory foam. They have 5 hardnesses. You can get a sample of all of them for $5. I would recommend the pink or the blue from what I've tried, but not in a seat yet.

March 10th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	It's a new bike to you. Before you spend any money making comfort type changes, I'd at least ride it for a few weeks and a few k miles to see what really bugs you. It's a different riding position than the 1st-gens, that's true. After you have the time and miles on the bike, you'll be much better informed about what changes will truly help. Search on "Corbin" on this board, and you'll find some very ardent supporters of the seat on the ninjette, some indifferent, and some who were not impressed with the comfort change. I think the Corbin seat will only be an improvement if it is truly fitted to you, which is best done by having them make it in front of you while you're at the Hollister factory. Mail-order can only get you so much. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 10th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I'm all about the comfy, ask my wife, I'm a wuss. I'm just not a fan of tweaking for tweaking's sake without having a good baseline to rely on. I'd guess that I have spent more money at Corbin over the years than the next 3 or 4 members on this board combined, and I've had custom seats from other manufacturers in addition. It's my opinion, and perhaps only my opinion, that people spend too much $ and time trying to get things just right, and then they are genuinely happy with the changes not only because there may or may not have been actual improvements, but because of the placebo effect. Only way to prevent that is to spend enough time to assure yourself that the current state of X, whatever X is, is being truly understood and the $ and time you spend on improving X is highly likely to actually fix it instead of just change it. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 11th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#11
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Sounds like a plan! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 22nd, 2009, 10:38 AM	#18
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	I just rmvd my seat and shaved it to fit my butt better and to give me a better position on the bike took about 3 hr to finish and on both my 300 mile rides my butt was fine it is easy to do and cost nothing __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

March 23rd, 2009, 03:37 PM	#20
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	Well I did not take pics as I was doing the mod, but this is what I did I took the cover off and got an orbital sander with 80 grit sand paper, took a red marker and kind of marked what I wanted to take of the seat. the seat felt like sitting on a water logged piece of wood so I took a lot of foam off the back side and the sides almost 1 half inch as I did this I would put it on the bike and see how it felt did more sanding until I was happy with the results __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

March 10th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#1
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Seat Options Does anyone make a comfortable aftermarket seat for new Ninja yet?

March 10th, 2009, 03:07 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	lol... I recommend Corbin. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9868

March 10th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#3
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	That stock seat is kind of hard, kind of narrow, and it's squishing my boys against the tank... but I guess you knew that.

March 10th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#5
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Yeah I wondered about that. I'd like to get one more built up around the edges so that I'm not riding around on my prostate.

March 10th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I think Alex sort of likes that. He's not an advocate of being comfy when riding, butt more that you should ride the bike as the GOD Kawasaki intended. Saying that, I bought mine very early on and don't regret it one bit. The amount of money spent doesn't even matter anymore, as if I ever sell the bike, I'll just sell the seat then, separately.

March 10th, 2009, 04:50 PM	#8
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	You could be right... I guess I can throw my stock set back on and find out, but I'm an even bigger wuss. Like you, all I can go by is what I know and for me, the Corbin is a way more comfy seat than the stock one. When I bought the bike, the first thing I noticed was how hard the seat was and that the guy the used to make seats for KTM in the old days, must have gotten a job at Kawasaki. I guess I could have waited a few years for the seat or my ass to acclimate, but I choose to go the route to fix what I considered broke.

March 11th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#9
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I am looking at these. They recommend this one for all models of the Ninja with a single seat. Anyone try one? http://www.alaskaleather.com/prices&....html#pillion1 I just want a little more cushion, and I'd rather make a mod to the bike than let it make a mod to me.

March 12th, 2009, 03:42 AM	#13
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Thanks

March 12th, 2009, 06:36 AM	#14
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	After recently recovering the rear seat with a Custom Seatcover Creations cover, I have considered taking the front cover off, hollowing out a section, and installing a gel pad to get a little better seat without spending the money on the Corbin.

