I have been wanting a Corbin seat but not enough $$. I got one off of ebay for $55. The leather is torn on the edges mid seat on the bottom (where it touches if set down). I thought I could have it recovered but searching here it looks pretty expensive even if you don't go through Corbin. I am not too concerned with how it looks since the part you sit on is good. Is there anything that can be used to seal up where the leather is worn through? I thought of silicone or something like shoe goo just to keep moisture from working its way up and in the foam. I have not received the seat yet so just trying to be prepared to do something when it arrives.
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I know getting them recovered by Corbin is 75% cost of new. Since my 600 and 1100 both have Corbins, interested to see if anyone has a fix. Mine are in good shape now, but if they ever need somethingike this, be nice to know how...1998 Katana 750
1992 Katana 1100
2006 Ninja 250
2006 Katana 600 RIP - 130k miles
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I recovered my seat for less than 20 bucks, material from Joann fabricshttp://www.7thgeardesigns.com
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Originally posted by 92xjunker View PostAny automotive upholstery shop could fix it.
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Originally posted by Wild-Bill View PostNot any. Find a good one if you're going that route. I took a Corbin to an upholstery shop once and a drunk monkey could have done a better job. For a temp fix I'd suggest using liquid electrical tape. Brush some along the scuff, let it dry and go ride.
Thanks.
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Originally posted by solgerny View Posti paid about 100 to have my corbin reupholstered.
and picked out the material and colors to match the bike.
went ahead and used the material that would go on water craft.
looks great.
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The problem with recovering the corbin I would suspect is the shape of the seat itself. It's not like you can just throw a piece of vinyl over it, but I agree any half decent shop should be able to handle it.-Steve
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From what i have read, Corbin seats are done with side panels. From your posts, the seat part is fine. The edges are messed up. I would like to think anybody that knows how to sew or an automotive upholstery shop could sew in that part, but i don't know upholstery, I have a guy for that. The next time I see him, I'll ask him about that.sigpic
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