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[Michael Silverstein]

I'm thinking about doing something like this to my seat: [http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Seats.html#DIYSeat%5d. It seems like a simple, inexpensive and effective approach. Has anyone here tried anything like this on a KLR seat? Mike A18

> -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Link > Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 11:01 AM > To: Lesley; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Corbin Seat > > > I was going to purchase a corbin in the next couple of > days.. But now I'm not so sure, But the weight thing > makes sense. I am 280, so maybe I might not have a > problem... I just don't like Russels design, and > there is no other manufacurer that I know of... that > makes one for the KLR, I have called mustang, are > there any others?? > > --- Lesley wrote: > > > Listers, > > > > Reading these recent posts on the Corbin seats, I'm > > wondering if maybe the > > weight of the rider makes a difference. I have the > > Corbin dished and I > > really do like it. However, I weigh about 200 > > pounds give or take and it > > did take quite a while (5000 kms give or take) for > > the seat to break in. > > Maybe if you weigh significantly less than I do it > > might take much longer to > > break in or not break in at all. The fact that I am > > a woman may also make a > > difference (no important parts getting in the way) > > LOL. Just thought I > > would make to observation. I have not tried any of > > the other aftermarket > > seats. I did not have any significant costumer > > service issues with Corbin > > except that they don't ship to Canada. > > > > Lesley > > 2005 KLR 650 still not out for the summer (shameful) > > Canada (we just lost our snow not that long ago here > > [that's my excuse and > > I'm stickin to it]!) > > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > > > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: > > www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > DSN_KLR650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650> _data_search.html > List > sponsored by Dual Sport News at: > www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at:

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[Don]

Here are some other KLR 650 saddle options plus a little discussion about each one I came across in my searches on the same subject. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/6164/page36.html Don R100, A6F --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Silverstein" wrote:

> > I'm thinking about doing something like this to my seat: > [http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Seats.html#DIYSeat%5d. It seems

like a

> simple, inexpensive and effective approach. Has anyone here tried > anything like this on a KLR seat? > > Mike A18 > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Link > > Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 11:01 AM > > To: Lesley; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Corbin Seat > > > > > > I was going to purchase a corbin in the next couple of > > days.. But now I'm not so sure, But the weight thing > > makes sense. I am 280, so maybe I might not have a > > problem... I just don't like Russels design, and > > there is no other manufacurer that I know of... that > > makes one for the KLR, I have called mustang, are > > there any others?? > > > > --- Lesley wrote: > > > > > Listers, > > > > > > Reading these recent posts on the Corbin seats, I'm > > > wondering if maybe the > > > weight of the rider makes a difference. I have the > > > Corbin dished and I > > > really do like it. However, I weigh about 200 > > > pounds give or take and it > > > did take quite a while (5000 kms give or take) for > > > the seat to break in. > > > Maybe if you weigh significantly less than I do it > > > might take much longer to > > > break in or not break in at all. The fact that I am > > > a woman may also make a > > > difference (no important parts getting in the way) > > > LOL. Just thought I > > > would make to observation. I have not tried any of > > > the other aftermarket > > > seats. I did not have any significant costumer > > > service issues with Corbin > > > except that they don't ship to Canada. > > > > > > Lesley > > > 2005 KLR 650 still not out for the summer (shameful) > > > Canada (we just lost our snow not that long ago here > > > [that's my excuse and > > > I'm stickin to it]!) > > > > > > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > > > > > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: > > > www.dualsportnews.com > > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > > > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > DSN_KLR650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650> _data_search.html > > List > > sponsored by Dual Sport News at: > > www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: > http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.5/322 - Release Date:

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[Bogdan Swider]

> I'm thinking about doing something like this to my seat: > [http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Seats.html#DIYSeat%5d. It seems like a > simple, inexpensive and effective approach. Has anyone here tried > anything like this on a KLR seat? >

