Corbin seat ?

wellcraft · December 20th, 2009, 06:56 PM

Are this seat really comfortable for the price??? Are there other options?

noche_caliente · December 20th, 2009, 06:57 PM

it is amazing! do some searches and you'll get great feedback. plus their customer service is wonderful!

BlueRaven · December 20th, 2009, 07:26 PM

kim have you ever ridden on the stock seat before you got your corbin. if you did how far could you ride until you felt a lot of discomfort.

Apex · December 20th, 2009, 07:42 PM

Anything has to be better than the stock seat on a '07 or older ninja.

TrueFaith · December 20th, 2009, 08:28 PM

100% worth it. Some of the best money you'll ever spend on your bike.

noche_caliente · December 21st, 2009, 02:59 PM

I couldn't make it 100 miles on the stock seat. With the corbin I can do over 200 easy... now if only I can find a fix to make it easier on the knees

HKr1 · December 21st, 2009, 03:54 PM

wellcraft · December 21st, 2009, 04:05 PM

Kim, I'm having the same problem, after a while my left knee start hearting like crazy. If you find a fix, please let me know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

I couldn't make it 100 miles on the stock seat. With the corbin I can do over 200 easy... now if only I can find a fix to make it easier on the knees

wellcraft · December 21st, 2009, 04:07 PM

Thanks guys and gals for all the input. Right know I'm in conversation with Corbin. I wanna get a seat with red accent, like red stitching or red piping inserts or trims (the bike will be black with red lettering). I also wanted to have the Corbin lettering in both sides of the seat but for some reason they don't wanna do it (weird). I also want that lettering in red.

If any of you gals and gays have something like this, please post a pic or can give any suggestions.

I see that Corbin posted in here, it would be nice to know their opinion about the lettering on both sides and suggestion on design.

Happy holidays to all of you

wellcraft · December 21st, 2009, 04:10 PM

I been considering to check with custom seat creations to see if they can make something similar to what I want. I have no experience with them, are they good, and their product too?

Ryosen11 · December 21st, 2009, 07:06 PM

Last weekend I rode for 350 miles and felt great! It was my first long trip with the Corbin seat. It was well worth the price for me.

After around 200 miles or so I used to beg for the traffic lights to turn red so that I could raise my aching butt off the seat but not any more!

randomwalk101 · December 21st, 2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

Thanks guys and gals for all the input. Right know I'm in conversation with Corbin. I wanna get a seat with red accent, like red stitching or red piping inserts or trims (the bike will be black with red lettering). I also wanted to have the Corbin lettering in both sides of the seat but for some reason they don't wanna do it (weird). I also want that lettering in red.

If any of you gals and gays have something like this, please post a pic or can give any suggestions.

I see that Corbin posted in here, it would be nice to know their opinion about the lettering on both sides and suggestion on design.

Happy holidays to all of you

zumting like dis?

btw, search around...i bought it from a dealer (jr something) for about $50 less than Corbin's price.

wellcraft · December 21st, 2009, 09:09 PM

Hey dude, could you please take a better pic of the seat? How do you like it. That looks awesome. Could you find out for me the store?

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

zumting like dis?

btw, search around...i bought it from a dealer (jr something) for about $50 less than Corbin's price.

HKr1 · December 22nd, 2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

Could you find out for me the store?

JCmotors:

http://www.jcmotors.com/m-35-corbin.aspx?ResetFilters=1

g21-30 · December 22nd, 2009, 07:17 AM

JC no longer carries Corbin! I emailed them a few weeks ago and the response was "We no longer deal in Corbin seats! Thank You"

Check out:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34526

HKr1 · December 22nd, 2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

JC no longer carries Corbin! I emailed them a few weeks ago and the response was "We no longer deal in Corbin seats! Thank You"

Bummer, they had some nice prices

noche_caliente · December 22nd, 2009, 04:22 PM

JR, I have the same thing on mine, with the accent in blue. I think it's a great pop of color without being too drastic.

randomwalk101 · December 22nd, 2009, 04:35 PM

yeah, it's JC motors....they give the best price last time I researched.
Seat is great. You actually seat on the seat instead of making you slide forward humping the tank. Long distance is great....i can ride for hours without issue.

pedaltothemetal · December 22nd, 2009, 04:40 PM

Just got mine and it's heavy duty compared to the stock. Much heavier seat pan with metal tabs for the bolt anchors. Mine looks exactly like the one in the JC page. Very smooth and easy to move around on.

rockingmtranch · December 23rd, 2009, 12:21 PM

And, if anyone is interested:
http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php

g21-30 · December 23rd, 2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockingmtranch

And, if anyone is interested:
http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php

You should check this thread:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20222

rockingmtranch · December 23rd, 2009, 03:04 PM

Thank you

Sailariel · December 23rd, 2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

I been considering to check with custom seat creations to see if they can make something similar to what I want. I have no experience with them, are they good, and their product too?

