$$$, but WELL worth it!

TN_Sooner

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Well, look what met me earlier this week from FedEx:

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Wonder what this could be?

Installation wasn't as easy as I'd expected. First of all, the Corbin instructions were incorrect - said to remove 6 bolts with hex key - my bike had 4 bolts and 2 nuts. Took some effort to get my seat off and then had a bugger of a time installing the new Corbin seat. Of course, I was overthinking in the heat and just needed a fresh start on a cooler morning. I got it working, but it is not as smooth operating as the stock seat, and I sort have to adjust it to get it to fit exactly.
 

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TN_Sooner

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But the resulting new seat is spectacular. I'm able to sit further away and thus my legs can comfortably get to "full recline". And, the seat is spectacularly better than stock - full memory foam support on the "sitting parts" of my @$$, not the tail bone. I rode this morning for 200 miles (including 145 before stopping) with no soreness - unlike any ride I've ever had.

Yes, the $$$'s are significant. But the Corbin folks were great to work with and turned my saddle around in about 4 weeks from the day I placed the order. I say the $$'s are well worth it!

Corbin Motorcycle Seats & Accessories | BMW C650 GT | 800-538-7035
 

TN_Sooner

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Some more pictures of the finished product:
 

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TN_Sooner

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Yes, - the backrest has a set screw and the angle can be moved 100 degrees (per the Corbin spec sheet sent with the backrest). Pictures above are all the way back.
 

TN_Sooner

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Looks fantastic! I assume it handles the TN heat ok? What color welts are those?

Thanks! Time will tell on the TN heat - did just fine on my ~ 5 hour ride yesterday, but it was upper 80's, barely touching 90 when I pulled into garage. The welts are Candy Red - makes my red bike even FASTER...:cool:
 

JaimeC

New member
Where is the passenger switch for the heater?

Oh never mind... I see they put it on the left side of the saddle instead of on the right side (like the OEM)...
 

exavid

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I had a Corbin seat on my K1100. It was excellent. The only thing I wonder about the Corbin on the GT is how it will do on bumpy stretches. When I see some large bumps coming up I can 'wedge' myself into the stock seat. I push back with my legs against the butt stop with keeps me wedged on the seat without bouncing up. The slow taper on the back of the Corbin doesn't look like that maneuver would work as well for that. Once in awhile I miss being able to clamp my knees on a fuel tank in rough going.
 

JaimeC

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I had a Corbin seat on my K1100. It was excellent. The only thing I wonder about the Corbin on the GT is how it will do on bumpy stretches. When I see some large bumps coming up I can 'wedge' myself into the stock seat. I push back with my legs against the butt stop with keeps me wedged on the seat without bouncing up. The slow taper on the back of the Corbin doesn't look like that maneuver would work as well for that.

That's why I ordered the back rest too.
 

TN_Sooner

Member
It does move you back a little bit, I think, but not a significant amount. Maybe an inch? With the optional back rest, you can sit "forward" with the adjustment.
 

windplr

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Looks beautiful. I've had Corbin seats in the past. They were always much better than stock BMW seats, which tended to be very "rock" like. That was mostly with older 70-80s bikes.

I was wondering how well the heated seat works?
 

TN_Sooner

Member
I have only used it a couple of times. On those really cold days (below 40), it feels very nice, but isn't really helpful for keeping you warm - but your buns are toasty!
 

exavid

Member
I'd appreciate a little advice on getting the OEM seat off the bike. I removed the two nuts and four Torx screws but cant seem to get the seat to go forward far enough to get it off. It looks like the two lower bolts are built into the seat and all one should have to do would be to work it forward to disengage those two bolts from the hinge frame. I'm all tuckered out trying to wrestle that thing off and sure would be grateful for any advice on how to get it to slide off.
 
Hopefully this image answers your question

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Try this and very carefully remove bottom clip from strut. And you will shed tears putting seat back on. If you can get an extra pair of hands to put back on it would help.
 
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