My seat has been similarly treated but a get bladder has been inserted instead of that fancy foam. It's also lowered some by cutting foam off the tap. If you insert a bladder make sure you put some foam on top of it otherwise it'll get very hot from the sun. I didn't want to mess with it so I had the deed done at an auto upholstery place but you could easily do it yourself. My seat is comfortable and has perched me on many all day rides. Bogdan

[klr6501995]

My used 95 came with a dished corbin and my old 87 back in 90 had a stock seat. I got monkey butt w/ in a 100 miles on that stock seat. I do like the dished seat w/ my 32"ish inseam riding solo. Riding with a passenger isn't so pleasent on the pleasent parts. Though I don't get monkey butt with a passenger. No complaints from my last two lady friends. One bigger than my slender 5'11 frame and the other not weighing 100lbs. The other lady friend wouldn't tell me her weight but the shock just about bottomed with her on... I find the vinyl with aged coretech pants doesn't slide unless "friends " at a bike shop put pledge lemon polish on the seat.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jim Link wrote: > > I was going to purchase a corbin in the next couple of > days.. But now I'm not so sure, But the weight thing > makes sense. I am 280, so maybe I might not have a > problem... I just don't like Russels design, and > there is no other manufacurer that I know of... that > makes one for the KLR, I have called mustang, are > there any others?? > > --- Lesley wrote: > > > Listers, > > > > Reading these recent posts on the Corbin seats, I'm > > wondering if maybe the > > weight of the rider makes a difference. I have the > > Corbin dished and I > > really do like it. However, I weigh about 200 > > pounds give or take and it > > did take quite a while (5000 kms give or take) for > > the seat to break in. > > Maybe if you weigh significantly less than I do it > > might take much longer to > > break in or not break in at all. The fact that I am > > a woman may also make a > > difference (no important parts getting in the way) > > LOL. Just thought I > > would make to observation. I have not tried any of > > the other aftermarket > > seats. I did not have any significant costumer > > service issues with Corbin > > except that they don't ship to Canada. > > > > Lesley > > 2005 KLR 650 still not out for the summer (shameful) > > Canada (we just lost our snow not that long ago here > > [that's my excuse and > > I'm stickin to it]!) > > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > > > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: > > www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > DSN_KLR650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com >

[E.L. Green]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "klr6501995" wrote:

> > My used 95 came with a dished corbin and my old 87 back in 90 had a > stock seat. I got monkey butt w/ in a 100 miles on that stock seat.

My stock seat wasn't too bad, but did slide me forward into the gas tank where the buddies got scrunched. I switched to the Corbin flat and now can do 600+ miles per day with no problem. I'm about 190 pounds and it broke in nicely.

> I find the vinyl with aged coretech pants doesn't slide > unless "friends " at a bike shop put pledge lemon polish on the

seat. Yeah, don't ever put anything on the vinyl, it gets *real* slippery if you do and takes forever to get back to normal where you don't slide all over on it. It's a KLR. It's supposed to be ugly. .

> > --- Lesley wrote: > > > > > Listers, > > > > > > Reading these recent posts on the Corbin seats, I'm > > > wondering if maybe the > > > weight of the rider makes a difference.

No way of knowing, but I'm around 190 pounds and it broke in nicely for me. My KLR is by far the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. Slow as a slug, though. -E

[Jimmy]

Rider weight is a factor. My last corbin was a gunfighter on a Harley, it never got broke in. I was about 165lbs. then. Had a friend about 300+ and his seat was like glove leather and soft, but not like a spong.Both bike and seat are a memory now. I got my red A6F Saturday. With my 28" inseam the corbin will be a must. Tip toe stock. Have lowering links on the way, but feel giving away ground clearance and messing w/original "X" dimensions on the bike not the smartest thing to do. Will install links for around town and drop forks 1" to compensate. When I scrape together a few bucks I will return bike to stock configuration and ebay links. My 2 cents. Jimmy A6F RED, AZTEC RED Spring, TX. "E.L. Green" wrote:

