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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bowie2k3 on October 14, 2015, 04:47:19 PM
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I've taken a few longer trips recently and the stock seat is killing me. I've been thinking of an airhawk cushion but I just noticed that Corbin is making a seat for the v7. My concern is making the height any lower on my '13 v7 Special as its a bit tight already...has anyone bought a Corbin for their v7? If so, any opinions on comfort and height?
Thanks.
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There's a comparison new/old seat pic on the website page (number 4 in the sequence)
http://corbin.com/motoguzzi/mgv7sgl.shtml (http://corbin.com/motoguzzi/mgv7sgl.shtml)
If you click on it then it opens a sub window that allows you to slide the comparison left & right (just do it, you'll see what I mean).
Judging by this, the seat height is the same (but the pillion seat is higher).
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Although the page says it's designed for 13-15 - 2016 uses the same seat, doesn't it?
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Hmm, I could consider that.
Doesn't look bad, but doesn't look as nice as the cafe seat or some of the other seats I've seen.
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Looks very nice! I had a Gunfighter and Lady on my R75/5 and it was comfortable. Maybe they'll make a solo Gunfighter also?
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Oh yeah. I like this one.
(http://corbin.com/motoguzzi/mgv7sg_8.jpg)
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Oh yeah. I like this one.
(http://corbin.com/motoguzzi/mgv7sg_8.jpg)
Hubba Hubba
:drool:
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Oh yeah. I like this one.
(http://corbin.com/motoguzzi/mgv7sg_8.jpg)
Ahhh yeah, much better.
I'll seriously consider that one!
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Funny. I emailed Corbin awhile back, asking about a seat for the V7. Told them there would be a good market for it, since V7 is 50% of Guzzi sales.
I never heard back from them.
And, now a seat shows up on thier website!
The Gunfighter & Lady looks like exactly what I need for some 2-up time on the V7 Special !!! :thumb:
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Ahhh yeah, much better.
I'll seriously consider that one!
Is this a Corbin Seat or one from another vendor?
Gerry
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Is this a Corbin Seat or one from another vendor?
Gerry
That cafe one is also Corbin. I just hadn't bothered looking at anything but the OP's first link.
Since I don't use my V7 for 2-up (and if I ever do it will be with one of the small kids and the stock seat will be fine for limited distance) that cafe seat would be perfect for me.
And the price is better to, win-win.
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I ordered one of the Cafe seats last night for the 2016 Racer. I will post up a ride report etc. when i get it. I was pretty impressed with Corbin's slection of colors..When you order you can select four options, the saddle color and material, side panels, welting, and back center section.
The only material they charge extra for is the Stingray leather.
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This is the Corbin V7 page. It shows both versions of the Gunfighter:
http://corbin.com/motoguzzi/v7menu.shtml
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I ordered one of the Cafe seats last night for the 2016 Racer. I will post up a ride report etc. when i get it. I was pretty impressed with Corbin's slection of colors..When you order you can select four options, the saddle color and material, side panels, welting, and back center section.
The only material they charge extra for is the Stingray leather.
AWESOME! Can't wait to hear.
What did you chose for the back center section?
I'm thinking I'd go all black, with white welts and MAYBE even a white back center (otherwise just keep it all black).
I wonder if they'll leave that ugly Corbin logo off too?
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As I don't ride two up, the seat is also interesting to me.
I know I'm going overboard, but it would be nice if the Corbin site would approximate the look of the seat when you choose different materials. Yeah, it would take some programming, but it's not that bad. Lots of companies show you how your car, etc., will look as you select different colors, interiors, wheels, etc. (I suppose I could just get a better imagination. Not sure where to start looking.)
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As I don't ride two up, the seat is also interesting to me.
I know I'm going overboard, but it would be nice if the Corbin site would approximate the look of the seat when you choose different materials. Yeah, it would take some programming, but it's not that bad. Lots of companies show you how your car, etc., will look as you select different colors, interiors, wheels, etc. (I suppose I could just get a better imagination. Not sure where to start looking.)
I agree.
I can attempt SOME PhotoChopping, but my skills at color manipulation are very limited.
