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bostonjim · 05-31-2006, 01:32 PM

Was thinking of getting a new seat for an 06 S83. Which do you guys think is the most comfortable. The only after market seats that I've ever heared of Corbin. I want to get one with a back rest for both driver asnd passenger.

Jim

Scott58 · 06-01-2006, 08:25 AM

I want exactly the same thing for my S50. Haven't seen one that will fit my bike. Probably going to have to e-mail corbin to see what I can do.

tlwisner · 06-01-2006, 08:33 AM

Look at Mustang: http://www.mustangseats.com/suzcontst.htm

DrBob · 06-01-2006, 10:34 AM

Corbin and mustang both make seats for the s50 + s83. However, I always strongly recommend that owners of a new bike wait a year or 5000 miles before changing the seat, especially if it is their first bike. Any seat is uncomfortable until it breaks in, and any seat in uncomfortable until you get used to riding. Once you get used to riding, and to that bike, you can make an educated choice for a new seat: do you want a softer one, or one that offeres more support? Do you want gel to eliminate vibration, or foam to absorb bumps? Do you want the seat to be wider, longer, shorter, closer to the ground...? Until you ride the bike for a while, you really don;t know, and you may end up dropping $300-400 on a seat that you end up not liking.

ZukiChaos · 06-04-2006, 10:19 PM

I have a C50 and added a Corbin Gunfighter around 500 miles in. It is soooo much better than stock. It lowers me an inch and it feels better. HOWEVER, the passenger may say otherwise. I ride solo so...so what ;-P

Anyway, the stock seat felt like a phone book to me. The Mustang raised folks so being short-legged that was not preferred. I could not find other manufacturers for the C50 & I heard RAVE reviews about Corbins...so there it was. I ordered mine off their site. http://www.corbin.com/suzuki/sblvdmenu.shtml
Scroll down to S83/Intruder 1400

DS06C50T · 06-05-2006, 04:30 PM

Mustang #1 for comfort, 2nd is Corbin, and a distant 3rd for looks/style/coolness is Granucci (sp?)

DS

TaterDog · 06-06-2006, 07:11 AM

Anyone have info on the OEM gel seat?

Uechi Kid · 06-06-2006, 02:07 PM

Here are some choices.
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ca..._Boulevard_S83

Dave Nadeau · 06-07-2006, 11:50 AM

I out a Mustang one on my C50. Got it from Oniedia Suzuki and saved about 80. I think. I believe it was $350. wiht shipping. I checked their web page and they make a nice one for your bike. It made a huge difference on the ride. I am about 200# and the seat used to bottom out when I would ht anythng as small as a manhole cover depressed about and 1" or so. It felt wierd sitting on it stationary but it shines when moving. I would not go back to the factory one for any reason.

Scott58 · 06-08-2006, 01:13 AM

It's the back rest that is the problem. So far I haven't been able to find one to fit the S50.

ZukiChaos · 06-11-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott58

It's the back rest that is the problem. So far I haven't been able to find one to fit the S50.

Check this guy's review on Intruder Alert regarding a Saddlemen Explorer (with built in backrest):
http://www.intruderalert.com/accesso...nd&AccessID=54

Only thing is Saddlemen is not always currently selling seats they've sold previously, but it doesn't hurt to check with them: http://www.saddlemen.com/saddles_custom_p2.html

Miker15677 · 06-25-2006, 09:20 PM

I put the Mustang Regal on my S50 and love it, its cushy for the tushy.

05-31-2006, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
bostonjim In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: Suzuki S83 Location: just south of boston ma. Posts: 148	Which new seat? Was thinking of getting a new seat for an 06 S83. Which do you guys think is the most comfortable. The only after market seats that I've ever heared of Corbin. I want to get one with a back rest for both driver asnd passenger. Jim __________________ Some days it's not worth chewing through the restraints!!!

06-01-2006, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Look at Mustang: http://www.mustangseats.com/suzcontst.htm __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

06-01-2006, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,751	Corbin and mustang both make seats for the s50 + s83. However, I always strongly recommend that owners of a new bike wait a year or 5000 miles before changing the seat, especially if it is their first bike. Any seat is uncomfortable until it breaks in, and any seat in uncomfortable until you get used to riding. Once you get used to riding, and to that bike, you can make an educated choice for a new seat: do you want a softer one, or one that offeres more support? Do you want gel to eliminate vibration, or foam to absorb bumps? Do you want the seat to be wider, longer, shorter, closer to the ground...? Until you ride the bike for a while, you really don;t know, and you may end up dropping $300-400 on a seat that you end up not liking. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

06-05-2006, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
DS06C50T Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Blvd. C50T (dark grey) Location: Ventura County, CA. Posts: 286	Mustang #1 for comfort, 2nd is Corbin, and a distant 3rd for looks/style/coolness is Granucci (sp?) DS __________________ Daryl '06 C50T... full-time hard-bagger and true dual exhaust http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...r=DESC&start=0

06-06-2006, 07:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
TaterDog Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: '06 C50, '00 FLHTCI Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 239	Anyone have info on the OEM gel seat? __________________ Who says little dogs don't have attitude? ______________________________ Jim

06-01-2006, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 394	I want exactly the same thing for my S50. Haven't seen one that will fit my bike. Probably going to have to e-mail corbin to see what I can do.

06-04-2006, 10:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	I have a C50 and added a Corbin Gunfighter around 500 miles in. It is soooo much better than stock. It lowers me an inch and it feels better. HOWEVER, the passenger may say otherwise. I ride solo so...so what ;-P Anyway, the stock seat felt like a phone book to me. The Mustang raised folks so being short-legged that was not preferred. I could not find other manufacturers for the C50 & I heard RAVE reviews about Corbins...so there it was. I ordered mine off their site. http://www.corbin.com/suzuki/sblvdmenu.shtml Scroll down to S83/Intruder 1400

06-06-2006, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 736	Here are some choices. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ca..._Boulevard_S83 __________________ "Carpe Diem"

06-07-2006, 11:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 591	I out a Mustang one on my C50. Got it from Oniedia Suzuki and saved about 80. I think. I believe it was $350. wiht shipping. I checked their web page and they make a nice one for your bike. It made a huge difference on the ride. I am about 200# and the seat used to bottom out when I would ht anythng as small as a manhole cover depressed about and 1" or so. It felt wierd sitting on it stationary but it shines when moving. I would not go back to the factory one for any reason.

06-08-2006, 01:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 394	It's the back rest that is the problem. So far I haven't been able to find one to fit the S50.

06-25-2006, 09:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Miker15677 Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 06 S50 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 32	I put the Mustang Regal on my S50 and love it, its cushy for the tushy. __________________ Have 2006 S50. Put on backrest, windshield all Suzuki parts. ISO flame grips and Dually rear foot pegs. Ridged saddlebags, tack, extended backrest, Mustang seat. Jardine Forward Controls. V&H Classic II.

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