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BMW_Mick · Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 3:57 pm Post subject: Corbin seat leaking

Hi, I have a Corbin seat fitted to my LT but there is a slight problem. Water gets into it via the outer seam (I think). Then it gives me a U shape wet mark mostly on my thighs. There are no rips, tears or holes so the question is, how can I seal the seams?

Any help would be appreciated as I love the comfort.

Ta.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 5:43 pm Post subject:

Well, the only thing I could think of would be similar to waterproofing the seams on you boots. Mink oil.
It may not totally stop it, but it should slow it down.
Anything with a physical hole has the potential to leak.
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drikko · Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 1:38 am Post subject:

I tried to resist........ could this be the problem?

http://k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11118&highlight=corbin
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robleyd · Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 6:11 am Post subject:

BMW_Mick · Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 7:01 am Post subject:

Drikko - wrong sort of leak..... I get lots of things from riding my bike, but that ain't one of them. Well, not since a certain girl long ago, but that's a different story. Very Happy

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drikko · Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 9:38 am Post subject:

yeah right, you ain't convincing me..... Laughing

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Duc750 · Joined: 01 Mar 2012 Posts: 11

I got a kit from "liquid leather" oop north who do the gliptone leather products, seems to do the job on mine

slyderx · Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 3:26 pm Post subject: Corbin seat

if its new send it back..mine hasnt leaked in 8 years
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bmwblock · Joined: 26 Mar 2011 Posts: 5

[quote="BMW_Mick"]Hi, I have a Corbin seat fitted to my LT but there is a slight problem. Water gets into it via the outer seam (I think). Then it gives me a U shape wet mark mostly on my thighs. There are no rips, tears or holes so the question is, how can I seal the seams?

Any help would be appreciated as I love the comfort.

Ta.[/quo

Buy some Nikwax and rub it into the stiched seams.

Dale

BMW_Mick · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:41 pm Post subject:

Bmwblock - now that's an idea I hadn't thought of. And thanks to all.
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