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Anybody with a Sport-Touring Motorcycle that Tours?
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Everyone's butt is different, but I found on all three Corbin Seats I have had it took over 1,000 km for the seat to start feeling comfy. After that I didn't think about the seat or my butt anymore.
..Tom
wonderings
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Most seats have some sort of break in period I think. I have a sergeant and love it. It was great when I first sat on it compared to the stock GS seat, but once I put some miles on it, it just got better.
djez
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The corbin was well broken in, Its not the butt that bother me, I find it too wide for comfort, and the hard edge gives pressure point to my inner thigh.
The corbin was well broken in, Its not the butt that bother me, I find it too wide for comfort, and the hard edge gives pressure point to my inner thigh.
This seams to be a common complaint for the Corbin seats, I've heard this numerous times.
my first busa came with a Corbin with a passenger seat and backrest. Man, it was HEAVY. And yes, it was very wide and not at all comfortable. Sold. I used a Alaskan sheepskin on my trip and I am not sure I loved it or not or if it made the seat better or worse. I always found the stock seat very comfortable, but I am not a big heavy guy.
I bought a small Thermarest type seat at REI and its just the ticket for hose extra long rides. I tried a Airhawk but it didn't work for me. On a sportbike with a forward position, it sqwooshed me to far forward then all the other air pockets squooshed behind me. Plus it added to much height ot the seat
I bought a small Thermarest type seat at REI and its just the ticket for hose extra long rides. I tried a Airhawk but it didn't work for me. On a sportbike with a forward position, it sqwooshed me to far forward then all the other air pockets squooshed behind me. Plus it added to much height ot the seat
Haha, I took a pic at the exact same spot!
I'm definitely a budget tourer without fancy luggage but I still manage to carry everything I need. I subscribe to the minimalist approach which is a discipline I learned from canoe tripping. Plus the bike handles better. Here's another shot of the back of the bike (2003 ZX-9R). The rectangular bag on the back zips onto the big tank bag if necessary. It's an old Givi. The dry bag is a canoe dry bag and is a lot cheaper (~ $15) than ones mentioned earlier in the post, but it doesn't have a lot of attachment points.
Here I am packed for just a 4 day trip down to the Blue Ridge Parkway (smaller tankbag, and without the rectangular bag):
I packed:
- DSLR (no external flash)
- netbook + power supply
- full size can of chain lube
- tools (including 32mm socket for rear axle to adjust chain)
- rain gear
- clothes, toiletries, etc.
- cable lock for theft deterrent at night
- bungee net in case I got more stuff
The 2 main accessories that allow me to pack this streamlined are:
Fastpack Tail bag
http://www.thecycleguys.com/fastpack-tail-bags/
Venture Sport Rack
http://www.ventura-bike.com/
I like them because they are not as visually distracting as hard luggage when you're not touring. It also helps having a decent trunk on the bike. I'll do laundry one evening (but not the 4 day trip) and I wash my VnM gear nightly in the sink. It dries very quickly.
Other mods I've made to my bike:
- heated grips
- 12V GPS power (Garmin 76C -- again very budget LOL)
- 12V power for heated vest (not used when touring)
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The corbin was well broken in, Its not the butt that bother me, I find it too wide for comfort, and the hard edge gives pressure point to my inner thigh.
In the V-Strom world smaller people tend to like the Sargent more than the Corbin for that reason.. the narrower front made it easier for them to put feet down when stopping and was more comfy for their thighs. I'm a fairly big guy and my seats don't have hard edges.. at least they don't with the way I sit.
As I said before everyone's butt (and thighs!) are different; and what works for one person might not work for the next.
..Tom
^ You know what you're missing? A blue waterproof convertible purse....
By gosh you're right! Can you recommend one?
00ninja
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butt beads, sounds.. hmm.
is that what you use exclusively macdoc? I'd take your word as one to trust with the seat time you've accumulated. I see them for $35+11shipping on ebay.
I ordered mine for that price from eBay a week ago. It's the 11"x 11" version. Should be here in a week or so. If it works as well for me as everyone else says it does then it's the best $35 mod!
let us know what you think.. I just ordered an 11x11 ultimate beadrider earlier this week.. I hope it's all it's cracked up to be!
00ninja
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Well I have had mine for a few days now. I tried it out on a 2 hour ride where I didn't stop. The ride was mixed city and country roads with various speeds.
That said, I think it works! For me anyway. I was not sore at all. Since it reduces the pressure points all I needed to do was slightly change my position and I was good to go for another bunch of km. I can probably go gas tank to gas tank without stopping now. That is a lot because the 500R has an avg range 280-300 km before hitting reserve.
It does keep you cool. I didn't notice it with my textile pants but when I commuted during the week with my mesh pants I did feel the breeze.
I don't need it for shorter rides but I've kept it on for when getting on the seat after it is been sitting and baking in the sun. Much more comfortable.
