Corbin seat needs to be recovered
01-16-2009, 09:22 AM
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Corbin seat needs to be recovered
My Corbin seat is busting some of the seams, so it needs to be repaired or recovered comepletely.
I'm just wondering what you guys have done/where you have gone to get seats recovered or repaired, and how much you've paid.
Anyone have experience/care to pipe up?
I'm just wondering what you guys have done/where you have gone to get seats recovered or repaired, and how much you've paid.
Anyone have experience/care to pipe up?
01-16-2009, 10:24 AM
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I would just send it back to Corbin and have them recover it for you. As long as you have the seat pan, your half way there.
01-16-2009, 11:34 AM
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Naturally we offer recovers, repairs and restorations of your Corbin saddle. The cost of recovering a seat can vary quite a bit and your best option is to contact our Customer Service department directly. To give you an idea: If your saddle needs a new cover made, the cost will be approximately 75% of that seat model's current price. This is because the greatest area of cost on a saddle (in raw materials AND labor) is in the cover and assembly.
*EDIT*
I just heard back from Corbin; the cost to recover this seat will be $249.00 + $31.00 return freight. So $280 and they say 4-6 weeks.
I found a place in San Fran that will do it for $180 + Shipping, but I'm going to try some local places too.
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01-16-2009, 01:08 PM
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http://www.customseatcreations.com/honda_vtr1000_superhawk_996_index.html
there's a guy on here whose gal is doing stock seat covers, try her...
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01-16-2009, 01:50 PM
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I took mine to a local auto upholstery shop when I was in Sierra Vista, AZ. I asked around for which local shop did the best custom interiors, and ran it by there. Guy copied the seat pattern from the old one using marine vinyl instead of leather, took him about a week, cost me $100. I gave him $120.
01-19-2009, 05:31 PM
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Btw website that quoted me $180
http://www.beautybeastdesign.com/
She's be great to deal with over email (quick replies).
http://www.beautybeastdesign.com/
She's be great to deal with over email (quick replies).
01-20-2009, 09:10 AM
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01-20-2009, 01:35 PM
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The point is to NOT spend that much. If a new seat is $300-$400, I shouldn't cost $200+ to recover it.
I'm still trying local shops, but if all fails, I'll attempt it myself, and If I kill it, Have it done by a pro for $180.
I'm still trying local shops, but if all fails, I'll attempt it myself, and If I kill it, Have it done by a pro for $180.
01-20-2009, 03:59 PM
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Back in the day I had a Honda CX650 Custom. Took the seat to an upholster shop. Had a little Vietnamese guy there that did a stock look with all new material. $65.
01-30-2009, 07:27 PM
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My roomate was an upholsterer, so find a competent one and that should work well. Having been a leather worker myself, I would avoid plastic in favor of leather as it breathes and will be much more comfortable when it's warm and you're sweating. Ask him how many bike seats he's done.
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