jangermann Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Anyone got a aftermarket comfort seat or rebuild? What to buy? My butt hurts after 1hour and I would like a softer seat. It is easy to find a comfort seat for older VFR's but for the 8gen only Corbin seems to make them, and Bagster can rebuild it. Another thing is the front fork. I think it is hard, anyone tried aftermarket springs for better comfort? Yes I am old and weak but still want to drive VFR :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarider Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I purchased 8 or 9 corbin seats over the years. I think they triple my riding time. I am 64 but not weak. Alright maybe a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 14, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, floridarider said: I purchased 8 or 9 corbin seats over the years. I think they triple my riding time. I am 64 but not weak. Alright maybe a little. I'm reminded of a song Where in Fla are you? We might be putting together a VFR meet in September on a Thursday night at the new Ace Cafe in Orlando - see this thread from the other forum if interested: http://vfrworld.com/threads/ace-cafe-in-orlando.53710/#post-569572 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted August 14, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 14, 2017 I bought a leather cover for my 5th gen & fitted it directly over the existing vinyl cover, this reinforces the seat & the comfort is much better, plus its not slidy like the vinyl was. I've done 300 plus mile days with no rear end stress. Soft seats are not good for riding, they kill the blood suply to your butt, as does a too hard one, I found the stock seat too soft, so better now :) Soft seats lack support & lock you in place, better to get used to your seat, baring in mind that are made stiffer noawadays so they wear in, wher as in the past they were too soft & just got worse over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangermann Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Well drivers weight has to be calculated. Light drivers (like me) need softer seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zupatun Posted August 14, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 14, 2017 For most of us who are kilogrammatically challenged (overweight) the front fork is under sprung. I have 0.95 kg/mm springs in mine...stiffer than stock and they are designed to match my weight...they are a little plush in fact. For trackdays it was recommended 1.0 or 1.1 for me. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangermann Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Just talked to the local saddlery (sorry don't know the english word, hope you know what I mean). They will remove 2 centimeters of the top foam of the seat and replace it with a softer pressurefoam, total price 100euro. That should solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 16 minutes ago, jangermann said: Just talked to the local saddlery (sorry don't know the english word, hope you know what I mean). They will remove 2 centimeters of the top foam of the seat and replace it with a softer pressurefoam, total price 100euro. That should solve the problem. That seems like a good price. (Oh, and saddlery is as good a word as any!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Sounds reasonable. Saddlery is understandable, upholsterer's possibly more accurate. Let us know how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckrzy1 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I put an air hawk cover on for any rides over 100 miles, under that and I'm fine with stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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