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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Mighty on June 26, 2011, 09:09:24 PM
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I just logged a 1,000 miles on my 14 and I have got to replace that stock seat......Has anyone here tried the different seats on the market to give me the best option? Sargent, Corbin etc......
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Are you being serious? :o Try a search and you will find the answers you seek.......please.
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Are you being serious? :o Try a search and you will find the answers you seek.......please.
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/eek.gif) DO NOT DARE USE THE PROVIDED SEARCH FEATURE
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Yes, my a$$ was pretty much done after the bun Buner gold ride (1500 mile in 24hours). I had a Corbin before and worked really good. Or get some gel seat insert.
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yes I tried the search and the problem is whoever has a particular seat claims it's the best. I don't want feedback from someone that tried only one and claim it's the best. Kinda like claiming the whopper is the best burger when you never tried any others. I want feedback from someone that has tried more than 1.
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Corbin is the seat you search for young Jedi, your ass will thank you...
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Did that on my regular seat, no problems unless you are two up. Have switched to a corbin and really like it. Not as stiff as other corbins I've had on previous bikes. Tried one of those daylong seat and found the wings (lack of a better word) to be awkward for me, pressing into my hamstrings. Just a matter of preference, tried a gel on a Busa and didn't care for either. Good luck.
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Try an airhawk. I used one on my zx14 and it made all the difference. I havent used it on the c14 though.
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You will get many backers for the Corbin here, but I recommend you sit on one before you pony up $500+. Mine was like riding on a 2x4 and that was 2000 miles after the 1000 mile break-in period. I was able to sell it and get most of my money back but I wished I had known how hard they were before I purchased.
I have sit on a c14 with a Sargent and it felt good initially but that can be deceiving as only miles can truly tell the story. I have the Spencer mod on the stock seat now and it's a big improvement.
Bottom line try before you buy if at all possible. Just my .02.
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Bottom line try before you buy if at all possible. Just my .02.
That's the tough part, I haven't seen any other 14's in my area period. So I'm relying on members here to voice their experiances. I have had corbins on 3 different bikes and thou hard, they fit my a$$ really well. They also kept me from sliding into the tank. Can I assume other manufacturers keep you from sliding into the tank??
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Why is it necessary to start another thread on this (and reply to it)?
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=569.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=569.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=723.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=723.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1958.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1958.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=501.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=501.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=402.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=402.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=173.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=173.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2042.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2042.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2010.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2010.0)
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Why is it necessary to start another thread on this (and reply to it)?
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=569.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=569.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=723.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=723.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1958.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1958.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=501.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=501.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=402.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=402.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=173.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=173.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2042.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2042.0)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2010.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2010.0)
Because it gives guys like you something to do gathering all the info for us morons that don't seem to be able to get the results you just did...............By the way, thanks.
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Front row!
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It's like underwear or girl friends . . . you gotta try different ones on for size to find out which one you actually want to live with. Everybody's got an opinion but nobody butt you has your butt. ;D
I like my Sargent, but can get a really good price on a Corbin (long story), so thinking of making the switch since I had a Corbin on my ST1100 and loved it.
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:banghead:
Without mindless postings like mine, where else would you be able to use those cute cartoon characters??
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I have had a corbin on my HD. It killed my back. But it maybe different story on a C14.
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I tried a Baldwin seat, nicely made but it slide me into the tank still. My wife loved it. I am 6'2" 215 lb.
I have purchased a used seat off eBay and have sent it to Spencer to have it modified. I will report on how it works out. If it doen't I am going to buy a (ugly) Russell all day.
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Without mindless postings like mine, where else would you be able to use those cute cartoon characters??
We could come up with a few more......
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Sargent. Last year I routinely did 800+ days. Oh, and I hear Corbins are nice, and Russel Daylongs, or Spencers. I like my Sargent though. I almost got a Corbin and really wanted one, but I didn't because of the posts saying some people had to put rolled up towels behind them in order for them to be comfortable. It seems you sit farther back on them. Not bad for those who are circumferencely well endowed. (See picture of gorilla on other seat thread.) For me, I'm thin and figured I didn't need the extra mile behind my a$$. I would have liked to sit on a Corbin to see but didn't have the chance. I had experience with Sargents on other bikes so I got it.