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I agree.
I can attempt SOME PhotoChopping, but my skills at color manipulation are very limited.
They do have it, but not for every seat. In the "Order" tab, click on Design It. It's interactive and you can customize all sections of the seat by clicking on them. It's not available on the V7, but you could try a similar saddle like the Bonneville. It's pretty cool, actually.
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Thanks. Hadn't searched for other seats. Could at least get an idea of what some of the materials would look like side-by-side.
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Bump... looking for an update from anyone using either version of this Corbin Gunfighter. Full reviews with your impressions would be great. Of course this saddle came out just a bunch of weeks after I had my stock seat rebuilt locally. I love mine except a more defined cafe hump behind my rump would be preferred. The saddle width of the Corbin is the same 13" as my rebuild, which is at least 4" wider than stock. I am tempted by that solo Gunfighter seat.
Did the Corbin create a higher or lower seating height than stock? I hope not lower. 29" inseam and I can still flat-foot the ground easily, stock and the rebuild.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/stevet_010/20150930_181440%20small.jpg)
Steve.
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The Corbin seat on my Racer is taller than stock. Mostly because the sides of it are wider. When you are stopped on the bike, the side welts dig into the inside of your thighs. So you wind up standing up a bit taller. That being said, it is the best seat I have ever had on any of my bikes. I get set for a long ride, go for two to three hours, and I am comfortable. Hate to get off the bike, because I want to keep going.
I am very pleased with it. Pictures to follow.
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I had them put baseball jacket leather on the seat, asphalt vinyl on the sides, red westing, and gray on the back.
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af201/mwrenn/Mobile%20Uploads/20151221_203024_zpsi7muh8uw.jpg) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/mwrenn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151221_203024_zpsi7muh8uw.jpg.html)
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http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s617/kingoffleece/2015V7%20STONE_zpshwmqzcyj.jpg?t=1450667974
Click here to see a custom seat I made for my V7. This is a great long distance seat. Here's what I did:
stock seat is taken apart, a layer of our waffle gel is laid down, and then different foams are shaped and glued in. Finally a top is made-either leather, vinyl, or Alcantra (the breathable material you see on the outside edge of the seat) and a logo of some kind (just for kicks!).
To gain a bit of legroom the front portion of the seat was raised to the level of the passenger section. This lets me move a bit fore and aft to vary the pressure points-which is key to long distance comfort.
I'm making two Norge seats right now-one for me and one for another rider and then need to make another V7 for a customer in California.
For those getting the Corbin you may want one of my seat covers as the Corbin seats will stay wet after rain riding for quite a while-this is what my Corbin owner/customers pass along to me. B-150 size will fit the V7 if you need one.
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mwrenn
that looks outstanding on that motorcycle
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(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/stevet_010/20150930_181440%20small.jpg)
Steve, that looks outstanding!
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Thanks Kev. It looks and fits so much better than stock. And the brown front section looks much better in person than in the photo. Espresso brown was the color name of the vinyl, I think. Then he used a cream colored thread on all the stitching and that little touch was awesome.
Steve.
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I've had a couple of Corbin seats
The one on my BMW R80 is very good and was made to my specs; lower than stock and narrow in the front
The seat for my 1979 T140 was not so good. Corbin built it with a "scooped out" section for the buttocks that forced an upright riding position. I sold the Triumph seat and the guy who bought it sold it too.
They can make a good flat seat you just need to tell them
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Bump... looking for an update from anyone using either version of this Corbin Gunfighter. Full reviews with your impressions would be great. Of course this saddle came out just a bunch of weeks after I had my stock seat rebuilt locally. I love mine except a more defined cafe hump behind my rump would be preferred. The saddle width of the Corbin is the same 13" as my rebuild, which is at least 4" wider than stock. I am tempted by that solo Gunfighter seat.
Did the Corbin create a higher or lower seating height than stock? I hope not lower. 29" inseam and I can still flat-foot the ground easily, stock and the rebuild.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/stevet_010/20150930_181440%20small.jpg)
Steve.
