cross wind!

[gremoby61]

Gents, This is just a follow-on to the recent seat upgrade posts. I intend no recommendation or favoritism for the Corbin over any other AM seat available for purchase. I'm stationed in Germany. I ordered a Corbin Flat seat in Feb. I was told by Nina that I'd have to pay for it in advance as it would have to be special made and then would be shipped to me from Salinas. I paid for it, and expected to wait up to 8 weeks for it (up to one month wait time from factory and then delays via the military postal service.) Less than a month later the Corbin arrived. The workmanship is a very high level, and the fit was nearly perfect. One side lined up perfectly, and the the other was perhaps a millimeter or two off (very small deviation). I've got about 400 miles on it now, and I believe it to be breaking/broken in. At first I was surprised at how it didn't meet my expectations of 'cradling my buttocks in exquisite Corbin splendor' (my bro has a RoadKing and he brags about his princess a$$), but after a couple rides, I quite enjoy the comfort of the seat. Compared to the stock seat which I could ride for 20 mins before getting hot spots, the Corbin is very comfortable. It is also wider than stock, so I'm now on tippy toes, but that's bearable. I also drag my right foot getting on and off. but that could be because of the Krauser 40 liter bags I've recently installed. Could also be because I'm getting shorter. The price was in the vic of $350.00 or so, and the military discount provided took care of the shipping charges. Anyhow. I can't refute anyone's claims/complaints about these seats, but I like mine, it fit near perfectly, and I'd buy it again. Harry

[sh8knj8kster]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gremoby61" wrote: I also drag my right foot getting on and off. but that could be because of the Krauser 40 liter bags I've recently installed. ~~~~I'm going to guess when you get on your bike you don't place your left foot on the left peg first...instead you are throwing your right leg over the saddle with your left foot on the ground right? Try placing your left foot on the left peg, lift yourself up, then swing your right leg over the saddle...that will remove the current height deficiency you have been experiencing Same with getting off...don't place your left foot on the ground when dismounting, keep your left foot on the left peg, right foot on the right peg and lift yourself up before you swing your right leg over the back of the bike. Your left foot will pivot on the left peg You'll find you will have plenty of clearance w/this technique...unless you are carrying the Effiel tower on your pillion=:-) Jake Reddick Fla. Vagrant, vagabond, transient, hobo, bum. But park a motorcycle next to him and PRESTO! He's an advrider! -d0gWateR http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/ > > Gents, > > This is just a follow-on to the recent seat upgrade posts. I intend no recommendation or favoritism for the Corbin over any other AM seat available for purchase. > > I'm stationed in Germany. I ordered a Corbin Flat seat in Feb. I was told by Nina that I'd have to pay for it in advance as it would have to be special made and then would be shipped to me from Salinas. I paid for it, and expected to wait up to 8 weeks for it (up to one month wait time from factory and then delays via the military postal service.) > > Less than a month later the Corbin arrived. The workmanship is a very high level, and the fit was nearly perfect. One side lined up perfectly, and the the other was perhaps a millimeter or two off (very small deviation). > > I've got about 400 miles on it now, and I believe it to be breaking/broken in. At first I was surprised at how it didn't meet my expectations of 'cradling my buttocks in exquisite Corbin splendor' (my bro has a RoadKing and he brags about his princess a$$), but after a couple rides, I quite enjoy the comfort of the seat. Compared to the stock seat which I could ride for 20 mins before getting hot spots, the Corbin is very comfortable. It is also wider than stock, so I'm now on tippy toes, but that's bearable. I also drag my right foot getting on and off. but that could be because of the Krauser 40 liter bags I've recently installed. Could also be because I'm getting shorter. > > The price was in the vic of $350.00 or so, and the military discount provided took care of the shipping charges. > > Anyhow. I can't refute anyone's claims/complaints about these seats, but I like mine, it fit near perfectly, and I'd buy it again. > > Harry >

[Richard Decker]

I'm pretty hefty and I get blown around quite a bit too. There has been times where I was "riding sideways" with the bike slightly off 90* to keep straight. I'm pretty sure it's the light (comparatively) weight of the KLR vs how tall it is. -Rich in Newberg OR

On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 3:39 AM, Eric J Foster wrote: Any bike I have ever ridden does that. Mostly due to rider input and probably due to the rake and trail. Last year at this time on my Ninja while coming home from work on the interstate, I had winds while doing 70 that made it darn near impossible to stay in my own lane. Wouldn't say scary, but was hair raising, considering I had a big scary truck about to pass.

-- - Rich Decker Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.