Custom Seat Creations makes some really nice covers for the original seat or probably any seat out there. I like the stock seat and have managed to ride 500 mi with no discomfort. I will probably have Becky make me a seat cover with green accents at some future date.

currentsea · December 25th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Does the Corbin seat sit higher than the original stock seat?

addy126 · December 25th, 2009, 09:56 PM

Corbin seat manufacturing takes into account the inseam length you submit. When I put mine on a month ago I didn't note any real difference in the height. The difference comes from a wider seat pan, a tilt that brings you away from the tank and a more substantial product than the paper thin stock seat. It improves comfort on the ride and really helps you plant corners more than the stock. (I of course speak of the 2008+ model don't know the diff for a pregen). It was a wise investment for my purposes and makes the ride much more pleasurable.

currentsea · December 26th, 2009, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the info, addy126. I will be placing an order very soon.

addy126 · December 26th, 2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by currentsea

Thanks for the info, addy126. I will be placing an order very soon.

Anytime J.R. the sooner the better! It's worth every penny, and I mean every penny they milk out of you...! No regrets here

TrueFaith · December 27th, 2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by currentsea

Does the Corbin seat sit higher than the original stock seat?

The padding is a bit more firm than stock, but it doesn't add any height. The difference is mostly that it's a tiny bit wider, longer and flatter. Not noticable visually, but that little difference adds up to a lot in the comfort department. It's much easier to move around on the bike and the fact that it doesn't push your sensitive bits into the tank is worth the price alone.
I ordered an all-leather red saddle and Corbin called after the order was placed online with a suggestion. They said the sides of the saddle compress and flex so much that leather wasn't a good idea and they thought I should use vinyl for that part to avoid the sides cracking and splitting over time.
It was a good suggestion and one of the reasons Corbin is known for it's customer service.

250fan · December 31st, 2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

JR, I have the same thing on mine, with the accent in blue. I think it's a great pop of color without being too drastic.

would you happen to have a photo of the seat??? I am thinking about doing the same thing as you!!

noche_caliente · December 31st, 2009, 12:18 PM

Here are a few pics - they're not the best, but it's what I have right now...

currentsea · December 31st, 2009, 12:21 PM

looks great Noche Caliente! It's subtle in a good way

BlueRaven · March 19th, 2010, 10:27 AM

I have finally ordered my corbin seat for $249 CDN + shipping at baysideperformance.ca.

This is good news for us Canadians. Corbin site is selling them for $259 USD. For some reason i thought that Corbin was selling them for $300+ last year.

I guess i'm finally at that age where my mind is going

currentsea · March 19th, 2010, 10:32 AM

Nice!
I ended up buying a seat off eBay, in "new" condition though it had a small tear on the back side for $150 shipped. Still great for longer rides

bigair · March 19th, 2010, 12:28 PM

Hi, would someone with a Corbin please tell me if it lowers or raises the seat height? It seems I have read both.

Thanks,

BlueRaven · March 19th, 2010, 12:45 PM

It wouldn't really raise the height. I believe the issue is that the corbin is wider than our stock seat.

So for a short person like me that had to lower my bike, i will need to bow my legs at the hips more which will decrease my inseam length to touch my feet to the ground.

HKr1 · March 19th, 2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigair

Hi, would someone with a Corbin please tell me if it lowers or raises the seat height? It seems I have read both.

Thanks,

Lowered, just a tad. Wife was on her toes, now she can be flat footed

bigair · March 19th, 2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Lowered, just a tad. Wife was on her toes, now she can be flat footed

thanks for the replys.

BlueRaven · March 19th, 2010, 06:09 PM

Thanks for letting me know i was afraid i would have to lower my bike again.

kevlarorc · March 20th, 2010, 02:29 PM

I got a Corbin a few weeks ago and I like it. It doesn't crush my...well... let's say it doesn't push me against the tank. I'm 6 feet so the widening of the seat helps me imo.

December 20th, 2009, 06:56 PM	#1
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	Corbin seat ? Are this seat really comfortable for the price??? Are there other options?

December 20th, 2009, 06:57 PM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	it is amazing! do some searches and you'll get great feedback. plus their customer service is wonderful! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

December 20th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#3
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	kim have you ever ridden on the stock seat before you got your corbin. if you did how far could you ride until you felt a lot of discomfort. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

December 20th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#4
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Anything has to be better than the stock seat on a '07 or older ninja. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

December 21st, 2009, 02:59 PM	#6
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I couldn't make it 100 miles on the stock seat. With the corbin I can do over 200 easy... now if only I can find a fix to make it easier on the knees __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

December 20th, 2009, 08:28 PM	#5
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	100% worth it. Some of the best money you'll ever spend on your bike.

