arm rest

[J W Miller]

Has anyone installed the Corbin passenger arm rest on there RT trunk?Thinking of a set for my wife who misses the one's we had on our Voyager 2 wheeler. J W Miller

 

[MouthPiece]

I have and they're well worth it. I will say that they "seem" to be a bit loose when installed. What I mean by that is when someone gets on the passenger seat, they have a tendancy of using the armrest to assist them getting in the seat. When they do that, the armrest "dips down" (for lack of a better term). Its the weight that the person is applying.

My suggestion would be that when the armrests are installed, that some kind of a large washer be used.

Bottom line though is that my wife loves them and feels quite secure and COMFORTABLE with them. That's what it's all about isn't it?

Chris PE # 0004
Sanford, Flarda

 

[GaryTheBadger]

I have, for a customer, see photo here:
http://www.nwacycleservice.com/page6.php

Installation is extensive but not difficult if you're handy with tools.

I think the three chrome bolts on the right armrest in the photo are for the upcoming cup holder accessory.

 

[clueless]

how secure is the arm rest say in the event of an accident?

or in a hard swerve... is the mounting strong enough to support the weight transfer?

 

[GaryTheBadger]

I can only say that it seemed sturdy to my wife using them when we took it for a test ride after installation. We took some corners and she weighs more than me and she had no concerns about their structural integrity.

Her only comment was that they were about 1/2 inch too high, they're not adjustable, she had to move her elbows outwards a little to keep from raising her shoulders uncomfortably.

 

[MouthPiece]

I agree with Gary. You will not have any problems in the event you swerved or made a hard turn. You passenger will feel very secure. In my earlier post I pointed out the slight movement of the armrest downward when a passenger got on only to point that fact out, but not to suggest that the passenger would not be secure in the seat. The bottom line is that these armrests providing comfort AND security to the passenger. They don't have to be constantly holding onto the hand bars.

Hope this helps.

Chris PE# 0004

 

[fastfraser]

I agree with Gary. You will not have any problems in the event you swerved or made a hard turn. You passenger will feel very secure. In my earlier post I pointed out the slight movement of the armrest downward when a passenger got on only to point that fact out, but not to suggest that the passenger would not be secure in the seat. The bottom line is that these armrests providing comfort AND security to the passenger. They don't have to be constantly holding onto the hand bars.

Hope this helps.

Chris PE# 0004

Does this mean over time the armrest will become lose or bent ?

 

[MouthPiece]

It will NOT become loose or bent. (unless she weighs 400 lbs and sits on it)

 

[J W Miller]

Thank you very much gent's, I thought they might be to high. but no one mentioned that so looks like when a set will be orded. J W Miller

 

[GaryTheBadger]

JW - I did mention earlier that they may be a little too high, according to my wife.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thank you very much gent's, I thought they might be to high. but no one mentioned that so looks like when a set will be orded. J W Miller

:agree:

 

[3Ryder]

One additional observation...

I agree with Gary. You will not have any problems in the event you swerved or made a hard turn. You passenger will feel very secure. In my earlier post I pointed out the slight movement of the armrest downward when a passenger got on only to point that fact out, but not to suggest that the passenger would not be secure in the seat. The bottom line is that these armrests providing comfort AND security to the passenger. They don't have to be constantly holding onto the hand bars.

Hope this helps.

Chris PE# 0004

The bit of looseness referred to, and it's just a bit, occurs as the armrest is tugged AWAY from the bike. When we ride through the twisties, my wife keeps herself steady by putting her hand over the inner (of the corner) armrest which gives her an additional and very secure handhold.