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| Posted: Sun Sep 25th, 2005 07:11 pm | 21st Post |
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anyone have any experience with Kno Place Upholstery Co. ? Claim to take your present seat, install gel insert with proper foam backing. Sounds good.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 02:59 pm | 22nd Post |
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I had a Saddlemen on my 1999 Goldwing. It was the lowboy style. I hated it and so did my wife. The wornout stock seat was better. I had a Corbin on my 2005 V-Max. I could actually ride longer and with more comfort on the Corbin seat on the V-Max than the Saddlemen seat on the Goldwing. Corbin is deceptively comfortable. It's expensive, but I think it's worth it.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 04:45 pm | 23rd Post |
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DJ wrote: I've had a ride ona friends GL1500 with a Roadsofa. It was a new saddle and was comfy straight away. I sold a Corbin because it was too hard. I could get my feet down grand with the Corbin (I'm 5' 7") but it was just too bloody hard and my missus wasn't impressed with it either. I ended up putting the stock Honda saddle back. Thats my opinion of the corbin seat also . They using foam or hard plastic in them things 
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 03:09 am | 24th Post |
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I use the road sofa with gel with the tweed cover as you can see in my post cool side covers.We like it alot and have no problems never tried a corbin so cant say,But for me its the road sofa with gel.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 03:28 am | 25th Post |
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Now I'm not bashin them, but....I could not ride with a stock seat for more than an hour or so. So I shopped around and decided to go with the RoadSofa from Saddlemens. They took my inseam and hieght/weight info, and I specifically said I needed 4 inches higher, and 2 inches farther back. I was told there was no problem. They sent a sample of the vynil I chose and everything was a go. When the seat came out of the box, I was impressed with the weight and firmness of the new seat. But not for long. The fit to the bike was terrible! Huge gaps, sat crooked,too. I was told that (and I swear to God this is true), "We can't fit the bike exactly, cause Honda will sue us if it fits as good as the stock seat." I was dumbfounded that he thought I was that stupid. Then I asked when I should expect my passenger cover, as it was not in the box, and I paid for it. Response was that it takes longer to make, and I'd have it soon. One month later it came, fits terrible as well. I was told that it takes a long time to "break it in", cause it was hard as a rock. It's been 3 years and it is still hard. All the info they took to custom fit my body was a joke. It was exactly the opposite of what I asked for. It was 4 inches LOWER and 2 inches FOREWARD!. I have come to live with it, as it cost me $700.00 plus. I have since seen the same seat at JCWhitney for around $300.00! Off the shelf Road Sofas! So my point is, don't trust them as far as you can spit. They lie and will NOT custom fit your seat. It's a ruse. They used to be a leader in the seat busness, but something has changed dramatically to the way they do busness. I don't know what, but something is different! Just beware. jimsjinx
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 03:31 am | 26th Post |
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We have the Roadsofa with the gel inserts and can ride for as long as needed. LOVE it! Comfy as can be for both Chris and me.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 04:04 am | 27th Post |
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I know! The dealings I had were so unbelievable, compared to what most say about them. I ordered the top dog seat with gel and everything. I tried and tried to be as calm as possible, and I am normally very polite when doing busness. I just don't understand what went wrong. I begged the rep to just let me send it back, and he'd see what I was talking about. He was having none of it, and the BS just kepy getting deeper, so I gave up. Weird. jimsjinx
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 04:09 am | 28th Post |
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I have a Hartco saddle. It's my second one. I had one on my 1200 too. For what I paid for them they're a great saddle. I don't have a lot of experience on other brands, but I have ridden a bike with a Corbin. I liked it, but the price was way out of my range. I bought both of my Hartco's from a seller on ebay that works for them. He custom made my 1500 one for about 1/2 the price of new. Here's a few pictures of it. As for the moisture absorption, I don't find that to be much of an issue. I spray it with a moisture protectant a couple of times a year and find it drys pretty fast when it gets wet. I just towel it off, as I have done with my vinyl seats, and that's plenty. I do always ride with riding pants though, so your mileage may vary.  John
____________________  Blue 2000 GL1500SE Bought with just under 9000 miles on 08/19/2008 also 84 Aspy 84 Interstate past 86 GL1200 Aspy 84 Standard 87 Interstate 80 Yam Midnight Special 1100 79 Suz SP400 Enduro 72 Honda SL350 81 Honda XR500 |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 05:12 am | 29th Post |
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I have a diamond and really like it. It needs one adjustment to be perfect which Mark said they would do. I got it last June and did a saddle sore 1000 in Aug. Best money spent on my bike so far
