cborcafz07 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I've got a nearby business who does seats. I'm gonna check with them this week and see what it'll cost me. Went on about a 4 hour ride yesterday, split in 2, and my butt was not happy. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted February 24, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted February 24, 2015 I am sure it will be comfortable, but I can't say that I am a fan of the looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Eastern Kayaker Posted March 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hello, I just had a Corbin seat made for my bike, they have a ride-in service in Hollister (California). I made an appointment and they made the seat from me within 3-4 hours. Just been on a 5 hour outing with the bike and the seat is awesome and very comfortable. Somebody asked if the seat is higher and yes it definitely feels a bit higher, I assume it is because the sides of the seat are a bit wider. If you use their ride-in service they can customize the seat for you and shave the sides of the base off until it is to your likes. Below are some pictures.... Â Â Â Â Â Â Nice! What material did you select for the seat sides and passenger seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motomeek Posted March 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 3, 2015 Well looks like if you do have a passenger, they'll be less likely to slide forward. That's what happened when I had a passenger on my bike with the stock seat. Instagram: @meekmade | You don't need to flat foot a bike to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Snoopy Posted March 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 3, 2015 Nice - What material did you select for the seat sides and passenger seat? I used black vinyl for the sides and the passenger part. The main seat area is textured leather which is about the same texture as the black plastic covers around the tank. Love to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Snoopy Posted March 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 3, 2015 Well looks like if you do have a passenger, they'll be less likely to slide forward. That's what happened when I had a passenger on my bike with the stock seat.  Sorry - don't know, no passengers on my bike   Love to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigma2chi Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I just got mine in 3 days ago. Rode it once and I'm not a fan. Don't like the look primarily. I paid $440 with shipping. Will sell for $350 Â Posted in for sale thread with pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cborcafz07 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Check out the new thread in seats. Not a corbin and probably not quite as comfy, but for the price I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evfz Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Horrible customer service. They sent the wrong seat (not my error). I sent multiple emails, tried to speak with someone on phone but no answer and their outgoing message states no one available and disconnects. Didn't get any response until I contested the charge. I sent incorrect seat back (my nickel). When I finally spoke with someone, was promised refund...still waiting. Looks like my bank will have to battle it out with them. Should have searched for customer reviews before ordering...discovered my experience was not uncommon. Â YMMV, but buyer beware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magsz18 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Wow. Â That's a little surprising given how large the company is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 My Corbin arrived last week and I like it. I did have a problem where the confirmation email they sent me with the details of my order was way, way wrong, and it took a couple days back and forth to finally get a hold of them, but they made sure to correct the order and it arrived early and correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kupeyloop Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I got a similar seat from Corbin. I can confirm that it is way too stiff. I need to take it to a local upholsterer to be redone and shaved down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Mine is breaking in nicely by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Looks comfy but it's my personal opinion it doesn't match the bike. It looks like it belongs on a cruiser, you see so many cruisers with that style of seat. Will hurt the bad-boy image the bike has.   Edited: that style of seat (stepped king & queen) was popular back when the old CB's were popular. It just doesn't go with the newer style bikes that are sport bikes, like the FZ-07 but it would go with any of Yamahas cruisers much better. It's just not a sport seat, it's big and bulky looking.     1 Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member adv42 Posted July 18, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted July 18, 2015 I've had a similar corbin on a hd and bmw. They are hard, but so are seats in a mercedes-benz. They take about 1000 miles to break in, then offer all day comfort because of the stiffer foam. They don't "sack out". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted November 9, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted November 9, 2015 Guys, most of the interior and seat designers I have talked to can and will simply take your stock seat(s) and refinish them with new more comfy materials so generally you don't have to worry about a company only providing a one piece design. It is a little less expensive when they take your stock seat and fit it with new materials as well. Give them a call and find out. Which companies are these?...... any auto/marine/restaurant upholstery company. My wife and I had kick-ass benches custom made for our shop and the choices were endless. These places should be able to redo almost anything to your specifications/liking. The only limitation is your wallet.  GOOGLE IT MAN.... then use one of those telephone thingys, sheesh  1 Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women.         Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyinaustin Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 zombie thread!!! wanted to check back and see people's longer-term thoughs on the corbin. gotta say this looks sexy to me: http://www.corbin.com/yamaha/yfz714g.shtml  thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I "tolerate" mine, it really doesn't look right with the bike's lines... But it's not uncomfortable but then again I haven't done 300+ mile days one after another on it. Â more recent thread:Â https://fz07.org/thread/5323/corbin-gunfighter-lady-saddle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjcruise Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 zombie thread!!! wanted to check back and see people's longer-term thoughs on the corbin. gotta say this looks sexy to me: http://www.corbin.com/yamaha/yfz714g.shtml  thanks! The seat is slightly taller than stock, but hasn't been a problem for me. Comfort and durability is king with this seat. I light the seat back(keeps you from sliding back on hard acceleration). Some say the seat is too hard, I think it is fine. I really like the fact that it opens with the key, no tools required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skibum4106 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 On 2/13/2015 at 11:14 AM, so1102 said: Yep, this is going to be my first upgrade as soon as I take delivery on the bike (well, second -- installing the vagabond frame sliders first) Â (this doesn't show the stitching on the saddle -- it is just a generic gunfighter saddle off of their "configurator" to show the materials and colors I'm going with) Â http://www.biohazardcycles.com/corbin-y-fz7-14-gl-gunfighter-lady-saddle-seat-fz07-fz-07/ Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skibum4106 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I prefer the Gunfighter & Lady Version and found a web site that sells it for $84 less but I am betting plus shipping costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skibum4106 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 14 minutes ago, Skibum4106 said: I prefer the Gunfighter & Lady Version and found a web site that sells it for $84 less but I am betting plus shipping costs http://www.biohazardcycles.com/corbin-y-fz7-14-gl-gunfighter-lady-saddle-seat-fz07-fz-07/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skibum4106 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 On 3/15/2015 at 9:33 PM, sigma2chi said: I just got mine in 3 days ago. Rode it once and I'm not a fan. Don't like the look primarily. I paid $440 with shipping. Will sell for $350 Â Posted in for sale thread with pics Looks like you sold this long ago ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomin Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 2016 FZ-07: I was unable to ride the bike for several months but when I did I found the seat to be very uncomfortable such that I seriously considered selling. But since I liked the bike otherwise, I took a chance and bought a Corbin Gunfighter. The material was as seen on the site - black w/ stitching and similar for the passenger seat. No welt. Went for a ride yesterday and the difference in comfort was markedly improved. Corbin says to allow 2k miles for full comfort to occur, but if the ride yesterday was an indication, in 2k miles it'll be a Barcolounger. As for appearance, I have a Madstad windscreen on the bike so a different seat look doesn't bother me. At all. It's still a sportsbike and I have the insurance premium to prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Snoopy Posted May 30, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted May 30, 2018 I have my Corbin now for over two years and it is still as good as on day one including many 200+ mile days... 2 Love to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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