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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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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
So many good reviews of great products, and so little cash...
Thanks for letting us know how your new seat has helped extend your ryding range!
(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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Originally Posted by currin20fan
I see you adding this to your Christmas list. That list should be getting quite long by now.
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
So many good reviews of great products, and so little cash...
Thanks for letting us know how your new seat has helped extend your ryding range!
(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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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.
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
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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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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