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samandkimberly · Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:25 pm Post subject: WTB seat for my '93 K1100RS

Looking for a stock seat. I've got a Corbin Canyon sport (I think) and I'm looking for something with a flatter passenger platform for my wife. Sound familiar?

I'm thinking I should try a stock seat and, if that doesn't work, get Seargent to rebuild it. So, anyone have a stock seat for my '93? For that matter, anyone know which model seats fit? My understanding is that the early K1100 seats are different from the large ones.

Thanks,

Sam
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whyoldbill · Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:16 am Post subject:

Fleabay has a couple bargains:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/?_nkw=k1100%20seat&clk_rvr_id=515384919397
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:44 am Post subject:

Sam,

We have 2 Corbins. A Dual Sport and a Dual Tour

My one up favorite is the Dual Sport.

But having had a K bike stock seat, a K bike "comfort" seat (it is NOT) and the Dual Sport- Cathy finds our Corbin Dual Tour the most comfortable. We have the Corbin backrest for her and she likes it so much better that the funky rest on our previous 22L topbox.

Good luck. I'll PM you.

John
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samandkimberly · Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:53 pm Post subject:

It turns out is have a Corbin KDT86 - the dual tour. So, thanks, John, but I think I'm starting off with your preferred 2 up option. I may have to try a backrest and see if that helps.

Re Ebay seats - there seems to be a lot of covers, but not a lot of basic, clean stock seats. That is, unless the early K100 seats are the same, but I'm unsure of that. Am I unrealistic thinking I should be able to get a decent but imperfect seat for ~100.00?

Sam
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1993 K1100rs, r80, Montesas, Morinis, Hondas, Suzukis, and an MZ

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:18 am Post subject:

On Corbin's site, they indicate that from '86 onward- all their K bike seats are interchangeable.

The backrest that can actually be leaned back on makes a huge difference for passenger comfort.
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JOHNSKbike · Joined: 17 Oct 2013 Posts: 2 Location: Chatsworth, CA

Located in California, looks good on a 54,000 mile bike that I have just taken appart. Let me know if you want a photo, not sure how to do on this web site. Can come with hinges, brackets or how you want to make changing back and forth easier.

This is not a comfort seat, BMW stock. I have owned several K100RS bikes and seams the same to me. Only the 1985 seat would not work.

J Soule Chatsworth, CA
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hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 6:46 pm Post subject:

we found the stock seat let my wife slide to the front against me too much,, a Corbin two up seat was the answer( Thanks Scott)

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:48 pm Post subject:

All 86+ Corbins will work on a K75/K100/K1100 with the early seat hinges.

The later (think 94+) OEM seats will work but have a seat pan that needs the rubberized hinges (or 1/2" spacers) on the right side hinges.
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