NorCal FZ6
Just some dude
Hey, hows it going?
Well I went to the Corbin Factory yesterday. My main purpose to get a new seat because the stock seat was so uncomfortable. Clearly going to the plant would give me the opportunity to get a tailored seat. So I went to pick up a seat. Here's a little review and something I can throw in the middle.
Well I left early yesterday morning for the Corbin factory in Hollister, Ca. I had a 100 mile trip. So I set out early. I had to be there in the morning between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.. This was by far the longest trip I have done so far on the bike. I roughly drove about 320 miles all together. I took the long scenic way home. The first 100 miles on the stock seat reminded me exactly why I bought a new seat. My rear was killing me when I arrived.
They gave me a tour of the plant. The customer service was excellent. The facility was a sizable operation. I believe they claimed it was an 80,000 sq ft. facility.
Sizing up the seat.
It was a fairly basic process there was no big science. The seat pan is a standard size that is made of fiberglass. Its all in the foam with this brand. As far as tailoring the seat. Basically, we started with the contouring of the foam. We did this by me getting on and off the bike and test driving the bike. The place is in the middle of farm country/tree orchards. So there is plenty of open road everywhere. I had them lower the seat as far as they could, without compromising saddle comfort. They lowered the seat by simply sanding it down with a small orbital sander.
Conclusion
So far the seat is very comfortable. As I said prior in another post. It is better
to sit in and against a seat. Than on the seat and the gas tank. This seat really holds you in. I will still need more time to getting use to the seat. Where as the manufacturer has informed me it will take about a 1000 miles for the seat foam to mold to your average body posture. -Does it feel better? Yes absolutely. Although, my rear is probably bruised for driving the first 100 miles on the stock seat.
To sum it up for the FZ6 family. I would say get a new seat. For those of you who have a stock seat, you don't know what your missing. The new seat makes the bike. In light of Corbin. So far it is great seat. I would say the Corbin is geared more toward the tourer or cruiser motorcyclist. If your looking to get a new seat for more of a super sport/racing aspect. Dont look here. These seats are heavy. I am sure there must be lighter out there. These seats are 9 lbs.-10 lbs. All in all I am happy with seat so far and I didn't really plan on going to Sears Point/Infineon or Laguna Seca anytime in the near future. Here is some pics of the bike and facility. Enjoy!
Yours truly,
NorCal FZ6
Well I went to the Corbin Factory yesterday. My main purpose to get a new seat because the stock seat was so uncomfortable. Clearly going to the plant would give me the opportunity to get a tailored seat. So I went to pick up a seat. Here's a little review and something I can throw in the middle.
Well I left early yesterday morning for the Corbin factory in Hollister, Ca. I had a 100 mile trip. So I set out early. I had to be there in the morning between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.. This was by far the longest trip I have done so far on the bike. I roughly drove about 320 miles all together. I took the long scenic way home. The first 100 miles on the stock seat reminded me exactly why I bought a new seat. My rear was killing me when I arrived.
They gave me a tour of the plant. The customer service was excellent. The facility was a sizable operation. I believe they claimed it was an 80,000 sq ft. facility.
Sizing up the seat.
It was a fairly basic process there was no big science. The seat pan is a standard size that is made of fiberglass. Its all in the foam with this brand. As far as tailoring the seat. Basically, we started with the contouring of the foam. We did this by me getting on and off the bike and test driving the bike. The place is in the middle of farm country/tree orchards. So there is plenty of open road everywhere. I had them lower the seat as far as they could, without compromising saddle comfort. They lowered the seat by simply sanding it down with a small orbital sander.
Conclusion
So far the seat is very comfortable. As I said prior in another post. It is better
to sit in and against a seat. Than on the seat and the gas tank. This seat really holds you in. I will still need more time to getting use to the seat. Where as the manufacturer has informed me it will take about a 1000 miles for the seat foam to mold to your average body posture. -Does it feel better? Yes absolutely. Although, my rear is probably bruised for driving the first 100 miles on the stock seat.
To sum it up for the FZ6 family. I would say get a new seat. For those of you who have a stock seat, you don't know what your missing. The new seat makes the bike. In light of Corbin. So far it is great seat. I would say the Corbin is geared more toward the tourer or cruiser motorcyclist. If your looking to get a new seat for more of a super sport/racing aspect. Dont look here. These seats are heavy. I am sure there must be lighter out there. These seats are 9 lbs.-10 lbs. All in all I am happy with seat so far and I didn't really plan on going to Sears Point/Infineon or Laguna Seca anytime in the near future. Here is some pics of the bike and facility. Enjoy!
Yours truly,
NorCal FZ6
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