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Replacement seat price comparison?
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MotownCruiser
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I've got almost $1500 in my Corbin with trunkrest, armrests, and rider backrest, but it is well worth the cost to me. I blew out a coupla discs in my lower back last summer because the stock seat is too soft for me - when I was leaning to the right my torso was going to the left and vice versa :banghead: All is well now! :thumbup:
Recluze
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I would be interested in this also. Maybe add Russell Day Long on the list.
spyder3
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Kontour Seat: what i paid this past Jan: 1075.00
RT seat-rider & passenger 875.00
Utopia back rest 150.00
1025.00 plus shipping 50.00. for them to ship back. 1075.00
My cost for shipping going out is not included in these numbers.
Also not included is the passenger back rest.
Best comfort mod I have done.
*You must send them your seat as they use the shell after breaking it down.*
RT seat-rider & passenger 875.00
Utopia back rest 150.00
1025.00 plus shipping 50.00. for them to ship back. 1075.00
My cost for shipping going out is not included in these numbers.
Also not included is the passenger back rest.
Best comfort mod I have done.
*You must send them your seat as they use the shell after breaking it down.*
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Rando
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Rider only or both rider and passenger?
spyder3
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The entire seat, since its all one piece. does not include the passenger backrest..:thumbup:
Rando
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RDL = Russell Day Long.
Bob Denman
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Fly,
Your signature is showing "Zero mods at this time" Isn't it time for a re-write?? :thumbup:
Your signature is showing "Zero mods at this time" Isn't it time for a re-write?? :thumbup:
pellcitypete
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Corbin with passenger back rest driver back rest 1,100 worth every penny of it on first trip 3,000 miles
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Most of the custom seats mentioned are in the $1000.00 price range. The BRP custom seat is about $500.00.
Grandpa Spyder
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My ultimate seat with gas cover, back rest and embroidering and shipping was $895.00
Grandpa Spyder
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Recluze
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bo9roadking
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I paid $1350 for a Kontour seat and $239 for a Utopia driver backrest. I also paid another $100 to ship the original spyder seat and passenger backrest to Kontour.
The Kontour price included rebuilding the spyder seat, installing the Utopia driver backrest, and recovering the passenger and Utopia backrests with the same materials used on the main seat so that they would match.
The Kontour price included rebuilding the spyder seat, installing the Utopia driver backrest, and recovering the passenger and Utopia backrests with the same materials used on the main seat so that they would match.
Rando
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Are you happy with it?
bo9roadking
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So far I'm pleased with it. I don't have a lot of time in the saddle yet, but I'm not setting in my own sweat while riding in the Texas heat like I was with the stock vinyl seat. The breathability was the main reason that I went with Kontour over the others.
I'm sure the seat's mesh covering along with adding the Baker Air Wings for directed air flow has helped with keeping things cooler. I also don't have to worry about hopping on a hot 170+ degree seat after it has been setting all day at work in the parking lot because the seat reflects 70 percent of the radiant heat. The seat is much cooler than it was before. The seat's waterproof barrier is also a plus because I don't need to protect the seat when I'm caught in the rain.
The only downside to the seat other than being pricey is that it isn't as "pretty" to look at when compared to a Corbin or Ultimate seat. I like both of those seats, but function was more important to me than looks. The Kontour looks good, but it is different because it is covered in a mesh material instead of leather or vinyl.
Firefly
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They did better than corbin, they put a locking gas door.
Well.. 'better' is a very subjective term. I much prefer the hidden door on the Corbin compared to the locking huge gas door pictured above. Never been worried about someone stealing gas.... besides having to deal with a key to open it every time? No thanks.
Sent for a quote from Kontour - Here is the reply...
"Hi Kevin:
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, however you may want to sit down (literally) before I tell you what we now charge for the Spyder RT seat: $1500.00.
It's the most difficult seat we've EVER had to deal with - by far - and takes two full days to build. Most of the extra time is due to labor involved. There's a HUGE difference between it and the RS seat, which we will build for $875.00 with both sections rebuilt to full KonTour Specification, or just the driver for $775.00.
Best,
Ron"
:yikes:
"Hi Kevin:
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, however you may want to sit down (literally) before I tell you what we now charge for the Spyder RT seat: $1500.00.
It's the most difficult seat we've EVER had to deal with - by far - and takes two full days to build. Most of the extra time is due to labor involved. There's a HUGE difference between it and the RS seat, which we will build for $875.00 with both sections rebuilt to full KonTour Specification, or just the driver for $775.00.
Best,
Ron"
:yikes:
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