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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: shreveportSS on November 21, 2011, 04:45:38 PM

Title: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: shreveportSS on November 21, 2011, 04:45:38 PM: Courtesy of Corbin. ;D
Tried the lowering pegs, Kept dragging my toes and pegs.
Title: Re: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: maxtog on November 21, 2011, 05:11:42 PM: Quote from: shreveportSS on November 21, 2011, 04:45:38 PM
Courtesy of Corbin. ;D
Tried the lowering pegs, Kept dragging my toes and pegs.

Must be so difficult being tall or long legged >:(
Title: Re: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: shreveportSS on November 21, 2011, 05:23:55 PM: Quote from: maxtog on November 21, 2011, 05:11:42 PM
Must be so difficult being tall or long legged >:(
Until you try to buy a bike that fits.
Title: Re: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: ZG on November 21, 2011, 06:43:59 PM: Quote from: shreveportSS on November 21, 2011, 04:45:38 PM
Courtesy of Corbin. ;D

Great quality product and customer service! :thumbs:
Title: Re: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: shreveportSS on November 22, 2011, 02:02:32 PM: Quote from: ZG on November 21, 2011, 06:43:59 PM

Great quality product and customer service! :thumbs:
+1 Took them 5 weeks to deliver but well worth it. My stock height Corbin may be up for sale soon.
Title: Re: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: maxtog on November 22, 2011, 05:01:15 PM: Quote from: shreveportSS on November 21, 2011, 05:23:55 PM
Until you try to buy a bike that fits.

Try having really short legs... you can't just slap on a MUCH lower seat, it only goes an inch lower. But (although it might look strange as you get 4"+), a seat can be as high as needed...
Title: Re: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: Z71 on November 23, 2011, 07:12:12 PM: Quote from: maxtog on November 22, 2011, 05:01:15 PM
Try having really short legs... you can't just slap on a MUCH lower seat, it only goes an inch lower. But (although it might look strange as you get 4"+), a seat can be as high as needed...

I have average length legs and occasionally I find the stock seat a bit high. I am thinking about switching to the low Sargent or Kawasaki gel seat.
Title: Re: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: maxtog on November 23, 2011, 08:27:13 PM: Quote from: Z71 on November 23, 2011, 07:12:12 PM
I have average length legs and occasionally I find the stock seat a bit high. I am thinking about switching to the low Sargent or Kawasaki gel seat.

I wouldn't get the gel seat. Gel = HARD and it is BURNING HOT in the summer and sub-zero FREEZING in the winter. The Sargent low is great, though.
Title: Re: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: danl on November 24, 2011, 07:41:27 AM: I think my Corbin is a little lower than the stock seat. I can flat foot a little easier. It's not much but noticable.
Title: Re: 1" higher seat height.
Post by: shreveportSS on November 24, 2011, 08:54:30 AM: Quote from: danl on November 24, 2011, 07:41:27 AM
I think my Corbin is a little lower than the stock seat. I can flat foot a little easier. It's not much but noticable.
While I originally ordered the "stock height" seat from them, it was about 3/8 inch lower than stock. This one is about 1 1/4" higher than stock. I could use another 1/2" but as it is, I am very happy. With the stock height my legs were cramped and wobbly after riding out a full tank of gas. I have run 5 tanks with the new seat and i am amazed what an ~inch difference makes.
I still flat foot it with plenty of bend at the knee.