Corbin Seat/Backrest/Armrest question(s)

[Radthorne]

We're thinking of getting a Corbin seat for our RT-S, for when we've worked our way up to the long trips. I'd also like to get their standard backrest for me, and my wife would like to get the passenger armrests. Questions:

1) Does anyone have both the backrest and armrests? Seems to me it would be difficult for the passenger to mount with both in place. My wife is not very large, but not necessarily svelte either. Would using both require a lot of gymnastics?

2) Does the backrest snap in and out, or does it require tools to insert/remove? If the former, is this fairly easy to do and reasonably robust (as in, something we could do whenever getting on and off when riding two-up?)

Thanks for your feedback!

 

[wa3wheels]

Corbin seat ...

I have the Corbin seat with the set up you are wanting. Mail me and we can get together. I was heading to Clems when you were heading by the outdoor theater on your way from picking yours up. Your pipes are quite loud. :roflblack: I was 4 wheeling to check on RT Blue.

 

[MouthPiece]

We're thinking of getting a Corbin seat for our RT-S, for when we've worked our way up to the long trips. I'd also like to get their standard backrest for me, and my wife would like to get the passenger armrests. Questions:

1) Does anyone have both the backrest and armrests? Seems to me it would be difficult for the passenger to mount with both in place. My wife is not very large, but not necessarily svelte either. Would using both require a lot of gymnastics?

2) Does the backrest snap in and out, or does it require tools to insert/remove? If the former, is this fairly easy to do and reasonably robust (as in, something we could do whenever getting on and off when riding two-up?)

Thanks for your feedback!

The passenger backrest does not snap in, but instead there are screws in the back trunk that secure it. As for the passenger getting into their seat, they do not have to be a gymnist, but a routine is certainly recommended. My wife usually places her foot on the passenger footrest, grabs the armrest on the side she is mounting and goes from there. She'll be fine mounting. I promise you that. Hope this helps.

Chris

 

[Radthorne]

Thanks! I saw on the Corbin site from their installation instructions that the passenger armrests screw into the trunk area, so they're fixed in place. But what I'm not clear on is the backrest for the rider in front. I see that the backrest is mounted on a post that fits vertically into the seat between the rider and the passenger, but it's not obvious if that's a bolt-in deal or something where the backrest can be inserted/removed easily enough to be done on a regular basis for ease of passenger boarding.

 

[MouthPiece]

Thanks! I saw on the Corbin site from their installation instructions that the passenger armrests screw into the trunk area, so they're fixed in place. But what I'm not clear on is the backrest for the rider in front. I see that the backrest is mounted on a post that fits vertically into the seat between the rider and the passenger, but it's not obvious if that's a bolt-in deal or something where the backrest can be inserted/removed easily enough to be done on a regular basis for ease of passenger boarding.

I apologize. I thought you were asking about the passenger backrest. I need to correct something you have said reference the armrests though. Actually the armrests are attached to the box, container, whatever you want to call it that holds the speakers. The speaker box is attached to the back trunk.

Now with respect to the rider backrest it, the actual backrest, has a metal post that slides into a rectangular receptacle that is inside the seat itself. There are some allen screws used to secure this post and place it in the position that you want. What I mean by that is that the ryder backrest can be moved forward or backward. It also can be raised up and down to your needs.

When my backrest was originally installed, it wasn't all that secure. My sister who is....is.....well let's just say she's pretty hefty, tried mounting my spyder by using the ryder backrest. She tore that sucker all to hell. [meaning that the rectangular receptacle that receives the post was pryed open and no longer securely held the post] Corbin was gracious enough to fix the problem by giving me a brand new seat, including the Lamonster cut, that securely holds the backrest. I thought this gesture on the part of Corbin to be absolutely stellar and good business practice. I know one thing for sure is that I will always be a Corbin advocate.

Hope this helps.

Chris

 

[ARtraveler]

I have the seat and driver backrest--but not the passenger arms.