Hi, have you decided to buy a Corbin seat and if so, are you thinking of selling your seat? I am trying to decide on which Corbin to buy. I will likely be riding solo 90% of the time so I may pick up the gunfighter too and buy a stock two seater for when the mood strikes the missus. That being said, if your seat is for sell, I may be interested.
I just bought a leftover 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer and though I love the suede seat, OEM seats aren't the most comfortable for long distance riding. Anyone else find any other options for the V7? Finally, one last question, Corbin doesn't seem to list the V7 Racer as an option for their gunfighter!? I know that the OEM seats are interchangeable on all V7's. Does anyone have any experience either way with Corbin seats on the V7R?
I need an all day kind of seat so any advice, suggestions, etc. would be great. Have a good day.
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I look forward to hearing about this. In the 1980's I had GREAT experiences with Corbin but in the 1990's I had an AWFUL experience with them and haven't liked any of their seats I have tried since then (on others' bikes, I have not bought again).
The accessory solo seat for the Racer was available for an unbelievably low price from Guzzi for a little while, so I used one on my 1100S project, but it is not a distance comfort seat. The Guzzi solo saddles that are currently available are listing around $200, which is not bad but may not be any more comfortable than the one I have.
I can recommend Sargent motorcycle seats if you want something made to order. I have ridden on several of their custom seats and plan to call them the next time I need a seat. They do all the custom colors and details, even matched the seams to the paint lines on my brother's SPNT.
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Just to throw in a few more data points:
2009 Stelvio - custom seat by BMS. Outstanding, could not have been happier. Got measured and talked to at a Guzzi rally.
2012 V7 Racer - loved the look of the stock racer seat but I needed more room for travel. Local dealer had a take off stock seat from a Classic. Perfectly happy with it - 400 mile days were no problem.
2014 Triumph 800XC - hated the stock seat, same downsloping into-the-tank shape of the Stelvio. Bought the Corbin, very happy. 600 mile days.
Your mileage will vary...
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Hi, thanks for the advice/suggestions. I think I have been going about it the wrong way. I have been looking for a custom two up seat that suits the bike. However, the fact is my wife would be riding with me for less than 5% of the time realistically. So I may just buy a stock two seater as you suggested for said short stints in and around the country side with the missus.
As for myself, I think I will go with the Corbin gunslinger solo seat. It suits the bike beautifully and inevitably is the most affordable choice. The stock suede seat that comes on the Racer will be kept, hung on the wall or something. It's art after all. Having owned a Corbin seat in the past, I was very happy with mine so I cannot see why it wouldn't be the same again. Either way, I'll write up a review of it after a thousand miles or so.
Again, thanks!
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I sent the seat from my 2013 V7 Stone to Sargent & like what they did: a bit wider in front, flat from front to back, kept the logo.
(https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a6dc04b3127cceeb265e53591400000030O00JYtmblwxag9vPgI/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00501893061020160226040054814.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/)
http://www.sargentcycle.com/ (http://www.sargentcycle.com/)
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In my opinion you can't beat the quality and service of Corbin Industries. I bought a seat from them in '97 for my '95 California. They were prompt with delivery and had all the custom options just right on the seat. It was the firmest and most comfortable seat I ever rode on. When I got my '01 Cali I transferred the same seat on to that bike. I put a total of 150,000 miles on it before it started showing age. In January I sent it back to Corbin to have it redone. I changed some things on the order from before and got it back four weeks later and once again it's perfect right down to the Italian flag logo.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/bigdave52952/Corbin%20Seat.jpg)
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In case anyone interested in what it looks like:
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/mjptexas/V7/822A4F6D-C8AE-49C6-8071-52CA74D4F2ED_zpsef1pmiax.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/mjptexas/media/V7/822A4F6D-C8AE-49C6-8071-52CA74D4F2ED_zpsef1pmiax.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/mjptexas/V7/D62DDAB0-7517-4D7E-8254-BB8FB8A1136B_zpspeaalifa.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/mjptexas/media/V7/D62DDAB0-7517-4D7E-8254-BB8FB8A1136B_zpspeaalifa.jpg.html)
I selected the 'bomber jacket' leather for all surfaces:
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/mjptexas/V7/4644FDB2-2F56-4EE4-A074-9877570BEE13_zps8gil7inf.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/mjptexas/media/V7/4644FDB2-2F56-4EE4-A074-9877570BEE13_zps8gil7inf.jpg.html)
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In case anyone interested in what it looks like:
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/mjptexas/V7/822A4F6D-C8AE-49C6-8071-52CA74D4F2ED_zpsef1pmiax.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/mjptexas/media/V7/822A4F6D-C8AE-49C6-8071-52CA74D4F2ED_zpsef1pmiax.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/mjptexas/V7/D62DDAB0-7517-4D7E-8254-BB8FB8A1136B_zpspeaalifa.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/mjptexas/media/V7/D62DDAB0-7517-4D7E-8254-BB8FB8A1136B_zpspeaalifa.jpg.html)
I selected the 'bomber jacket' leather for all surfaces:
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/mjptexas/V7/4644FDB2-2F56-4EE4-A074-9877570BEE13_zps8gil7inf.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/mjptexas/media/V7/4644FDB2-2F56-4EE4-A074-9877570BEE13_zps8gil7inf.jpg.html)
OOOH, that's the Corbin?
