Wanted - Corbin seat for VFR 800 FI (pre VTEC)

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    Hi guys & gals..

    This might be a bit of a long shot, but here goes..

    I am looking for a (used) Corbin seat for my VFR 800 FI ('01 model). I can't really justify the price of a new one for an old bike, but I find the stock seat uncomfortable for long rides (and I have a 2 week trip to Spain upcoming in a few weeks). I am willing to pay a fair price for a seat in good condition, plus the shipping costs. I am in Ireland (probably the wrong side of the Atlantic for some..), but can pay using Western Union or Pay Pal. Alternately, I have a brother State side and can get him involved in any transaction for those squeemish at shipping overseas..

    Many thanks,

    Rory

    PS: Don't want any red piping on the seat.. plain black is preferable (the bike is blue)
     


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    there is a 5th gen seat on here for sale, but the seller is not comfortable shipping out of the country. Hence this post..have been looking for one for a while now..anyone else have one lying around and willing to ship to Ireland?

    thanks for the replies..
     


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    Just out of curiosity, have you considered a Sargent or even having your stock seat redone? I was a big fan of the Corbin seats, so when I bought my VFR I started looking for another Corbin. Once I got it, I was all set to love it. I hated it after only using it for about a month. The shape, the texture, and the hardness of it were absolutely wince inducing. I got lucky and straight traded for a Sargent and I loved that seat from the very first time I sat on it.

    I have also heard of people getting their stock seat redone for about half the cost of a Sargent and being very pleased with them. And you wouldn't have to pay for shipping. Just wanted to give you some options.
     


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    yes.. will consider all options. Not sure if there is anyone locally who can redo the stock seat, and will also see if there are any Sargent seats available.. I DO know that the stock seat is not made for long rides..
     


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