Corbin seats
 

Has anyone had any experience of Corbin seats.
I am interested maybe in 2 different types;
The first being the smuggler, this one can make it look like a mono but also give some storage space for lifes bits of crap you have to carry. The second is one called the canyon, this can have a backreast fitted, interested as it will stop my 7 year old falling of the back and saves me putting on the top box every time just for the sake of a quick trip out.

Jeff

Hi jeffst4s and if you havent already been welcomed, welcome.

I have no experience of Corbin seat but I seriously considered one as I did a "Comfort" seat, I have riden an ST3 fitted with the newer "Comfort" seat and both myself and the wife really liked it. If you do get a Corbin I will be interested to hear how you get on with it.

I've got one on my ST and it's brilliant - It's not a smuggler it's the other one. I'm in a hotel in bangalore at the moment (don't ask) and my internet coupon timer is running out. I'll give you more info when I get into the office tomorrow

I had a corbin, hard as rock, took it off and sold it on ebay.. now i have a sargent..love it!

Yup... Sargent here too!

I have a corbin on my s4. Rock hard and very comfy especially the pillion. Wouldnt want the standard back :lol:

ANd where did you steal that hey:devil:

I had the very same Sargent, no back rest for your son but very comfy, suitable for my svelte figure and Rushjobs fat ar$e as well:lol:

I disagree with ST2 rider. The Corbin is certainly firm, but in a good way like a firm mattress - once you get used to it (which you do very quickly) there's no going back. The firm cushioning also moulds itself to yo ass and I get far less numbness on a long journey than I do with the standard seat fitted.

The quality is good too, nice leather, well finished but it's the shape that I like, it's really well shaped to stop the pillion sliding forward and it's made all the difference for two-up trips.

I'm less fussed about the shape of the riders seat, which is fine if you're an upright, knees tucked in, sort of rider but if you want to hang off a bit there is a lip on the edge of the saddle that makes hanging off feel a bit odd at first. All in all I would rate it as a good buy - I got mine second hand for less than half the price of a new un

I have th dP gel seat. Imo it is a better seat than the corbin. It is similar to the later ST seats with the pronounced hump on thje front of the pillion area to stop them sliding forward, but is far more sculpted for both pillion & rider. It cost 160 quid I think, from P&H. Take a look inthe DP parts catalogue.

The wife reckons it is far more comfy than the others we tried.

funny, I've got a corbin seat on my monster and I think it's hard too, it came with the bike... it's wider (ideal for my big bum) but I can't see what everyone rates about them....

Not that monster, my new one, but I can't seem to load up my new avatar for some reason it won't accept it..

[Edited on 17-1-2006 by Melnie Mouse]

Hello Albie, long time no see or hear.. how are you?

just brought a Ssargent back from the US.. Didn't like the original 2004 seat as the pillion kept sliding forward to elicit full line press on some delicate articles. The new seat has solved the sliding for the most part and both me and the lass like the feel much better as well. I like the more pronounced hump in back of my rump as I can slide back and get a little more support when clocking close to 200kmh.
Seems to be well made.

Jeff,

there is one for sale on ebay - says its made in coventry but looks like a corbin style to me.

Take a look here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-ST4S-SE... cmdZViewItem

corbin seat
 

I bought a canyon (not close) before christmas.
Its a nice looking seat and certainly improves the bikes looks, but unfortunately thats most of the good bits.
It is hard, yes, which is another plus and does not get too uncomfortable on long rides.
I opted for the carbon fibre effect leather and pvc sides (leather sides are prone to splitting I was told), and the canyon style.
This choice seems to be the cause of my problems as the standard canyon style leaves your rump support so far back from the tank (I'm 5' 10") that your chin is on the tank when you move your arse back as far as it will go. The other problem is the carbon effect leather finish .. its just too damn slippery when wearing cordura trousers as I do (not really a leather man myself). So when I accelerate or break hard I cant help moving around which is sometimes really offputting.
All in all I would advise anyone ordering any custom made seat to look carefully into what they want and ask about how each finish performs. The dimensions of the seat are very important (I think 1/2 my troubles would have been solved with the canyon 'close' style - yer arse is closer to the tank {obviously}). Specifically with corbin , from my opinion they seem to see average joe biker as having a HHHHEEEEUUUGEEE arse, so bear this in mind.

All in all I have to admit that the seat is good and I am happy with it .. it just would have been better if I had spent more time on thinking about my specific requirements.

Oh .. and ask for the piping and tricholor too .. they look nice.

Corbin-a-like seat
 

Hi John,
Thanks for the heads-up on this - it's made by Custom Motorcycle seats in Coventry - a couple of the folks in WVAM have had seats done by this guy, and the workmanship is absolutely brilliant. I don't know if this one has the optional gel inserts, but I'm about to find out, having just won the auction :-D

Richard


[Edited on 22-1-2006 by richardh]

Nice one Richard, you can buy me a beer in France in June then :burn:
Oh, and don't forget your trousers/shorts this time ! :lol:
(I just sent you an email with details)

I missed out on the downpipes :( as I got sidetracked and forgot to slap in another bid :rolleye:

Those chain adjusters turned up though. Very impressed.

Yer on - beers all round in the Ardeche. Ta for the e-mail - I'm just trying to persuade Gill that she (probably) won't actually keel over from the heat, after last year's 34 degree romp!

And the seat's good so far - a few cm lower than stock, but comfortable - I'll put a few two-up miles on next w/end and see how it goes. - http://www.ducati.info/archives/2006/02/butting_in.html

Nice write-up Richard.

You need to speed up on that convincing as I've booked the hotel for the rest of us. No doubt they'll have more rooms, but don't leave it too long.
14 people on 10 bikes at present, and no longer open, but you'll be welcome as I had previously registered your interest :burn:

Btw, I fitted those chain adjusters at the weekend. Thanks for the heads up on those, far better than the standard ones.

[Edited on 7-2-2006 by John W]

Finally tracked one down bought a Corbin, forgot advice given, found I slipped back too much, should have bought a Close Canyon instead of standard one, so flogged it on fleebay, only lost a 20 quid or so, not too costly a mistake.
Well made, but even if I bought a Close version, I'm not sure if I could have got on with the "bucket" design, will try a Sargent next I suppose.
Thanks for advice given.
:)

got a Sargent and like it mucho. It has also stopped the pillion from sliding into me at every stop and she feels the seat is more comfortable as well. Like the storage space underneath and the Italian flag logo. A good purchase for long trips and passengers.

Thanks, will investigate a sargent next I suppose.
:)