March 12th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#15
zeroth weekend rider Name: JC Location: Central IL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '05 Ninja 250 Posts: 87	Last year I read about a guy who did just that: if you sent the seat in to him, he'd cut out some of the foam and install a gel pad. I heard he was pretty cheap ($50-70 I think) and quick (a week or so). Anyone know of him and how to find him? Hmmm... I guess if you bought a Custom Seat Creations cover, you could send that to him also and have him use that when re-covering the seat. Saves you from having to install the new cover, and it would be no extra work for him......

March 21st, 2009, 02:31 PM	#16
Moo-wasaki ninjette.org member Name: Yes Location: Webster Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	I just took my seat to an upholster..er yesterday. Told him want I wanted but not sure what to expect from this guy. He talked about just adding foam...not shaving and shaping it before adding new foam. Told me that I did not want gel when I asked about that. Hell, should of gone at it myself. We'll soon see.

March 23rd, 2009, 08:17 AM	#19
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Mike, mind showing exactly what you did?

March 24th, 2009, 07:12 AM	#21
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Thanks. I have seen that done before just wasn't sure if you did something different.

March 25th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#23
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I think part of the value of sheepskin is that it provides cushion, and allows for some air circulation under your butt. Because of that it might be better to keep it on top of your seat. Disclaimer: I have no experience with sheep skin, so I'm guessing and basically have no idea what the hell I'm talking about

March 26th, 2009, 09:09 AM	#25
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I'm probably going to be using some memory foam as an insert or replacement foam. I will let you know how it turns out. I just got a sample of the 5 differnt firmnesses, and am trying to decide what to use. I want one that doesn't just compress right away, but also one that isn't too hard, so I might go with the middle or the next firmer. BTW it is cheap. About $15 for enough to do the seat. You could even put different firmnesses in different places if you wanted and it would still be pretty cheap.

March 26th, 2009, 10:54 AM	#28
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	That's what I'm trying to decide. Either would be an option.

March 26th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#30
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	The extra details really set it apart. Almost looks like another model altogether.

March 26th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#31
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	I agree. One of the kawi dealers here has a bike display set up at the megaplex by my house. Whenever I go to the movies I probably spend as much time eating popcorn staring at the bike in the lobby as I do in the actual movie. OT: planning to do the seat shave mod and see how it goes but I'm holding off until my custom seat cover comes in the mail. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

March 26th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#32
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I still prefer my red one though I found a Corbin for sale locally, but it's over an hour away and I just haven't had time to make it over there. $150 sounded reasonable to me.

April 1st, 2009, 01:27 PM	#33
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	+1 for Corbin. I have a Corbin on my Spyder and I love it. May have to get one for the Ninja too if it starts bothering me too much. My pelvis was in some serious pain after 2 days of MSF on it... that bike was not meant for sitting on nearly 5 hours straight, two days in a row for sure. __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

April 1st, 2009, 01:32 PM	#34
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	I don't want to say suck it up or anything but there is a book out by a gentleman (his name escapes me) who went around the world on an R1. CIRCUMNAVIGATION on an R1. (YZF-R1.. The superbike incase you didn't know) and that bike probably has one of the most racy and uncomfortable seats going. The gentleman is in his mid to late 50's and in an interview i read with him he mentioned this: sport bikes have a perceived level of discomfort but with training this can be overcome. The more you ride it, the more you become accustomed to it. Start small and in no time you can be doing long distances. In my opinion, and compared to my old F4 and my new F4i, the Ninja 250R has a very welcoming and comfy seat/seating position. It doesn't compare to an old 80's or early 90's sportbike. Back when it wasn't uncool to have a nicely padded banana seat on your motorcycle. I think you just need to ride it around more and see how it treats you! I can put 8-9 hours in on the ninjette no problem. __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

April 1st, 2009, 01:37 PM	#35
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Well if I want comfort for a long ride you'll probably see me on the Spyder and not the Ninja. I'm not a wimp, but it's hard to operate a bike when half of your legs are asleep. __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

April 1st, 2009, 03:57 PM	#36
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	Your right about limbs going to sleep. I guess you just need to get into a groove of constantly shifting around on the bike as much as possible. The spyder would be a better bet for touring any day. __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

April 10th, 2009, 07:58 PM	#39
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Nice!!! That's what I want to do with mine. How does it feel? Have you taken any long rides with it yet?

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