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Ultimate vs Corbin

You can go to Wal-Mart and try one...

Well, kind of. Both Mustang and Ultimate will allow you to return a seat if it doesn't suite you. You're out shipping cost, but that's a lot cheaper than a bad $1k decision. I know with Ultimate it's two weeks if the seat has no visible damage or wear, I don't know how long it is with Mustang. If you buy a Corbin seat, it's yours, no returns. However, they will do minor alterations on the seat ONCE for free.

I have an Ultimate on my RT and love it, although towards the end of long rydes my upper thighs begin the burn a bit (the ridge behind the driver on the stock seat was very uncomfortable to me). I had a Mustang on my Honda Sabre and it provided incredible relief on long trips compared to the stock seat. I had a used Corbin on my Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager and it was great for a couple of weeks before I totaled the bike. Any non-stock seat is expensive but better than the stock seat IMHD.
 
Seat mod.

I have a 2013 RT/S. It had the stock lumbar support. I bought a used one from a member on here for 175 plus shipping and took the cover off and my Dremmel tool and cut out the lumbar foam, about 2' and kinda hollowed down the seat alittle in that 2 inches. did not touch the cover, just had it put back on. Added a utopia back rest. I had already added highway pegs and was ok but needed the back rest and 2''. I'm 6'0 and 250+lbs. with leg,neck and shoulder issues and I'm happy with what I have. 1.5 - 2 hours orso before "needing" to stop. I must say though that one of the best and first things we got were bead rider cushions. They are great for us. I go no where with out them. I got the non-wood beads. Acts a massage while riding and allows air to flow on hot days.
 
Tango said:
Corbin is a tractor style seat, and very firm. Loved it. Wife hated it. Ultimate was soft, and I had upper thigh pain and butt pain. Wife loved it. I have a RDL on order, build date is 3-3-16. Custom made! So many color options your head will spin. Less $$ than Corbin or Ultimate, or Mustang. Go figure. Picked up a used seat cheap to send to them. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
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I have the same problem as Dragonfly. It's hard to find an aftermarket seat in that nice tan color that goes with the lava bronze RT.

Your suggestion makes sense. :thumbup: First I'm going to try motorcycle Dave's gel insert In my ComfortSeat. If that doesn't do it for me, I'm going to look for a used ComfortSeat or pan and send it to RDL.
 
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Great feedback, thanks

Appreciate all the feedback and I am convinced that a Ultimate with gas door will be mine in the near future, this will allow me to put a big bag on the passenger seat and leave the trailer at home.
 
I have a Corbin on an ST, love it over stock and comfort seat.

Swing by and give it a ride. Still don't know where Nottoway is, but I'm in Tidewater.
 
Had a very good experience with the Ultimate I had on my RT.

Think twice before attempting to do business with Corbin, just read around on this forum. A less than ethical company that turns out shoddy product and no after sale support.

Since Ultimate did not make a seat for my F3, I ended up going with a Russel Day Long. I could not be more pleased with the results. GREAT folks to work with and impeccable quality of materials and workmanship. Not that there was anything wrong with the Ultimate, but the RDL is far better made.
 
Shipping Box???

Hey Tom, I keep thinking about getting another RDL. Where did you get the box to ship your seat to Shasta Lake?

-Bill

Tango said:
Corbin is a tractor style seat, and very firm. Loved it. Wife hated it. Ultimate was soft, and I had upper thigh pain and butt pain. Wife loved it. I have a RDL on order, build date is 3-3-16. Custom made! So many color options your head will spin. Less $$ than Corbin or Ultimate, or Mustang. Go figure. Picked up a used seat cheap to send to them. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
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GeorgiaBill said:
Hey Tom, I keep thinking about getting another RDL. Where did you get the box to ship your seat to Shasta Lake?

-Bill
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I just took the stock seats to the UPS store and handed them my CC and AARP discount card and tried not to wince when they rang up the charge. Was about $75 as I remember but they supplied everything and were responsible for its condition on arrival.
 
GeorgiaBill said:
Hey Tom, I keep thinking about getting another RDL. Where did you get the box to ship your seat to Shasta Lake?

-Bill
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Bill I used the box that came with my used seat bough on e-bay. If you go to a pack and ship, they will sell you a box. Or, go to Lowes or H.D.. They sell boxes. Right size? :dontknow: Tom :spyder:
 
jcthorne said:
Had a very good experience with the Ultimate I had on my RT.

Think twice before attempting to do business with Corbin, just read around on this forum. A less than ethical company that turns out shoddy product and no after sale support.

Since Ultimate did not make a seat for my F3, I ended up going with a Russel Day Long. I could not be more pleased with the results. GREAT folks to work with and impeccable quality of materials and workmanship. Not that there was anything wrong with the Ultimate, but the RDL is far better made.
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My entire process with Corbin was great, sorry to hear you had a bad experience.


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Box for RDL

Thanks Tom and others who suggested just letting UPS supply the box.

Tango said:
Bill I used the box that came with my used seat bough on e-bay. If you go to a pack and ship, they will sell you a box. Or, go to Lowes or H.D.. They sell boxes. Right size? :dontknow: Tom :spyder:
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SNOOPY said:
My entire process with Corbin was great, sorry to hear you had a bad experience.


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Feel very lucky you got what you paid for. The stories of others that got far less and nothing but lip service after the sale go on and on around here. Not a one time issue. They have a very poor track record.

My favorite exchange with them went something like this...I bet you did not treat Lamonster like this...Yea well your not Lamonster so we really don't care.
 
Backrest?

Dragonfly said:
It's not like I can go to Walmart and try before I buy so I'm asking for some advise (free). I have the 2013 RT Limited and the seat is OK but after taking any kind of long distance ride of 150 miles or more my back and Butt wish they where back home. I have looked and priced both and the Corbin is approx. 50% less,so how does that equate in Comfort?
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I felt the same way with my 2013 LTD. I looked at both seats and both are real expensive. Instead I added a backrest. Best thing I did because I no longer have a sore back on longer rides. Showchrome makes one you can add and I used the newer larger one. Got if from Big Bike Part on line and put it in myself with no problem. You do want to be careful of the 2 holes near the back of the seat where you can loose the nuts, bolts etc. Watch the video on installation of the Ulltimate Seat and it tells you about taking the seat off and blocking the holes. Recommends stuffing rags in while you are working but I just covered with Duct Tape. If you follow the directions it isn't really hard to do, just takes a little time. Although I could probably do it in half the time now that I have done it once. You should be able to get a copy of the installation process from Bib Bike Parts before you buy the seat. Was on sale when I bought it and only cost $159 with free shipping rather than $199. Good luck with your choice.
 
Tango said:
Corbin is a tractor style seat, and very firm. Loved it. Wife hated it. Ultimate was soft, and I had upper thigh pain and butt pain. Wife loved it. I have a RDL on order, build date is 3-3-16. Custom made! So many color options your head will spin. Less $$ than Corbin or Ultimate, or Mustang. Go figure. Picked up a used seat cheap to send to them. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
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+1 :thumbup:On the RDL. Had one on my GS and it was my first addition to my RT. Great seat!
 
Bob Denman said:
Tom,
How much time will it take from the time you placed your order, until the seat is supposed to be shipped to you?
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My build date is 3-3-16. I ordered the seat a week and a half ago. So I'd say 6 weeks from order to start. I should have it two weeks after that. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
 
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