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Posted by Captain Conch
- December 03, 2011, 12:08:22 PMFrom the FWIW department, All buckets are not created equal, But of the many Cycles I have owned the Stock Solo on by '04 1500 beats all. It's a pleasure every time I plop my bucket in there.
I would be fearful of trying to improve the stock seat of that particular vintage.
Captn Conch
Posted by komatsujin
- December 01, 2011, 20:44:53 PMThank you both for your answers. I appreciate it.
Posted by chief
- November 30, 2011, 10:50:18 AMFor the solo, you can remove all of the underlying hardware. The L brackets come off the double and is used on the solo. No, Kaw doesn't sell those brackets.
I assume the seats you are talking about are the ones using Kawasaki supplied pans and covered according to Kaw specs. OEM implies original equipment. Neither of these were original equipment but were available as optional accessories from Kaw. It really doesn't matter as far as mounting the seats is concerned.Posted by marshalldoll
- November 30, 2011, 09:12:49 AMYou do not need the brackets on the underside rear or the cross bracket on the solo seat. All you need are the 2 side angle brackets which you transfer from the 2 up to the solo. Nothing more.
Dan
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Posted by komatsujin
- November 30, 2011, 09:07:02 AMHello Chief, I'm brand new to the Drifter world. Just bought a 99' 1500. It has the upgraded Corbin 2up seat on it. The one that came out a year or 2 later. My question is, would a Corbin solo(one of the OEM solo's they made for the 1500) go on my bike using the same hardware that's currently on the 2up? Or would I have to buy mounting hardware for the solo? My initial thought was that I would be able to reuse the hardware and just remove the rear rail etc.. but the rest would match up. I'm trying to avoid spending another $150 or more for mounting hardware. Thanks
Posted by chief
- November 24, 2011, 13:50:01 PMAs I have noted before, I've owned probably a dozen seats from them - and have never had any sort of problem. The quality has always been good. But for you the problem was 100%, so I can understand your opinion.
I'm glad your problem has been resolved.Posted by roadrash
- November 24, 2011, 07:20:44 AMsorry been working alot the insert for the passanger back rest was messed up to where the backrest wouldnt go in and be locked a little time and it was fixed it was something their qc over looked so far the seat is perfect now they removed the steel in the seat and made it to the prober dimensions i have no complaints with it now but will never buy from them again
Posted by chief
- August 05, 2011, 21:00:00 PMroadrash, your problem is unique... in 20 years I never heard of that problem with a corbin... lots of people don't like them because the are hard, but never heard of nor have I had a problem with that little backrest block. I've tried to feel it on mine and simply cannot, no matter where I sit (either bike). With the back rests on, it would likely be even more difficult. It doesn't help you, I know. Sorry you are having the problem.
What did they do to yours?Posted by roadrash
- August 04, 2011, 15:42:38 PMsorry to hear that got mine back monday and still not right
Posted by george
- August 02, 2011, 18:07:21 PMThanks Chief, I ordered yesterday, looks good with the soft tail saddle bags, hi dollar but they say there worth it , keeping in the wind , have a good one.
Posted by chief
- August 01, 2011, 16:54:51 PMThose of us who love Corbin seats are too busy riding. I've used Corbin seats almost exclusively for many, many years. 9 seasons on the Drifter, about 7 on the Goldwing... many bikes before that as well. I like them, but many find them hard... personally I prefer firm seats over the cushy seats. Soft seats give you monkey butt, burning and sores. I guess that's why horse saddles aren't soft. They stay firm and can be customized to fit you better with some work and patience.
Corbin makes really nice seats IMHO. Sometimes their customer support is iffy... though my experience with them has been fine. Also, they are about the only show in town for new drifter seats, and backrests - outside of one or two custom makers.Posted by george
- July 30, 2011, 18:42:51 PMNeed answer about corbin seat, looking at buying a solo for my 01 drifter, are they worth the money, I see lots of complaints on here, should i buy or not it is listed 479 plus back rest 269 are they worth in ?
Posted by roadrash
- July 30, 2011, 12:33:57 PMstill havent got it back mike corbin and his company can shove their seat up his ass.
Posted by roadrash
- July 18, 2011, 19:28:20 PMwell still havent got it back had to go onto facebook and slam them several times just to get some one to return a call said it will still be another week before they get it done.
Posted by chief
- June 30, 2011, 13:15:50 PMI looked at mine more carefully... my seat is constructed differently... it has a leather welt across that rear seam. If press very, very hard I can feel the metal plate... obviously its never been a problem... had this seat for 10 years... and a second for 8. Its there but its well padded, doesn't come into contact with my back and the welt likely helps.