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| | | Birdman | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/12/2010 | | Posts | : | 135 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 27 Dec 2011 - 05:34 Post title : Corbin solo and back rest answers and information needed | | | I currently have the long haul dual seat and backrest but as I never ride two up I am looking to change to a solo seat and backrest combo and the Corbin seems like and obvious choice. I have searched this forum and read all Corbin posts but I still would like some more information and questions answered before I pull the trigger on a new saddle.
Here a my questions or requests for more information.
1 I read in earlier posts some concerns about Corbin saddles affecting the Birds air intake and therefore performance as the underside of the seat is not configured like the OEM seats. Is this a real issue or just speculation from the early days when these seats were new on the market?
2 There seems to be a consensus that the Corbin seat ( I am not sure if this applies to both the solo and dual) pushes you a bit closer to the tank and therefore might reduce leg room on the bike. I have 34 inch inseams and would not like to be any closer to the pegs in a new seat configuration. Is this the case and if so can Corbin do a bit of a custom mod for me that would move me further back in the seat?
3 I am uncertain about which backrest to order. The standard one does seem quite big and I know some people have gone with the smaller Gunfighter backrest. I would appreciate any comments on the various backrests. I believe I read in a post that i can't find now that the Gunfighter one hinges which would be great for getting one and off the bike. Is this true?
4 I have read several stories about poor customer service from Corbin and also less frequent posts talking about good service from the company. Does anyone have any updates or new information on this?
5 I am considering getting a heated seat for those cooler days. Does anyone have any comments about the Corbin heated seat? Are they a single or dual temperature seat? How effective are heated seats anyway?
6 The Corbin solo looks bigger than the OEM seat. Does the rear fender luggage rack still fit with a Corbin seat?
Any other relevant information, photos and/or updates from Corbin users would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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| | | ezrider3 | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 21/01/2010 | | Posts | : | 505 | | Location | : | Maryland, United States |
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| | Posted : 27 Dec 2011 - 10:19 Post title : Re: Corbin solo and back rest answers and information needed (Re: Birdman) | | | The luggage rack will fit as the seat is shorter. I had to send my dual tour seat back and what a hassle it was. I now deal with SADDLEMEN seats.
Corbin??? NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EZ
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| | | narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 27 Dec 2011 - 23:20 Post title : Re: Corbin solo and back rest answers and information needed (Re: ezrider3) | | | Yeah... I just posted something similar on another thread, but my experience with Corbin this time last year when I ordered my Contraband fairing was mixed. Great at the beginning (aka, before they got my money), but increasingly horrible communication as time went on as I was trying to get them to resolve the many technical problems I had after I received it.
The product I got was excellent (I still love it), but jeez... they have the worst customer service I've ever experienced.
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| | | Daycruiser | | Chaac | | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 704 | | Location | : | Garner, NC, United States |
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| | Posted : 27 Dec 2011 - 23:57 Post title : Re: Corbin solo and back rest answers and information needed (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | If I remember correctly Corbin changed hands a few years ago. May be the reason for the customer service issues, Corbin was struggling to survive against it's many competitors.
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| | | feduke | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Dec 2011 - 00:30 Post title : Re: Corbin solo and back rest answers and information needed (Re: Birdman) | | |
Birdman wrote:
I currently have the long haul dual seat and backrest but as I never ride two up I am looking to change to a solo seat and backrest combo and the Corbin seems like and obvious choice. I have searched this forum and read all Corbin posts but I still would like some more information and questions answered before I pull the trigger on a new saddle.
Here a my questions or requests for more information.
1 I read in earlier posts some concerns about Corbin saddles affecting the Birds air intake and therefore performance as the underside of the seat is not configured like the OEM seats. Is this a real issue or just speculation from the early days when these seats were new on the market?
2 There seems to be a consensus that the Corbin seat ( I am not sure if this applies to both the solo and dual) pushes you a bit closer to the tank and therefore might reduce leg room on the bike. I have 34 inch inseams and would not like to be any closer to the pegs in a new seat configuration. Is this the case and if so can Corbin do a bit of a custom mod for me that would move me further back in the seat?
3 I am uncertain about which backrest to order. The standard one does seem quite big and I know some people have gone with the smaller Gunfighter backrest. I would appreciate any comments on the various backrests. I believe I read in a post that i can't find now that the Gunfighter one hinges which would be great for getting one and off the bike. Is this true?
4 I have read several stories about poor customer service from Corbin and also less frequent posts talking about good service from the company. Does anyone have any updates or new information on this?
5 I am considering getting a heated seat for those cooler days. Does anyone have any comments about the Corbin heated seat? Are they a single or dual temperature seat? How effective are heated seats anyway?
6 The Corbin solo looks bigger than the OEM seat. Does the rear fender luggage rack still fit with a Corbin seat?
Any other relevant information, photos and/or updates from Corbin users would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance |
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I have the Corbin dual with the Gunfighter backrest and love it. It provides plenty of support and isn't that monstrosity of an oval thing they make. Yes the Gunfighter backrest is hinged, making life MUCH easier! I always ride solo too but bought the dual seat because I also dont like luggage racks (look like crap) and find that the rear seat with a backrest secures as much or more just as well. I don't find it pushing me closer to the tank.
I haven't had any customer service issues.
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| | | feduke | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Dec 2011 - 00:35 Post title : Re: Corbin solo and back rest answers and information needed (Re: Daycruiser) | | |
Daycruiser wrote:
If I remember correctly Corbin changed hands a few years ago. May be the reason for the customer service issues, Corbin was struggling to survive against it's many competitors. |
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I believe it is still run with the iron hand of Michael Corbin and I also know of employees who have left because they wanted to do what they thought was the right thing by a customer with a problem, and Corbin would not allow it. I guess I've been lucky.
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| | | narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Dec 2011 - 00:42 Post title : Re: Corbin solo and back rest answers and information needed (Re: feduke) | | |
feduke wrote:
I have the Corbin dual with the Gunfighter backrest and love it. It provides plenty of support and isn't that monstrosity of an oval thing they make. Yes the Gunfighter backrest is hinged, making life MUCH easier! I always ride solo too but bought the dual seat because I also dont like luggage racks (look like crap) and find that the rear seat with a backrest secures as much or more just as well. I don't find it pushing me closer to the tank.
I haven't had any customer service issues. |
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Then you, my friend, are the 1% 
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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