I do not secure my backrest--just plug it in or pull it out as I decide to use it or not. :lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie: You naughty types please leave this alone. :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[retiredsquid]

I do not have the driver's back rest, but have the passenger arm rests for the wife. We both agree that the Corbin upgrades were the best comfort upgrades we could make. Just need floorboards now.

 

[TicketBait]

I have Corbin+backrest + passenger armrests that the back rest can either pull out or fold forward down so passenger can get on easier, but my wife is awkwardly limber and has no problem except it looks awkward :roflblack: As others have said u will find the easy way to get on. Using passenger floorboards first is easiest. Do noy put a lot of downward force on the passenger armrests, only there to assist. Kinda like the nice chair u have at home u wouldn't let anyone sit on the arm of the chair.

 

[Radthorne]

Thank you all very much, that clears things up for me! (Corbin, 'nother customer coming soon...)

 

[Max LTD]

Arm Rest

Can I just buy the arm rest and install them with the stock RT-S seat?

 

[MouthPiece]

Can I just buy the arm rest and install them with the stock RT-S seat?

Yes

 

[Radthorne]

Can I just buy the arm rest and install them with the stock RT-S seat?

On the Corbin site, there is a link with installation instructions for both the seat, and for the armrests. They show how the arm rests connect in, and how they are separate components from the seat. (Backrest installation instructions are not there, hence all my questions starting this thread).

 

[Y Rider]

On the Corbin site, there is a link with installation instructions for both the seat, and for the armrests. They show how the arm rests connect in, and how they are separate components from the seat. (Backrest installation instructions are not there, hence all my questions starting this thread).

The Trunkrest installation is on page 2 of the seat installation document. There isn't much to it. Only a few steps.

 

[Bootie]

We're thinking of getting a Corbin seat for our RT-S, for when we've worked our way up to the long trips. I'd also like to get their standard backrest for me, and my wife would like to get the passenger armrests. Questions:

1) Does anyone have both the backrest and armrests? Seems to me it would be difficult for the passenger to mount with both in place. My wife is not very large, but not necessarily svelte either. Would using both require a lot of gymnastics?

2) Does the backrest snap in and out, or does it require tools to insert/remove? If the former, is this fairly easy to do and reasonably robust (as in, something we could do whenever getting on and off when riding two-up?)

Thanks for your feedback!

I don't know about the armrests but the backrest is held in place with a single allen set screw. You will need an allen wrench to loosten it then the backrest just slides up and out. There is also a separate adjustment to vary the tilt of the backrest. It needs an allen wrench too.

 

[StanProff]

corbin arm rests

I installed the passenger arm rests on my RTs about 3 weeks ago and my wife is very happy and comfortable with them. getting on is no problem, she feels much more secure and says now that she can go ahead and take a nap without falling off:lecturef_smilie:. At this time I still have the stock seat and stock passenger back rest. Having never taken the trunk apart it did take me about 3 hours or so to install them. Not hard to do and I am sure I could now cut that time in half now that I have the experience with it. The antenna ground strap was a little tricky as it had very little slack in it. The order and delivery was two weeks, better than I expected. I installed it using large washers on the three screws that mount each arm rest. (corbin did not supply washers, only screws) the washers will provide a more secure and stable mounting, I highly recommend the washers.

 

[MouthPiece]

I installed the passenger arm rests on my RTs about 3 weeks ago and my wife is very happy and comfortable with them. getting on is no problem, she feels much more secure and says now that she can go ahead and take a nap without falling off:lecturef_smilie:. At this time I still have the stock seat and stock passenger back rest. Having never taken the trunk apart it did take me about 3 hours or so to install them. Not hard to do and I am sure I could now cut that time in half now that I have the experience with it. The antenna ground strap was a little tricky as it had very little slack in it. The order and delivery was two weeks, better than I expected. I installed it using large washers on the three screws that mount each arm rest. (corbin did not supply washers, only screws) the washers will provide a more secure and stable mounting, I highly recommend the washers.

This comment is '' on the money''.

Chris