December 21st, 2009, 04:07 PM	#9
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	Thanks guys and gals for all the input. Right know I'm in conversation with Corbin. I wanna get a seat with red accent, like red stitching or red piping inserts or trims (the bike will be black with red lettering). I also wanted to have the Corbin lettering in both sides of the seat but for some reason they don't wanna do it (weird). I also want that lettering in red. If any of you gals and gays have something like this, please post a pic or can give any suggestions. I see that Corbin posted in here, it would be nice to know their opinion about the lettering on both sides and suggestion on design. Happy holidays to all of you

December 21st, 2009, 04:10 PM	#10
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	I been considering to check with custom seat creations to see if they can make something similar to what I want. I have no experience with them, are they good, and their product too?

December 21st, 2009, 07:06 PM	#11
Ryosen11 ninjette.org member Name: sho Location: SoCal Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): CBR600RR Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: 144	Last weekend I rode for 350 miles and felt great! It was my first long trip with the Corbin seat. It was well worth the price for me. After around 200 miles or so I used to beg for the traffic lights to turn red so that I could raise my aching butt off the seat but not any more!

December 22nd, 2009, 07:17 AM	#15
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	JC no longer carries Corbin! I emailed them a few weeks ago and the response was "We no longer deal in Corbin seats! Thank You" Check out: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34526

December 22nd, 2009, 04:22 PM	#17
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	JR, I have the same thing on mine, with the accent in blue. I think it's a great pop of color without being too drastic. __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

December 22nd, 2009, 04:35 PM	#18
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	yeah, it's JC motors....they give the best price last time I researched. Seat is great. You actually seat on the seat instead of making you slide forward humping the tank. Long distance is great....i can ride for hours without issue.

December 22nd, 2009, 04:40 PM	#19
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	Just got mine and it's heavy duty compared to the stock. Much heavier seat pan with metal tabs for the bolt anchors. Mine looks exactly like the one in the JC page. Very smooth and easy to move around on. __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

December 23rd, 2009, 12:21 PM	#20
rockingmtranch ninjette.org member Name: Mac Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R Monster, 1982 ZX1100, 07 Ninja 250 (parting out) Posts: 46	And, if anyone is interested: http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php __________________________________________________ Dress for the slide!

December 23rd, 2009, 03:04 PM	#22
rockingmtranch ninjette.org member Name: Mac Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R Monster, 1982 ZX1100, 07 Ninja 250 (parting out) Posts: 46	Thank you __________________________________________________ Dress for the slide!

December 25th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#24
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	Does the Corbin seat sit higher than the original stock seat?

December 25th, 2009, 09:56 PM	#25
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Corbin seat manufacturing takes into account the inseam length you submit. When I put mine on a month ago I didn't note any real difference in the height. The difference comes from a wider seat pan, a tilt that brings you away from the tank and a more substantial product than the paper thin stock seat. It improves comfort on the ride and really helps you plant corners more than the stock. (I of course speak of the 2008+ model don't know the diff for a pregen). It was a wise investment for my purposes and makes the ride much more pleasurable.

December 26th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#26
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	Thanks for the info, addy126. I will be placing an order very soon.

December 31st, 2009, 12:21 PM	#31
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	looks great Noche Caliente! It's subtle in a good way

March 19th, 2010, 10:27 AM	#32
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I have finally ordered my corbin seat for $249 CDN + shipping at baysideperformance.ca. This is good news for us Canadians. Corbin site is selling them for $259 USD. For some reason i thought that Corbin was selling them for $300+ last year. I guess i'm finally at that age where my mind is going __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

March 19th, 2010, 10:32 AM	#33
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	Nice! I ended up buying a seat off eBay, in "new" condition though it had a small tear on the back side for $150 shipped. Still great for longer rides

March 19th, 2010, 12:28 PM	#34
bigair ninjette.org member Name: Gary Location: Broomfield, CO Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 23	seat height Hi, would someone with a Corbin please tell me if it lowers or raises the seat height? It seems I have read both. Thanks, __________________________________________________ Cyclecontrol adj. levers, Roaring Toys risers, Shogun frame sliders, Woodcraft rearsets, Kappa saddle bags.

March 19th, 2010, 12:45 PM	#35
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	It wouldn't really raise the height. I believe the issue is that the corbin is wider than our stock seat. So for a short person like me that had to lower my bike, i will need to bow my legs at the hips more which will decrease my inseam length to touch my feet to the ground. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

March 19th, 2010, 06:09 PM	#38
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Thanks for letting me know i was afraid i would have to lower my bike again. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

March 20th, 2010, 02:29 PM	#39
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	I got a Corbin a few weeks ago and I like it. It doesn't crush my...well... let's say it doesn't push me against the tank. I'm 6 feet so the widening of the seat helps me imo. __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

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