Topic: Re: Cobin seat issues (Read 7296 times)

Twolanerider · « **on:** June 09, 2005, 01:04:47 AM »

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Just received my new, highly anticipated Dual Touring seat from Corbin today. It supposedly is made specifically for the 05 SEEG. The following pictures give you an idea of their quality control. It goes back to the dealer tomorrow, and hopefully Corbin will allow us to return it, otherwise the dealer will eat it, cause I am not eating $1400 on a seat that only allows the passenger 8" of space on what is termed as a touring seat.
The pics are self explanatory.

Really sorry to read that you're so disappointed and the seat has the deficiencies you highlight. After the wait for a bike and a seat that's a bummer.

It's especially troubling as your later production seat is so much different than what mine is like from last fall. All the fit and finish are real good here. Even the passenger spacing is comfortable as have had passengers back there for about 2500 miles of the bikes life. On this one the distance from the lip that is the back of the front bucket to the back of the seat is 13 inches. From the back of forward backrest to the spot where the tour pak's backrest is met is about 11 inches. All of those measures get even more roomy if the tour pak is off and a rear Corbin back rest is used.

When you speak with them ask what in the world has changed? Would be interesting to see what accounts for such dramatic changes for items that supposedly all come from a basepan model formed from JC's bike.

Striker · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:04:56 AM »

Just received my new, highly anticipated Dual Touring seat from Corbin today. It supposedly is made specifically for the 05 SEEG. The following pictures give you an idea of their quality control. It goes back to the dealer tomorrow, and hopefully Corbin will allow us to return it, otherwise the dealer will eat it, cause I am not eating $1400 on a seat that only allows the passenger 8" of space on what is termed as a touring seat.
The pics are self explanatory.

Striker · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:06:15 AM »

think this could be done better

tony1968 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:07:21 AM »

Ouch.

tony1968 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:08:36 AM »

Not to mention its ugly

Striker · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:09:13 AM »

This took about 20 minutes to occur, test fitting the seat.

Striker · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:11:36 AM »

try fitting anyone but a kid in this space for 500++ miles

tony1968 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:12:31 AM »

Is that leather? And do you have a pic of the whole seat? I send it back asap.

Striker · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:12:41 AM »

This is the way I would have expected both sides to fit

tony1968 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:14:04 AM »

http://www.sargentcycle.com/harley.htm#HDCustServ

Striker · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:16:29 AM »

Yes, it is leather, in gray ostrich to bring out the gray on the bike. I didn't have the heart to take a full picture, was too pissed. I will be calling Corbin in the morning. I will probably order the "reach" seat from Harley with the backrests, if they offer a quick release pillow look for the passenger backrest.

tony1968 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:21:28 AM »

My SERG came with a low profile seat with leather inserts, so after 4 years the leather has given way where it was sewn to the vinyl. I treated it about once a month with leather care and after it rained. They want 500 dolla to replace it, I think I am going to send to sargents and have them put in a fiber insert instead.

JCZ · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2005, 02:12:45 AM »

Striker, that is a truely sad situation. Did you happen to read the "model" engraved in the bottom of the seat pan? Our bike should say "FLHTCSE-CVO". Otherwise, you either have a seat that was made for an FLHTC or for a Road King.

Like Twolane, I never had that fitment problem, either. Just not sure how that got away from them. How would the seat pan be a different cut on the left front from the right front.......gegardless of what model it was? Seems as though you got somebody else's defect sent to you.

BLM777 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2005, 05:35:47 AM »

Un--fracking--believeable! I've been a "Corbin guy" for over 20 years, but lately, anything coming out of the CA operation has been atrocious. Ordered a sole single for my wife's new Deluxe through my connection at Corbin East in Daytona. We sat at the computer together and ordered the "brand new" model for that application, a plain black solo with chrome backrest. A month later than promised, CA shipped a black solo w/ basketweave side panels and fringe about a foot long attached to the rear third. Absolutely the ugliest piece of dog droppings I have seen. CA plant reported that they had changed the style during manufacturing! No sh...t! Had it not been for my 10 year relationship with Corbin East, they would not have taken it back. Don't know what the answer is, but Corbin is definately out of bounds for me and several HD dealerships until they get a grip on whatever the problem is at the CA factory. Trying to set up a LaPera discount connection as we speak.

naitram · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2005, 09:12:31 AM »

i was about to order a dual tour for the king, but i think i'll wait and see what happens here

rekoch · « **Reply #15 on:** June 09, 2005, 09:52:36 AM »

I have a similar Corbin seat on my yellow SEEG, and it fits nicely. I get a lot of compliments on the grey ostrich and black snakeskin, I thinks it blends well with the grey on the bike, remember tony1968, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and most of us like to personalize our bikes, (just a little!)