Overall it's been the best $35 bucks I ever spent on this bike. It may not be as good as a Corbin but at a ~$300 savings you can't go wrong.
Fyrebug- yeah, nothing like getting a gift wrapped package from eBay. Lol.
That said, I think it works! For me anyway. I was not sore at all. Since it reduces the pressure points all I needed to do was slightly change my position and I was good to go for another bunch of km. I can probably go gas tank to gas tank without stopping now. That is a lot because the 500R has an avg range 280-300 km before hitting reserve.
It does keep you cool. I didn't notice it with my textile pants but when I commuted during the week with my mesh pants I did feel the breeze.
I don't need it for shorter rides but I've kept it on for when getting on the seat after it is been sitting and baking in the sun. Much more comfortable.
Overall it's been the best $35 bucks I ever spent on this bike. It may not be as good as a Corbin but at a ~$300 savings you can't go wrong.
Fyrebug- yeah, nothing like getting a gift wrapped package from eBay. Lol.
Ride_Safe
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I suppose some might consider it a sport-touring/adventure bike, a small displacement one, but still suitable nonetheless. The odometer reading currently says 54,000km, and I bought it with just over 1000km on it in 2007
I actually just went on a 1500km camping trip with a few forum buddies to Tobermory, onto the ferry, up Manitoilin Island, all the way north to Chapleau (10hrs). Never felt sore or anything afterwards, and I only spent around $50 in gas for the whole trip.
This is the Aubrey Falls Trading Post (halfway between Thessalon and Chapleau)
I actually just went on a 1500km camping trip with a few forum buddies to Tobermory, onto the ferry, up Manitoilin Island, all the way north to Chapleau (10hrs). Never felt sore or anything afterwards, and I only spent around $50 in gas for the whole trip.
This is the Aubrey Falls Trading Post (halfway between Thessalon and Chapleau)
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I suppose some might consider it a sport-touring/adventure bike, a small displacement one, but still suitable nonetheless. The odometer reading currently says 54,000km, and I bought it with just over 1000km on it in 2007
I actually just went on a 1500km camping trip with a few forum buddies to Tobermory, onto the ferry, up Manitoilin Island, all the way north to Chapleau (10hrs). Never felt sore or anything afterwards, and I only spent around $50 in gas for the whole trip.
This is the Aubrey Falls Trading Post (halfway between Thessalon and Chapleau)
I love how the tail-bag is perched a top the mountain of gear lol
Edit: is that case of coors for before or after the ride
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Ride_Safe
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I love how the tail-bag is perched a top the mountain of gear lol
Edit: is that case of coors for before or after the ride
Well it worked, because I put all the stuff I would need during the trip in the tail-bag, and all my clothes/misc stuff were stored away in the saddlebags.
... And that case of Coors is next to a mountain of empties we've stockpiled all summer long lol
Am I correct in seeing a speaker in that tank bag??? Looks great! What type is it?
Ride_Safe
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It's called a "Cranker Tank Bag" made by Sportech.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/71/20872/ITEM/Sportech-Cranker-Tank-Bag.aspx
All you do is wire it straight to your battery. It comes with a disconnectable SAE plug with it's own fuse, so no need to worry about shorting anything out and it can easily be unplugged. It has a standard 3.5mm headphone hook up for your iPod. It blasts surprisingly loud, but works best with higher quality songs. It has a waterproof cover built into a hidden zipper pocket. The only downside is that it only uses one speaker, which means mono sound, not stereo sound. However, it does have a second plug if you somehow figure out a way of mounting a second speaker. My iPod Nano has a function that converts my music to mono sound, so that doesn't cause me an issue. It uses magnets and straps to stay on the tank. The front half of my tank is covered by plastic, so I use magnets for the back, and a strap for the front.
I bought mine at Royal Distributing, but I'm not sure where else you can find it. You can usually hear the music fine up until about 75-80km/h. Any faster than that and it is pretty much just annoying noise. I only had it on my bike during the trip because my GPS is being charged from a USB port that I have wired inside the bag.
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CruiserGoneSport
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Great info here, thanks!
I just returned from a round trip to Montreal and have new respect for the need for some form of throttle lock and a better seat.
On a positive note, the old girl performed superbly and the Ikon Urban tank bag was perfect for my needs.
I also picked up a VCan bluetooth adapter for my helmet that rocks (literally), streams music from my phone, works as an intercom and switches between these and phone mode seamlessly. Best part, no earbuds, those things hurt my ears...
I just returned from a round trip to Montreal and have new respect for the need for some form of throttle lock and a better seat.
On a positive note, the old girl performed superbly and the Ikon Urban tank bag was perfect for my needs.
I also picked up a VCan bluetooth adapter for my helmet that rocks (literally), streams music from my phone, works as an intercom and switches between these and phone mode seamlessly. Best part, no earbuds, those things hurt my ears...
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