They were willing to leave that ugly Corbin label off for you then?
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I put Corbin saddles on a BMW and a Buell. Both were well made but heavy, and neither fit properly without modifications. When I contacted Corbin about the fit on the first one, the Corbin tech said "that's because it's a bad design." Well, thanks. That said, on a long ride I seldom thought about those saddles, and that's what really counts. Still, for turnkey saddles I prefer Sargent, and NOTHING beats a Russell custom saddle for comfort. But they're not waterproof, so it's always a compromise.
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OOOH, that's the Corbin?
They were willing to leave that ugly Corbin label off for you then?
Ha! No option to delete the Logo, but you can request that it be done in black so it's pretty unobtrusive. I'll get a picture of it next time I have the bike out.
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I put Corbin saddles on a BMW and a Buell. Both were well made but heavy, and neither fit properly without modifications.....
I've put Corbin seats on two Guzzis and one Ducati recently. None of them were particularly heavy.
- The Ducati Monster seat was initially difficult to fit. After about 200 miles the fit was fine.
- The Cali Custom was a very tight fit.
- The V7 seat fit perfectly out of the box
I didn't have to make any modifications to get any of the seats to fit.
Regarding the riding position on the V7: my perception is the riding position on the Corbin seat is just slightly lower than the stock seat, no more than an inch, but enough to notice it. However this doesn't translate to your feet being closer to the ground, primarily because of the width of the seat.
As far as comfort is concerned, there is a reason I have one on the bikes I ride the most :thumb:
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Ha! No option to delete the Logo, but you can request that it be done in black so it's pretty unobtrusive. I'll get a picture of it next time I have the bike out.
Bummer, but good tip. I'll keep it in mind. That's probably better than a Sharpie lol.
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mjptexas: Did you have to pay extra to get the diamond quilt on the drivers saddle? Great looking seat. I am leaning towards chocolate brown myself to match the original suede seat as close as possible. Bike looks fantastic with the Corbin seat.
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I've got the waterproof solution for you.
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mjptexas: Did you have to pay extra to get the diamond quilt on the drivers saddle? Great looking seat. I am leaning towards chocolate brown myself to match the original suede seat as close as possible. Bike looks fantastic with the Corbin seat.
The diamond quilt design is standard. The seat as delivered did not have any extra cost options.
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Nice to know. Thanks!
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Bummer, but good tip. I'll keep it in mind. That's probably better than a Sharpie lol.
