Darkknight
10-03-2013, 05:18 AM
First, I'd like to thank the F6B Rallly organizers and Corbin for getting this saddle donated, I probably wouldn't have one if you guys didn't do that. (I won the auction :icon_lol:)
I recieved and installed my Corbin Dual Touring Saddle yesterday. After reading the thread about side cover removel and Corbin I will add the tools required for seat removal to my tool kit wish list.
The installation was much easier than the stock seat. I think the tolerances are tighter on the Corbin and the rigidity of the baseplate is probably helpful too. Those attributes are also what lead to the difficulty removing the side panels.
The Corbin is noticably heavier.
I really do like the look.
I need to adjust the backrest forward a little more or bring the handle bars back a bit (kURYAKYN spacers maybe). My arms are a bit too straight for my liking.
When I first sat on the saddle I thought "Dam, I've sat on 2X12's that are more comfortable". I'm going to give it a bit of a break-in period. My stock seat has been beaten into submission by my fat A** I guess. So the jury is still out on comfort. I had an Ultimate seat and it was wonderful from the get go. But I didn't do any real "touring". Mostly short trips. I've been told to give it a chance and firm may be actually better over long distances. Again, time will tell.
The passenger review was not as critical. Firmness was acceptable, rider's backrest was not. Sweetie loves to snuggle up to me as we ride and rarely uses the passenger backrest. The driver's backrest forces separation and pushes her farther back next to the passenger backrest. The passenger is also a bit higher so the CG and separation add to a different feel when coming to a stop or rapid starts.
The rider's backrest will probably ride in the saddlebags when sweetie is onboard. I like her snuggling too.:icon_mrgreen:
So here is the final product:
2461
I recieved and installed my Corbin Dual Touring Saddle yesterday. After reading the thread about side cover removel and Corbin I will add the tools required for seat removal to my tool kit wish list.
The installation was much easier than the stock seat. I think the tolerances are tighter on the Corbin and the rigidity of the baseplate is probably helpful too. Those attributes are also what lead to the difficulty removing the side panels.
The Corbin is noticably heavier.
I really do like the look.
I need to adjust the backrest forward a little more or bring the handle bars back a bit (kURYAKYN spacers maybe). My arms are a bit too straight for my liking.
When I first sat on the saddle I thought "Dam, I've sat on 2X12's that are more comfortable". I'm going to give it a bit of a break-in period. My stock seat has been beaten into submission by my fat A** I guess. So the jury is still out on comfort. I had an Ultimate seat and it was wonderful from the get go. But I didn't do any real "touring". Mostly short trips. I've been told to give it a chance and firm may be actually better over long distances. Again, time will tell.
The passenger review was not as critical. Firmness was acceptable, rider's backrest was not. Sweetie loves to snuggle up to me as we ride and rarely uses the passenger backrest. The driver's backrest forces separation and pushes her farther back next to the passenger backrest. The passenger is also a bit higher so the CG and separation add to a different feel when coming to a stop or rapid starts.
The rider's backrest will probably ride in the saddlebags when sweetie is onboard. I like her snuggling too.:icon_mrgreen:
So here is the final product:
2461