Does anyone own a Corbin seat for a 2020+ RT? They look really comfortable.
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Does anyone own a Corbin seat for a 2020+ RT? They look really comfortable.
They're not Comfortable go with ultimate seats
The ultimate seat looks similar to what I have, which is the comfort seat. Is it really that much better? I know that right now, even with the comfort seat and a sheepskin cover, my butt starts to ache after about 2 hours of continuous riding.
FThat’s the same complaint as I have. I had an Ultimate seat on my VTX and found it to be no better than the stock seat. I will not spend that kind of money again. On my RTS, I did the cat delete, have beads on the seat and then the sheepskin. It’s not perfect, but it is better than it was. You might try Motorcycle Daves gel insert....I have not heard much feedback from those who have tried it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quickdraw
I have Dave's inserts on mine, it does help but does it eliminate it? For my butt, not completely.
I also have an Alaskan Leathers lamb wool sheepskin and the combo of both items greatly improves things.
6+ hours with no problems and only stopped for gas, and then only long enough to fill the tank.
I have a corbin on my F3 and it is comfortable after break in just recently did a long ride to Atlantic City NJ from Frederick MD and I was comfortable but god the fitment on it is Pi$$ Poor.
So if you care about the look of your machine like I do don't get it because you can't return it and their customer service line is really awful.
If I had not spent so much money on it I would just trash it just based on the way it fits my machine.
I will be able to tell you more on long distance comfort after next week. Starting friday I am going from Md. to SW Georgia then to the Cherohala Skyway and spend the night at the dragon and then coming home via the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive.
I will have about 4 full days total of riding in different conditions so it will be interesting to see how the Corbin or should I say my tushy holds up to the task.
Just to add on my wife rode as passenger for her first long distance trip with me to Atlantic City her only complaint was some chafing on the inside of her legs. She is a shorter person and requires risers in order for her to reach the footboards so I think her legs are spread out a little more on the grabber panels I had picked out on the edge of the seat. Plus it was her first long ride so her thigh's probably were not used to it.
I had a Corbin on my 2014 RT and loved it. Does take break in time. Unfortunately, the only after market seat for 2020+ right now is Ultimate. Neither Corbin or Mustang have seats for the new style RT's yet.
I love Corbin's. Owned (4) of them on different bikes. The only reason I don't have one on my F3S is because I like the two piece seat.
Oops, I stand corrected, Corbin must have released their 2020+ seat very recently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob L
Whatever seat you choose l, it’s best to go to the factory and have it made to fit. Buying a standard seat can make it not very comfortable.
and the majority of us are unable to do that, so........Quote:
Originally Posted by Flamewinger
……at the risk of sounding like a broken record, there is NO guarantee that buying an off the shelf aftermarket seat will work for YOU, simply because someone else has one and it worked for THEM. We are all different shapes and sizes, with different tolerance levels. The only way to guarantee all day comfort is to get a seat tailored specifically to you and your seating position.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbadbrucie
You do not have to drive in to a custom seat maker to be fitted, Brucie. I’m out in Australia, so that certainly wasn’t an option for me. You send Daylong (or Laam etc), photos of you on your seat, along with your personal measurements and weight, your seat (or buy a cheap second hand one so you can keep your stock seat to put back on at sale time. You can, of course, ride in for a fitting if the builder is close enough, as Flamewinger suggested.
As a heavier, longer rider, I have never had an OEM seat that was comfortable for more than 30 minutes, and trying and returning one size fits all aftermarket seats becomes a pain (literally). I have also tried gel inserts, sheepskin, reshaping, Airhawk etc, none of which were successful for me.
I have had Daylong seats on Harleys, Victory, Triumph and others, and they have all worked beautifully on multi days trips. I did have to send the Victory seat back for some tweaks as it was not as comfortable as normal, and it was fully addressed. As you can imagine the current cost of shipping adds a significant amount to the Daylong seat price, but I have never once regretted spending the extra for the all day comfort I get.:thumbup:
Sure, you may fluke a one size fits all seat that is perfect for you, (and it WILL be simple good luck), but it is certainly worth doing some detailed research on custom seats before outlaying for a one size fits all.
Pete
Also reluctant to spend +$1K for a seat which won't solve issue...
Did you order Alaskan Leather buttpad Pillion 1 or Pillion 1 Extra Wide? Little confusing on their site...
Thanks!
Martin
Not sure who you're asking but, I got the Pillion 1 for my 2020 RT LtdQuote:
Originally Posted by KW1M
Thanks -- Alaskan Leathers shows 2 (both pillion 1) but one in Wide
I'm sorry, I just went back and looked. I have the Pillion 5 for the passenger and the Large for myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by KW1M
Also if you order anything try using the code deadsheep for a discount, it has worked for me every time.
No worries - I'm an idiot -- was looking at Ryker line not Spyder.... Ordered last night and your discount code worked! great group! thanks
Pete, do you have pictures of your Daylong seat for your RTL?Quote:
Originally Posted by Peteoz
Yep…..not the prettiest seat in the world, but it looks better on the Spyder than on any of my previous bikes, and wow, does it work well, QuickDraw :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Quickdraw
P.s. that’s the Sunbrella top on the seat. Works well at shedding water and staying cool in the sun.
Pete
That might be the way to go then. That seat looks comfortable for sure.
Double post delete.
Disagree. I think that thing is sexy as hell!Quote:
Originally Posted by Peteoz
What is this Sunbrella you talk about? I can't see anything there but seat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peteoz
Apologies for the hijack Quickdraw :rolleyes:
Let Pete confirm this but, I think it is the fabric that's on the seat part.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrogmanDave
Yeah, you got it in one, K80. The sides of the seat are done in vinyl, but the top of the seat (with the pattern), is done in Sunbrella. Leather can give you a pretty waterproof solution if you look after it, but it still gets pretty hot if left in the sun. Sunbrella stays cooler, and doesn’t get super cold on frigid mornings. It certainly doesn’t look as good as leather, but I am more into practicality these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by K80Shooter
This is the DayLong Color chart, that has some samples down the bottom to give you a better idea.
https://day-long.com/place-your-order/color-chart/
Pete
Man they have every color under the sun (see what I did there) in the Sunbrella material.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peteoz