Need my seat rebuilt!!! : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

97 piglt · 08-23-2009, 07:37 PM

I have a hardass corbin seat. I want it redone, any suggestions??

kustom_flames · 08-23-2009, 09:12 PM

Check these guys out...

http://www.ccseats.com/

Chuck is a very good guy and helpful too!

berserker · 08-23-2009, 10:19 PM

Careful what you wish for.

97 piglt · 08-23-2009, 10:28 PM

huh? What I wish for??

route66paul · 08-24-2009, 12:56 AM

Corbin seats are all hard, but they support well. I think that any extra padding would have to be placed just right to make it any better.

O-town D · 08-24-2009, 06:30 PM

Hey #97! Some years ago I had to do the same thing on my old Drag Specialties seat. Went to a local custom upholsterer (cars, boats, bikes, etc). Showed him my seat, he showed me the various materials that could be used and drew out a sample flame stitch pattern to be sewn onto the tailpiece. Less than a week later, and for about $150, I picked up my "new flamed" seat. It's still on the bike, and it still looks/feels good. Hope that helps. Peace.

97 piglt · 08-24-2009, 11:08 PM

I've heard about the good support but damn. this thing is like a rock it has no give at all. Was the upholsterer a bike seat maker or jsut an upholsterer? Just leary. Might be worse... Ive ridden hundreds of miles on it but I sure was sore.. Waiting for a quote from Mr. Eds Moto.

BamaFan · 08-25-2009, 05:01 PM

www.meancitycycles.com

Call them, they will work with you! The wife loves her seat!

O-town D · 08-26-2009, 02:39 AM

[QUOTE: Was the upholsterer a bike seat maker or just an upholsterer? Just leary.]

The upholsterer I ended up going to advertised "custom" work, so I thought there was a good chance he could do my seat. The worst that could happen would be for him to say "can't do it." As it turned out, he was more than capable: skin is still tight with no wrinkles or fade, and the flame stitch pattern on the tailpiece hasn't tattered or pulled apart. All at a fair price. I hope you get the same good results with yours.

2000FiveOh · 10-07-2009, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 97 piglt

I have a hardass corbin seat. I want it redone, any suggestions??

It isn't difficult to do yourself. If your pan and skin are in good condition it doesn't take much to cut in a gel pad, ,memory foam and a thin layer to make sure it's nice and smooth under your skin. I just picked up a new two-peice Road King seat, dirt cheap, and will do it myself for less than a hundred bucks. It doesn't take but a few hours to knock it out.

Born2Ride · 10-07-2009, 11:36 AM

Keep searching and reading on the forum,you will learn that reworking your seat is a waste of money.95% of the guys on here say that their seat was no different or worse after reworking it.Also 95% of the guys on here will tell you nothing is better than simply adding a seat cushion,such as sheepskin,Airhawk,or gel pad.Save your money,do your research before you go cutting on your seat.If your 100% unhappy with the corbin then sale it for what its worth and buy a more comfortable seat.

2000FiveOh · 10-08-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Born2Ride

Keep searching and reading on the forum,you will learn that reworking your seat is a waste of money.95% of the guys on here say that their seat was no different or worse after reworking it.Also 95% of the guys on here will tell you nothing is better than simply adding a seat cushion,such as sheepskin,Airhawk,or gel pad.Save your money,do your research before you go cutting on your seat.If your 100% unhappy with the corbin then sale it for what its worth and buy a more comfortable seat.

I searched and didn't find 95% saying their seat was no different. For that matter, I didn't find many posts from anyone that did their own work. I can put in a gel pad for 50 bucks, or whatever it costs me for the raw pad. The throw over pads look like crap, raise the rider height, and will cost double that. Aftermarket seats are just another money pit that can be avoided with a little knowledge and know how. Even these so-called custom aftermarket seats are being sent out for gel pads and foam reworks. That, my friend, is a waste of money. Seats are just another example of piss poor HD production, and the aftermarket companies know this and take full advantage of the situation. Unfortunately, it's those without knowledge that pay ridiculous prices for a seat. In most cases, they end up with the same seat that they could have made in their garage or backyard for under a 100 bucks. Take a look at some of the websites of these seat mods. I mean really, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to do the same thing. All it takes is a little know-how and time.