Ya know, those oval chrome pieces with the rectangular black centers are switches for the heated seat. Just offering that as a clue to the nature of the seat...I'm betting more tour than sport.
I would share the same concerns but I don't have any experience with the Corbin. It looks promising but I know I do like the stock seat just fine. I only wish we could find a way to rig up a nice clean looking, easily removable, backrest for the few times my wife or kids want to go for a ride. I know Pirate gave it a shot but wasn't able to develop something he felt was up to standard. If money was of no concern, I'm sure we have enough smart minds here to engineer something that fits the bill. Of course, cost is always a concern.Pirate said:I like the factory seat as it's thin up front and you can move around very easily on it.. easy to hang off.. plenty of room to move..fore and aft.. I can actually sit flat-footed with the stocker on the bike. For a short guy like me.. that's usually unheard of and confidence inspiring.
The Corbin looks like it locks you into place like a GoldWing...with that big stop at the back.. It also looks much wider which would be great for long distance touring, but horrible for corner carving.. Some of you FAST riders out there...Please tell me I'm wrong as I really want that Smuggler... If my butt is gonna be locked in.. that would be a deal breaker..
All opinions welcome...
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Obviously, the answer is to keep the stock seat for those single rider canyon carving days and get a seat like that for when the missus is on the back.Pirate said:I should have added... Comfort is the LAST thing on my mind.. All I care about it is
A. A backrest for Amber..
B. The Smuggler (which I believe completes the look of the bike and kinda takes the rear visual focus away from that abomination of a taillight)
However.. If I can't slide from side to side as easily as the stock seat.. I won't buy it...
Appreciate the reples so far.. Hope a few more chime in...
Problem is, I think you have to install some brackets under the seat to get the Corbin to mount correctly. Those brackets would have to be removed to get the stock seat back on so basically, swaping seats at will would be a pain in the arse. No pun intended...bhaynnes said:Obviously, the answer is to keep the stock seat for those single rider canyon carving days and get a seat like that for when the missus is on the back.![]()
logoguy said:Hey Jerry - I'm the guy who bought your Fiamme horns and sent you the installation pix. I got the Corbin seat and love it. Maybe I don't hang off far enough but the thing is as soon as you slide forward a bit the big butt-cup on the Corbin disengages and you can slide as far over as you want without feeling or being restricted by any edges - it feels just like the stock seat. But when you want to settle down and cruise you just push back a bit and the thing just cradles you. And if you want it modified the guys at Corbin are great. i was there today for a slight adjustment and they are just super. Bring a book though, they aren't all that fast.