Triumphrat

RickyT · 11-25-2007, 08:18 PM

My seat probably has 1000 to 1500 miles on it and as of last ride was still hard as a rock. Is this normal? Is it because I don't weigh enough to really break it in or is it just a rock hard seat. At this rate I may invest in a gel pad for it or go to an automotive upholstery shop for a little extra padding. Its too expensive a seat to give up on plus it creates a real comfortable riding position. My butt just starts to ache after 100 miles or so and I find myself doing the sore butt wiggle the rest of the day

Triple Ripple · 11-25-2007, 11:21 PM

Mine has not created any problems for me from the get go. It is a lot more comfortable than the stock and makes longer rides much more pleasant. It took around 800-1000 km for the seat to mold itself to my shape and the initial (and moderate) soreness on the cheekbones vanished.

kwellzz · 11-26-2007, 12:10 AM

i have a corbin on my 01....it does seem much harder than stockers but I think that is what makes it comfortable really. I find that stockers seem to be too spongy and creep up to the tailbone. <disclosure> I have a bony ass. For about 20-30 bucks you can get a pair of good biking shorts to go under your clothing for the longer trips. For me that was the best improvement to date.

gsbeamer · 11-26-2007, 04:32 AM

Ric....that has been my biggest worry about buying a seat,

because you can never road test them, and I don't want to

have what your having....hope it settles for you.

gsbeamer.

airrider03 · 11-26-2007, 10:13 AM

I had the Corbin GF/L on my 06 for a few days...but I didn't like it...way too hard and it does not work with the touring suspension.
I opted for the Triumph Gel seat which works well for me, yes, it is spongy, but I can sit on it day after day without discomfort...and it supports me with total control over bumpy roads, where the Corbin made me feel disconnected from the bike.

Example: With the Corbin, I was sitting ON the bike, with the Gel seat, I'm sitting IN the bike (much better for my ride).

IMPORTANT NOTE: On long rides (7 hours +) I will sprinkle a little anti-monkey butt powder where it counts and it does work wonders.
I remember chafing from a little all-day sweat, and got instant relief from the powder.

cricket1 · 11-26-2007, 01:13 PM

I have the Corbin GF/L on my '03 ST and use it on any longer rides. Yes, it is still a hard seat, but the extra width at the front, and fact it doesn't try and jam the jewels into the tank, make it much better than the stocker. But, I do use a sheep skin pad to help soften it some, and to make the seat slightly "grippier". With my textile riding pants, the corbin is slick as snot.

For short trips, commuting, I use the factory seat, as the narrower width in the front makes it easier to get my short (29" inseam) legs/ feet down.

ricster · 11-26-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by airrider03

I had the Corbin GF/L on my 06 for a few days...but I didn't like it...way too hard and it does not work with the touring suspension.
I opted for the Triumph Gel seat which works well for me, yes, it is spongy, but I can sit on it day after day without discomfort...and it supports me with total control over bumpy roads, where the Corbin made me feel disconnected from the bike.

Example: With the Corbin, I was sitting ON the bike, with the Gel seat, I'm sitting IN the bike (much better for my ride).

IMPORTANT NOTE: On long rides (7 hours +) I will sprinkle a little anti-monkey butt powder where it counts and it does work wonders.
I remember chafing from a little all-day sweat, and got instant relief from the powder.

I took airrider03's (steve) advise and went with a gel seat after taking a long first ride with him and my buddy chris who was on a bonneville. I must say that the stock seat wasn't that comfy after that first ride but went on many more rides with the new gel seat that equalled that ride with airrider03 and must say I was very happy with the results...he is right you sit in it not on it..much better in my opinion as well. I ride with RickyT as well from this site and he has the corbin...maybe he will chime in..but he said it was still hard after several thousand miles...and I did see and feel that seat and it sure is hard.

pelon717 · 11-26-2007, 01:37 PM

I have a Corbin on my FZ. It's great for short trips but not so much for long ones. For long trips I still use an Alaska Leather sheepskin pad. Skivies like Underarmour really help as well.

+1 on the anti-monkeybutt powder previously mentioned. That stuff saved my butt during a x-country trip.

Strangely enough the stock seat on my RS seems pretty good. Then again, I have yet to do more than a 500 mile day with it.

TallGear · 11-26-2007, 05:25 PM

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With my textile riding pants, the corbin is slick as snot.

Agreed.
Today I recieved my Triboseat "Rider".
http://www.triboseat.com
Once I get it installed and tested, I'll report my findings.

TallGear · 11-28-2007, 01:34 AM

I tested out my Triboseat Rider tonight.
So far, so good...it's doing it's job to keep me glued to my Corbin seat.
It's quite abit better than before...I didn't slide forward nearly as much every time I braked.
The downsides are:
-kinda ugly
-medium quality
-bunches up underneath me
Time will tell how long it will last....but for now it'll do.