Spyder RT Seat Replacement Options

[Nikon]

I am a new Spyder rider and I live in South Florida. I really enjoy my bike, butt I would like to find more comfortable seats for my Spyder RT Limited. After just a couple of hours the seat becomes a pain. I am considering Corbin seats. The warranty is very short considering the price. Any thoughts on Corbin, or other seat manufacturers? Pictures of cool looking seats (bike) would be helpful.

Thx...

[Lamonster]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ghlight=corbin

[retiredsquid]

We have put almost 3,300 miles on our 2011 RT in the past two months. 1,600 in the last week. Without the Corbin saddle I am not sure I could have done it without being miserable. Corbin gets my vote for a best mod.

[MaggieMae]

I am wondering about the seats too.. but was told by a Tech who installs them that a lot of them are being sent back. Because of the plushness of the seat, sometimes the tank cargo lid will not pop up, also can obstruct the back trunk.
He said they have had issues with the door on the side to the gas tank scratching the paint when opened. He suggested waiting to purchase until they work out the bugs. They look worth the money, but can be a hassle. The guy in the parts department said if you have custom made ones they can take two months to get in. He recommend that if you buy the get the standard black leather. You get those quicker and they have had fewer problems with those. I am still undecided and probably will wait till next year.

[MouthPiece]

We, meaning my wife and I, love our Corbin. Get in touch with Sergio or Don at the Ormand Beach office. Tell them Chris Ray recommended. You will get excellent service.

Chris

[ArkTerry]

I just went with Kontour seat and am loving it.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=29894

[MangoMike]

I'll second what Chris Ray said, Sergio is great. His cell is: 386-931-6182, tell him Chris and Mike highly recommended him

[MarkLawson]

I found the key to comfort is to be able to comfortably ride with my butt raised out of the saddle a bit. I mounted highway pegs down low & a Utopia driver's backrest. I can stand with knees locked on the highway pegs & lean against the backrest, while steering with one or two hands. In this comfortable position, I can ride for miles. This raises me a couple of inches & takes 80-90% of my weight off the my butt, allowing blood & air to freely flow. After a few minutes of this, I'm good in the saddle for another half hour or more.

[cougar]

Mark,

If you wear Depends, you can get even more time between stops.

cougar

[Yol Bolsun]

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[ARtraveler]

Another vote for Corbin seats. Put 22K on the first seat and 17K on the second--so far. The first seat went down the road when I traded the RS for the RTS. Seat looks and feels just like new. Don't think I will have any warranty type issues.

[8 Legged Freak]

I found a custom seat maker locally. My seat was made just for me and I love it. Being 6'6" tall and a XXL upper body, not many things are made for the masses that will fit for me.

[cougar]

I found a custom seat maker locally. My seat was made just for me and I love it. Being 6'6" tall and a XXL upper body, not many things are made for the masses that will fit for me.

Dude, you need a BIGGER Spyder!

[Y Rider]

I ordered a Corbin seat for my RT Limited a few days ago. I was good for about an hour on the stock seat then it was time to get off for a few minutes. Looking forward to getting the Corbin but I was told I have a 4 to 5 week delivery date. I ordered it through Cowtown USA. They gave me a great price.

[8 Legged Freak]

On the RS I felt like I was riding a mini cycle.

[Trickie Dick]

Dude, you need a BIGGER Spyder!

Yeah, he needs a cockroach
What am I laughing about...I'm the same size

[LennyO]

Did anyone try the BRP Comfort seat? Any reports on that one?

Less money than Corbin, and seems that it would do what I would need, which is give me some room to slide back to relax the knees and elbows...

Any info is appreciated.

[ARtraveler]

BRP comfort seat better than stock--not as firm as Corbin. Comfort seat: 18K miles on the 2009 RS and still going.

[NancysToy]

Did anyone try the BRP Comfort seat? Any reports on that one?

Less money than Corbin, and seems that it would do what I would need, which is give me some room to slide back to relax the knees and elbows...

Any info is appreciated.

If you are talking about the RT, the Comfort Seat is not an option. It is for the RS.

[Nikon]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ghlight=corbin

I am a new Spyder rider and I live in South Florida. I really enjoy my bike, butt I would like to find more comfortable seats for my Spyder RT Limited. After just a couple of hours the seat becomes a pain. I am considering Corbin seats. The warranty is very short considering the price. Any thoughts on Corbin, or other seat manufacturers? Pictures of cool looking seats (bike) would be helpful.

Thx...

Great comments. I think I will go with a Corbin. Many thanks

[Yol Bolsun]

Dunno but have Utopia backrest on order. Corbin would be nice but toooooooo many $$$.


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[Rishathra]

If you are talking about the RT, the Comfort Seat is not an option. It is for the RS.

I just wanted to get an update in on that statement. Since the time of this post BRP now makes it available for all RT models 2019 and earlier. I didn't look to see what was available 2020 and beyond since I ride a 2016.

Gotta love this place. So much information, so little time to read it, cuz I'm out riding.

[Peter Aawen]

If you are talking about the RT, the Comfort Seat is not an option. It is for the RS.

I just wanted to get an update in on that statement. Since the time of this post BRP now makes it available for all RT models 2019 and earlier. I didn't look to see what was available 2020 and beyond since I ride a 2016.

Gotta love this place. So much information, so little time to read it, cuz I'm out riding.

Yep, way back in July 2011 when this thread was first posted, the RT's were the new Spyders on the block and the Comfort Seats were available for the GS/RS/RSS models; but now, almost 9 years later, BRP not only doesn't make any Comfort seats for GS/RS/RSS models any more, they don't even make the RSS Spyders any more either!

So by default (de fault being that BRP is just not making those GS/RS/RSS models any more!) you can't get Comfort Seats for them..... unless maybe you're lucky enough to find a dealer with one stashed away in their Old 'New Stock' stash somewhere - or should that be New Old Stock?!!

But BRP DOES make comfort seats for RT's now AND they also have 'comfier' seat options for F3's, at least I think that's still true at this stage?! Altho I doubt the Original Posters in this thread are still chasing Comfier Seats for their RT's..... there again, you never know!

[ARtraveler]

Times they do pass quickly, and opinions change too.

Way back when, I posted about my two Corbins.

Then I posted about the comfort seat from BRP.

Currently (2020), I have two BRP aftermarket seats. On the 2014, the BRP Comfort. On the 2019 F3L the Cannonball Cross Country. Both in the $500 range, and a great upgrade from the OEM.

[OverHillAndDale]

LOTS of information on this forum about seating. I hated the stock seat on my 2014 and replaced it with an Ultimate seat. Some options:
1 - Get an AirHawk cushion. Less than $100, distributes the load from your butt, adjustable. If it works you’ve saved $1000.
2 - Consider an Ultimate seat. They’re the only seat company I know that lets you try the seat for 2 weeks, and if you don’t like it you’ll only pay for shipping. They also make a “tall boy” version that puts the driver 1.5” further back. Available with a fuel door.
3 - Lots of people like Corbin seats (I had one on my Kawasaki and loved it), but lots of people hate them. Normally, they sit lower than the other brands. Also available with a fuel door.
4 - Russell Day Long. This is the only brand I’ve never heard anyone complain about. They are customized based on your size (you send them pictures of you on the bike beforehand), but you have to send them your seat because they use your seat pan. If you go that route you might want to purchase someone’s old beat up seat and send that in so that you can keep riding.
5 - Mustang and other brands - I had a Mustang on my Honda and loved it, never tried one on the Spyder and haven’t seen anyone write them good.