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[Smuuth]

I received my Corbin seat.  I had them use what they call shark leather (it is regular leather but textured in a shark pattern)  on all the riding surfaces and smooth on the sides.  The shark matches the "buffalo" on the factory backrest almost perfectly.

[Smuuth]

Close-up of texture match.

[DW6019]

Not bad for the shape, but can you get it with the 57 Chev pleats?

[mule]

How is the fit? I also looked at this seat and liked the key feature how does it work?

[Smuuth]

How is the fit? I also looked at this seat and liked the key feature how does it work?

It fits great.  No gap at the front like the stock seat.  I also like the sharp rise right behind my butt.  Corbin seats are more firm than most and take some getting used to if you are not familiar with them, but I have had them on my last 3 bikes and I love the feel.  With a Corbin seat, I never get the "numb ass" feeling after 200 miles like I do with a stock HD seat. 

The key lock is nice and works quite well for removal.  The latch pin on this seat screws into the rear seat mounting hole on the fender and the seat latches to that.  Installation instructions are on the Corbin site so you can see how it mounts. 

I called Corbin to get some material samples and then ordered it directly from Corbin so I could specify the "Shark" texture on the riding surfaces.  Delivery took about 12 days because they make them to order if you specify custom leather.

[aclass]

I like it.  alot  

Does this seat put you more forward than the stock did?

[LarryB]

looks great, its an outstanding ride. I should know

[Smuuth]

I like it.  alot   

Does this seat put you more forward than the stock did?

No.  It feels like I am in about the same position front to back.  There is more of a feeling that I cannot slide back any from where I sit than with the stock seat.  That is because of the more vertical nature of the rise behind my butt.

looks great, its an outstanding ride. I should know

I almost got the classic solo as well, but since I occasionally have a BSR, I would have had to buy the pillion as well, which would have run the price up over $700 plus I really do like the look of the Gambler on the SERG.

[spydglide]

They both look good.   spyder

[Highjagger]

What was the price for this seat ?

[Smuuth]

What was the price for this seat ?

$479 plus $36 shipping

[bribe36]

Is there a rider back rest for the gambler?

[Smuuth]

Is there a rider back rest for the gambler?

No.

[GregKhougaz]

Smuuth,

       Now that you've had the Gambler seat for a while... What do you think of it from a function / appearance /comfort point of view?  How does is compare to the stock seat?  Thanks in advance.

Greg

[Smuuth]

Smuuth,

       Now that you've had the Gambler seat for a while... What do you think of it from a function / appearance /comfort point of view?  How does is compare to the stock seat?  Thanks in advance.

Greg

Greg:
I love it.  Although I admit to a positive prejudice toward Corbin from past experience, I can honestly say this seat is worlds above the stock seat for comfort.  Frankly, the stock seat with its gap at the console and overly-flexible seat pan is not even in the same class as to appearance and fit.  The quality leather and the texture that I had Corbin put on the contact surfaces just look much more classy.

Well worth every cent in my opinion. 

I will have a better chance to further evaluate the rideability over the next week or so, I am leaving for Sturgis tomorrow.