Seats from Honda Classics on eBay?

KSUWildcatFan · Dec 28, 2010

DonOR said:
on second thought, the pan looks like its something like pvc, or another molded plastic. don't cut it, try to soften it up with a heat gun and then push it into place over the fender...

I was kind of thinking about that earlier when dad mentioned it at lunch.. Wonder if it would work?

-Jordan

swooshdave · Dec 28, 2010

rvich said:
Kind of "old"...LOL! Skip the vintage look of the pillion on the fender then. I agree with you Bob that a tractor style with a luggage rack behind would be another good way to go. Put it together right and it could look really sharp. In fact design the rack to be the mount for the seat as well since that would need to be figured out.

I'd still check with CNW and find out what happened with their Interstate build.

Russ

I think he posted here one time about the Corbin on the Interstate. Might not hurt to search for that one.

KSUWildcatFan · Dec 28, 2010

swooshdave said:
rvich said:

Kind of "old"...LOL! Skip the vintage look of the pillion on the fender then. I agree with you Bob that a tractor style with a luggage rack behind would be another good way to go. Put it together right and it could look really sharp. In fact design the rack to be the mount for the seat as well since that would need to be figured out.

I'd still check with CNW and find out what happened with their Interstate build.

Russ

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I think he posted here one time about the Corbin on the Interstate. Might not hurt to search for that one.

Indeed he did. He recommends hacking off the front few inches. That seems to be the commonly-accepted way to fit an interstate tank and a Gunfighter seat together. Bummer. I'm hoping there's another way..

-Jordan

JAYMAC · Dec 28, 2010

KSUWildcatFan said:
swooshdave said:

rvich said:

Kind of "old"...LOL! Skip the vintage look of the pillion on the fender then. I agree with you Bob that a tractor style with a luggage rack behind would be another good way to go. Put it together right and it could look really sharp. In fact design the rack to be the mount for the seat as well since that would need to be figured out.

I'd still check with CNW and find out what happened with their Interstate build.

Russ

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I think he posted here one time about the Corbin on the Interstate. Might not hurt to search for that one.

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Indeed he did. He recommends hacking off the front few inches. That seems to be the commonly-accepted way to fit an interstate tank and a Gunfighter seat together. Bummer. I'm hoping there's another way..

-Jordan

Have you tried Mick Hemmings he has sport seats for all versions of Commando which are made in the UK (Birmingham I think) they are reasonably priced, he will ship worldwide. I'm lucky as I live about 20 miles from Micks shop so I don't have problems with any spares but there are a number of suppliers in the UK for Norton parts.

builder · Dec 28, 2010

bpatton said:
It's major surgery but it's not brain surgery.

Not major surgery, it's less work than changing the oil on a Commando...and that's pretty easy.

builder · Dec 28, 2010

KSUWildcatFan said:
swooshdave said:

rvich said:

Kind of "old"...LOL! Skip the vintage look of the pillion on the fender then. I agree with you Bob that a tractor style with a luggage rack behind would be another good way to go. Put it together right and it could look really sharp. In fact design the rack to be the mount for the seat as well since that would need to be figured out.

I'd still check with CNW and find out what happened with their Interstate build.

Russ

Click to expand...

I think he posted here one time about the Corbin on the Interstate. Might not hurt to search for that one.

Click to expand...

Indeed he did. He recommends hacking off the front few inches. That seems to be the commonly-accepted way to fit an interstate tank and a Gunfighter seat together. Bummer. I'm hoping there's another way..

-Jordan

Why hope for another way? Got mine from McAdams and it was too long as I happen to have the long I-State tank. He sent it back to Corbin and they cut the front shorter...in hind sight I should have just done it myself. After that proceeded to do them myself...

builder · Dec 28, 2010

DonOR said:
The corbin on my roadster has a concave indent that the fender fits into. I bet if you took a dremel, and cut out the pan extending that indent a few inches forward, all you would need to do is move the brackets up. A little fiberglass underneath and no need to muff around with anything else....

The fender on an I-State is no different than a Roadster. No need to move the brackets, take a standard Gunfighter, peel the cover back, cut the front edge of the seat to fit the I-State, pull cover back on, check fit, pull it back, light spray of 3M adhesive, pull back on, staple on the bottom side, and trim excess.

Should be less than one hour to do this job.

KSUWildcatFan · Dec 28, 2010

I just worry, maybe somewhat irrationally, about cutting too much/incorrectly and destroying a brand new $400 seat. I have exactly one shot at it and I'm about as coordinated as a monkey on LSD.

builder · Dec 28, 2010

KSUWildcatFan said:
I just worry, maybe somewhat irrationally, about cutting too much/incorrectly and destroying a brand new $400 seat. I have exactly one shot at it and I'm about as coordinated as a monkey on LSD.

Measure twice, cut once...or more if need be.

Seriously, I'm not kidding when I say this is easier than changing the oil on the bike. You can do this.

KSUWildcatFan · Dec 28, 2010

builder said:
KSUWildcatFan said:

I just worry, maybe somewhat irrationally, about cutting too much/incorrectly and destroying a brand new $400 seat. I have exactly one shot at it and I'm about as coordinated as a monkey on LSD.

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Measure twice, cut once...or more if need be.

Seriously, I'm not kidding when I say this is easier than changing the oil on the bike. You can do this.

Well, we'll be finding out soon if I'm capable of this, I guess!

dave M · Dec 28, 2010

Rvich, one of my chums bought one of the seats from Vietnam, it looks just like a 'Corbin' in the photos, but in actuality is nothing like it when you see it on the bike, the rear is much too brad and the front is a bit pointy, they are cheap and even OK quality, but so ugly that my friend wont even put his on the bike as a temporary fix.

