onedae Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I've always had good experience with Corbin over the years on my Harleys. I have found that when you ride in and have the seat made while you wait, the results are generally perfect. I like the firm Corbin platform and found it really woks for long hauls. I've never tried Corbin on a BMW and have heard a lot of complaints from those who have but I want to give them a shot on this new bike. So I am going to ride up to their Hollister factory tomorrow and have a seat made on Monday. My only concern is whether they will be able to match the low seat height (given my stubby legs) - but I called and they assured me that they can make it work. So hopefully by Monday evening I'll be back home with new seats and a backrest that are the same height as the factory low seat and comfortable as well. Link to comment
Whip Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I have one....It may be the best bike seat I've ever owned....as long as my lovely wife remembers to turn off the heater when we park it for the night....3500 miles in 7 days, didn't think about the seat once.....just road the bike and had fun......all day long.... Link to comment
jetratt Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I have one also and like it. It is low but also wider. very comfy so far. Link to comment
MaxG Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 For Whip and jetratt: how was the overall quality on the saddle? My dealer cautioned me that the Corbins often don't fit very well and as a result, take some work to install. What was your experience? I really like the looks of the Corbin for the R12RT, and I like the fact that there are backrests available for rider and passenger, so I'd like to think that I could order one without any concern. Link to comment
Whip Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 No problems with the fit and finish...The seat fits "snug".... it didn't fall into place...but I didn't have to beat on it either......I picked a different material than the one pictured...... I'll get a pic posted later today......the back rests are interchangable so you only have to buy one if you wish. My bike not as clean and shiny as the pictured Whip Link to comment
jetratt Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I didnt have any problems putting the seat on the bike. It doesnt fit like the stock seat but it fits. It is also very well made. It is very firm and with time feels like it will mold to you(break in) Link to comment
BereIsland Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Sorry to trouble you but whats that box behind the riders seat, looks great I very seldom ride with a pssenger, and that would be very usefull Thanks Steve Carter Link to comment
jetratt Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Its called the Smuggler Trunk from Corbin http://www.corbin.com/bmw/r12rtsmug/r12rtsmug.shtml Link to comment
Whip Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Pictures at.... http://whip.smugmug.com/gallery/1164336/1/54357442 PM me if you have any questions Whip Link to comment
BereIsland Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Its called the Smuggler Trunk from Corbin http://www.corbin.com/bmw/r12rtsmug/r12rtsmug.shtml Thanks very much Steve Carter Link to comment
dave_albany Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 When considering the Corbin, what pushed to corbin vs the others out there like Bill Myers, Rich's etc thanks.. Also the corbin shown, that has a a mix of leather and . ? dave Link to comment
onedae Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Back from my roadtrip to Corbin. I had them custom make me new front and rear seats and a backrest. Essentially they shaved the sides and made the front seat a bit narrower so I could reach the ground more easily with my 30" inseam and contoured the seat bucket to better fit my butt. The fit and finish is perfect contrary to all the complaints about their seat pans not fitting well. Corbins are very firm - almost harsh feeling initially - but as the miles wear on they feel very supportive. My 350 mile ride up was torture on the stock low seat; the ride home was SO much better. Big thumbs up for Corbin. Picture attached. Link to comment
Airtire Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Nice looking seat and design....I guess you can take a man off his Harley, but can't take the Harley out of the man Link to comment
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