Corbin Seats

[mlaalm]

Was wanting to order a seat for my 84GS1150 from Corbin but I cant find my model on their website. They still list the 83 GS1100E tho. Can this one piece style seat work on my two piece GS1150? Input appreciated - Mike

[Sunburn]

I don't think so. I have the Corbin seat for the 1100E. Had trouble making it work for my 1100E I would think you would have all kinds of issue on a 1150E


Sunburn

[dietcokeking]

If it makes you feel any better, they don't make one for my '81 1100E either.

[hungryman]

If it makes you feel any better, they don't make one for my '81 1100E either.

I wish they did as I'd be ordering one.

I called once and they told me they would need the bike to fit the seat. I'm too far away for a trip to their facilities, but if someone closer wanted to visit them, we may be able to get them to make us up some.

[dietcokeking]

I called once and they told me they would need the bike to fit the seat. I'm too far away for a trip to their facilities, but if someone closer wanted to visit them, we may be able to get them to make us up some.

I'm too far away, too.

[V84ME]

Corbin Seat

I seem to recall that when I asked Corbin about a seat for the 1150 a long time ago, the model the showed me eliminated the under seat storage.

[KGB]

A cheaper way out is go to an upholstery shop.
I had my 1000S seat refoamed for $100.
The cover was fine, no rips or tears in it.
He did the seat with triple density foam.
He used the old foam as his template, no issues 2 years later.

[Pete's GS]

Yeah, go to an upholstery shop and it will probably do a very nice job for you. Or else send your seat to Sargent's in Fl. Everybody complains that Corbin seats are too hard!

[mdole]

I agree that Sargent's does good work and they can pretty much tailor a seat for you with there custom service.

I disagree about the Corbin seats though. I had a Corbin on a Honda V-65 Sabre and thought is was a little hard when I first got it, but found that it was really great on long rides. I did a lot of 700 to 1000 mile days and for that it was great. I have a Corbin on a Honda VF700 that my son has taken over lately and I like it but actually liked the style of the one on the V-65 better.

I had Sargent due a seat on a Yamaha Virago that I had years ago and they did a really great job. One of the things that really stands out in my mind aside from the looks of a button seat, and comfort, was how well the stitching held up. I had seats redone by local upholstery shops that started coming a part in a couple of years. I put 75k on the Yamaha after getting the seat redone and when I sold it still looked good and all of the seams were intact.

[hungryman]

Anyone close to Corbin with an 80-81 GS1100E that wants a Corbin and is willing to take the bike to them?

We may be able to get a discount if several of us agree to buy seats.