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14th, 2010 12:40 pm | 30th Post |
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I bought a Hartco Big Boy seat from a gentleman on this site for the long trips, I put the stock seat on for ridding around town and such, but for the long trips I switch seats. Mama has more room and sits a tad bit higher and for me, the sitting is alot more comfy but alittle harder to put the feet down at stops because it is much wider than stock, good seat great for ridding but kinda a pain in town for lots of stops and starts, that's my take. Good luck shopping.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 01:28 am | 31st Post |
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Yeah, the Hartco is definitely wider, and that was a bit uncomfortable in traffic at first, but as it broke in that problem went away. The added height put my knees at a much more comfortable angle so riding long distance is much more comfortable. John
____________________ Blue 2000 GL1500SE Bought with just under 9000 miles on 08/19/2008also 84 Aspy 84 Interstate past 86 GL1200 Aspy 84 Standard 87 Interstate 80 Yam Midnight Special 1100 79 Suz SP400 Enduro 72 Honda SL350 81 Honda XR500 |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 05:50 pm | 32nd Post |
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Had a Corbin on my Venture and just loved it! Felt like a brick to touch, but yet somehow was very comfortable.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 23rd, 2010 05:27 am | 33rd Post |
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I have a Hartco on both my 92 and 98. I would not trade them for anything. My dad has a Corbin he loves it, I do not like it. I will keep my Hartco. Wife had back surgery last August, she can ride on the Hartco with no problems.
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| Posted: Wed May 26th, 2010 05:36 pm | 34th Post |
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I have a black velour Road sofa with gel inserts front and back for sale. $300. plus shipping Looks new only used about 600 miles. traded bike off and keep seat. Last edited on Wed May 26th, 2010 05:38 pm by mykp ____________________ Mike 1999 Red Aspencade |
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| Posted: Thu May 27th, 2010 04:55 am | 35th Post |
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Can the Utopia backrest still be installed on the Corbin, or only on the OEM? 
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| Posted: Thu May 27th, 2010 07:21 am | 36th Post |
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You might shoot an inquiry to Utopia, they'd be glad to tell you. They are nice people to deal with. http://www.utpr.com/
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| Posted: Thu May 27th, 2010 07:59 am | 37th Post |
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Thanks for the suggestion, exavid!  I checked their website, and found this on the front page: AVAILABLE FOR STOCK SEATS ONLY!! WILL NOT WORK WITH AFTERMARKET SEATS! Okey dokey, then!!
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| Posted: Thu May 27th, 2010 04:59 pm | 38th Post |
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I have a Corbin on my 1500, my backside aches after an hour. It has 65k miles on it so I think it's broke in. The seat wears well being it is leather. Maybe it's just me I dont have anything to compare it to. My buddy with his Ultra Classic doesn't seem to have the same problem.
____________________ Previous Bikes 1973 CB450 1978 CB750K 1984 GL1200A 1994 GL1500A 2010 GL1800 ABS/Nav |
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| Posted: Sat May 29th, 2010 05:52 am | 39th Post |
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If I might add a comment about the Corbin, and really all custom seats. If possible go directly to them and let them make it while you are there. I've always hated Corbins until I sat on one constructed for a 265 pound guy with a 30 inch inseam. The guy went to Hollister, where they formed the seat and sent him out on a ride. When he came back, they made the adjustments he felt he needed and sent him for another ride. Only after he was happy with the feel, did they apply upholstery. I happen to be the same size as him and when I bought the bike, a Moto Guzzi, I was very happy with the seat. I once had an "off the shelf" Road Sofa that was quite soft and very comfortable when I first got on it. Thirty miles down the road I felt like I was sitting on a steel pan. It would have probably been great for someone 50 pounds lighter than me.
____________________ SidecarMike A motorcycle is like a cast iron skillet, it mellows with age, wash it and you destroy years of seasoning! "The Mistress" 1996 Aspencade & Friendship 3 Sidecar 1984 NightHawk 650, 1985 Aspencade |
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| Posted: Mon May 31st, 2010 01:56 am | 40th Post |
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I picked up a Hartco off the guy on e-bay and have about 30,000 miles on it so far.Wife and I both love it.I do like the Corbin,but too much money for me.IMHO any after market seat is light years ahead of stock.
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