Regarding Corbin, I have been using their seats exclusively for over 10 years, and during that time customer service has gone nowhere but down. I had fitment problems with the Corbin seat on my V-rod, and Corbin was unsympathetic. I still struggle to open and close the seat to fill the gas tank. On the other hand, it is far more comfortable than anything the Motor Co. offers. I ordered a matching chopped tourpak backrest for my SEEG seat, and the pad they sent me was nothing like the stocker. I emailed them pics of what they sent, and the stocker, and never received a reply. When I find a company that makes as comfortable a seat, in as many different leathers as Corbin, I will switch.

Fatboy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 09, 2005, 11:28:07 AM »

Striker,

You obviously did not get what you paid for! [smiley=thumbsdown.gif] I've had very good experience with Corbin over the 4 times to date I've used them.

I hope you don't mind but I sent an email directly to Mike Corbin requesting he take a look at our site and this thread imparticular to see if he can remedy your/our concerns.

I guess sometimes its harder to stay number one then to get there [smiley=shocked2.gif]........let's see how he responds.

Fat Boy

ccr · « **Reply #17 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:53:16 PM »

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Striker,

You obviously did not get what you paid for! [smiley=thumbsdown.gif] I've had very good experience with Corbin over the 4 times to date I've used them.

I hope you don't mind but I sent an email directly to Mike Corbin requesting he take a look at our site and this thread imparticular to see if he can remedy your/our concerns.

I guess sometimes its harder to stay number one then to get there [smiley=shocked2.gif]........let's see how he responds.

Fat Boy

Thanks a million FatBoy for sending an email. I am also looking to get a new Corbin seat - I love mine but it was made for a RoadKing and I wanted the better fit. Looks like Striker got one half made for our bikes and one half made for the RoadKing and most assuredly a sloppy job to boot. Someone new or disguntled on the line and no one checking to ensure that the proper standards are being met before shipping. [smiley=nervous.gif]

I want a new seat - basically just like I got but perhaps that pushes me forward some and with heat. I called and it is not an option. Not sure why the heat is not available for all their seats. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

I am betting that Corbin wants to do right by Striker by giving him a great replacement and no cost to him for the exchange. It would really prove to be to their wize judgement to do so at this juncture. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Rsantucc · « **Reply #18 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:54:07 PM »

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I have a similar Corbin seat on my yellow SEEG, and it fits nicely. I get a lot of compliments on the grey ostrich and black snakeskin, I thinks it blends well with the grey on the bike, remember tony1968, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and most of us like to personalize our bikes, (just a little!)

Regarding Corbin, I have been using their seats exclusively for over 10 years, and during that time customer service has gone nowhere but down. I had fitment problems with the Corbin seat on my V-rod, and Corbin was unsympathetic. I still struggle to open and close the seat to fill the gas tank. On the other hand, it is far more comfortable than anything the Motor Co. offers. I ordered a matching chopped tourpak backrest for my SEEG seat, and the pad they sent me was nothing like the stocker. I emailed them pics of what they sent, and the stocker, and never received a reply. When I find a company that makes as comfortable a seat, in as many different leathers as Corbin, I will switch.

Rekoch,

I was just at Americade here ins Lake George NY, yesterday and visted with Corbin and Mustang. I had Corbin quote me for the full package on SEEG dual tour seat with tour pack pack bac pad wth arm rest, and a drive and passinger back rests with 10% discount slightly over $1286.00, and shipping was another $25.00

I then visted with Mustang, (which I have on my 2001 FLSTF) (and had the bike with me at both vendors) and tried thier Road King 1 Piece Tour seat (Which is 17" wide for driver and 14" wide for passinger) and then thier Road King 2 piece Driver Solo with Back rest (Which is 16.5" wide) and the Passinger seat removable Pad at 13.5" wide. Thier leather is softer and the seats felt much better then the Corbin hard pan shelled seats. So the results where I went with a Mustang Road King Solo seat with Back rest, Pasinger seat with Pillion Pad, Tour Pack back rest with arms and also Passinger removable back rest, but it even gets better.

