"Moist" Corbin Saddlebags

[docdoru]

In 22 months, adjusted twice in Daytona and once in Gatlinburg, the bags are still not rain-resistant:

[bone crusher]

I've seen that people have had problems with Corbin over paint and some other issue...will they help with this problem or are they going to deny responsibility? This definitely looks like poor quality construction...I hope you didn't have anything in there (electronics) that got ruined...

[dave01]

Looks like condensation from the nitrous bottles that he has hidden in there. Happens when they get cold and then hot.
That wasnt a secret, was it Doc?

[bjt]

Is that water getting in from some of the mounting bolt holes, a crack in the bag or leaking around the lid?

[NancysToy]

In my experience, there are very few bags that are truly dry. That includes many manufacturers' bags, like some BMWs, and lots of the aftermarket choices. One of the driving forces for water-resistant bag inserts is to keep off the water that inevitably seeps into the bags. All you can do is adjust the hinges and latches, check for good sealing, and improve, replace, or shim the weatherstripping, if needed. Add inserts or ziploc bags if that doesn't work. The RTS seems to be an exception. My bags and trunk have been tight so far, but I haven't ridden in that tropical, torrential stuff you get exposed to.

[boborgera]

[QUOTE=docdoru;224645]In 22 months, adjusted twice in Daytona and once in Gatlinburg, the bags are still not rain-resistant:


Drill a hole at the low spot, Then the water will drain out.
I had to do that to my waders, Every time i went fishing water would come in, now it just drains out the bottom.

[docdoru]

Is that water getting in from some of the mounting bolt holes...

You may be right, I'll check.

[fastfraser]

My Corbins leak as well. Over the course of a year I keep fixing them or I think and then the next big rain we ride in I've got water. Anyhow I just finished putting rubber washers on the studs on the frame as well as the two bolt holes in the bottom of the bags . Hope that will do the trick.

[canam9]

In my experience, there are very few bags that are truly dry. That includes many manufacturers' bags, like some BMW, and lots of the aftermarket choices. One of the driving forces for water-resistant bag inserts is to keep off the water that inevitably seeps into the bags. All you can do is adjust the hinges and latches, check for good sealing, and improve, replace, or shim the weatherstripping, if needed. Add inserts or ziploc bags if that doesn't work. The RTS seems to be an exception. My bags and trunk have been tight so far, but I haven't ridden in that tropical, torrential stuff you get exposed to.

[WackyDan]

In my experience, there are very few bags that are truly dry. That includes many manufacturers' bags, like some BMW, and lots of the aftermarket choices. One of the driving forces for water-resistant bag inserts is to keep off the water that inevitably seeps into the bags. All you can do is adjust the hinges and latches, check for good sealing, and improve, replace, or shim the weatherstripping, if needed. Add inserts or ziploc bags if that doesn't work. The RTS seems to be an exception. My bags and trunk have been tight so far, but I haven't ridden in that tropical, torrential stuff you get exposed to.

My Givis never get water inside... and I've ridden in some horrendous rain.

[bjt]

I think the problem with the Corbin bags and water getting inside is that they drilled holes through the fiberglass and ran bolts through the bag to the framework. One thing that I saw when we had the Bushtec trailer is that some of their bolts were mounted in between a few layers of fiberglass so there were no extra holes through the fiberglass. I would guess that those bolts in doc's pictures that are shown through the carpet and bags are allowing water to seep in. They probably should have silicone caulk applied in the hole then the bolt pushed through with some more caulk over the bolt head to make them waterproof.

[kml354]

If I did it again I would go with the BRP bags, no doubt about it.

[SpyderGirl]

My guess is that the water found it's way in through the mounting holes. In 2 years I have not had any problems with water in the saddlebags like that.

And if I had it to do again, I would be the Corbin saddlebags. I love mine, despite the poor customer service. I thought they were worth the $1600 I paid for them. That's my opinion though, your mileage may vary.

You should try some rubber washers to help seal those holes. It sure looks like to me that's where it's coming in at.

[bone crusher]

If I did it again I would go with the BRP bags, no doubt about it.

I am biased as I love the look and function of my BRP Givi bags...however, can you guys caulk or do something to prevent the water from coming in...

Also, there have been a lot of complaints about Corbin as of late...

[docdoru]

Bags new weather striping installed by Corbin's Sergio Medeiros in Ormond Beach, FL.

[dave01]

Doc, You need to put plastic bags in them before filling them with Monster energy drinks and ice.

[fastfraser]

I think that they leak through the mounting bolts. I have siliconed the studs and the back and bottom mounting holes and haven't had a leak since , easy to break the silicone seal whenever you have to take the bags off.