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WVMSFKRS
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 Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: Corbin or Not |
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Does this look like a Corbin seat? Isn't that a stock BMW belly pan? If it is a Corbin can a passenger backrest be added?
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Stock seat pan. Therefore not a Corbin. I don't think a stock seat pan would support a passenger backrest.
(You shouldn't be riding 2-up anyhow.  )
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Rider
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:37 am Post subject: Seat ? |
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That seat looks like the stock K11LT comfort seat.
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Don Sproule
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:57 am Post subject: Is that a Corbin seat? |
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That's definitely a BMW 'comfort' seat. Another way to tell is to try riding more than a short distance on it. You will likely develop a serious ache in your tail end. I believe that 'comfort' is German for 'torture'.
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WVMSFKRS
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Not a Corbin, so any ideas on a good after market seat, or doing something to this seat.
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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You really can't do anything with that seat.
Options:
1) Buy a Corbin with a backrest mount.
2) Buy a Reynolds Rack w/ a backrest.
3) Convert the rear end to hold the ugly unstable K1100LT topcase w/ backrest pad. (I don't recommend #3 but it is an option.)
4) I think Russell also makes seats with backrests.
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| Flying Duck wrote: | You really can't do anything with that seat.
Options:
1) Buy a Corbin with a backrest mount.
2) Buy a Reynolds Rack w/ a backrest.
3) Convert the rear end to hold the ugly unstable K1100LT topcase w/ backrest pad. (I don't recommend #3 but it is an option.)
4) I think Russell also makes seats with backrests. |
IMHO:
1) Only if you have a Corbin backside...
2) The best option, but good luck finding one...
3) Unless you need to transport anvils, or bowling balls not a good
idea, too much weight located in the wrong place...
4) Ru$$ell makes the best seat...
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