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Here are the photos of the Corbin seat.
http://s1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb4 ... Z1QQtppZZ5

I just bought a 98 R1100R with a Corbin seat. I'm 5'7" with a 29" inseam.
This seat is to high wide for me. I have to change the seat to ride it
Are you interested in a trade?

I would love to trade it. I'll post some pics when I get home.

I live in Birmingham, Al
A real test would be nice. I've looked at photos and and there is a huge width difference.
The Corbin seat is not lowered. It just appears that way because it dosn't curve up to meet the tank.

OK, I told you guys I was a newbie. No rocks in my panniers or trade for a Hardley.
I noticed that the seat is 30-40% wider that my other bike. I'll try to get it reshaped.
Thanks,

If were as tall as you I wouldn't have a problem. I just need 1 more inch. (No pun intended) I think the info about the Corbin seat being wider is a factor. The preload may be maxed out and I'm still waiting on a spanner wrench to try that adjustment. My goal is to get off my tiptoes when I stop. Th...

The seat is in the lowest position. I think I may need to lower the shocks.
I can't seem to find any info on changing the suspension.

Help, just bought a 1998 R1100R. I'm 5'7" with a 29" inseam.
The bike has a lowered Corbin seat but I need another 1" or 25 to 30mm
to make it right. I s is possible to put shorter shocks or springs to make this happen?
I love this machine but don't feel confortable.
please help!