Kev, at 8 feet you really have to be looking for the logo to see it:
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/mjptexas/V7/8E4B8943-BC45-4BAD-AA6E-887A04B41DBF_zps9ni1vefq.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/mjptexas/media/V7/8E4B8943-BC45-4BAD-AA6E-887A04B41DBF_zps9ni1vefq.jpg.html)
Even up close it's unobtrusive:
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y518/mjptexas/V7/BF0AFB67-78B8-4439-9B3D-2BF628FC14E5_zpsjrw6pjlt.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/mjptexas/media/V7/BF0AFB67-78B8-4439-9B3D-2BF628FC14E5_zpsjrw6pjlt.jpg.html)
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I love the logo in black actually. Wish I had known that I could do that on my previous Corbin seat. Oh, it doesn't hurt that my last name is actually Corbin too! :whip2:
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That isn't offensive at all... Hell kinda looks good. Thanks! :thumb:
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I sent the seat from my 2013 V7 Stone to Sargent & like what they did: a bit wider in front, flat from front to back, kept the logo.
(https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a6dc04b3127cceeb265e53591400000030O00JYtmblwxag9vPgI/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00501893061020160226040054814.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/)
http://www.sargentcycle.com/ (http://www.sargentcycle.com/)
I like! :thumb:
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Regarding the riding position on the V7: my perception is the riding position on the Corbin seat is just slightly lower than the stock seat, no more than an inch, but enough to notice it. However this doesn't translate to your feet being closer to the ground, primarily because of the width of the seat.
As far as comfort is concerned, there is a reason I have one on the bikes I ride the most :thumb:
Hmmm, that'll be a reason for me to exclude the Corbin, which too bad, because I like the look of it. I'm already considering lowered pegs, or rear sets to open up my thigh-to-torso angle, which is way more comfortable for me with my lower back/sciatica issues (gee, I sound like an old geezer like some of the rest of the people on here :wink: ).
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Hmmm, that'll be a reason for me to exclude the Corbin, which too bad, because I like the look of it. I'm already considering lowered pegs, or rear sets to open up my thigh-to-torso angle, which is way more comfortable for me with my lower back/sciatica issues (gee, I sound like an old geezer like some of the rest of the people on here :wink: ).
I understand the concern about the tight fit with your legs. I've thought about making the same changes. Every time I get on the V7 (either seat) my first thought is "gee, this is a little cramped", but the thought passes in the first mile. I don't have any discomfort after a long ride.
I thought a little more about my Corbin seat comments. The riding position does change a little, but it may be just as attributable to the fact that with the solo seat you naturally sit a little farther back on the bike which changes your leg angle to the foot pegs and slightly increases your reach to the bars. Again, the change isn't great but it is noticeable.
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G5, does the seat seem more comfortable now, longer rides don't hurt your bottom as much or at all? I put a atv cushion on my seat and slid additional padding under the fron to try to level it some. It helps for short runs but long rides it hurts. Not too bad if the road is relatively smooth. Put some ikons on the back, a good improvement, the seat is next. Roughly how much was getting your seat redone? I am also planning on relocating the handlebars up and back with an MG cycles kit. I feel like the stock bars are too low and forward for me.
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Stevet, how does your seat feel to you and roughly what did it cost? Thanks, Robert
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Stevet, how does your seat feel to you and roughly what did it cost? Thanks, Robert
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Also, if anyone has a stock two up seat for sell pm me please.
EDIT: Purchased a stock V7 Classic seat via Fleabay - thus, no longer looking for seats! Cheers!
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Here are the details from the Sargent seat, done in November 2014:
CSS-BP-1P Basic price, seats with 1pc plastic base. 99.95
CSS-FOAM-SCWDF
Install Supercell foam, widen front only. level front to back to create bench seat 175.00
CSS-COV-INSRT-PLT Black pleated insert(s) 0.00
CSS-COV-TRIM Black trim 0.00
CSS-COV-WELT-BLK-SM Small black welt (1/8") 0.00
Marketing Special Marketing Promotions. (CSSOct2014) -25.00
*S/H Waived Home Shipping and handling fees waived.
Ship via FedEx Ground Home Delivery Service. 0.00
Total $249.95
As you can see there was a promotion at the end of the year, & sent I my seat existing there to be modified after talking with them on the phone. It is more comfortable. I can move back & forth more. It's quite firm but has plenty of foam padding.
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The diamond quilt design is standard. The seat as delivered did not have any extra cost options.
