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Cold_iron
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 08:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

which would you folks recommend? is the comfort worth the extra $150?

the select looks cooler than the corbin, but are they comparable in comfort?

or does the corbin blow it away?

(Message edited by cold_iron on March 20, 2007)
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Tpoppa
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 08:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I really like my Corbin. I have done several 500 mile days with no problems.
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Cold_iron
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 09:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thx
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Teddagreek
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 10:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm recovering from a back injury..

I have a select and my stock City X seat..

The gel seat works.. My only complaint is its bit of ball cruncher for me. I wish The back was a inch further...
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Disturbed
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 10:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My butt likes the select seat just fine. No complaints.
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Old_man
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 10:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can't compare them unless you've tried them both.
I have the Select seat and am very happy with it.
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Jwhite601
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 11:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1 on the select, it blows away the stock seat.
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Cycleaddict
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 11:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

anything blows away a stock "s" seat..... got a streetfighter seat and find it quite comfortable. the textured vinyl has good grip .however the hump position would probably make tall & or lard-asses feel cramped !
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Cixyx_pilot
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 11:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just put a Select on my City X
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Dick8008
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 01:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Corbin hands down. Will probably always have a corbin seat on any bike I own from this point forward.
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Hardcorps
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 03:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Select seat!
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Caféelite
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

We need pics.. Not sure that it will actually help but anytime theres a reason to flaunt your bike you need to jump on it.

I like the hump look of the corbin better but in the end I will go for the one that is more comfy.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 12:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Had the select seat on my bike, the cushion for the driver is way better than stock: but the V-channel of that seat will duct water (ie rain!) right down your backside. Its like sitting at the base of a drain gutter spout. I am convinced the people that made it, do not live, ride where it rains, or do any riding in the rain with that seat. (Seattle gets wet) Seat is off to the upulstry shop, coming back as a true two up seat with gel front and rear
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Percyco
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 04:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Select........

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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 05:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think the Corbin makes the back of the bike look too stubby. The Buell seat stretches it out a little.
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45_degrees
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 05:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you want something that doesn't fit and requires modification to work, weighs like a brick compared to stock, and is hard as a brick too, get the Corbin. That's my experience with them and I've heard the same from a lot of people.

I know the Streetfighter is good, so the Select is probably good too.
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Kmfw160
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 07:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

...the select has provided me the iron a** I always wanted.
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147db
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 08:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

...just another vote for the Select!
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Typeone
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i've got a new Select seat for sale if anyone is interested. PM me for more info. great seat, super comfy, ready to ship.
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Metalstorm
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 11:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Having never tried nor even seen a Corbin in person I can not vote.
I have a Select seat which I like very much. I've never been fond of the original Corbin with the really bulbous passenger pillion area but the newer one that Al sells looks pretty cool.
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H2otech
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 11:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

PM Sent
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 12:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I really like my Corbin Gunfighter. It's roomier than the stock seat and way more comfortable too. I like the look of the tall rear section of the seat, but don't think it would be very comfortable in a 2-up situation for the passenger. I don't ride with anyone else on my bike though, so this wasn't a consideration for me. The only negatives I can come up with is they're expensive and they weigh twice as much as the stock seat. Otherwise, they're great saddles.

Corbin Gunfighter
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Swordsman
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 10:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My father-in-law has a Corbin on his Sportster... payed a ton for it. I dunno how they did it, but they made a cruiser seat MORE UNCOMFORTABLE than my stock Ss seat. Way to go, Corbin!

(he hates it too, BTW, but payed too much to part w/ it!)

~SM
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Cereal
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I had a corbin on my S1 and thought it was comfortable enough, but it didn't mount for sh!t. It weighed a ton and didn't appear to be put together very well. And the rivets gouged the hell out of the rear fairing. They were cool about it and let me return it for a full refund including shipping.

I was looking to buy the select, but found a great deal on a Streetfighter (for my XB) and love it. I'd say go with whichever one of these you can find for the best deal.
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Naughtynurse
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 11:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Love the select seat!! : )
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Cold_iron
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 12:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ya i may as well go for the select, from whats been said the fit stinks on the gunfighter and i also cant stand dealing with any company that doesnt treat their customers with the utmost respect
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Tpoppa
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Corbin's have a break in period of about 1000 miles. At first they are very firm, but loosen up and a become very comfortable.

If you order directly from Corbin, they will customize the seat for FREE. I had the front narrowed, picked a cool leather grain, and added a black/on/black flame pattern. It came out great and has gotten may compliments
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Cold_iron
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

by the way, what does the v-notch serve besides acting as a gutter system?
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Percyco
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 10:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

by the way, what does the v-notch serve besides acting as a gutter system?

Scratching without standing up !

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Cold_iron
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 11:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ingenious
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