I have recently bought a Corbin, my first.
The finish (vinyl) appears quite good, of course it has yet to stand the
test of time. Fit I've found no problem, once I realised the locking
mechanised transferred from the OEM seat had to be packed out a little. I
installed the washers supplied with the seat under the bracket as opposed to
on top of it, the way I'd have assumed they would have meant to be.
Unless you're a big fella (or have ape-like arms), you can't get your
back-side into the comfortable back-stop of the saddle without an
uncomfortable reach forward. A short arse like me has no chance. So I'm
ordering a Superbike Kit to enable different bars to be fitted. I shall not
however be using the bars which are featured at their website, which seem to
high and wide.
So it could be the luck of the draw with Corbin as far as quality is
concerned. I may have the OEM remodelled and covered at a later date with a
more generous section for the pillion than the Corbin currently offers.
Barry Edwards
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Benson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 12:35 AM
Subject: Corbin
> Scot,
>
> A number of us the list have had problems with Corbin, but there are two
> schools of thought on this one. The most common is that Corbin fit and
> finish is not what it used to be, and not up to standard. In addition,
> many on the list have complained that the service level is not especially
> good, and that when problems arise the folks at Corbin seem to not much
> care.
>
> In the interest of a balanced overview, there are still some who have been
> exceptionally pleased with the product and their service. But more seem
> negative than positive. There's also a general opinion by many that the
> folks at Corbin have heard the complaints and are starting to get their
> act back together.
>
> I, for one, am not especially pleased with the amount of effort it took
> just to get my Corbin to the point that it would actually go on the bike,
> good fit or bad (it's still bad). I also feel that the leather is not
> worth it and would never do that again. The grey leather on mine has been
> fading at different rates on different pieces of leather, and looks a bit
> funky at this point.
>
> I, howver, am thrilled with the backrest for two-up riding. The pillion
> ALWAYS is happy to have that little item in place. That's the biggest
> plus.
>
> There's my take on an overview, hope it's reasonably balanced to what has
> been list consensus over the last few years.
>
> Phil
>
>
>
> On Mon, 27 Aug 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Could you explain to me why Corbin saddles are crap or is this just your
> > opinion?
> >
> > Scot
> >
