I ordered one set of Corbin Silver saddle bags for my Spyder and one set of primer saddle bags for my wife's Spyder (hers is painted a custom color). Also ordered 2 rear fenders and smugglers trunks.
Received both sets in about 3 weeks which was great. (exactly when Corbin promissed them).
Went to install the Silver on my bike and first thing I noticed is the left bag did not line up with the bracket. I figured my bracket installation was off slightly but I ended up enlarging the mounting holes in the Saddle bag about 1/8" to get it to fit. Got both of them on then noticed 3 spots on the left bag where the paint is bubbled. Called Corbin and sent a picture and they are going to send a replacement (very satisfied).
While waiting for the painter to paint my wife's bags, I decided to install all the brackets so the bike would be ready. On both of the rear tail brackets, they did not tap the threads into the bracket far enough. After screwing in the bolt about 1/2 way, it stopped. Tried to force it a little more and broke the bolt off in the bracket. Tried the other bracket and encountered the same resistance. Called Corbin and they sent one entire set of brackets and hardware within 3 days (very statisfied with response, not Quality control).
Then I got a call from my painter wanting to know if he should fill in the 3 holes on the front of the saddle bags. After much discussion, the holes he is taking about is suppost to have a foot pad. Apparently Corbin failed to include them in the box. Called Corbin today and they are going to send a set to me. Once again satisified with the response from Corbin but unhappy with the QC.
Received the new brackets for my wife's bike and the installation went as planned except one of the wiring harness provided by Corbin was missing the electrical end connector. Lucky they sent me an extra installation kit with the new brackets.
Picked up the custom painted bags from my painter and started installation without the rubber kick pads. Noticed small scratch in the fresh paint...AHHHHHHH. Touched it up with the touch up kit he provided and figured he can fix it another time. Had the same hole allignment issue on the left (clutch side) bag. After enlarging the holes about 1/8" again, everything appears to fit and is installed.
Corbin has been very good about responding to the issues I have but it would have been nice if they would have caught them in the factory before sending. I love the size and look of them on the bike and with any luck, they should be correct soon. It will be very nice to have all that extra room.
We are leaving Sunday for a 9 day trip. It should make packing much easier.
Did anyone else have an alignment problem with the left side? If you order these from Corbin, take a real good look at everything to make sure you have all the correct pieces and they work.
At least ir gave me something to do for the last couple of days in the 109 degree heat.
Received both sets in about 3 weeks which was great. (exactly when Corbin promissed them).
Went to install the Silver on my bike and first thing I noticed is the left bag did not line up with the bracket. I figured my bracket installation was off slightly but I ended up enlarging the mounting holes in the Saddle bag about 1/8" to get it to fit. Got both of them on then noticed 3 spots on the left bag where the paint is bubbled. Called Corbin and sent a picture and they are going to send a replacement (very satisfied).
While waiting for the painter to paint my wife's bags, I decided to install all the brackets so the bike would be ready. On both of the rear tail brackets, they did not tap the threads into the bracket far enough. After screwing in the bolt about 1/2 way, it stopped. Tried to force it a little more and broke the bolt off in the bracket. Tried the other bracket and encountered the same resistance. Called Corbin and they sent one entire set of brackets and hardware within 3 days (very statisfied with response, not Quality control).
Then I got a call from my painter wanting to know if he should fill in the 3 holes on the front of the saddle bags. After much discussion, the holes he is taking about is suppost to have a foot pad. Apparently Corbin failed to include them in the box. Called Corbin today and they are going to send a set to me. Once again satisified with the response from Corbin but unhappy with the QC.
Received the new brackets for my wife's bike and the installation went as planned except one of the wiring harness provided by Corbin was missing the electrical end connector. Lucky they sent me an extra installation kit with the new brackets.
Picked up the custom painted bags from my painter and started installation without the rubber kick pads. Noticed small scratch in the fresh paint...AHHHHHHH. Touched it up with the touch up kit he provided and figured he can fix it another time. Had the same hole allignment issue on the left (clutch side) bag. After enlarging the holes about 1/8" again, everything appears to fit and is installed.
Corbin has been very good about responding to the issues I have but it would have been nice if they would have caught them in the factory before sending. I love the size and look of them on the bike and with any luck, they should be correct soon. It will be very nice to have all that extra room.
We are leaving Sunday for a 9 day trip. It should make packing much easier.
Did anyone else have an alignment problem with the left side? If you order these from Corbin, take a real good look at everything to make sure you have all the correct pieces and they work.
At least ir gave me something to do for the last couple of days in the 109 degree heat.
pps: I threaded it in by hand but it got so it wouldn't go in and it wouldn't come out. It snapped off in the bracket just like yours and I had to drill it out and run a tap through it. I now use all thread on that side.
