is there a seat (not corbin) thats loweer for the rider

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:29 am

i tried the corbin and liked the look and comfort but felt like my knees were touching my elbows.
is there another manufacturer or recommendation for a smaller stepped seat.
i guess i could cut an OEM foam and recover but unless the cover is shapped to suit i think it would crease and look like a 2 year old had done it.
stock 900f
all help greatly appreciated.
thanks mark

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:31 am

I have seen many that cut their seat and used the stock cover and it look good. I plan to do the same but have my upholsterer do the cover as their is some tricks to the trade.

Just my 2 cents.

Peace, Jim

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:02 am

Maybe contact Sargent and see if they have some ideas like this SOHC seat.
http://www.sargentcycle.com/Custom-Seat-Services/Case-Study/

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:58 am

smurdoch wrote:

Maybe contact Sargent and see if they have some ideas like this SOHC seat.
http://www.sargentcycle.com/Custom-Seat-Services/Case-Study/

+1

I have one of their seats on my ZRX, excellent work and they have wonderful customer service something that Corbin is greatly lacking in.

Mr. Wog, who is a member HERE will do custom work on your seat, he is very popular on the ZRX forum, shoot him a PM.

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:31 pm

+2 for Sargent

I really like it alot.

Toddk

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:50 pm

toddk wrote:

+2 for Sargent

I really like it alot.

Toddk

^^ now thats what i am talking about Very Happy

thanks for all the imput, i will give sargent and mr wog a call.
cheers mark

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 4:06 pm

Also, you should know that Corbin will customize your seat anyway you want for no extra charge.

As an example, I was sitting much farther forward on seat than the stock corbin is designed for. They were able to make the driver seat area shorter for me no problem.

GL

-Seb

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 4:44 pm

good to know

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:25 pm

Rearsets will help with the seating position too. Pegs farther back and up a bit gives you a better riding position and will get your knees away from the bars too.

Click on the picture in my signature. This is a stock seat cut down and then reupholstered.

Dave

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:45 pm

thanks griz, i have a set of Honda rear sets that i haven't mounted yet, i am hoping that the combo will improve the ridding poss a lot .though to be honest i am being fussy. i do have a line on a seat ,just waiting on pics.
thanks to all mark.