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steven michaeli

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Dec 25, 2019, 6:33:15 PM12/25/19

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Hey Y'all,

Just took my 2006 SV650 out for a ride and I've had it with my seat. I got rid of the OEM seat ages ago and purchased the Suzuki "aftermarket" one. It gives so much more support BUT it's much higher in the back and every time I let off the throttle or hit the brakes I slide forward and end up sitting on my, um, nut sack. I want to get either a Corbin of a Sergeant replacement.

Looking at both seats, it appears that the Corbin would solve my problem by making the back of the seat thinner so I have more of a pocket to push my butt back into. The Sergeant looks like it builds up the front of the seat. I'm 6' 1" with a 34" inseam.

In my mind I think the Sergeant would keep me on the back of the saddle without bringing my hips closer to my ankles. I'm almost 60 years old and ain't as bendy as I once was. Any thoughts on one versus the other? By the way, Scarlette has 81,000 miles on her. I plan on having new valve shims put in her soon. Any other maintenance you would suggest?

Thumper Ray

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Dec 25, 2019, 8:52:58 PM12/25/19

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I had a Sargent (which is what I think you mean, unless an NCO at your local army base makes seats on the side) on a BMW for years and I as very happy with it. Plus they are made in my old hometown. I have sat on a few Corbins and whilst most people I know liked them or at least pretended to to fit in I did not like them at all.

If'n you haven't drained and refilled the cooling system yet it's about time. Most people remember the brake fluid replacement but forget the coolant.

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Thumper Ray

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Dec 25, 2019, 8:59:49 PM12/25/19

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I seem to remember you were in the Tampa area - if that is correct, you can take a ride up to Sargent one day and try out the seats before you make your decision.

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Donlon G. McGovern

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Dec 26, 2019, 12:16:25 AM12/26/19

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I had a Corbin saddle on my big GSX1100G and was impressed with it. my arse was well supported on a bike that accellerated and decelerated well enough to either pin your eyeballs to the back of your head or the inside of your faceshield.

don mcgovern

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Bluepepper

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Dec 26, 2019, 1:15:26 PM12/26/19

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Great to see familar names here over the years....

I switched out my OEM seat on 'Ol Blue (2005) for a Sargent ~10 years ago and it has been great for me. I'm a shorter, so it may not be comparable. It made my trips to Austin so much better, but as I got older I started leaning towards a more cruiser posture and now use a 98 Honda Magna for the longer trips.

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