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "klr6501995" wrote: > > My used 95 came with a dished corbin and my old 87 back in 90 had a > stock seat. I got monkey butt w/ in a 100 miles on that stock seat. My stock seat wasn't too bad, but did slide me forward into the gas tank where the buddies got scrunched. I switched to the Corbin flat and now can do 600+ miles per day with no problem. I'm about 190 pounds and it broke in nicely. > I find the vinyl with aged coretech pants doesn't slide > unless "friends " at a bike shop put pledge lemon polish on the seat. Yeah, don't ever put anything on the vinyl, it gets *real* slippery if you do and takes forever to get back to normal where you don't slide all over on it. It's a KLR. It's supposed to be ugly. . > > --- Lesley wrote: > > > > > Listers, > > > > > > Reading these recent posts on the Corbin seats, I'm > > > wondering if maybe the > > > weight of the rider makes a difference. No way of knowing, but I'm around 190 pounds and it broke in nicely for me. My KLR is by far the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. Slow as a slug, though. -E Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Chris Norloff]

Nice idea, but the added piece of foam seems awfully small to affect the weight distribution. Chris ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Michael Silverstein" Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:43:27 -0400

>I'm thinking about doing something like this to my seat: >[http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Seats.html#DIYSeat%5d. It seems like a >simple, inexpensive and effective approach. Has anyone here tried >anything like this on a KLR seat? > >Mike A18 > >

[Michael Silverstein]

Hard to tell. For me the main point of discomfort is those two bones that sink right to the seat pan. If the piece of foam is adequate to make them happy maybe it might just work.

> -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Norloff > Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 9:34 PM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Corbin Seat > > > Nice idea, but the added piece of foam seems awfully small to > affect the weight distribution. > > Chris > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Michael Silverstein" > Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:43:27 -0400 > > >I'm thinking about doing something like this to my seat: > >[http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Seats.html#DIYSeat%5d. It > seems like a > >simple, inexpensive and effective approach. Has anyone here tried > >anything like this on a KLR seat? > > > >Mike A18 > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List > sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at:

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[Greg Schmidt]

> I'm thinking about doing something like this to my seat: > [http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Seats.html#DIYSeat%5d. It seems

like a

> simple, inexpensive and effective approach. Has anyone here tried > anything like this on a KLR seat? > > Mike A18

I've been experimenting with a "home built" seat also. There's alot of info on the web about seat foam and ideas. I started with a Travelcade gel seat kit, some foam and fabric spray adhesive, and several different foam types. I have yet to test the new seat on a long haul - but soon. the Travelcade cover does look great and the no/slide spandex is a bonus. Helpful links: http://www.homestead.com/prosites-rmcycle/foam.html http://www.foamforyou.com http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/bmw-bike/ninja/seat Attempting something like this was a no-brainer for me. The investment is less than a new Corbin. If I do happen to get a comfortable seat (I already like it much better than stock), there's the satisfaction factor that can make you grow a couple of inches and save a few bucks by no longer needing lowering links. If it turns out to be a miserable failure, stock seats are reasonable on ebay and I'd probably get a new, firmer seat then my old stocker was anyway. I'd then "quietly" throw my seat project in the dumpster and have yet another "class" in the School of Things Better Left to Professionals. I'd call the material cost "tuition" also. I've spent money on much dumber things than this. -CamoGreg

[Streetfighter]

What about this seat? http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Brand/Kawasaki/klr%20650%20gel%20seat.htm Says they're on sale right now for $109! That sounds like a good deal to me. Anyone ever use one of these? Geoff- www.oldrice.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "Bogdan Swider" To: "Michael Silverstein" Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Corbin Seat > I'm thinking about doing something like this to my seat: > [http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Seats.html#DIYSeat%5d. It seems like a > simple, inexpensive and effective approach. Has anyone here tried > anything like this on a KLR seat? > My seat has been similarly treated but a get bladder has been inserted instead of that fancy foam. It's also lowered some by cutting foam off the tap. If you insert a bladder make sure you put some foam on top of it otherwise it'll get very hot from the sun. I didn't want to mess with it so I had the deed done at an auto upholstery place but you could easily do it yourself. My seat is comfortable and has perched me on many all day rides. Bogdan Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links