The Mustang team sold me the Passenger backrest with the arm rest mounted and installed to my Chopped tour pac at no charge for isntallaitin for $234.00 Tax included. I then asked them for the part numbers for the Solo Seat and Back Rest the Passinger seat Pillion Pad and also the Passinger backrest for removeable back rest, and advised them that I woudl purchase through J&P Cycles as tey ill offer me a 10% discount. They said no problem as long as I buy the products from one of thier vendors. I did not pucrhase these items direct from Mustang as they are full price (As Mustnag does not under cut thier vendors) and I would have been charged TAX 7%. So I then went and visited with J&P Cycles and I placed the order for the exact Same Seats and items and received a 10% discount for ordering at Americade, FREE Shipping and NO SALES TAX as it will be shipped outside of Iowa. Total cost for entire package Solo Seat with Back rest, Removable Passinger Pillion seat, Passinger Back Rest for removable back rest, and also the Tour Pac Back rest woth Arms installed $926.00, a savings of just over $360.00 Compared to what Corbin was offering for a 1 Piece seat Package. I then took the bike over to the Progressive Shock Trailer that was there and had them mount 2 - Progressive 440 Chrome Shocks on my 2005 SEEG for $481.50, includes Parts, Labor and Tax. So over all I ended up wth a great removable seat Package and new Progressive 440 shocks Installed for $130.00 more then what the Corbin seat would have costed me and I do not have to wait 4 to 5 weeks for Corbin seat as J&P is shipping my order today for mid week next week delivery from Iowa.

J&P also stated that if you place an order through them during Americade and tell them that you where there and this is why you are ordering they will honor the Free Shipping on any order plus a 10% disocunt off Catalog pricing.

Just my two cents as saving money and getting the best is my game.

Regards

Robert

Satisfied 2005 SEEG owner with quality aftermarket products [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

PS: I will post pictures of the entire set up by the end of next week so you all can see the dynomite deal and products mounted on the bike.....

Coolbreeze · « **Reply #19 on:** June 09, 2005, 02:07:30 PM »

No kidding! I think I'll wait a while too! (unless I can convince TwoLane he really wants mine and I could suffer with his...) [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #20 on:** June 09, 2005, 02:32:13 PM »

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No kidding! I think I'll wait a while too! (unless I can convince TwoLane he really wants mine and I could suffer with his...) [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Sorry Coolbreeze. The butt likes the seat just the way it is now. Gotten to be nice and broken in (the seat, not the butt). [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

BLM777 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 09, 2005, 05:25:04 PM »

Robert...Please post of pic of your Mustang solo when you get it. I've not seen one and can't seem to find that model on their site. Thanks and good luck.

Elvis · « **Reply #22 on:** June 09, 2005, 06:16:27 PM »

<<<Thier leather is softer>>>

Their seats feel softer initially but not due to softer leather....all of their seats are vinyl.

elvis

tony1968 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 09, 2005, 07:15:21 PM »

Yeah your right booty is in the eye of the beholder!!! LOLL!! No offense striker... to each is own, just looks like your seat has the chicken pox.... and for 14 beans there should be a pair of lips on that seat.... LOL!!!! I was pissed my 500 dolla seat was coming apart at the seams!!! The last custom seat I had, I cut the seat pan with sawz all, I hacked all the foam with an electric steak knife to my specs and took it to an custom auto upholstery shop picked out some fine material and dreamed up a design and had him sew it. Might of cost 2 beans..... I dont think that would fly on my SERG now .... Good luck with the seat, and try the link to sargent...

Striker · « **Reply #24 on:** June 09, 2005, 08:23:35 PM »

Thanks for your effort FatBoy, I spoke to a guy named Bruce in Florida today, and he agreed that the QC was not there. He suggested that the problem with the fit left to right at the tank was an issue with the tanks not being square. Don't know if either I or Harley would buy that. I sent him the same pics you saw, and he was issuing a RA today to the dealer. I will take the seat in tomorrow. I don't know if they can actually resolve all the issues, but I will give them a chance. If they can't I will move on AFTER I GET MY MONEY BACK! Bruce gave me suggestions on moving the anchor point of the front backrest insert, and then he wants more pics with my wife in the passenger position, and me in the rider position each alone. So, I will keep you posted, at least someone is listening. Thanks again for everyone's support.

Rsantucc · « **Reply #25 on:** June 10, 2005, 01:04:15 AM »

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Robert...Please post of pic of your Mustang solo when you get it. I've not seen one and can't seem to find that model on their site. Thanks and good luck.

BLM777:

Here is the weblink to the Mustang Seat I ordered. It is made out of leather and not vinyl: http://www.mustangseats.com/hdcontst.htm You need to look under Road King 1997 and Up then scoroll down 3/4 of the way down and you will see the seat. Here is the Mustang Part#
Road King 1997-up
79100 - Plain Solo with Driver Backrest (This is the seat that fits 04 and 05 SEEGs)
79317 - 2004-up Road King Custom FLHRS, Plain Solo with Driver Backrest (this seat will no fit a SEEG)

Width - 16.5"

$469

79110 - 13.5" Wide Plain Recessed Seat (This is the removal back seat)

$180

I hope this helps. I will post pictuires once the seat is in and mounted to the bike.

