I like Corbin seats. I have had them on several of my bikes. Yes they are firm, but seem contoured much better than stock, and no bump in the middle like the stock two piece seat. The firmer seat holds up better on longer rides. The stock seat is softer but on long rides squish down more and gets some hard spots. I do weigh 275. The wife likes the rear pillion much better, because it is wider and more supportive. However she is still mad at me for selling the goldwing and it's rear sofa seat.