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My new Corbin Seat!!
Let me preface this by pointing out that I am a 71 year young male with a circulation problem in my legs and feet. To the point that I have 5 stents in one leg.
i have found that after being on my RT for about 90-120 minutes the rear part of the upper most portion of both legs would really be hurting. At lot. Worked out rather convenient in that fuel mileage is such that I could stop and stretch out a bit, get a drink, and refuel when the pain became distracting, so that was the habit I quickly formed. Fuel gage was always between half and a quarter , most often closer to half. Took up a lot of time on each of several 500-650 mile rides.
so, this past Thr I rode to Ormond Beach to the Corbin store there and had them install a new saddle that I had ordered. It was installed fri morning, and I rode home that afternoon, a distance of about 260 miles.
i fully expected that nothing would change much for awhile in terms of my pain, not until after some period of break in.
HOWEVER, much to my suprise, I experienced no discomfort on the trip home, none whatsoever.
i feel like this saddle will make riding longer distances a pleasure, not a mix of pleasure and pain.
i am entered into an iron butt ride next month, a saddlesore event, 1000 miles in 24 hours, and expected that I would need to stop even more frequently, say every 60 minutes because of the pain, now I hope to stop when fuel makes it prudent to do so. I will repost after that ride.
Right now I am feeling that this new saddle just might be the best investment I have ever made.
Thanks Corbin!
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Good to hear
That is a good review. I need to start saving for my Corbin now.
Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired
Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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I've had my Corbin on my RT for almost two years, and concur with your comfort assessment. I highly recommend you saddle soap your seat once or twice a year - it will become supple quicker. I also use a "Bead Rider" it it gets really hot or wet while riding - helps keep me cooler & dryer….. JMHO….
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Saddle sore ride.
My best friend Marv did one when I had a Harley Ultra Classic. 1010 miles in 14 hours and 55 min. Included gas stops.
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My new Corbin Seat!!
I've had a Corbin for a couple months now. He mine custom made while I was at their factory in Hollister. Big improvement, but there is a most definite breaking in period. If you can manage it, go to the factory. There will be more fabric and stitching options than are apparent on their web site.
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Bob Denman
So many good reviews of great products, and so little cash... ![Gaah](images/smilies/gaah.gif)
Thanks for letting us know how your new seat has helped extend your ryding range! ![thumbup](images/smilies/thumbup.gif)
(Time to go take another look at their site...)
I see you adding this to your Christmas list. That list should be getting quite long by now.
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by currin20fan
I see you adding this to your Christmas list. That list should be getting quite long by now.
![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Bob Denman
So many good reviews of great products, and so little cash... ![Gaah](images/smilies/gaah.gif)
Thanks for letting us know how your new seat has helped extend your ryding range! ![thumbup](images/smilies/thumbup.gif)
(Time to go take another look at their site...)
So many farkles (and other goodies) - so little dollars!!! Yes, Bob - he knows if you've been bad or good, too!!!
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Pictures will be great
I am also looking to add backrest to my RT.
Looking at few options.
Pictures will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Sharon
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GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Got our Corbin Seat and backrest installed, and will ryde later today (already after midnight). Will post picture later. Can't wait to ryde!!
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backrest
I have owned 3 Utopia backrests on my bikes over the years. I highly recommend them. Adjustable for better comfort. And they fold out of way for mounting. Look them up, they have picture on their website of backrest on spyder.
![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by szohar
I am also looking to add backrest to my RT.
Looking at few options.
Pictures will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Sharon
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How nice ! ! ! I am a frienr of Mr. Corbin and I will let him know personally how
![yes!](images/smilies/pepper2.gif) ![yes!](images/smilies/pepper2.gif)
![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by SpyderGPa
Let me preface this by pointing out that I am a 71 year young male with a circulation problem in my legs and feet. To the point that I have 5 stents in one leg.
i have found that after being on my RT for about 90-120 minutes the rear part of the upper most portion of both legs would really be hurting. At lot. Worked out rather convenient in that fuel mileage is such that I could stop and stretch out a bit, get a drink, and refuel when the pain became distracting, so that was the habit I quickly formed. Fuel gage was always between half and a quarter , most often closer to half. Took up a lot of time on each of several 500-650 mile rides.
so, this past Thr I rode to Ormond Beach to the Corbin store there and had them install a new saddle that I had ordered. It was installed fri morning, and I rode home that afternoon, a distance of about 260 miles.
i fully expected that nothing would change much for awhile in terms of my pain, not until after some period of break in.
HOWEVER, much to my suprise, I experienced no discomfort on the trip home, none whatsoever.
i feel like this saddle will make riding longer distances a pleasure, not a mix of pleasure and pain.
i am entered into an iron butt ride next month, a saddlesore event, 1000 miles in 24 hours, and expected that I would need to stop even more frequently, say every 60 minutes because of the pain, now I hope to stop when fuel makes it prudent to do so. I will repost after that ride.
Right now I am feeling that this new saddle just might be the best investment I have ever made.
Thanks Corbin!
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Blue Star
That is a good review. I need to start saving for my Corbin now.
I dont have my spyder YET looking to purchase early 2013,that viper red is gorgeous! I am saving up for the Ultimate Seat I heard there seat is quite dynamic and comfy. Is the Spyder coming out with a burgundy reddish for 2013? ? That is what I heard ? ? I work the motorcylce rallys all over the U.S.A, and the word going around was a new color for 2013. If I choose that color, I do know the Ultimate Seat Co. does customize to the color as well to blend the seats accents to the bike color. LOVE YOUR SPYDER COLOR THO ! ! !
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I have a 2013 RT-S on order. I also called Corbin for a new saddle, passenger backrest and armrests. I advised my salesman that the 2013's have a potentially new frame. We both agreed that it would be advisable to place my order on hold until Corbin had a chance to see just what the new spyders look like underneath for assembly.
Chris
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SpyderGPa - How about a picture of what you got?
Here's the one we got right after buying our Spyder. I think I only had about 300 miles on it when we ordered the Corbin seat.
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