BLM777 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 10, 2005, 07:27:40 AM »

Thanks....Found it on the site and will pass it along to several friends who are looking.

Elvis · « **Reply #27 on:** June 10, 2005, 07:37:08 AM »

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BLM777:

Here is the weblink to the Mustang Seat I ordered. It is made out of leather and not vinyl:

Nope. Nada. Ain't happenin. Not necessarily a big deal but again Mustang does not make leather seats.

http://www.mustangseats.com/hdcontst.htm

From the Mustang site FAQ:

All covers are designed, cut and individually sewn at our New England facility.

Covers are made of the highest quality expanded vinyl available. They have the appearance of black leather but the durability and resistance to the elements that exceed original equipment standards for motorcycle seats. All seams are sewn twice for strength. The bottom edge that holds the cover to the base plate is hemmed where the rivets hold the cover to the baseplate.

The edges of our seat skirts are finished with braid. Regal styles are tufted with covered buttons which are double-tied with four cords, not two. Mustang seats do not lose their buttons.

Q: Why does Mustang use vinyl seat covering?
A: Vinyl has the durability to resist all weather conditions better than other materials. It does not fade and requires practically no maintenance.

Q: Does Mustang offer leather seats as an option?
A: No, we do not make any seats in leather; all Mustang seats are covered with top quality expanded vinyl for durability and easy care.

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 10, 2005, 10:04:14 AM »

Hmmmmmmmmm

Q: Why does Mustang use vinyl seat covering?
A: Vinyl has the durability to resist all weather conditions better than other materials. It does not fade and requires practically no maintenance.
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reads just like the brochure I give out for vinyl siding on the houses

Maybe the siding rejects are melted down and used for seats.

[smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #29 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:07:35 AM »

Perhaps the "is it vinyl or leather" confusion is coming from the representation of the sales staff. I've noticed the last couple of years that at the shows the Mustang people started referring to their vinyl seats as being a "synthetic leather" product. From there it would be just an easy slip of the tongue to occasionally drop the "synthetic." They're still nice looking seats. Very cute actually. But I've never seen one that, no matter how it was dressed or treated, didn't still look vinyl-ish.

Elvis · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:22:26 AM »

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Hmmmmmmmmm

Q: Why does Mustang use vinyl seat covering?

A: What would be cuz vinyl is cheaper, Alex?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:34:02 AM »

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A: What would be cuz vinyl is cheaper, Alex?

No soda spew on that one Elvis. Close though [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Rsantucc · « **Reply #32 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:30:40 PM »

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Nope. Nada. Ain't happenin. Not necessarily a big deal but again Mustang does not make leather seats.

http://www.mustangseats.com/hdcontst.htm

From the Mustang site FAQ:

All covers are designed, cut and individually sewn at our New England facility.

Covers are made of the highest quality expanded vinyl available. They have the appearance of black leather but the durability and resistance to the elements that exceed original equipment standards for motorcycle seats. All seams are sewn twice for strength. The bottom edge that holds the cover to the base plate is hemmed where the rivets hold the cover to the baseplate.

The edges of our seat skirts are finished with braid. Regal styles are tufted with covered buttons which are double-tied with four cords, not two. Mustang seats do not lose their buttons.

Q: Why does Mustang use vinyl seat covering?
A: Vinyl has the durability to resist all weather conditions better than other materials. It does not fade and requires practically no maintenance.

Q: Does Mustang offer leather seats as an option?
A: No, we do not make any seats in leather; all Mustang seats are covered with top quality expanded vinyl for durability and easy care.

Hey Elvis,

I stand corrected your right!. So I am wrong what else is new. Anyways I have one for my FLTSF and love it. Never had aproblem with it and they are very comfortable for my tush and the little misses tush.

Elvis · « **Reply #33 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:35:59 PM »

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Hey Elvis,

I stand crrected your right!. So I am wrong what else is new. Anyways I ahve one for my FLTSF and love it. Never ahd aproblem with it and they are very comfortable for my tush [bgcolor=Yellow]and the little misses tush[/bgcolor].

[smiley=worthless.gif]

Just kidding. Hope you enjoy the seat.

elvis

Mr. We · « **Reply #34 on:** June 10, 2005, 01:14:39 PM »

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Hey Elvis,

I stand corrected your right!. So I am wrong what else is new. Anyways I have one for my FLTSF and love it. Never had aproblem with it and they are very comfortable for my tush and the little misses tush.

