Corbin Saddlebags For ST - Looking For Feedback

[trobbins27]

Hey guys,

Anyone installed the Corbin Fleetliner Saddlebags for the ST? I have a 2013 STS and I have seen a lot of complaints lately centered around the F3 version and the poor worksmanship/headaches that have ensued. I love the look of these bags and the roomy storage, but the price tag that comes with them is hard to stomach if I can't depend on the product quality. Just want to open it up for feedback from ST owners good or bad :thumbup:

 

[Flamewinger]

My bags carry more than I ever could in my old '04 Goldwing. All what I had on both Givi bags can easily fit in one Corbin as well as more. I carry a 1.5ltr fuel bottle in each. Nicky carpeted. The right bag is a bit shallower than the left due to the larger muffler the ST comes with.

They are fantastic as well as look good. 2 things though, the bike has to be level or the lid won't stay open, and when I wash the bike the bottom of the latch fills with water. Otherwise they're great. 4 bolts hold them on and the turn signals are separate so you can ride it with them off.


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[AY4B]

I have them and love them. There are pros and cons.
Pros
Great style and function
Painted to match your color scheme.

Cons
They say 3-6 weeks. It could take double that. I ordered mine mid November. Im Still waiting on the seat and smuggler. Called today and they said they would be sent out today. Still no email saying they were sent. I have heard every excuse in the book.
The paint job matches well but I have found some small bubbles.
The left bag bottom bolt did not line up with the bracket. I had to drill out the hole to get it bolted. Ill have to get a rubber washer on it to keep it from leaking.
they were short on the hardware. I had to just make it work with what I had and still had to buy a few bolts at Lowes.
The directions are poor, you have to read between the lines and just figure out some things on your own.

I know, lots of cons but I still love them.

 

[AY4B]

I dont think the F3 fleetliner bag setup looks as good as the ST. JMPO

 

[Flamewinger]

If you can go to either of their facilities in Florida or California, it would make it easier to get installed free.


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Susie - 2013 Spyder ST-Ltd
Flame Red '04 GL1800
'97 GL1500
'95 GL1500
'89 GL1500
'83 GL1100

 

[spydaman60]

I dont think the F3 fleetliner bag setup looks as good as the ST. JMPO

thanks!! I actually like them on the f3!!:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[AY4B]

After having the Fleetliner/smuggler setup in place for a couple of weeks, It is growing on me as it breaks in. I did have to do a mod to the pad that they put on the smuggler. I took it to an upholstery shop to cut down the padding. It was way too thick and uncomfortable. I also did a mod to the smuggler bracket to move it back about an inch. I really like the smuggler. I can put the little stuff in there that is usually used more, like electronics, gloves, wallet ect..
I feel My posture in the seat is more vertical now but just as comfortable. I found a new position with my legs under me and heals on the passenger foot board. Very nice.