Report time: Corbin seat

[_Sheffjs_]

So finally I get to try the Corbin. The re-send of the correct for the new Valkyrie came on Monday. It sat on the dinning room table all week until today as the bike is at the "cottage" every time I pushed on the driver portion of the seat my doubts grew to this seat being comfortable because it was so hard. Today the Florida Valkyrie group met at JB Boondocks for lunch on little Lake Harris, the nearest big town is Orlando. The ride was 150 miles total and I can say that I am totally shocked, it's perfect! My reach is fine with the stock bars as some of you really had me worried on this one. The seat fits me like a glove! No inner thigh pinch points, so far so good! I will say that it had to be the most beastly heat stroke day so far here and 150 miles was 40 miles longer then I should have been out there. So to recap. I love this bike. It is a joy to fly this bike and I have been very vocal with how happy I am with this bike to the point some of you might think I am easily pleased. I am not and I am extremely picky,  so in saying that I have found one thing that I'm not very happy about with this bike are you ready? I think the grips suck, seriously I mean it.  

[Bighead]

Contrary to popular belief you (or at least I ) can ride waaaay longer on a hard seat than a soft one.

[Robert]

First off your pic taking leaves something to be desired, from the rear, REALLY.  How about a side shot. 

I was going on a ride today and stopped for breakfast then took a ride to Broward Motor Sports to see if there was anything interesting, decided to swing on to 95 and to head north towards Cape Canaveral got as far as Vero and decided it was a bit hot and late since I got a late start, I turned around but at the fuel stop I did in Vero, 2 folks at separate times came up and talked with me about the Valk. When at the station talking to the guys I told them about the VRCC and one guy may be a buyer for the Valk wants to get off a zx14 the other wants a bike, but wife has a problem with it. Then on the way back home I pulled along side a group of bikers and one was a 14 Valk. I did get a chance to tour around a few places in my wanderings but was glad to be back home and washed the bike. I have to say its really good on the road, the miles do indeed fly by and acceleration is just great. This Corbin seat is the best one I have had and comfortable. I must say all in all a good but hot ride. Washing the bike is a non event the fastest I could get the 01 done was an hour. This 14 Valk takes no time at all in fact its almost easier to use the detail spray and just get the bugs and dust off of it. Takes all of 15 minutes to wash and blow dry just take the detail spray to it and done. I also found out that Christmas trees do grow in Florida and that the branches start about 6 feet up. Wish I had a pic but couldn't believe that they raise them this way. Nice looking and when I went by them the smell was great. Aside from a couple of dum azzes and the heat it was really a nice ride.

[_Sheffjs_]

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Posted on: Today at 05:39:33 PM Posted by: Robert
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First off your pic taking leaves something to be desired, from the rear, REALLY.  How about a side shot.  "


Well if you're going to chide me for anything I suppose it could be for not posting the correct angle rather than taking the correct angle, having said that here you go.

[hubcapsc]

I love OEM Honda grips, I put them back on the LogTruck...

Your seat looks great...

-Mike

[Robert]

Hey now that's the money shot

That really looks good, The emblem sown into the back of the seat bottom looks like the logo for the Indianapolis speedway. Couldn't see that in the pics before    The Corbin seats on these bikes just seem to make the bike look more complete. The 1500 in the background is also done nicely.

[_Sheffjs_]

I bought the rear fender lids when I bought the bike so when riding solo I can use the stock driver seat. I took off the grab handles (dang there was some weight there) now that I have the Corbin with the built in back rests I don't need the grab rails anymore.  Anyone want a 3 month old stock Honda passenger sissy bar?  $180 shipped to the lower 48.  Hoping to get the fender lids on soon.

[_Sheffjs_]

I love OEM Honda grips, I put them back on the LogTruck...

Your seat looks great...

-Mike

Well I have a set of 2000 Valk grips with chrome rings I best keep it iffen there are people who like them. 

[CajunRider]

Just wait until that leather on the Corbin seat "breaks in"... maybe 1000 miles or so...

They have a habit of getting better and better as you wear it in.     

[_Sheffjs_]

Just wait until that leather on the Corbin seat "breaks in"... maybe 1000 miles or so...

They have a habit of getting better and better as you wear it in.     

And I believe that.   

[Robert]

Since you cannot avoid rain and sometimes don't have a cover for your seat I would suggest a treatment with mink oil, or Corbin has some leather care products. I just did mine and it made a difference as far as feel also.

[_Sheffjs_]

Since you cannot avoid rain and sometimes don't have a cover for your seat I would suggest a treatment with mink oil, or Corbin has some leather care products. I just did mine and it made a difference as far as feel also.

Will do, thanks! 

[havoc]

Sheffjs - some peeps have mentioned that the corbin saddle places the rider further back than the stock seat...Did you find this to be the case for you?

[_Sheffjs_]

Sheffjs - some peeps have mentioned that the corbin saddle places the rider further back than the stock seat...Did you find this to be the case for you?

I say yes however it was a very small barely noticeable amount, remember I am the strange one who loves the H-Bar/riser set up. I will put the rear fender blanks in tonight and run the stock Honda solo seat for tomorrow’s ride I will pay close attention to the seat distance. I guess for me it is fine.  

Adding: if I put my arm pit on the top of a file cabinet front edge my pit to finger tip measurement is 29"