Good thread guys and gals, [smiley=beerchug.gif]

Mrs. We and I are on the hunt for newer seating [smiley=inquisitive.gif] and this confirms my fears on the Corbin QA side of the house. We have pretty well settled on ordering a seat for delivery in Daytona and will pay for it upon proper installation. I guess that would make us our own QA -- otta be a discount for something like that, eh Hubbard?

On that Mustang topic, I am riding on the 2 Up Mustang I bought for our 95th Ann Road King and it is a GREAT saddle, couldn't fit the BlackBerry any better! The only reason I want to swap it out is because it puts me too far foward. I am 5-11 and only have a 30 to 32 inch inseam (depending on style of Levis) and I feel the need to skooch back a bit. As for comfort, I broke my back a few years ago and would not be able to get there from here without that Mustang.

Just my $500 worth. [smiley=drink.gif]

Hey, where are we riding to this weekend? [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] 99

Rsantucc · « **Reply #35 on:** June 10, 2005, 01:22:08 PM »

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Good thread guys and gals, [smiley=beerchug.gif]

Mrs. We and I are on the hunt for newer seating [smiley=inquisitive.gif] and this confirms my fears on the Corbin QA side of the house. We have pretty well settled on ordering a seat for delivery in Daytona and will pay for it upon proper installation. I guess that would make us our own QA -- otta be a discount for something like that, eh Hubbard?

On that Mustang topic, I am riding on the 2 Up Mustang I bought for our 95th Ann Road King and it is a GREAT saddle, couldn't fit the BlackBerry any better! The only reason I want to swap it out is because it puts me too far foward. I am 5-11 and only have a 30 to 32 inch inseam (depending on style of Levis) and I feel the need to skooch back a bit. As for comfort, I broke my back a few years ago and would not be able to get there from here without that Mustang.

Just my $500 worth. [smiley=drink.gif]

Hey, where are we riding to this weekend? [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] 99

Hey Mr WeCVO,

I tried the Mustang 2 Up seat at Americade and yes your right it does out you slightly higher up and forward. But I also tried the Solo Seat with back rest same size 16.5" wide as 2 up and it puts you lower and back into the saddle compared to the 2 up. Fit great like a glove, (Not an OJ Glove a glove, Just a little humour). Alos the passinger lseat is 13.5" same size as the 2 up. may wnat to give it a test ride before you buy a Corbin. Just a receceomndation since you have had alot fo success with the Mustang Seats.

Striker · « **Reply #36 on:** June 10, 2005, 09:36:49 PM »

Well, here is where I am at with Corbin. I must admit, I am impressed with the effort, and am getting my faith restored in humanity here.
Anyhow, I have been talking to a rep in Florida, by the name of Bruce, and he basically said, we are on a mission to improve customer service, and we will do whatever it takes to make it right.

I had the seat and backrests in the car and was on my way to return it all to the dealer, and buy the new Road King Comfort Stich Reach. Just became available. Got there, and they wanted me to talk to the Corbin rep and make sure they weren't going to eat any charges for the return. (typical, I spend almost $40,000 with all the accesories, on a SEEG, and they start to bitch about $80 in freight)
When I called Bruce from their shop, he said he wanted to take a shot at making the seat work for me, and said their head shop guy had some ideas about getting more space for my wife, and adjusting my position forward 1-1 1/2 inches, which I really needed, being inseam challenged. He also said, they would be making a custom pan to accomodate these changes and completely rebuild the seat.
I said my concern was that we go though all this, and it still is not a comfortable, well fitted seat, but I have had 2 months go by since the purchase. He said then Corbin would issue the dealer a full credit authorization, so I could apply my money toward the Road King seat was looking at there.

It is not going to be a done deal for a few weeks, but just the effort they are making says alot, and I am not sure any other company would do all this. I also pointed out to him that no one noticed that I had ordered the 02-L for both of the backrests, and when I checked their catalog, it is very specific in saying the 02-L which is the large oval is only recommeded for the passenger, and not to be used for the rider because it limits the passenger leg space radically! I am asking them to replace one of my 02-L's with an
02-S which is the small oval.
I will keep you all informed, and post pictures of the final product.

Don't give up on Corbin just yet, now if this all is lip service, I will be the first one up on the soap box bitching you can bet on that, but I think this guy is really trying.

