Stock seat - how comfortable?

Tanabuso Posts : 69 Join date : 2015-01-29

Airhawk if I'm on it for a long trip. 2hours a time is ok, by then I need coffee, GRiSO needs fuel,

Tiradritto Posts : 329 Join date : 2014-04-21

Put the stock seat on the GRiSO for the Grotto run this am. Oiy, what a POS. But then I'm 6' with a 36" inseam and a skinny bum. Seat has the wrong curve and wants to slide me into the tank and I need to push my bum back.

Seats are pretty subjective so consider yourself lucky if your bum is easy to please.

GRiSO Posts : 1163 Join date : 2013-11-26 Age : 61

damn rboe. I have a 36" inseam too but I top out at 6'4"

The reviews of the Corbin sound like they are right up my alley. Especially the riding positions. That was very good to know.

DM

L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

Totally subjective topic of course, but I'm perfectly comfortable with the stocker. I keep my passenger pegs down all the time and can hook my heels on them occasionally for a different "sit" and that works great for me. Besides, I have to stop for gas and a piss every couple of hours anyway. Have done many 600+ mile days with the stock seat, rear peg option and regular stops.

Tiradritto Posts : 329 Join date : 2014-04-21

DM, a bike accident shortened up my back by two inches so I'm more of a freak of nature than before. Smile

I'm amazed by the number of folks that like the GRiSO seat. Not surprised though. Luckily, there are tons of choices out there for folks not so fortunate and need to tweak seat. Smile

Biondino Posts : 238 Join date : 2014-12-04

GRiSO seat is more comfortable than my reclining sofa.

GRiSO Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02

The GRiSO isn't designed for you tall bastards!! Razz

It's Italian made remember? Laughing

I guess the perfect rider size would be 5.8/ 5.9"...
My only bitchin' is that a small fuck like myself, isn't flat footed.
It would be nice to be planted down in parking lots etc... can't have it all.

Tiradritto Posts : 329 Join date : 2014-04-21

Short guy have Harley's....... Razz

GRiSO Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02

rboe wrote:: Short guy have Harley's.......

Not the ones that can ride. Smile

Tiradritto Posts : 329 Join date : 2014-04-21

The ones that can ride can take off the training wheels....... Thumbs Up

Tiradritto Posts : 329 Join date : 2014-04-21

(tongue is firmly planted in the cheek Very Happy

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GRiSO Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02

You guys are mean! Crying or Very sad

Tanabuso Posts : 69 Join date : 2015-01-29

Same here Pascal. Vertically challenged. .... But dynamite comes in small packages.

GRiSO Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02

Tod. wrote:: Same here Pascal. Vertically challenged. .... But dynamite comes in small packages.

Ha!! I fucking thought so! Very Happy

I got to ride a friend ZX10 a while back and a 675 Daytona at Bike Week...
I couldn't wait to get off those bikes I was so uncomfortable.
The Triumph was a nite mare after 20 minutes, not only with the sore ass but my forearms/triceps weren't happy.
So tall bastards might be well, too tall Very Happy

but some bikes just have some messed up ergos no matter what.
Like already mentioned, comfort is rather subjective...

L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

SHORT GUYS RULE! cheers

Finally, I've been waiting all my life for this. Actually, I've always known it to be true. I have one friend who's a full foot taller than me at 6'-7" and man, does he suffer. Can't find a comfortable car to drive, has to pay extra to upgrade every flight, and generally doesn't fit anywhere. I've always been a shrimp - I think the GRiSO was made just for me!

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Tanabuso Posts : 70 Join date : 2015-04-17 Age : 67

HI i think, why we are not getting numb bum on the GRiSO is the high foot pegs, they keep the backs of your higher legs of the seat therefore not cutting off circulation.ill be keeping the original seat i love the look and the feel, i can't believe i don't have to do any mods to this bike to be happy just things to personalize it, and that's the part we all love isn't it.

WAKEY.

Squinternotto Posts : 8 Join date : 2015-08-09

Hey all, just done a 7 hour ride and the stock seat was a bit painful by the end of the day - -I would like to try a Corbin Gun Fighter but its over $180 for delivery to Oz ffs

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10704 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

I'm heading to the US again for a couple of months next year and already have a Corbin and CalSci screen for my Stelvio waiting at Bill's to bring back. I can probably bring back a couple more such items as accompanied baggage cheaper than getting it shipped.

My quote for my items was absurd! $6-700 plus! Even if it took us over our baggage allowance it will be cheaper than shipping for others I'm sure. Obviously early days but if people want to think about it we may be able to help, within reason.....

Pete

GRiSO Capo Posts : 826 Join date : 2014-10-07 Age : 70

Stock seat starts out comfy for me then becomes a bit of a pain after 2 hours or so.

I had a Sargeant on the Thunderbird so will probably upgrade or get a gel insert. I do have a bean bag seat for long distances. Not as good as an Airhawk but does help a bit.

Grignapoco Posts : 115 Join date : 2017-09-20 Age : 48

No complaints about the stock seat. On longer rides I use Moto-Skiveez underwear, and that helps. Longest day I've had on the GRiSO was 675km through the twisties in the mountains, and I can't complain. The most uncomfortable bike I've ever ridden was a Aprillia RSV4R. My nuts were knumb in 30 min. and I could wait to get back on my GRiSO.

Biondino Posts : 221 Join date : 2017-02-10

I find the stock seat fine for an hour or so. I use a Corbin and find it far more comfortable for my bony arse. It's dished our more then the stock hump and takes more pressure off my bony bits. For really long rides I use an Airhawk. Only complaint about the Corbin is it's wider with more pronounced edges that some complain about when feet are put down. I don't find it a bother though.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10198 Join date : 2013-09-30

I love my Corbin. I recall on a ride back from some Cabal up North, after about two hours I was following Ralf and Pete and they were both standing on their pegs frequently to give there arses a rest from their stock seats.

I’ve done a few 10 hour rides and it was only the last hour or so that my arse started to ache. The rest of me was aching as well, so I can’t blame the Corbin for that.

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Carlotto Posts : 44 Join date : 2017-12-02

skytzo wrote:: to a weapon of ASS destruction.

You've owned a KLR650 as well, I see? Very Happy

No seriously - the KLR650 has a seat that can only be described as "angry"

I like my GRiSO seat pretty well. It's ballpark as good as the Corbin my K75 has - not quite as comfy as the stock seat from my Street Triple (for some reason Striples are crazy comfy). Solid 8 out of 10? Room for improvement but fundamentally good.

Montanarolo Posts : 18 Join date : 2015-12-01

I have been a Corbin guys for three decades, but can't find any reason to purchase a Corbin for the GRiSO. The GRiSO seat is super comfortable for me. From an aesthetic perspective, I do wish it was made with a rich leather vs. the OEM material, but I can't see the seat when I'm riding so she'll stay as is.

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Davetti wrote:: but I can't see the seat when I'm riding so she'll stay as is.

Sounds like you need a monocle for your brown eye.

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