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Bluezuki · 03-30-2006, 09:44 PM

Well, sorry if this has already been discussed or if it's a really stupid noobie question......
But, has anyone ever tried a seat (like a Corbin) made for a C50 on an M50?
Something I was reading on another board made me wonder about this.
They were discussing Boulevards in general and someone described a Volusia/C50 seat in terms of how it and the pillion are constructed and how they attach to the bike. It sounded so much like an M50 it really made me wonder if those seats might fit our bike. Really can't see much difference in size between them if you just look at the bikes...
So, I'm just wondering if that's any sort of possibility for improving our M50 seat issues.
Thanks.....

jpwM50 · 03-30-2006, 09:51 PM

The real difference is the C50 gas tank is shorter so their seat would be further back on an M50 because our gas tank is longer (more tear drop). I have already done this mod with a Granucci seat.
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ad.php?t=12161

Rickster · 03-30-2006, 11:04 PM

The stock C50 seat, and the stock M50, are not interchangeable. I talked my local dealer into letting me try, and they arent even close on the bottom. About the only thing that's the same, is they are both white plastic.

Bluezuki · 03-31-2006, 08:37 AM

Hey jpwM50 and Rickster thanks for clearing that up for me! I guess they just look more similar than they are.
Thanks again!

03-30-2006, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bluezuki Newbie Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 19	Yet Another Seat question Well, sorry if this has already been discussed or if it's a really stupid noobie question...... But, has anyone ever tried a seat (like a Corbin) made for a C50 on an M50? Something I was reading on another board made me wonder about this. They were discussing Boulevards in general and someone described a Volusia/C50 seat in terms of how it and the pillion are constructed and how they attach to the bike. It sounded so much like an M50 it really made me wonder if those seats might fit our bike. Really can't see much difference in size between them if you just look at the bikes... So, I'm just wondering if that's any sort of possibility for improving our M50 seat issues. Thanks.....

03-30-2006, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	The real difference is the C50 gas tank is shorter so their seat would be further back on an M50 because our gas tank is longer (more tear drop). I have already done this mod with a Granucci seat. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ad.php?t=12161 __________________ Last edited by jpwM50; 03-30-2006 at 09:54 PM.

03-30-2006, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,984	The stock C50 seat, and the stock M50, are not interchangeable. I talked my local dealer into letting me try, and they arent even close on the bottom. About the only thing that's the same, is they are both white plastic. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

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03-31-2006, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bluezuki Newbie Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 19	Hey jpwM50 and Rickster thanks for clearing that up for me! I guess they just look more similar than they are. Thanks again!

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