Elvis · « **Reply #37 on:** June 11, 2005, 02:16:48 PM »

On the subject of Corbin, finally got some good news...my backrest I ordered in March (arrrgh) finally arrived. They even got the black snake trim & chrome right. If they didn't do such good work, I'd have quit em by now for their crappy customer service...but DAMN...turned out worth the wait.

elvis

Elvis · « **Reply #38 on:** June 11, 2005, 02:17:45 PM »

Pic 2

spydglide · « **Reply #39 on:** June 11, 2005, 02:25:27 PM »

Dang, Elvis..........that looks so good it was worth the "wait". How's it ride? I really like the looks on the scooter. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] spyder

Elvis · « **Reply #40 on:** June 11, 2005, 02:33:56 PM »

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Dang, Elvis..........that looks so good it was worth the "wait". How's it ride? I really like the looks on the scooter. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] spyder

Thanks, Spyder...think it turned out well. Wanted to keep the lines of the bike and add some comfort over that stocker we got. So far, I would say I am real happy with it. As for the ride, the Stinger is now breaking in just fine and the backrest makes it very comfortable. Haven't put an Iron Butt in yet but so far the miles have been all smiles. I think this seat and backrest need a trip to the Smokies.....yall ready yet.....oh yea, you're already there, you lucky beesterd. [smiley=laugh.gif]

elvis

BLM777 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 11, 2005, 08:24:33 PM »

Elvis, that's right...Spyder is already in the Smokies. Let's all go to Spyders' house!!!!!

spydglide · « **Reply #42 on:** June 11, 2005, 08:30:17 PM »

Ya'll get back on topic. Ride this way to break-in those new (read: HARD) Corbin seats.....and although I'm not in the 'Smokies'(about 250miles due East), we'll ride that way together! Har! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] spyder

spydglide · « **Reply #43 on:** June 11, 2005, 08:46:35 PM »

Yeah, Elvis.........I'm wanting to see those Hoppe lower fairing vents anyway! Har! spyder

Striker · « **Reply #44 on:** June 11, 2005, 10:15:50 PM »

Latest update on Corbin issue. Figured out one of the space problems for the passenger turned out to be they sold me the 02-L for both backrests, even tho their own catalog says not to use the 02-L on the front because in dramatically reduces the leg space for the passenger. E-mailed Bruce at Corbin, gave him the quote and suggested they make a new backrest in the 02-S version that is recommended. The saga continues next week.
Hey Elvis, that seat looks great, real class.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #45 on:** June 12, 2005, 01:23:31 AM »

Striker, the smaller back rest is really a comfortable piece. I use it for front and rear. Since the rear sets a bit higher than the front anyway with the larger piece in the rear things don't look at all symmetrical (at least to my eye).

Elvis · « **Reply #46 on:** June 12, 2005, 08:01:25 AM »

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Latest update on Corbin issue. Figured out one of the space problems for the passenger turned out to be they sold me the 02-L for both backrests, even tho their own catalog says not to use the 02-L on the front because in dramatically reduces the leg space for the passenger. E-mailed Bruce at Corbin, gave him the quote and suggested they make a new backrest in the 02-S version that is recommended. The saga continues next week.
Hey Elvis, that seat looks great, real class.

Yo Striker,
Thanks. Glad to finally have it.
I can imagine that an even bigger backrest like the 02-L would eat up too much room and cause your passenger problems like you mentioned. The one I have is the 02-S and it's still pretty big. The gunfighter backrest is the smallest and would look the best with my seat but doesn't seem like it would be near as comfortable for trips so I passed on it....02-S is just about right. Good to hear Corbin is stepping up to help you on your issues. Still want to hear how the front matched up so poorly...they gotta stop that cerveza on the job...me thinks they should comp you the missing 02-S for your trouble...

good luck,

elvis

naitram · « **Reply #47 on:** June 24, 2005, 11:57:18 AM »

any update?

Striker · « **Reply #48 on:** June 24, 2005, 08:58:21 PM »

2 weeks, nothing yet, sent them an e-mail yesterday to check on status, no response. Will give them over the weeRe: Cobin seat issues

Rsantucc · « **Reply #49 on:** June 26, 2005, 01:40:53 AM »

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2 weeks, nothing yet, sent them an e-mail yesterday to check on status, no response. Will give them over the weeRe: Cobin seat issues

Love to hear what Corbin has done for you. I have read a few posts here and on other sites and it seems like Corbin is growing to fast and thier customer service is starting to lack. As you are experencing, they sold you the seat, they said they would make good and now you can't even get an email reply. Shame a company so well known is willing to let thier image and also quality suffer and have unsatisfied customers all for the $$$. Only in america......

