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« on: August 15, 2022, 05:28:58 AM » |
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Hey all, my Valk has a Corbin seat on it and I'm guessing it's an older Corbin as it doesn't have the stitching on it indicating it's in fact a Corbin, just a tag on the bottom side. It's skinnier than the stock seat but fairly comfortable and not too firm.
How's the stock seat though? Sometimes I feel like the Corbin is almost too skinny looking for the bike to where I've considered picking up a used stock to try on it. Decent or a torture device?
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2022, 05:56:49 AM » |
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The 97-2000 stock seat blows chunks  ... The 2000+ seat is probably pretty decent. The vinyl cover on the Ultimate Big Boy I got in 2007 is finally starting to crack, I ordered a new Ultimate a week or so ago. I've had the OEM, my Ultimate  , a Corbin and a not-made-for-me Russell on my bike at one time or another. -Mike |
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2022, 07:09:35 AM » |
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Hey all, my Valk has a Corbin seat on it and I'm guessing it's an older Corbin as it doesn't have the stitching on it indicating it's in fact a Corbin, just a tag on the bottom side. It's skinnier than the stock seat but fairly comfortable and not too firm.
How's the stock seat though? Sometimes I feel like the Corbin is almost too skinny looking for the bike to where I've considered picking up a used stock to try on it. Decent or a torture device?
HARTCO make a wide seat that is like sitting on a LazyBoy. Multi hundred mile day ride saddle.  |
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h13man
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« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2022, 07:13:28 AM » |
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Post 99' seats are very Mustang like in fit/comfort IMO thus me at 5'11" normal build I fit fine. Can be had for $95-$110 for each pad. Do your shopping diligently.
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Ron in Buffalo
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« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2022, 10:21:25 AM » |
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Hey all, my Valk has a Corbin seat on it and I'm guessing it's an older Corbin as it doesn't have the stitching on it indicating it's in fact a Corbin, just a tag on the bottom side. It's skinnier than the stock seat but fairly comfortable and not too firm.
How's the stock seat though? Sometimes I feel like the Corbin is almost too skinny looking for the bike to where I've considered picking up a used stock to try on it. Decent or a torture device?
HARTCO make a wide seat that is like sitting on a LazyBoy. Multi hundred mile day ride saddle. I agree with Britman - I have the Hartco which was built for me and my wife best $ I ever spent on a seat. |
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mello dude
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2022, 08:57:54 AM » |
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Typical for me, I'm always the contrarian, I find the stock seat on my 99 std just fine...
I'm usually fussy on seats for bikes...I have a Corbin on my VFR800.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2022, 10:07:30 AM » |
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Another plug for the Hartco, however admittedly they aren't the prettiest seat to look at. My butt doesn't look at the seat.  It's so wide it functions like a Russell, providing the under thigh support. It makes a difference. It also jacks me up enough so I see over my tall Clearview shield like I would with the stock seat/shield combination. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2022, 05:22:28 PM » |
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Typical for me, I'm always the contrarian, I find the stock seat on my 99 std just fine...
I'm usually fussy on seats for bikes...I have a Corbin on my VFR800.
I've always found the stock seat on my 2001 interstate fine, although I can't sit for more than 150 miles at a time anyway. I did have to add a drivers backrest to it. |
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Willow
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« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2022, 01:06:52 PM » |
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I've always found the stock seat on my 2001 interstate fine, although I can't sit for more than 150 miles at a time anyway. I did have to add a drivers backrest to it.
The Valkyrie OEM saddle changed dramatically in the 2000 model. The later saddle rises at the nose and at the back. It is quite comfortable. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2022, 12:24:01 PM » |
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I have listed on Ebay a 2003 Valk Seat Rider Passenger and passenger backrest like new https://www.ebay.com/itm/295164142059 |
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Old guy from Salem NH head north from here I know a lot of great roads....anybody want too ride
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h13man
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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2022, 06:17:55 AM » |
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$178 w/shipping for 19 yr. old well worn seats?  I'm not dissing you but like I mentioned, a new set of pads is about $210 plus much cheaper shipping. |
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