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ryanschillinger Offline
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Post: #21
RE: Saddles
So a local upholsterer will modify your stock seat for a reasonable price?
11-02-2016 08:38 AM
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Sam Mac Offline
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Galax VA
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Post: #22
RE: Saddles
(11-02-2016 08:38 AM)ryanschillinger Wrote:  So a local upholsterer will modify your stock seat for a reasonable price?

He told me he would do it for $150.00 Before everyone gets all worked up let's see how this turns out. I'll keep you posted.
11-02-2016 09:09 AM
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Post: #23
RE: Saddles
I wonder if cowboys went to saddle makers and asked for more comfortable saddles to be made? I can just hear it now

Cowboy: " I need a custom saddle, I can only ride this one for a couple of miles before my butt hurts and I have to dismount for awhile and walk around and rub it. I keep getting left behind on the cattle drives "

Saddlemaker: "Have you tried a sheepskin pad?"

Cowboy : "I hate sheep, I ain't putting one of their stinking skins on my horse." Can you just reshape mine or put some gel inserts in it

Saddlemaker: " what's gel?"

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11-02-2016 09:18 AM
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Ulvetanna Away
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USA
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Post: #24
RE: Saddles
(11-02-2016 09:18 AM)The ferret Wrote:  I wonder if cowboys went to saddle makers and asked for more comfortable saddles to be made? I can just hear it now

Cowboy: " I need a custom saddle, I can only ride this one for a couple of miles before my butt hurts and I have to dismount for awhile and walk around and rub it. I keep getting left behind on the cattle drives "

Saddlemaker: "Have you tried a sheepskin pad?"

Cowboy : "I hate sheep, I ain't putting one of their stinking skins on my horse." Can you just reshape mine or put some gel inserts in it

Saddlemaker: " what's gel?"
Or "Why don't you jest reshape yer butt like a real cowpoke and quit yer bitchin'?
11-02-2016 10:07 AM
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redbirds Offline
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Patterson, GA, USA
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Post: #25
RE: Saddles
(07-01-2016 12:44 PM)H.Ibsen Wrote:  Hey folks,

I'm looking into replacing my saddle. I've not got much built-in padding on my butt, long rides can get a bit wearing, and my girlfriend would appreciate a backrest.

I've seen the Corbin Gunfighter and Lady Gunfighter. Thoughts? Reviews? Other suggestions?

Thanks!

My brother has this seat on his CB and loves. His girlfriend really likes the backrest.

(11-02-2016 08:38 AM)ryanschillinger Wrote:  So a local upholsterer will modify your stock seat for a reasonable price?

Sargents in Jacksonville FL will modify any motorcycle seat to your specs. Nemo had his seat modified by them and it looks great.

http://www.sargentcycle.com/

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11-02-2016 12:51 PM
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Sam Mac Offline
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Galax VA
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Post: #26
RE: Saddles
Here are a couple pics of the seat before it gets upholstered. Took it for a test ride, much more comfy. Hope to get it tomorrow and put some miles on it.
       
11-02-2016 02:06 PM
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4 Paws Offline
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MM 199 on BRP (Fancy Gap VA)
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Post: #27
RE: Saddles
I like the way that upholstery shop has shaped the foam, looks like an excellent start. Maybe I'll have a chance to check it out tomorrow.

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11-02-2016 02:40 PM
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Sam Mac Offline
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Galax VA
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Post: #28
RE: Saddles
(11-02-2016 02:40 PM)4 Paws Wrote:  I like the way that upholstery shop has shaped the foam, looks like an excellent start. Maybe I'll have a chance to check it out tomorrow.

It's sort of a cheap softer version of your Corbin. If I don't like it I can always go for a Corbin. I do like it better than the OEM but until I put some miles on it I'll reserve judgment.
11-02-2016 02:45 PM
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Sam Mac Offline
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Galax VA
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Post: #29
RE: Saddles
Picked up the finished seat this AM now I need to put some miles on it. Here are a couple pics.
       
11-03-2016 08:21 AM
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Sam Mac Offline
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Galax VA
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RE: Saddles
Just did about 70 miles, my butt is happy. Thumbs Up
11-03-2016 11:16 AM
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