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[bigfatgreenbike]

The seams leak on my dip corbin, letting the padding get waterlogged. Then, for days afterwards, water seeps out at the inner thighs from your weight on the seat, wetting your pants. Extremely annoying, and something the Corbin people swore wouldn't be a problem when I bought it. So if they say it doesn't happen, they're lying. That said, the dip seat is good for short people who don't want to sacrifice ground clearance. And the padding is good for all-day riding. It's very firm, for the first 15min of a ride a bit too firm. After that, you're good for hours. Devon harmonicamoon@... wrote:

>--- sheilandken wrote: > > >>I'm getting ready to order a corbin seat for my >>KLR. >>I'd appreciate any feedback. >> >> > >I ordered the Russell day-long saddle. >www.day-long.com >Should have it this week. Lemme know if ya want more >feedback after I test ride it. > >don in UTah > > > >===== > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! >http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/ > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > >To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_klr650/ > >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > >

-- Devon Brooklyn, NY A15-Z '01 KLR650 '81 SR500 cafe racer "The truth's not too popular these days....." Arnold Schwarzenneger, in The Running Man

[Mark J. St.Hilaire, Sr]

> I'm getting ready to order a corbin seat for my KLR. I would > appreciate some opinions regarding the dished seat vs. flat.

There are a few other worthy saddles to consider, but *I* have the flat Corbin, and would now never own a bike without installing one of their saddles. Like your experience with the stock saddle, 100 miles was my limit, and I was miserable well before then... I got the flat, no-dip version in black basketweave. It probably doesn't make you sit taller, but it kind of slightly feels that way because the extra width spreads your legs out a bit more than the stocker. (Width is a very good thing; would you rather sit on a sheet of plywood or a fence rail?) I did something like an 830 mile day this past Spring, (down to Harrisburg, PA and back), and couldn't have been more comfortable. On hot days, include a sheepskin and life will be good. The sheepskin adds some additional comfort, I guess, but mostly it stops the sweaty butt syndrome associated with sitting on hot leather / vinyl. Having said that, I got the vinyl on the advice of a friend. At the time, leather was being offered at about the same price, but he suggested that I wouldn't want to deal with the hassles of leather care as he had done ONCE. Your choice may largely depend on where you live; on the conditions that might be leather-friendly or not. My bike lives in a garage, but has seen LONG days in rain with no leaking issues. The saddle is also in excellent condition, gets some Armor-All from time to time, both of which may possibly be why it doesn't leak as Devon's did?? Anyway, I don't think you'd be sorry about ANY aftermarket saddle purchase. Anything would be better than the stock instrument of torture! Mark My KLR650 Motorcycle Website: http://klr6500.tripod.com/ Our HomePage: http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html Check out Geocaching: http://www.geocaching.com

[garalpar@webtv.net]

Hi Ken , I have the flat corbin . I haven`t ridden the bike w/ it ye (New England weather) but it looks a little lower until I sit on it ad it fees higher because it`s a little wider. With the stock seat I could touch the ground flat footed w/ both feet now w/ the corbin I can only touch the balls on my feet. (and i`m 5'10).I was thinking of sending it back for the dished but decided I could live w/ the flat. At 5'7" I don`t think flat is an option< my 2 cents...... It seems very hard but i`m told it gets better after some break-in time or miles. GARY PARECE ,98 Concours 101k , 2001 VFR 4K mi.,2002 Suzuki DRZ 400 E, 2001 KLR 650 1K

[Don Kime]

At 02:50 AM 1/30/04 +0000, sheilandken wrote:

>I'm getting ready to order a corbin seat for my KLR. I would >appreciate some opinions regarding the dished seat vs. flat.

I've got a Corbin dish, black, practically new, that I'm going to offer for $150 + actual shipping. It took some getting used to, but is much more comfortable than stock. I used the dish portion only for mounting, parking lot maneuvering, starting out, and at a stop. As soon as the bike is moving, I move back several inches onto the broader part of the seat, and it's very comfortable there for longer rides. Excellent for a shorter rider with good comfort when underway. I'm prepping for a S. American ride, and have decided to bite the bullet and order a custom. Ride safe, Don Kime - VFR750F, GL1500SE, GL1100, KLR 650 OH - M/C Safety Instructor/RiderCoach dkime@... http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/

[mp1178666]

Any opinions about leather vs vinyl? Brush

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Don Kime wrote: > At 02:50 AM 1/30/04 +0000, sheilandken wrote: > >I'm getting ready to order a corbin seat for my KLR. I would > >appreciate some opinions regarding the dished seat vs. flat. > > I've got a Corbin dish, black, practically new, ...

