R1100 R seat questions...

[JackHinrichs]

I made my first 200+ mile ride on my new '98 R1100 R today and discovered that the stock seat isnt going to cut it. I have used Corbin seats on other bikes and loved them. What is the consensus for the most comfortable seat on the R1100 R?

Should I try a seat cover before I toss a bunch of money at a new seat? Or is a cover only going to get me another 50 miles or so?

regards

-jack

 

[enjine]

i did about 12,000 miles this summer on my stock r1100r seat. i learned to anticipate when the pain would set in and subsequently took breaks every 90 miles. I'd rather drive a full 150 and break at changes, SO... i'll be picking up a russel daylong soon. was just looking at them today, in fact

 

[Andrew Klein]

I've gotten used to the seat on my '99 R1100R. I tried an Airhawk, but found I was slipping towards the tank and getting, er, crunched. If you're uncomfortable, a Corbin would be great.

 

[MOTOR31]

Try a sheep skin first for a quick fix.

 

[RGVILLA]

I have a 99 R1100R and had the same problem. I love Corbin seats, had one on my ZX-11 and rode comfortably all day. I didn't want to spend the money so first I bought the seat beads. They helped a lot but didn't quite do the trick so I bought a gel pad that I found on the internet. It was about $110 if I recall correctly and the beads were $35 at Lima from a vendor. This has done the trick for me. I can ride comfortably all day with the usual breaks for gas, coffee, water, bathroom breaks etc. I'm going cross country this summer so I'll see how well it works. I have been comfortable on day long (8 hour trips) but haven't gone day after day.
I have the gel pad on first and then the beads over it. Good luck in your search.

 

[edgerber]

Ed

I have a '99 R1100R. Hadthe same problem. I was able to pick up a used Corbin seat, It did the trick.

 

[Boingo]

All tail ends are different, so what works for others may not work for you.

2000 R1100R here. I also picked up a used Corbin, and found it an improvement over the stock seat. I really like the shape (holds it in there), but for my un-padded tail, is a hard seat. Not a problem for day long rides, but it kills me on multi-day trips. My fix was an Airhawk, awesome device, if positioned and inflated correctly.

 

[drummer]

I have a Russell Day Long and love it. I rode two different days this last summer for 11 hours each day (half of which was in the rain - both days had 5 hrs. of rain) and not a bit of a problem. I woke up the next morning ready to ride again.

Can't speak about Corbin, but I do love my Russell.

 

[Polizeitaucher]

'99 R1100r

I too went to the Corbin. I also use www.alaskaleather.com and am really pleased with both items. I use them together on the longer hauls.

 

[MCOLLECT]

I have a R1150R and the stock seat did not cut it. I bought a Sargent better but not great. Now have a Corbin that was cut lower great seat. If you get the 1150 look for a used corbin, riders are trading 1150s for 1200 and selling the after market seats for cheap.

 

[bikerfish1100]

Corbin's are over rated. and i speak from having used them for over 100,000 miles. go with Rick Mayer- his craftsmanship & build quality are excellent, and he guarantees his work for life. mine is being redone right now, AAMOF.
http://www.homestead.com/prosites-rmcycle/index.html

 

[shoeman]

Comfort is in the seat of the sitter. I have had Corbin, Sargent , Stock and Russell.
I would rate-1. Russell 2. Corbin. 3a. Sargent 3b. Stock.
Sheepskin did not buy me a mile.

 

[gerdel]

Soft seat

I got an Allyn air seat manufactured in Woodstock,NY. Bought it from JC Whitney and it is great for trips although I don't use it locally as my rides aren't that long.