MAVERICK · « **Reply #50 on:** June 26, 2005, 08:07:40 AM »

You know its seems to me that there has been a lot of poor craftmanship going on in the customizing world latley. [smiley=thumbsdown.gif] I have had 3 bikes customizied and on the last one I spent 2 1/2 years on a ground up customization of the bike and anyone I delt with seemed to boutch things up. It made me so sick because it cost me a lot of time and money to get things done. [smiley=furious.gif] Some parts had to be powdercoated 3 or 4 times, the paint really never was right after several times back and forth to the painter. Promises time and time again on the delivery of parts. Nothing but bold face lies. I understand that its called custom for a reason but hearing the excuses over and over again gets old. [smiley=confused5.gif]The people that I delt with were calling themselfs professionals. I dont think so. They were more like thiefs in the night. [smiley=brood.gif]

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Rsantucc · « **Reply #51 on:** June 29, 2005, 12:40:24 PM »

In past post I bragged about the Mustang Seat and have promised to post some pictures so you can compare Mustang against Corbin, well here are a few:

Rsantucc · « **Reply #52 on:** June 29, 2005, 12:41:11 PM »

Another View, Wifes tushyy is very comfy now

Rsantucc · « **Reply #53 on:** June 29, 2005, 12:42:02 PM »

One more just for looks

Twolanerider · « **Reply #54 on:** June 29, 2005, 12:43:34 PM »

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One more just for looks

RSA, which specialty seat will you end up getting for the blue bike parked behind the red one ? [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

ccr · « **Reply #55 on:** June 29, 2005, 12:45:45 PM »

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...Wifes tushyy is very comfy now

I bet your wife's tushy is always comfy, but I bet you meant that your wife's tushy finds the seat comfy.... right?

haaaa haaaa haaaaa! [smiley=beerchug.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Laker · « **Reply #56 on:** June 29, 2005, 01:40:51 PM »

Rsantucc. It looks as though you have the full passenger backrest on the chopped tour pak. If so, would you mind posting additional side view pics? I am interested in that set up but was concerned about the look. Thanks.

WFP · « **Reply #57 on:** June 29, 2005, 03:22:15 PM »

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Another View, Wifes tushyy is very comfy now

Mrs. We, to follow on to your commmen, the first thing that came to mind as I read the above statement...

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Rsantucc · « **Reply #58 on:** July 01, 2005, 01:12:17 AM »

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RSA, which specialty seat will you end up getting for the blue bike parked behind the red one ? [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Maybe another Custom mustang? LOL [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

Rsantucc · « **Reply #59 on:** July 01, 2005, 01:12:55 AM »

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I bet your wife's tushy is always comfy, but I bet you meant that your wife's tushy finds the seat comfy.... right?

haaaa haaaa haaaaa! [smiley=beerchug.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

BOTH!

spydglide · « **Reply #60 on:** July 01, 2005, 01:16:11 AM »

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Har! ..........spyder [smiley=beerchug.gif]

Rsantucc · « **Reply #61 on:** July 01, 2005, 01:20:51 AM »

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Rsantucc. It looks as though you have the full passenger backrest on the chopped tour pak. If so, would you mind posting additional side view pics? I am interested in that set up but was concerned about the look. Thanks.

I will post a few more pictures after the holiday. In the menatime rememeber tat the lids onthe chopped and full toour pac are identical. So any back rest with arms will fit as they mount to the ld of the tour pacs.

Striker · « **Reply #62 on:** July 08, 2005, 10:19:11 PM »

Well for any of you following this string of events, the outcome is not good. After a month of trying to get this resolved, it turns out they can't get it right because their main guy, Gabrial, has quit, and no-one wants to tackle it.

What frustrates me the most, is that they knew he was gone, and kept putting me off. If they would have been up front, I could have ordered another seat, and not had to ride 1200 miles next week on the factory brick.

I have ordered the new Road King Reach from Harley but they are on back order for at least 3 weeks.

I cannot believe the dissorganization of that company.

Anyone ordering from Corbin, be prepared that they have lost their head shop technician. [smiley=mean.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #63 on:** July 08, 2005, 11:26:20 PM »

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Well for any of you following this string of events, the outcome is not good. After a month of trying to get this resolved, it turns out they can't get it right because their main guy, Gabrial, has quit, and no-one wants to tackle it.

What frustrates me the most, is that they knew he was gone, and kept putting me off. If they would have been up front, I could have ordered another seat, and not had to ride 1200 miles next week on the factory brick.

I have ordered the new Road King Reach from Harley but they are on back order for at least 3 weeks.

I cannot believe the dissorganization of that company.

Anyone ordering from Corbin, be prepared that they have lost their head shop technician. [smiley=mean.gif]

That just sucks Striker. I'd been trying to get a reply from them via phone, email or passenger pigeon for almost six weeks to discuss recovering the stock passenger backrest to match the other seat parts I've got. Haven't even been able to get an answer back when I'm trying to spend money with them.

Really sorry for your situation man. With the new stuff that really bites. Got any more "Plan B" options?

JCZ · « **Reply #64 on:** July 09, 2005, 11:20:17 AM »

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Well for any of you following this string of events, the outcome is not good. After a month of trying to get this resolved, it turns out they can't get it right because their main guy, Gabrial, has quit, and no-one wants to tackle it.