Regarding sufficient space to shorten a genuine Corbin and still be comfortable on the bike, I am 5'8" and 180 lbs. When sitting comfortably on the bike my backside does not extend to the rear bump stop of the seat, I think if you were a couple of inches longer in the arms or perhaps more generously endowed with bum-cheek padding then it would be a different story.

Big_Jim59 · Dec 28, 2010

hobot said:
I think Corbin makes the sexiest seats around but had heard many say they were uncomfortable hard after a time and I now 2nd that opinion - though I would not have a behind w/o a wallet and pocket knife back there. My poor warewhouse job Cdo buddy saved up to get special order black and tan Gunfigher, sexiest as hell on his burnt orange HyRyder tank/covers, but I only like looking at it anymore.
I must agree with Tim/britbiker220, we don't last forever and can't eat or ride money, so kinda like times of dope but no money will get ya through happier than times of money but no err a ease...

My Corbin Gunfighter actually gave me the first Norton I really liked the feel of. Years ago I worked in a Norton/Triumph dealership and I have ridden my share of Nortons set up many different ways from ape hangers to clip-ons. I always lived Nortons but they never felt right for me. I am tall and the stock position always put my arms too wide while I sat too far forward. The stock seat was nice and cushy but I tended to look down at the front wheel and I had to tip my head back all the time while riding. This was really uncomfortable for all but the shortest rides. The Corbin Gunfighter altered the seating position and dropped my body enough that everything now works and is in its proper position for me. Even the stock foot pegs seem to be in a good position. You are correct, the seat is really hard and is not conducive to all day rides. I have been using a ButtBuffer http://buttbuffer.com/ on a trial to see if it helps. So far it's not bad but it's not padding only a gel insert in a pad so it can only do so much.

nortriubuell · Dec 28, 2010

Hey Jordan, I almost want to sell my Interstate gunfighter seat to ya ... almost. ( I mean it when I say I will give ya first dibs if I ever do decide to sell.) If your willing to wait ... watch fleabay; EXACTLY what you want WILL pop-up; eventually. As far as getting one and cutting, you can do that too. If ya do goof up a little, just about everything can be fixed. And as far as your Norton "hating you" ... I think it luvs all the attention and money yer throwin' at it ! These bikes can be a money pit, but they are beautiful to look at and a blast to ride. Plus, your in a kind've exclusive club just owning one. With almost 7 billion people in the world, only a miniscule percentage own one of these machines.

britbike220 · Dec 28, 2010

Is there a picture with a corbin on an interstate? I'd like to see what it looks like. I have a gunfighter and interstate tank, but not convinced it looks better than the roadster tank combo.

KSUWildcatFan · Dec 28, 2010

dave M said:
Rvich, one of my chums bought one of the seats from Vietnam, it looks just like a 'Corbin' in the photos, but in actuality is nothing like it when you see it on the bike, the rear is much too brad and the front is a bit pointy, they are cheap and even OK quality, but so ugly that my friend wont even put his on the bike as a temporary fix.

Regarding sufficient space to shorten a genuine Corbin and still be comfortable on the bike, I am 5'8" and 180 lbs. When sitting comfortably on the bike my backside does not extend to the rear bump stop of the seat, I think if you were a couple of inches longer in the arms or perhaps more generously endowed with bum-cheek padding then it would be a different story.

Thanks for the information about the seats from Vietnam.. I think I'll pass. :\

Interesting note, I'm 5'8 and about 175, so..If you say it's pretty comfortable for you, I'm inclined to agree it would be comfortable for me as well.

-Jordan

KSUWildcatFan · Dec 28, 2010

nortriubuell said:
Hey Jordan, I almost want to sell my Interstate gunfighter seat to ya ... almost. ( I mean it when I say I will give ya first dibs if I ever do decide to sell.) If your willing to wait ... watch fleabay; EXACTLY what you want WILL pop-up; eventually. As far as getting one and cutting, you can do that too. If ya do goof up a little, just about everything can be fixed. And as far as your Norton "hating you" ... I think it luvs all the attention and money yer throwin' at it ! These bikes can be a money pit, but they are beautiful to look at and a blast to ride. Plus, your in a kind've exclusive club just owning one. With almost 7 billion people in the world, only a miniscule percentage own one of these machines.

LOL, thanks for the consideration! That seat is absolutely superb..it would be wasted on my bike as I won't likely ever have a passenger on it. That being said, if you ever *did* sell it, I'd immediately jump to the front of the line.

My problem is that I need to have some sort of seat for when I get the bike finished this spring and at this point all I have is dad's beat-to-hell stock seat. I suppose it could work for a bit, but it sure would make the rest of the bike look a bit 'off'!

I passed up a pretty nice stock interstate seat for $75 and now I'm kicking myself. It would've given me a temporary solution and then I could've talked dad into a trade for his beat-to-hell seat (I'd just want the pan so I could have a custom seat upholstered locally).. UGH!

-Jordan

FASTLIKEJUDY · Dec 29, 2010

I purchased a 74 Commando this spring with a Corbin seat. I am tall at 6'4" and weigh 180 lbs. I found the Corbin seat placed me too far forward and given the seat design I could not move back or side to side. I returned to the stock seat and sold the Corbin. Now I have purchased a seat pan and am having a seat made at a local shop that builds seats for choppers. When finished I will post a photo and let you know of the cost.

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