[Michael Torst]

> -----Original Message----- > From: mp1178666 [mailto:mp1178666@...] > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 9:45 AM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Corbin Seat > > Any opinions about leather vs vinyl? > > Brush > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Don Kime wrote: > > At 02:50 AM 1/30/04 +0000, sheilandken wrote: > > >I'm getting ready to order a corbin seat for my KLR. I would > > >appreciate some opinions regarding the dished seat vs. flat. > > > > I've got a Corbin dish, black, practically new, ... >

------------ Hi. I would note two additional issues - leather seams do not like dirt being ground into them. Also, scuffing from the constant gymnastics while off road is accelerated. If I had to do it again, I would go vinyl. A16

[rfcullison]

I got the leather flat seat because it was the same price as vinyl and I thought it would break in better and be more comfortable. In retrospect I kind of wish I had gotten the vinyl. The leather gets wet if its raining while in the uncovered lot at work, and takes quite a while to dry. The foam underneath seems fine, its just the leather absorbing water. Also I'm planning a trip to Alaska this summer and I've started to worry that I'll need to take the seat into the tent with me every night to keep the forest critters from chewing it up at night. I've heard of people leaving their boots outside at night and having them partially eaten. It seems anything leather is fair game. It does look nice though. -- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "mp1178666" wrote:

> Any opinions about leather vs vinyl? > > Brush > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Don Kime wrote: > > At 02:50 AM 1/30/04 +0000, sheilandken wrote: > > >I'm getting ready to order a corbin seat for my KLR. I would > > >appreciate some opinions regarding the dished seat vs. flat. > > > > I've got a Corbin dish, black, practically new, ...

[azman321]

It depends on your usage. I live in the desert and don't know what rain is, and I love my leather. It's comfortable and breathes. I condition it a couple of times a year. If you ride or park in rain, and don't care as much about the breathability, you might do better with vinyl. Some of the websites for the other seatsmiths, Russell, Rocky Meyer, Rick Meyer, discuss the leather vs. vinyl issue. Jett, A15 AZ

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "mp1178666" wrote: > Any opinions about leather vs vinyl? > > Brush > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Don Kime wrote: > > At 02:50 AM 1/30/04 +0000, sheilandken wrote: > > >I'm getting ready to order a corbin seat for my KLR. I would > > >appreciate some opinions regarding the dished seat vs. flat. > > > > I've got a Corbin dish, black, practically new, ...

[Mike Torst]

> -----Original Message----- > From: azman321 [mailto:jettand11@...] > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 1:11 PM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Corbin Seat > > It depends on your usage. I live in the desert and don't know what > rain is, and I love my leather. It's comfortable and breathes. I > condition it a couple of times a year. > > If you ride or park in rain, and don't care as much about the > breathability, you might do better with vinyl. > > Some of the websites for the other seatsmiths, Russell, Rocky Meyer, > Rick Meyer, discuss the leather vs. vinyl issue. > > Jett, A15 AZ > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "mp1178666" wrote: > > Any opinions about leather vs vinyl? > > > > Brush > >

--------------------- Odd isn't it. I have the leather Rick Meyers (which I used in Death Valley last week) and a Corbin dished seat that I use locally. Both are leather. I was driving pretty close to another KLR ridden by Mark B, I think he goes by dumbass650 on the list, and got a lot of fine dust all over, in, and on the bike. This talcum powder consistency dust got into everything, including the seat seams of the Meyer. I just cleaned up the bike (medium pressure water only - no soap) and then cleaned and conditioned the Meyer's leather seat, and it feels much better and the seams appear to be in OK shape- I noticed though that the area immediately adjacent to the seams near my legs are worn a bit more than when I started. Any ideas on cutting down on wear and tear at this seam area? Thanks. Mike Torst Las Vegas

[hijklr]

> Any ideas on cutting down on wear and tear at this seam area?

Mike, I use McNett's Seam Grip to seal tents, boots, packpacks, whatever seams. I've never seen it fail in any temperature or weather condition or even begin to peel off anything. It makes seams bullet- proof with a semi-hard, flexible abrasion resistent shell. It dries clear and if put on very carefully, will look good when dry. You must be very carefull with this product (it has taken days to get it off my hands). By far, the most able adhesive/sealant I've ever come across. Kevin A17