Corbin seat advice

Sfregiato Posts : 411 Join date : 2013-12-23

I am reacquiring my '07 GRiSO and I plan to order a new Corbin seat (unless one of you want to sell me yours!). For those with experience, are there any choices I should/should not make when I pick materials? I plan to go with basic black with red piping and I want the most durable and waterproof selections.

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Montanarolo Posts : 23 Join date : 2019-09-09

The GRiSO is the sexiest bike Guzzi makes IMHO. The oem seat has always been a detractor to my eye, especially the part that sticks up for the passenger pillon. It just does not match the flowing lines of the GRiSO's tailpiece.
Any Corbin is a 100% improvement over stock. I have one done in black ostrich leather and love it. It is very comfortable,and fits the bike perfectly.[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

GRiSO Capo Posts : 2702 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 61

Wet leather = soggy bottom. Go with vinyl, I say.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 96 Join date : 2018-06-10

Or you could always do what I did - buy a new original seat & have it made exactly as you want. Mine is full Alcantara - came in about half the price of a Corbin

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Sfregiato Posts : 411 Join date : 2013-12-23

Very nice!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 90 Join date : 2013-05-29

Let me know how you make out with your seat build with Corbin.
At this point they gave me the impression that you will buy what they have or nothing?? Shocked

(West coast shop)

GRiSO Capo Posts : 339 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 63

I’m about to jump in too, although the $600 seems like a lot. They are surely making a healthy profit on that. Reminds me of my $800 parabellum scout fairing.... I’ll be glad once I have it.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 96 Join date : 2018-06-10

$600 ? Corbin Europe wants £740 (not far off $1000). That's why I had mine made for me.

Sfregiato Posts : 411 Join date : 2013-12-23

My order has the seat raised two inches at no extra charge. Ten years ago a fellow from GB ordered one and had it shipped to me in NYC. I then sent it on to him in London, saving several hundred dollars.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 339 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 63

I ended up ordering one like BBR from AZ above. Thought it looked awesome with the black ostrich leather on the sides and tail. Thanks BBR! Hope I’m still as jazzed when when it shows up and I see it for real. $635 including shipping and the special leather cream (snake oil). I can always put the old one on if I plan to be in the rain.

Sfregiato Posts : 411 Join date : 2013-12-23

Hah, I stuck with vinyl all around. Friday can't come too soon!

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 339 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 63

Got my new corbin yesterday. Many thanks to whomever figured out you need to add a washer to get it to lock properly! Will add a picture shortly. It's pretty hard but they say you need a 2,000 mile break in.

Sfregiato Posts : 411 Join date : 2013-12-23

I was impressed that mine latched properly first time. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Squinternotto Posts : 1 Join date : 2014-07-20 Age : 64

I pretty much went with the same seat in the first pic...

My GRiSO is red, so the red piping sets it off nicely...

The back, non-seating part is called 'Asphalt'.

I will say the seat is pretty wide, so if you need a narrower seat to straddle, you better tell Corbin to make that change.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 383 Join date : 2017-08-03

I got a Corbin made for my GRiSO in all black leather. I love it! After break-in it is extremely comfortable and feels great. Here is a pic I took while still at the Corbin factory in Hollister.

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