Recently purchased Sargent or Corbin seat for 2010-2011 Super Tenere ?

[Blue Star]

Hi guys,

I have a 2011 Blue and Silver South African Super Tenere. The stock seat isn't very comfortable and j am looking to change it. Checked both Corbin and Sargent and they lost ST seat for 2012 and newer only. Called Sargent last night and they confirmed they have it for 2012 and newer Tenere only.

Had a flying conversation with my Yamaha dealer today and he seems to believe that a 2012+ seat should fit 2011 ST as well.

So, before pulling the trigger I want to check here. Has anyone order a ST seat (both front and read) from Corbin or Sargent marked as 2012+ and fitted on a 2011 bike ? Does it work or need any changed etc to work ?

I am based Japan so need to be really sure that the seats are gonna work before I order and shipping, returns etc will end up too much of hassle in case I mis-order.

You advise is much appreciated in advance!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Dogdaze]

I believe the seats are the same, it's just the rest of the world got the S10 nearly two years before the US. The only change are the rear passenger seat for the non-US 2014+ MY, it's got a thinner pad.

 

[Ramseybella]

I also would look into Seat Concepts seat kit as well if your handy with a couple tools Scissors or razor knife, Pneumatic staple gun and air compressor.
www.seatconcepts.com

I can't vouch for others but I have tried Corbin seats on three different bikes.
I enjoyed one on my 1998 Triumph Tiger 900 the ZRX 1200 and Tiger 1050 felt like sitting on a piece of shaped concrete with leather over it.
I haven't tried the Tenere Corbin so I can't judge this model.
But I did put together a seat concepts seat with the foam and cover kit using OEM seat pan.
It was easy for me.
Heck of a lot less than a Corbin seat and to me darn comfortable.

 

[Blue Star]

Thanks guys. I don't have the skills or tools, so seat concepts seems out of reach for me.....

If the bed pan are same then either Corbin or Sargent should work. Still would like to hear if someone has recently made the purchase for 2010-11 model....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[TXTenere]

Thanks guys. I don't have the skills or tools, so seat concepts seems out of reach for me.....

If the bed pan are same then either Corbin or Sargent should work. Still would like to hear if someone has recently made the purchase for 2010-11 model....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I too am quite happy with my Seat Concepts seat. Perhaps there's an upholstery shop in your area that would be able to assist with the modification? It would be quite simple for them.

 

[Blue Star]

Unfortunately in Japan labor is sometimes more expensive then the material itself. To give you an idea, just to change the cover for front and back seat is about 350 USD with the cover. Changing foam and seat cover is 575USD for front seat alone. I can buy a Sargent or Corbin plus more for that much. Plus most shops won't touch material purchase from third party, so seat concepts really isn't an option for me....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[AVGeek]

Thanks guys. I don't have the skills or tools, so seat concepts seems out of reach for me.....

If the bed pan are same then either Corbin or Sargent should work. Still would like to hear if someone has recently made the purchase for 2010-11 model....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It should be the same. As far as I understand, this bike was a clean sheet design, and released starting in MY2011 (South Africa and Australia), and reached the US as an early release 2012 model with only a few slight modifications.

 

[jimyamaha]

Fitted a Touratech comfort seat and its a massive improvement over stock.
The thing is the Touratech works for me but other people on here hate them.
You won't know if one is good for you until you sit on it ....

 

[keeponriding]

Not answering the question you asked...exactly.

On my 2012 I tried both a Sargent and a Corbin. No luck with either and had to sell.

I settled on a Russel Day Long...great seat; I've spent 14 + hours on the seat w/o problems. It also answer your question about fitment; they use your seat pans to make the seat. I got the sport seat, which isn't guaranteed as comfy as the true day long, but isn't as thick either. Your beef will be cost of shipping two ways from SA to CA. But the seat is well worth the hassle and wait.

 

[EricV]

The bikes are the same. The US vendors just never saw any 2010 or 2011 bikes since the US didn't get them until model year 2012.

If you like a hard seat, Corbin or Sargent may work for you. You might try going to a regular upholstery shop and talking about what bothers you. Not a auto or motorcycle specific shop.

 

[Donk]

Seat is the same for all years. Everyone's butt is different but I love my Sargent seat.

 

[TheHelios]

I have a Corbin seat. Can confirm it's rock hard.

 

[Blue Star]

Thanks guys. I am checking with a local upholstery shop if they can fix my seat....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk