Dont really care for my Corbin seat.

[gpthree]

I installed my Corbin seat with 2 backrest yesterday. Took it out for a quick ride and realized pretty quick it feels odd. It feels like I'm sitting too far forward on it. The bike doesnt even feel the same. It definitely feels like I'm sitting up higher and more forward. I have long legs so I can tell my legs are more bent with the Corbin on. I'm wondering if I remove my backrest will that help me sit a little farther back.

Anyone else feel this way? Im wondering if I'll get used to it.

I bought it used, no complaints there, I think I got a great deal on a heated seat with the 2 backrest.

Also, anyone know where I can get the long M6 screw that holds the stock seat to the bike? I broke mine trying to getting it unscrewed.

 

[stormtrooper]

Got my corbin seats 3 weeks ago do not notice any leg problems I am 6'2" do notice a little more forward but people told me you have to break the seat in.You do know that when you order the seat with corbin they want to know your weight and your inseam measurements so buying used make sure the person is close to your size and weight.

 

[bjt]

I think the stock Corbin seat has a person sitting just a little forward of where the stock Spyder seat did. That's why I didn't buy a Corbin (I felt like I was too far forward) but later learned that they can custom make a seat for someone who wants to sit farther back. By that time, I already had my Russell seat.

 

[Firefly]

Many have had the same feelings when they first got the Corbin-- including me. Felt much further forward and like I was sliding forward. The seat will break in and shape to your buttocks----mine fits like a glove now-- feels GREAT.

I initially couldn't use the backrest as it felt really weird--- like I had to keep pushing on the handlebars to push myself back against the rest while the seat was 'pushing' me forward.

Needed to give it time to break in. By 1,000 miles it was feeling much better--- by 2,000 I was in love with the seat. 20,000 + now since I put the Corbin on and I wouldn't be able to handle these kind of miles without the Corbin.

 

[gpthree]

Many have had the same feelings when they first got the Corbin-- including me. Felt much further forward and like I was sliding forward. The seat will break in and shape to your buttocks----mine fits like a glove now-- feels GREAT.

I initially couldn't use the backrest as it felt really weird--- like I had to keep pushing on the handlebars to push myself back against the rest while the seat was 'pushing' me forward.

Needed to give it time to break in. By 1,000 miles it was feeling much better--- by 2,000 I was in love with the seat. 20,000 + now since I put the Corbin on and I wouldn't be able to handle these kind of miles without the Corbin.

The bold part is exactly how I feel. I think I'm going to remove the backrest tomorrow and see how that feels.

 

[ataDude]

The bold part is exactly how I feel. I think I'm going to remove the backrest tomorrow and see how that feels.

You do know that the backrests are adjustable, right?

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[Firefly]

The bold part is exactly how I feel. I think I'm going to remove the backrest tomorrow and see how that feels.

I didn't end up using the backrest hardly at all for the first 10,000 miles because of that first experience mentioned in bold. I thought that a backrest just wasn't 'for me'.

I would try the backrest here and there and gradually got used to it-- but had to change the angle of it a few times to get it where I liked it.

Now I typically leave it off the bike unless I'm on a longer trip like my recent trip to Sturgis. I find that I don't really press my back fully against it unless I have one or both feet on my highway pegs... but I can leave it on and ride and have none of the previous 'pushing' feelings.

Once my butt carved out a nice 'bowl' in the seat it really got better-- no more sliding forward.

 

[gpthree]

You do know that the backrests are adjustable, right?

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Its not the angle of the padded oval that feels weird, its the entire backrest feels like its not far back enough. Unless your saying the pole can be moved back farther and not just the padded oval.

I'm going to try and stick with it for awhile. I do like the thought of having the passenger backrest for when my son rides with me. I'm hoping I can get adjusted to it.

 

[FANG]

Seats are personal that's for sure -- I found the stock seat very comfortable but had sat on a couple of corbins and really like them and the look they gave the spyder. I have about 2K on mine now and it is even better.
However had I known about the Lamonster cut for the Corbin I would have ordered that one.
I did not buy the backrest at the time I ordered my seat (money crunch) now I would like to get the backrest.
Sorry your seat isn't working out.

 

[MouthPiece]

I just had the Corbin saddle, backrest, passenger backrest and armrests installed on my RT-S. I absolutely love it and so does the "little lady" of the house. (especially the armrests).

The backrest is adjustable although I don't really know how much difference that will make. I like the backrest because it gives, at least to me, a good snug feeling while riding. The same is true with the armrests for my wife as a passenger.

Corbin does say that there is a "break in time" for it. However, I believe the original author of this thread said that he bought his used. In that case I would think it's already been broken in.

I agree with one writer when they say that this particular subject is personal to each individual. Succinctly put, we all have different butts, legs, etc. I guess each to their own applies in this case.

Bottom line for me at least is that I'm lovin it.

Chris PE# 0004 (until I put my Corbin saddle on)

 

[Firefly]

Depending on how many miles were on the seat--- I'm sure it will re-form to the new cheeks eventually....... ;-)

 

[dave01]

Give it a little time. The old Corbins were hard as bricks for quite a while till they got broken in. The newer ones are much more forgiving.

 

[wvsquirrel]

I'm waiting on my Corbin front saddle... The first one got damaged when shipped so now waiting for my new one (rear saddle arrived ok). I guess I'll be happy when I get to sit on new front since I'm a short inseam rider and would love to sit more forward. I've had a Corbin on my Honda Aero and that one was too far back for me (longer seat pan) and had to sell it and get something else. Corbin CS were great though and they had put in 3" more padding, but I was still back more than I wanted..

Hope yours breaks in and you can sit back more. If it doesn't work out for your, Ultimate Seats are coming out with a seat later on this year.

 

[pathfinderjoe]

reshaped my corbin

If you are uncomfortable on the Corbin I suggest you have them reshaped. After installing them on my spyder the wife and I felt that we were always sliding forward. After talking with a Corbin sales rep I sent them back to the factory and had them reshaped for our up-right riding posture. We recently took a 3000+ mile tour through BC and we were both comfortable. I have a Corbin backrest and the wife has a BRP. :thumbup:

 

[altonk]

I adjusted my handlebars as far forward as possible being a sport bike kinda guy and then adjusted the backrest with a forward slant pressing against the small of my back. It really helps to keep you planted in the corners but isn't that lazy boy touring kinda ride :2thumbs:

 

[gpthree]

I think the seat was used for a couple months before he got rid of the bike for an RT, so I dont think it had a whole lot of miles on it. I removed the backrest over the weekend and it does allow me to sit a little farther which seems to help a lot

Time will tell...