##Doug ,thanks for the tip on the metal pegs; only around 800 miles on the bike and the rubber ,or whatever it is , on the left peg, had it already, not to mention the sliding and slipping .I keep reading about this Corbin co. do they have a site on the net ? How can I get in touch with them ? ##
** Paul ( from Canada ) Did you think about sharing how you went about to built your Sissy bar ? ***
Doug Pippin wrote:
Luc
I bought a used Corbin flat seat for the KLR. It was as hard as a rock but surprisingly was not bad to sit on all day. I used it for a trip to Daytona Bike week.
However for off road riding (the reason i bought the KLR) it was too wide at the front effectively making the KLR taller and it's a tall bike to begin with. It was hard to get my feet on the ground in some off road conditions and made me a nervous off road rider.
Since i still had the stock seat I sent it to Sargent to have some changes and installation of their Atomic foam. I specifically told them I wanted it narrow at the front so I could touch my feet down.
The Sargent seat modifications were excellent. I can get my feet on the ground and the foam is dense enough you can ride all day on it.
I'm very happy with the seat.
I was able to sell the Corbin for the same price as I bought it for.
You can buy Suzuki DR650 metal foot pegs that will fit right on the KLR.
I believe they are less expensive that the after market pegs and work quite well.
Current prices from Ron Ayers Motorsports
http://www.ronayers.com/index.cfm
1 RH front footrest, 43550-44B10-019.......$13.84
1 LH front footrest, 43560-44B10-019........$13.84
2 springs, 09448-15008............................$1.01 each (you need two)
The Kawi pins work just fine.
hope this helps
Doug in NC
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At 04:10 PM 7/17/2005, you wrote:
Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 04:08:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Luc Legrain
Subject: KLR Seat
What can you do about the seat on the KLR ? Man!! Ride around 150-200 miles and I feel like I need a butt cheeks implant or something ! I know the bike is rugged, that's why I bought it ,but still ,a little comfort for the long rides would be ok . Did I hear some people laughing ?
Couple of days ago I found this site for replacement pegs I can't remember the name , they also had those reduced vibrations mounting for mirrors ??
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