Hello from California!

[hawktane]

I have a '91. I just started getting back in the saddle after a long break. I'm glad to be here talkin' with you all. I'm excited to learn more about everyones mods and tips.

Two Brothers Fairing
Two Brothers Exhaust/ Jet kit
clip-ons lowered quite a bit.
Corbin saddle
Revalved Forks

You can check out the bike on www.hawktane.com

[Swipe]

nice Hawk blog you have there.

[motorcycleman]

I like the walk around video. Nice bike!

[Dash]

welcome.

[Guth]

Welcome

Welcome to the forum.

I just discovered your site the other day.

Regarding the Corbin saddle:
Just curious if you might happen to be a "shorter" rider (someone with an inseam of 32" or less)? I'm wondering if the Corbin, with its wider profile, would still be considered really comfortable for those of us who might benefit from the slimer stock saddle...

Guth

[hawktane]

Cool!

Thanks guys, for the nice welcome. I can feel the brotherhood already.

[hawktane]

Re: Welcome

Welcome to the forum.

I just discovered your site the other day.

Regarding the Corbin saddle:
Just curious if you might happen to be a "shorter" rider (someone with an inseam of 32" or less)? I'm wondering if the Corbin, with its wider profile, would still be considered really comfortable for those of us who might benefit from the slimer stock saddle...

Guth

Guth,

Actually you're right, I am a bit on the short side. I'm 5'8" with a 30 inseam. With the Corbin, I'm actually sitting an inch or two higher off the ground. The best thing about the Corbin is that it doesn't slope into the tank. It really feels nice. I've been riding with the stock seat since 92 and I'm regretful that I haven't bought the seat sooner.

[MasterBates]

thats weird i sold my corbin so that i could ride my stock seat. i dont have any problems. the corbin was actually worse because im so skinny. i was sliding around in it back and forth

[Guth]

replies

Hawktane - as a fellow 5'8" rider (31" inseam), I appreciate the feedback. Forgot to mention earlier that I enjoyed your site.

MasterBates - do mean that you slid from side to side?

Thanks,
Guth

[hawktane]

Corbin Seat

MasterBates - I totally understand what you're talking about with the sliding back and forth. I thought that would have been a problem as well. The Corbin does have a larger seat "dish". But so far this has not been a problem for me. I don't mind that side effect I guess.

I should've mentioned that my bike has the clip-ons mounted below the triple clamp. So with the stock seat sloping into the tank and my hand grips being so low, it makes for an uncomfortable ride in my situation. Because I'm leaning forward to the point that I'm no longer sitting on my arse, but rather on the old Jimmys. That being said, when I had the bike in stock form, the seat was great and worked very well in the more upright riding position.

[MasterBates]

ahaha yeah ill probably regret selling my seat later on when i get my clip ons but ill come to that later i think im gonne keep them on top though.

guth - front to back actually.