Thanks for the info. I am 6' with a 32 inch inseam. Do you reckon that the seat is high enough? The bike's present seat seems just about right in height and I don't want to feel cramped (I have a Racer with rear sets). Is the Corbin seat much lower than stock? Thanks again.
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Is that the stock saddle? Or the factory ribbed saddle https://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=75508
Here are the details from the Sargent seat, done in November 2014:
CSS-BP-1P Basic price, seats with 1pc plastic base. 99.95
CSS-FOAM-SCWDF
Install Supercell foam, widen front only. level front to back to create bench seat 175.00
CSS-COV-INSRT-PLT Black pleated insert(s) 0.00
CSS-COV-TRIM Black trim 0.00
CSS-COV-WELT-BLK-SM Small black welt (1/8") 0.00
Marketing Special Marketing Promotions. (CSSOct2014) -25.00
*S/H Waived Home Shipping and handling fees waived.
Ship via FedEx Ground Home Delivery Service. 0.00
Total $249.95
As you can see there was a promotion at the end of the year, & sent I my seat existing there to be modified after talking with them on the phone. It is more comfortable. I can move back & forth more. It's quite firm but has plenty of foam padding.
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I understand the concern about the tight fit with your legs. I've thought about making the same changes. Every time I get on the V7 (either seat) my first thought is "gee, this is a little cramped", but the thought passes in the first mile. I don't have any discomfort after a long ride.
I thought a little more about my Corbin seat comments. The riding position does change a little, but it may be just as attributable to the fact that with the solo seat you naturally sit a little farther back on the bike which changes your leg angle to the foot pegs and slightly increases your reach to the bars. Again, the change isn't great but it is noticeable.
So I bit the bullet and bought a seat just like yours today. Thanks for all your input into this seat! In lieu of owning a Racer I decided to go with the dark chocolate brown leather and black Corbin logo. Now I just have to pick up an OEM two seater for when the mood strikes my missus (or kids) to go for a quick jaunt around the back roads here in my neck of the woods.
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Here are the details from the Sargent seat, done in November 2014:
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Does Sargent offer a complete seat for the V7, or only service to modify an existing one?
I'm really happy with the Sargent on my F800GT. I've had Corbins in the past, and have been satisfied with the comfort, but, they're heavy beasts, plus the one on my VFR800 didn't work with the H&B side case mounts w/o some modifications.
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Does Sargent offer a complete seat for the V7, or only service to modify an existing one?
I'm really happy with the Sargent on my F800GT. I've had Corbins in the past, and have been satisfied with the comfort, but, they're heavy beasts, plus the one on my VFR800 didn't work with the H&B side case mounts w/o some modifications.
To my understanding, you must send your seat into Sargent as they do not provide a seat pan. Regarding the Corbin seat being heavy, apparently it is not too bad if considering the solo gunfighter seat according to those who own it.
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I'm starting to work on making V7 seat pans. Stay tuned.............. ......
If successful I can make seats to order without any need for the stock pan. So far so good but it will need to be perfect before I offer it.
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So I bit the bullet and bought a seat just like yours today. Thanks for all your input into this seat! In lieu of owning a Racer I decided to go with the dark chocolate brown leather and black Corbin logo. Now I just have to pick up an OEM two seater for when the mood strikes my missus (or kids) to go for a quick jaunt around the back roads here in my neck of the woods.
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l was out my V7 last evening. Hard to beat a Corbin seat.
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l was out my V7 last evening. Hard to beat a Corbin seat.
Lucky you! We got 20 centimetres of snow over the last two days here. :sad:
May I ask how tall are you and what your inseam is? I took my Corbin "as is" because the sales person was adamant that I should try it out first before asking to have the drivers seat raised. I am sure it will be fine but would be curious to know your thoughts on it?
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Lucky you! We got 20 centimetres of snow over the last two days here. :sad:
May I ask how tall are you and what your inseam is? I took my Corbin "as is" because the sales person was adamant that I should try it out first before asking to have the drivers seat raised. I am sure it will be fine but would be curious to know if your thoughts on it?
5'10" with a 31 in inseam. Yeah, you need to be careful about raising the seat unless you are pretty tall. Corbin seats tend to be a little wider, which changes your reach to the ground.
