rodan Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Whoops, you posted while I was typing... I'm not sure that measurement (Corbin photo) is correct at that location. The factory bag mount rails are 13", and the seat doesn't look that wide... I dunno..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trench Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 I can confirm that the seat is generally 12 1/2 in wide at the edge of the top padding. I'll measure more closely tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmizer Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 That video was very well done. Thank you, it answered all my questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trench Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Ok, here are some more detailed pics of the clearances (lateral and aft). The seat is about 13.5" wide at the farthest edge. There is about 5/8" clearance between seat and handle. You can see the rear clearances in relationship to the bike mounts. \\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Wow. That thing is huge. No way in hell it'll fit with my setup. Hopefully, they'll come out with a rider only seat, otherwise no Corbin for me. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidproquo Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I put about 1700 miles in five days on the stock seat (with an Airhawk) and I am about ready to convene a war crimes tribunal in the Hague for the individuals responsible for the design of the stock seat. Despite my initially giving it the benefit of the doubt the flimsy two piece design is far too thin to be effective for anything but short rides, at least to a big guy like me (280 lbs+). That the stock seat is barely attached to the bike when installed correctly doesn't help the warm fuzzies either. I don't think that any seat based off that seatpan will be as satisfactory than what we are seeing offered by Corbin here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trench Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 I have to agree that the quality of seat starts with the seat pan and how it connects to the bike. The comparison of construction between a full custom seat and this Yamaha-approved stock one is alarming. The trick is getting the right shape for you. I am still wondering if I got the right shape on my Corbin. I still have some complaints while riding, but when I get off things recover much more quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fanowater Posted June 29, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted June 29, 2015 I have had two Corbin seats - one for a Ducati 750SS which was absolutely perfect in every way and one for my 996 which was worse than the stock seat. I think it just goes to show how hard it is to make seats for so many different body weights and bike types. 2015 FJ-09 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matfj09 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Can someone tell me if they bought the comfort seat from yamaha and is it good? I find this one to expensive and plus I have 25% discount on accessories from yamaha when I bought the bike... Plus I heard the wait is super long for the Corbin by the time I get it summer will be over and I don't think I will keep this bike for a long time. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Can someone tell me if they bought the comfort seat from yamaha and is it good? I find this one to expensive and plus I have 25% discount on accessories from yamaha when I bought the bike... Plus I heard the wait is super long for the Corbin by the time I get it summer will be over and I don't think I will keep this bike for a long time. Thanks!!The few reports I've heard about the Yamaha Comfort Seat is it looks nice but doesn't feel much different from the stock seat. I have not tried it personally. Do a search on the forum. There's posts about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member woop Posted June 30, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted June 30, 2015 Super job on the video Trench Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armyeod Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Corbin said 8 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboa Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Disappointing . I was hoping for s drivers backrest 2015 FJ-09 matte gray 2013 Honda CB1100 2004 Triumph T100 Bonneville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armyeod Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Guys; just put the bike up for sale but have the Corbin on order. When it comes in, it will be for sale. Just a heads up if anybody wants a new black Corbin seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thruster8999 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Guys; just put the bike up for sale but have the Corbin on order. When it comes in, it will be for sale. Just a heads up if anybody wants a new black Corbin seat.[br If you dont mine why you selling your bike? How much you want for the seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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