The Corbin Experience

[Y Rider]

If you go to Corbin's web site you can build what you want and they show the price and the break down, mine was 1449+ tax. That include a chrome backing
on the backrest also. They don't charge extra for the stitching or type of leathers you choose, and even stitched the TicketBait on at no
additional charge. The installis included in the price as well.

TicketBait, is that the large tee model backrest (02-T)? Looks great and perfect size. Also, it looks like with the passenger arm rests the passenger grab handles would be hard to get to. However, may not be neccesary to contantly hold on with the arm rests. Would the passenger grab handles still be accessable for say a 5' 2" 110 lb person? Thanks.

 

[SilverSurfer]

The Real Adventure.

Nice to live in California and go to the factory. The seat, installation and customer service look great.

I live in Maryland and plan on ordering my seat and installing it myself because really, that's my only option, and really the only option for most the rest of us wretched minions.

Installation doesn't look too hard. Anybody got personal experience with a 'minion' install and things to be mindful of?

Thanx

~ Surfer

 

[Lamonster]

excellent idea, I will look at it tomorrow to see if it is just bolted on, the seat is so heavy it's not going anywhere.

I couldn't resist I had to go down tonight and take another picture. don't she look so purrty:yes:

Seat looks like it wants to go for a ride. :thumbup:

I think one of the reasons there was a lock on the stock seats is because of the gas ram that holds it up. Now that there is no ram there's no real reason to have a locking pin. It will just screw right out. :doorag:

 

[SpyderRider]

Nice to live in California and go to the factory. The seat, installation and customer service look great.

I live in Maryland and plan on ordering my seat and installing it myself because really, that's my only option, and really the only option for most the rest of us wretched minions.

Installation doesn't look too hard. Anybody got personal experience with a 'minion' install and things to be mindful of?

Thanx

~ Surfer

Surfer,

Mine should be shipping out this week from Corbin. If I get early part of next week and our weather holds out here in Alabama :shocked:, should be installed as soon as comes in. I will report back as to ease of install. From what I understand, not counting armrests (which I did not purchase and take the longest to install) normal seat and passenger backrest should not take that long. I have talked to some others whom have had the issues with the pin as listed above by Lamont and all said that you don't need anymore so get rid of. I will be leaving mine on as I am also going to be installing the Gorilla Alarm system so I want the seat to lock. In that case it appears to be a matter of pin height adjustment to make work properly. ray:

 

[Pincushion]

Ticket Bait,
That is one great looking seat! Now, I'm really jealous1
I plan on adding one to my RS as soon as my wallet will allow.
We rode up to Hollister with a few other spyder ryders back in July and Mike gave us the tour. They do make a great product, and the tour was very interesting and informative.
I highly recommend to anyone thinking about adding a Corbin seat to their spyder, ryde out and have made for your behind.
-G

 

[TicketBait]

Nice to live in California and go to the factory. The seat, installation and customer service look great.

I live in Maryland and plan on ordering my seat and installing it myself because really, that's my only option, and really the only option for most the rest of us wretched minions.

Installation doesn't look too hard. Anybody got personal experience with a 'minion' install and things to be mindful of?

Thanx

~ Surfer

How about ordering on line and having the Florida facility install it!

Heck they even give tours, why don't a group of you get together and put your orders in and then
ride down Sat-Sun. and make a Corbin party of it.:cheers: From Maryland it is 800 miles:thumbup: to Ormond Beach Florida.

The seat install is pretty easy, the armrests is a little more involved. Talking to Freddy he said the first one
he did there were no instructions from BRP to disassemble the trunk rest and rear speakers, he was assured if
anything broke it would be replaced and not to worry. He now has it all down good. I told him others had difficulty
with the armrests being wobbly. Mine are rock solid, but not designed for full weight to be put on top when
mounting. In fact I will have to do a video, once I learn how of the proper way to mount.


From Corbin web site:
"Drop in to browse a wide selection of Corbin Saddles, Fairings & Saddlebags seven days a week
. Call ahead of time and we can have your Corbin fairing or bags painted and ready to install when
you get here. Naturally, installation is free!"

Originally Posted by rcpilot82

TicketBait, is that the large tee model backrest (02-T)? Looks great and perfect size. Also, it looks like with the passenger
arm rests the passenger grab handles would be hard to get to. However, may not be necessary to constantly hold on with
the arm rests. Would the passenger grab handles still be accessible for say a 5' 2" 110 lb person? Thanks.

the backrest I got is the #O2-S not the 02-T Large Tee model Ovalbac backrest. It is plenty adequate.
I had my wife sit on the back before I left to show them when I got there if it would be possible to hold on for her. I was
still debating whether to get them or not. They told me yes at the factory, well when I got home and she sat on it
(she loved it ) she was not able to reach the grips sitting squarely back in the seat, only her finger tips could reach it
. She is ok with that because the bike doesn't lean and she feels the support of the arm rests by her side and the
backrest in front of her. My wife Rosita is 5'8" tall.

When I sat on the back throne I easily could reach the hand grips myself. But if I was riding as a
passenger(not gonnna happen) would not be able to have back rest, would need to remove it to fit. I am
a larger frame. And even if i do loose the 35lbs would still be tight, I think.

Oh and one more thing I am able to reach the backrests easier by having my arms cast over the rear side of the armrest



pre corbin photo: Rosita use to use her purse as a backrest for me

So in summary my wife will still be able to change the channel when we are commuting or hang on to one
handle if she shifted over to that side, but I believe she will enjoy the ride and the armrests more.

Good questions,hope this helps!, TicketBait

 

[NancysToy]

I think one of the reasons there was a lock on the stock seats is because of the gas ram that holds it up. Now that there is no ram there's no real reason to have a locking pin. It will just screw right out. :doorag:

The locking seat also serves to secure the helmets if the helmet hooks are used, to secure the toolkit, and to secure the fuel filler with the stock seat. Not sure any of that matters, but if they do to any rider he/she should be aware.

 

[Lamonster]

The locking seat also serves to secure the helmets if the helmet hooks are used, to secure the toolkit, and to secure the fuel filler with the stock seat. Not sure any of that matters, but if they do to any rider he/she should be aware.

Never been a big fan of hanging my helmets on the side of my painted panels. My helmet goes in my sidebags or trunk but I guess that would be one reason to keep it. If you ever lifted the Corbin seat without the ram to help I think you would find another place to put/lock your helmets real quick. nojoke

Tool kit :roflblack: They can have it or just throw it in the trunk.

Fuel Filler is not an issue with the Corbin and that's the whole point. You could not remove the pin on a stock seat because the seat would be popped up because of the gas ram.

 

[TicketBait]

Important new information.

With the shinny Alligator leather i was informed that it is more slippery than the other leathers, well it was very
slippery, I knew i was gonna have to pay more attention keeping my rear in the seat, especially on hard stops. I
found myself relying on the highway boards to brace myself/push myself back in the seat. I was looking for a cure,
and thought i might have to result in getting a separate pad that would grab me and the seat .............. I did a
google search and as i came to investigate I saw other motorcycle web sites discussing it from several years ago
also. Then it dawned on me, who else would it be important to stay securely in the saddle. (light bulb) Horse
jumpers, so I google Horse tack, and this stuff really works: SADL-TITE

costs approx $10, works like a charm. You don't see it but you feel how it grabs you :thumbup:

I am gonna call Corbin and let them stock this stuff, so that when people ride out they don't slide off

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