What frustrates me the most, is that they knew he was gone, and kept putting me off. If they would have been up front, I could have ordered another seat, and not had to ride 1200 miles next week on the factory brick.

I have ordered the new Road King Reach from Harley but they are on back order for at least 3 weeks.

I cannot believe the dissorganization of that company.

Anyone ordering from Corbin, be prepared that they have lost their head shop technician. [smiley=mean.gif]

You must be talking about the Hollister Corbin rather than the Fla. Corbin. Gabriel is the guy in my Corbin slide show with the black t-shirt in photo #6 & #7. He's the guy that I dealt with, when they borrowed my bike for a week and he personally walked my seat through the whole process the day it was made (I followed along with the camera).

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=12&uid=912505&gid=4000502&

Striker · « **Reply #65 on:** July 09, 2005, 02:57:34 PM »

Yeah it is the Hollister plant. The customer service department that I had to contact was out of Florida, the work had to be done at Holister. The left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing. Has a friend just go through the same process, received the seat, it looked like sh*^, he didn't even give them a second chance, sent it back, and stopped payment on the credit card. I should have probably not let them try to re-do what had been such poor workmanship in the first place. It is the first and last time with them, and I will let everyone I know that builds and customizes what a mess this turned out to be. I know 6-8 builders that show in the Denver bike show every year, and some of them warned me away from Corbin when I built my chopper. So I had a local guy build the seat. If I thought he could do this type of thing, I would use him on this.

As far as my solution, I ordered a RK reach, but I had thought someone on here had a RK comfort stitch Reach. Did I get two posts mixed up, or is there really such an animal. The MoCo website shows the RK Reach as new item, so I would think they would show the comfort stitch. Anyone know??? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

JCZ · « **Reply #66 on:** July 09, 2005, 09:13:41 PM »

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Yeah it is the Hollister plant. The customer service department that I had to contact was out of Florida, the work had to be done at Holister. The left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing. Has a friend just go through the same process, received the seat, it looked like sh*^, he didn't even give them a second chance, sent it back, and stopped payment on the credit card. I should have probably not let them try to re-do what had been such poor workmanship in the first place. It is the first and last time with them, and I will let everyone I know that builds and customizes what a mess this turned out to be. I know 6-8 builders that show in the Denver bike show every year, and some of them warned me away from Corbin when I built my chopper. So I had a local guy build the seat. If I thought he could do this type of thing, I would use him on this.

As far as my solution, I ordered a RK reach, but I had thought someone on here had a RK comfort stitch Reach. Did I get two posts mixed up, or is there really such an animal. The MoCo website shows the RK Reach as new item, so I would think they would show the comfort stitch. Anyone know??? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Striker, call the Hollister factory and ask for Cher. No promises but she seems to be pretty stand up when it comes to straighten out there screw ups. If she commits to you, it should get done.

Striker · « **Reply #67 on:** July 14, 2005, 11:30:46 AM »

New problem, the accounting dept for Corbin is not willing to issue a refund, only a credit to the dealer. The dealer of course want their money back before they give me mine back. They paid Corbin by check, so they want a check back since they are hesitant to order anything else from Corbin considering the issues at hand. I, in the meantime, continue to be held up. [smiley=thumbsdown.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #68 on:** July 14, 2005, 11:39:04 AM »

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New problem, the accounting dept for Corbin is not willing to issue a refund, only a credit to the dealer. The dealer of course want their money back before they give me mine back. They paid Corbin by check, so they want a check back since they are hesitant to order anything else from Corbin considering the issues at hand. I, in the meantime, continue to be held up. [smiley=thumbsdown.gif]

Unfortunately this makes your problem (for the money side of things) with the dealer. The issue between them and Corbin is between them and Corbin. So bitch, complain, whine and do mean things like parking the bike on the closest public property adjacent to the dealership. Take the seat off the bike and set a poster board sign on the bike reading "My $30,000 bike has no seat thanks to our local dealer." [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Striker · « **Reply #69 on:** July 18, 2005, 09:11:24 PM »

LOL, I can't be that mean, but if I keep getting jerked around, I will have the charge removed from my Visa.

roadrunner · « **Reply #70 on:** July 19, 2005, 09:01:58 AM »

I have the Corbin dual touring seat, and it is much better that the stock seat. Anyone find the seat hard? After about 90-100 miles I start wiggling to get the blood flowing. Any suggestions? Thanks

Fatboy · « **Reply #71 on:** July 29, 2005, 10:14:30 AM »

Here's some interesting insight on the mentality at "Corbin"........ [smiley=confused5.gif]

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