I changed by factory seat to the corbin with backrest. After 2 hours I need a break from pain in the butt. Is the daylong seat really day long?
I changed by factory seat to the corbin with backrest. After 2 hours I need a break from pain in the butt. Is the daylong seat really day long?
The Corbins do take some miles to break in properly. That being said, they're not for everyone. I like mine and find it very comfortable. Mine has been reupholstered in a black velour and I bought it used from another member who had already broke it in.Originally Posted by Davidk
If, I felt inclined to change, though, the Day Long seats are where I'd turn. Never heard a complaint about them. They are built to suit the individual rider.
"Go sell crazy somewhere else, we're all stocked up"
I have about 4000 miles on it, so my guess is that it is broken in
Just got off the phone will Russel. They said their seat would increase the height by about 2 inches which won't work for me unless I lower the bike. Oh well.
That doesn't sound right. I have sat on other's bikes who had the Day Long and didn't notice that. There is always the Ultimate Seats. That's what I have on my Valkyrie and like them very much.
"Go sell crazy somewhere else, we're all stocked up"
Ask Russell about their "sport seat" option. It is lower, with out the springs but designed the same way. I have had several Russell Seats and the one sport seat I had on a Suzuki B-King was fantastic. definitely "Day Long"! No offense to Corbin Seat lovers but they are hard as rock like a horse saddle. If Russel would have made horse saddles at the turn of the century cowboys would have bought them (no saddle sores).
Hmm, wonder why they didn't tell me about that. She actually said that they can't help me if I can't ride two inches higher
http://www.day-long.com/day-long-vs-sport-seat/
Sport Seat
The Day-Long Sport Seat is designed for the more aggressive, vertically challenged, and style concerned rider. The Sport Seat allows you to move side to side by minimizing the defined pocket of the seat so you can feel a pocket while cruising, but drag your knee while cornering. It keeps the rider very close to the same height as the stock seat after the break-in period. The Sport Saddle has minimized wings that are not as defined as the suspension Day-Long.
The comfort of the Sport Saddle can range due to rider’s needs. Generally the more buttock that is supported the less pounds per square inch of pressure there is. Therefore we take into consideration information provided on the order form, along with required pictures to make the most comfortable and efficient seat for your build, riding tendencies, and style. We can keep you at a stock height while achieving a good comfort range. The initial build may raise you approximately 1/2 in. After a proper break-in (usually 500 + miles) the saddle should settle you in at stock height.
The warranty on the Sport Saddle is: After you put 1000 miles on the seat for break-in purposes, and find discomfort. You are allowed two adjustments. You must pay shipping to our facilities, RCP will pay for return shipping cost. There is no Buy-Back Warranty on the Sport Saddle. Please refer to “Adjustments” in our warranty section for further information. Your builder may require some pictures before return shipping.
The Day-Long Sport Saddle just may be just what you’re looking for to put you in a streamlined, stylish, comfort zone!
Unfortunately it is costing you to find out. No easy solution here but to research thoroughly and take that leap. Good Luck!!!
Corbin seats require patience to break in. You have to get many, many rides in for it to conform to your butt. It's all about having no pressure points which is what causes pain. Once your seat is broken in it will feel wonderful. This is my third Corbin and I would not get anything else. But that is my opinion.
How many miles does it take to break in?
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