Got the Corbin Seat Mounted!!!

[Laz]

Looks like the Corbin lets you set lower in the saddle than the factory seat. How much lower do you set front and rear?:dontknow:

It arrived at my office today and I mounted it as soon as I got off of work. Like all the other accessories...installation was a bit of a hassel.

Let me say 1st that the quality of the 2 piece seat is commendable...however, the fit at the leading edge is a bit too wide...the seat doesnt hug quite as close to the bodywork as I would have liked to have seen.

Second, big mistake on the part of Corbin. The seat will not fit if you have the sport rack installed. The hydraulic piston that holds the seat up hits the red knob you pull to open the sport rack...they cannot co-exist..I had to try trimming the red knob at first, hoping to get enough clearance but that was to no avail. I ended up not going with the piston at all.

Third, you have to adjust the pin that goes into the hole to lock the seat...I didnt notice it in the instructions because it wasnt mentioned! After much time spent trying to get it to close and latch I figured it out.

I'll post pictures tomorrow and a review of the comfort level as well. When I finished I had to literally run into the house...swarms of mosquitos were bombarding me.

 

[gaby]

the only spider in houston

is corbin the only once that make stuff for the spider? i just got mine and never had a bike before. the saddle bags and the backrest look cool but i'm not too hot about the price..? any info would be great. thanks
oh by the way am i the only spider in houston ???

 

[bjt]

is corbin the only once that make stuff for the spider? i just got mine and never had a bike before. the saddle bags and the backrest look cool but i'm not too hot about the price..? any info would be great. thanks
oh by the way am i the only spider in houston ???

Welcome to SpyderLovers gaby. welcome

Corbin is not the only choice for Spyder accessories. First, there are many generic motorcycle things that will fit the Spyder. Go to any bike shop or online retailer to see hundreds of common bike accessories that can also work on a Spyder.

Bill Mayer and Russell are two companies that will make upgraded seats (actually, they rebuild your current Spyder seat) for the Spyder. Industries7 is a company that makes a saddlebag and tail bag system that is less expensive than the Corbin set. Nelson-Rigg and Cortech are two companies (there are many others also) that make generic, soft sided saddlebags and tailbags that will work on a Spyder.

The home page of this site has links or contact info for NoMagicNeon, KewlMetal, Bushtec and BilletBikeParts that each make specific products for the Spyder. Bottom line is, there's a lot of stuff out there made specifically for the Spyder and a whole bunch of other stuff that can be adapted for the Spyder. :thumbup: