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Posted by Gypsy Dave
- November 19, 2010, 16:43:31 PMWell that's encouraging. Two "real" owners that like their Corbin seats. I got one on order but keep hearing from guys that don't own 'em telling me I'm crazy for getting one?? I hope more owners pipe in
PRO or CON, I don't care. I'd just like to hear from Corbin owners and their experiences on the seat.
Thanks guys.
Posted by chief
- November 19, 2010, 12:36:37 PMI've had a corbin on my last few bikes. I have one on my Drifter and one on my Goldwing now. That should tell you what I think about them. These are custom and not cheap so you really have to like them to keep buying them. They ARE firm seats and some people simply cannot get used to that. I never have hotspots or "monkey butt" problems. We did 5000 miles in 15 days a couple of years ago with no problems.
I don't recommend any seat... there is too many factors involved - riding style, history, etc. What is perfect for me may suck for you. But I am very happy with my Corbins.
Posted by ramakins
- November 19, 2010, 11:22:00 AMramakins
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After a couple of thousand miles on the saddle, myself and the hunny got nothing but praise to give it. No wishy washy pillow feeling , hot spots seem to be a thing of the past, have not had one since switching. It definetly lowered my seating position by two to three inches, which is a plus in my book, which by default raised the passenger seating by @ least the same, I think mabey a lil more.
Construction of the saddle is outstanding, and if I compare the construction of it with the OEM two-up, I would have to say it is out of this world outstanding. Actually, I would be degrading Mr Corbin by even comparing the two. Being in the construction trades myself (site supervisor), my analogy of the basepan would be Corbin= 3/4" plywood, OEM= 1/4" masonite. In fact , was so stiff, that my tank bib, kept it from lining up with the threaded mounting holes on the frame, easy fix though, when swithing out the mouting brackets, just slightly shimmed the rear mounting studs to pull them forward. It has six or eight solid quality rubber bumpers that separates seat from frame. On my OEM seat, two of the cushy rubber bumpers pushed there way right through my basepan, leaving just big holes in it, piss poor quality. Guess I am venting a little bit for spending hundreds of dollars on an inferior product, when I could have purchased this saddle way back when. Simply put folks, if your thinking of changing your two-up seat, you will not be dissapointed going for a true "SADDLE". Gidy-up. OHH, dont forget to order the backrests. Kudos to Mr Corbin.
I copied and pasted this reply from back in july, got about 8000 miles on the saddle now, nothing has changed my opinion of it, outstandind seat. There is good info. on the corbin site also to help you make an informed decision, good luck.
Stay Happy
Posted by Gypsy Dave
- November 19, 2010, 10:10:19 AMI'd like to hear from all you "owners" of Corbin seats. All the STUFF I hear usually is "HEAR SAY" from non owners. I hear they're good, no good, too hard, etc, etc. So bring it on, lets hear 'em all first hand.
I'm interested in knowing from the horses mouth. Anytime I see one on Ebay they go for more than a NEW one?!! Go figure?