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Corbin seat is it waterproof?

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  1. chickenstrip

    chickenstrip New Member

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    I just bought a second VFR800 with a corbin seat but it does not seem that it would be waterproof with all those holes in the leather ?
    Does anyone have one of these that can advise me on this issue as the bike sits outside when i am at work in all weathers.
     

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    i didn't that problem but then, it hardly rains in Los Angeles, California. But when it did, i never had a problem with it. A bike cover can solve the problem.
     


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    From the corbin site.

    What happens if my saddle gets wet?
    Don't panic, water won't damage your saddle. Corbin covers are extremely durable and are weather resistant too. Although the materials are resistant to water intrusion, the stitching in the cover can let water in. If this happens, your behind will probably get wet a couple of the times as you squeeze the water back out while sitting on the seat. The solution to this is to let the seat dry out in the sun for awhile. If you often find yourself getting caught in the rain, you may want to consider a saddle rain cover.

    To assure that your leather seat retains it weather resistance, we recommend conditioning your seat on a regular basis with Corbin's Saddle Cream or similar product. You should condition your seat at least as often as you wash your bike (TIP: Remove your saddle from your bike when washing it). We strongly suggest a regular coating of a good parafin or silicon based leather conditioner like ours... do NOT use cleaners or conditioners with a petroleum or kerosene base!

    Good conditioning will help the leather to stay supple and age gracefully as it breaks in. Remember, much like your leather jacket, the leather will conform to your shape and develop its own unique character over time. Good care will go a long ways towards the lasting beauty of your new seat.
     


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  4. chickenstrip

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    Thanks for help.Have treated it with leather conditioner and see how it goes.I guess corbin would have taken rain into account when manufacturing a motorcycle seat.It is a super comfortable seat.
     


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    I am lucky enough to have a covered place to park at work, now.
    Before, I would go out and pull a trash bag over the seat if I was expecting rain.
    Every time I get my saddle wet, I give it a coat of leather conditioner after it has dried.

    Mac
     


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