Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: oldsmoboat on February 12, 2015, 04:31:23 PM
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I've been mostly commuting the last few years I've had my C10. I went on a 300 mile ride yesterday and my rear is worse for the wear. I looked online and the only real source I saw for a seat was Meyer and it's too expensive. Corbin and Sargeant at least don't advertise one and Corbin doesn't answer emails.
Anyone had a shop re-foam their pan into a different shape? I'd like more of a saddle with a some back support. Something like this Corbin seat:
http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-bmw-r-1200-rt-corbin-seats-2.jpg (http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-bmw-r-1200-rt-corbin-seats-2.jpg)
(http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-bmw-r-1200-rt-corbin-seats-2.jpg)
BTW, I ordered Murph's knee savers too.
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I love my Sargent seat.
http://www.sargentcycle.com/Seats-Accessories/Sargent-Seats-Kawasaki-Concours-2008/ (http://www.sargentcycle.com/Seats-Accessories/Sargent-Seats-Kawasaki-Concours-2008/)
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Sorry, - didn't realize you have a C-10
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Have you considered a Russell Day Long ? Pricey but your butt will thank you.
http://www.day-long.com/gallery_Kawasaki.html (http://www.day-long.com/gallery_Kawasaki.html)
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I currently have a Russell Day Long with 150k miles on it. I like it.
I've heard good things about this outfit and it should be a bit more frugal than the big boys:
http://laamseats.com/ (http://laamseats.com/)
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Thanks guys.
Russell, Mayer and Laam are all riding distance from me. Will definitely have to give them a close look.
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It's an old FAQ and some links might be deadends but the info is still valid.
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=654.msg6089#msg6089 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=654.msg6089#msg6089)
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Good link.
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Did you think about the Spencers seat mod?
http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php (http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php)
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Everything I read about the Corbin made it seem like they are a hard seat. I ended up buying a Russell Day-Long seat on Ebay that CRocker linked me to. Hasn't shipped yet. Probably paid a little too much but didn't want to spend 6 months searching.
I bought a used stock seat on Ebay for $20 too. Pan and brackets included. I may try my hand at building one.
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I had Sergeant rebuild my stock seat. Like it alot.
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Have you considered a Russell Day Long ? Pricey but your butt will thank you.
http://www.day-long.com/gallery_Kawasaki.html (http://www.day-long.com/gallery_Kawasaki.html)
I agree with Stasch. I got my Russell Day Long in the mail about a month ago and the moment I sat on it, I knew I had just made the best decision in a long time. Save up and go first class!
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Did you think about the Spencers seat mod?
http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php (http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php)
He did my seat on my C14. I like it better than it was with either a sheepskin or air pad. He'll shape it any way you like.
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With your spare seat pan and the info on this web site:
http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php (http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php)
you should be able to build a truly great seat. Plan to use the data on my Speed Triple spare seat. Another seat tilted forward. Ugh!
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I've got a perfect OEM seat off my 2000 that I'll sell for rehab if you're interested. Let me know.
Ron
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I had a corbin, it looked nice, was nice leather, but was like sitting on a bag of cement! Currently I have a sergeant with almost 10k miles on it and it fits me fine.