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5'10" with a 31 in inseam. Yeah, you need to be careful about raising the seat unless you are pretty tall. Corbin seats tend to be a little wider, which changes your reach to the ground.
At 6 foot with a 32 inseam I am sure I will be fine then. Thanks again for your input.
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Hi, have you decided to buy a Corbin seat and if so, are you thinking of selling your seat? I am trying to decide on which Corbin to buy. I will likely be riding solo 90% of the time so I may pick up the gunfighter too and buy a stock two seater for when the mood strikes the missus. That being said, if your seat is for sell, I may be interested.
I just bought a leftover 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer and though I love the suede seat, OEM seats aren't the most comfortable for long distance riding. Anyone else find any other options for the V7? Finally, one last question, Corbin doesn't seem to list the V7 Racer as an option for their gunfighter!? I know that the OEM seats are interchangeable on all V7's. Does anyone have any experience either way with Corbin seats on the V7R?
I need an all day kind of seat so any advice, suggestions, etc. would be great. Have a good day.
Bringing up the Corbin/V7 thread again. Sorry to the couple of you that asked me questions that went unanswered.
I'll be keeping by OEM rebuild shown in the photo, even if I do get another saddle. If I get a leather Corbin I'd use my rebuild for daily use (sitting in the sun all day at work) and the Corbin for pleasure riding. I'm still thinking of getting the Corbin for 2 reasons- the Corbin will have firmer foam and the true café racer bump/butt curb. I really like the look of my rebuild and it is much wider than the stock, but after some miles the foam could have been firmer/denser (two Sargents and a Russell Day Long on other bikes have taught me this), and I really should have had the more defined bump built into it. I've got a good size windshield, but at higher speeds the café racer bump would sure be nice to lock me in position against the headwind. Especially if I re-install my Dart Marlin screen during the summer. I'm tall in the upper body and my torso makes a great wind catcher to push me rearward on the seat.
The cost of my rebuild was north of $400, pretty reasonable for a one-off custom rebuild. If I ever do another local rebuild I'll now know how to ask about foams.
So, with springtime riding upon us, any of you V7/Corbin owners have any extended use updates for those of us still sitting on the fencepost?
Thanks,
Steve.
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I bought the Corbin solo gunslinger in the end and just recieved it last friday. However, I am picking up my bike in just under two weeks from the dealer. Soooo, I'll happily post pics and and a small review of the seat itself once both have been joined in cycling bliss... :bike-037:
EDIT: I should note that I had a duo Corbin seat for a Suzuki Intruder 1400 years ago and it worked beautifully! Easily the best seat on the market, though I could live without the customer service coming out of the Cali office.
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Hello, all.
If this has been mentioned before, I missed it.
But I just received my Corbin Gunslinger saddle for my V7 ll Stone. It's absolutely beautiful.
Too bad it doesn't fit. When the seat lock pin is in place, there is a 1" gap between the seat and the tank.
Does anyone know if the V7 and the V7 ll use a different size seat pan?
Thanks.
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Bummer! I'll be watching this thread. I really want that seat.
Steve.
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When I received mine I noticed a small gap as well, however I assumed it was due to the leather belt on my Racer:
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5kzhnsVrVz0/maxresdefault.jpg)
If you cannot see the gap so well, I have other pics via a video I made of the day I picked her up. Specifically fast forward to 0:28, 0:38 seconds and 1:01.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kzhnsVrVz0
You can see the lip of the tank where the front of the should be flush with it but it is no where near as large a gap as 1 inch. Ill take off my leather belt today and see if that fixes the gap.
Could the problem be due to the fact that the V7II's engine is tilted forward and hence, minor changes were made to the frame as well that would allow for such a gap in the first place? I have seen this seat on other V7's with no gap/issues, etc...
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I can see where a slight change may have happened with the upgraded frame of the -II.
However, I must ask. Have you checked to see if the seat latch is adjustable where it mounts to the frame?
I've seen them with slotted holes on some bikes, in the past...
Just a thought. My bike is not handy to look at, right now...