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I ordered the Seargant, after having one on my VFR-800, immediately returned it. Just doesn't work on the C-14. The Corbin I ordered has been the best aftermarket seat I've ever purchased. It really depends on your weight, I'm 220 and the seat's amazing. Go Irish!
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I ordered the Seargant, after having one on my VFR-800, immediately returned it. Just doesn't work on the C-14. The Corbin I ordered has been the best aftermarket seat I've ever purchased. It really depends on your weight, I'm 220 and the seat's amazing. Go Irish!
Thank you for posting this. I was about to pull the trigger on a sargent for $460 shipped from ebay. I'm about 220 also and 6'2"
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Thank you for posting this. I was about to pull the trigger on a sargent for $460 shipped from ebay. I'm about 220 also and 6'2"
I am 5'7" 160 lbs and the low Sargent works fine for me. The low Sargent does have less foam, so with a much heavier person, it might not have enough support. I can't say. But the standard Sargent has as much foam (and better foam) than the stock seat. So I wouldn't dismiss the Sargent because it will depend on which model you are talking about....
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I had a Sargent modular regular height, it was an improvement but not good enough. I tried to modify it myself, and that didn't work so I sent it off to Russel, and I love it....
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Here is what I did to My seat. Nobody really makes what I was looking for in a seat. I wanted a flat seat that was comfy, but still allowed movement from side to side if I wanted. So I started from scratch, & sewed a new leather cover, carved all new foam, & built it the way I wanted. Took a couple of tries, & I saved no money over buying one, but it is made to My specs for sure.
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I had a Sargent modular regular height, it was an improvement but not good enough. I tried to modify it myself, and that didn't work so I sent it off to Russel, and I love it....
I'm thinking about going this route as well. I want to keep my Spencer modded seat with HT Moto cover for daily riding, but need something more for traveling. I just hate the thought of buying a seat and then sending it off to have it torn apart and rebuilt.
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Lots of guys think the Corbin is hard, but I just think they're not heavy enough to "squish" it down. The Corbin totally removes the annoying forward lean that the stock, and the Seargant have, pushing your junk into the tank. LOVE the Corbin, but it puts you a little farther away from the bars. At 6'2", your arms may be long enough that it wont matter, I had to add the Murph risers, it's now perfection! Go Irish!
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Lots of guys think the Corbin is hard, but I just think they're not heavy enough to "squish" it down. The Corbin totally removes the annoying forward lean that the stock, and the Seargant have, pushing your junk into the tank. LOVE the Corbin, but it puts you a little farther away from the bars. At 6'2", your arms may be long enough that it wont matter, I had to add the Murph risers, it's now perfection! Go Irish!
Go Irish!! Go Corbin!! :thumbs:
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Looks like I can get the two piece corbin new for $489 directly from corbin but I see they have dealers. Is it better to go direct to corbin or a dealer?
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In the past, whenever I've had to return stuff, the manufacturer says "did you buy it from us? Oh, you didn't, well you'll need to go thru them to return it then." I've decided, if the price gap isn't too big, to buy directly from the manufacturer, to eliminate any problems. I've got a feeling you'll really enjoy it. If you live anywhere that gets cold, I strongly suggest the heated option. I'm in AZ, so I need that like I need a another hole in my head. Good luck, let us know what you think. And remember, if you don't like the Corbin...uh, blame ZG! Go Irish!
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Looks like I can get the two piece corbin new for $489 directly from corbin but I see they have dealers. Is it better to go direct to corbin or a dealer?
I get a discount on all parts I buy through my local dealer because I give them so much business with my bikes. I bought my Corbin through my dealer and saved over a $100 vs buying through Corbin direct, I also have a credit line with my dealer so I didn't have to pay until it arrived, which is nice since Corbin takes almost a month to build and deliver your seat... :thumbs:
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I get a discount on all parts I buy through my local dealer because I give them so much business with my bikes. I bought my Corbin through my dealer and saved over a $100 vs buying through Corbin direct, I also have a credit line with my dealer so I didn't have to pay until it arrived, which is nice since Corbin takes almost a month to build and deliver your seat... :thumbs:
I'll give that a shot. Thanks.