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Disappointing Corbin Smuggler saddle
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07-24-2008, 7:58 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 08 2007 Location: Batavia, New York Bike(s): Serotta Paris-Roubaix, Legend CR, LeMond Poprad Posts: 29
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After two weeks on vacation and 8 days and 6000+ miles on the original saddle I came home... removed the packs (including the one resting on the back portion of the original saddle) and put my Corbin Smuggler back on the bike. WOW... the Corbin saddle was completely wrong for my ergonomics on the bike. The saddle is flat, not angled towards the front of the bike... way too laid back ... not supportive to my butt, back etc. It's a fine saddle, but just not designed for me on this bike. Has anyone else experienced this? Unless there is some "fix" for this problem... I imagine I will eventually offer it up for sale. This is part of the bike I received when purchasing the bike used, not purchased by me as new for the bike... thank godness! Other than this... the vacation trip covered 17 states and some great country, especially in Oregon and Montana. Unfortunately, I pushed the pace while traveling to and from California... so my sightseeing was a bit less than ideal. Will have to rectify this the next time around. | ||
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07-24-2008, 10:53 PM
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| TEDZXX  Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,382
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What you could consider is taking it to an upholstery shop and getting the foam molded for you. The Corbins do make your legs spread out compared to the stock but the comfort level for me is way better with it. I might take mine in and have them shave about 1/4" so my inner thighs have more room. Somthing to ponder.............
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07-25-2008, 6:29 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 08 2007 Location: Batavia, New York Bike(s): Serotta Paris-Roubaix, Legend CR, LeMond Poprad Posts: 29
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Spent another day on the Corbin and I am even more disappointed in it.The saddle is great, but the ergos are completely wrong for me. If I wantedto move the bars back 4 to 6 inches and make a cruiser out of the XX itwould be one thing, but I want to return the original handlebar setup to itand ride it as a street worthy sport bike. Does anyone have the original handlebars? Is anyone interested in theCorbin Smuggler saddle and frame?
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07-25-2008, 10:35 PM
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| Join Date: Apr 10 2008 Location: Washington, USA Bike(s): 2002 CBR1100XX, 2002 CBR1100XX & 2003 CBR1100XX Posts: 41
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What year is your bike?
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07-25-2008, 10:50 PM
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| BRASS305  Join Date: Jul 10 2008 Location: Twistyville-Georgia-USA Bike(s): 1978 XS 1100Yamaha 2002 silver Blackbird Age: 49 Posts: 26
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I agree. I bought a bike with the Corbin seat and Heli bars. For me the stock clip-ons and seat are better with my posture. But with the Heli bars I like the Corbin seat. But I have not been 6000 miles either. |
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07-26-2008, 12:40 AM
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| Join Date: Jul 10 2008 Location: Abbotsford BC, Canada Bike(s): Blue 2001 Posts: 7
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I have a corbin seat as well, as you say the ergonmics are all wrong. There is 4 inches of seat behind me that doesn't get used, that space could go towards making the passenger seat a little roomier.
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07-26-2008, 7:07 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 08 2007 Location: Batavia, New York Bike(s): Serotta Paris-Roubaix, Legend CR, LeMond Poprad Posts: 29
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my bike is a 1998
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07-26-2008, 7:40 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 10 2008 Location: Abbotsford BC, Canada Bike(s): Blue 2001 Posts: 7
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I have a 2001, the original seat came with it. I am going to polish it up and give it a try.
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08-01-2008, 1:08 PM
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| Need 4 speed = Food 4 thought! Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Bike(s): Red CBR1100XX 1999 + silver CBR1100XX 2001 Age: 45 Posts: 293
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Yes I am interested in buying the smuggler. Please PM me about the price and shipping costs.....
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08-01-2008, 8:14 PM
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| TEDZXX Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,382
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I will have to say though is that the stock seat is an ass killer on long rides. I prefer my Corbin.
__________________ 02 Silver Bird, Throttlemeister, HID's, Scorpion Carbon Fiber Oval Exhaust, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Power Commander, Speedohealer, Corbin seat, Lowered foot pegs & more Mods to come!!! |
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08-02-2008, 8:46 AM
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 Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: canada Bike(s): '02 metalic cherry red CBR 1100 XX Posts: 1,975
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I have a Corbin GunfighterLady and I like it very much, 110,000 kms of touring. No, it doesn't fit me perfectly, I'm too short so I don't fill the "ass space" provided but I'm still very comfy on it and so is my wife. I just found a very affordable back rest for her and now she's very comfy. I rode 15,000 kms on the original, West coast to East coast return and I prefer the Corbin. I'ts well broken in now, and as my big old ass gets bigger, it's even more comfy.
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08-03-2008, 3:00 PM
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 Join Date: Jul 26 2008 Location: So Burb, Minnesota Bike(s): 2000 CBR1100XX Posts: 23
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My dad and I both have had the gunfighter on our XX as well as on our old 1000 Hurricanes. They are not perfect, but we both like them way more than stock. I hate the stock seat. Dad sent his back to Corbin to do some customizing and seems happier now. He is pretty short so he had the sides trimmed a bit and lowered, as well as have the bum-stop moved forward slightly. They do charge to redo the seat, especially after 9 years. The only complaint that I have with the Corbin is the 3 -4 inches behind my ass (bum-stop) that could, as someone mentioned, be better used for passenger comfort. I wouldn't want to take all the extra space away, as I do like to be able to move around. I thought that Corbin can custom build a seat, which may be a good option. Or check out Sargent (spelling??) and others. Take care, ominousone |
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08-03-2008, 3:38 PM
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| PaveLow  Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Conyers, GA. Bike(s): 2002 CBR1100XX Age: 51 Posts: 792
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I tried a Corbin seat on my XX off a friend's bike. I rode the Richard Russell Scenic Hwy. in north GA. and this was my conclusion: Prostate Killer!  I quickly got my modified stock seat back on and was a happy camper the rest of the day. |
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08-04-2008, 1:08 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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I have the gunfighter as well, came w/the bike when I purchased it so I have no comparison to the stock seat. It seems very comfortable for me and the extra 3 or 4 inches get taken up when I tuck in for some "spirited" riding. I agree that an inch or two could be better suited for passenger comfort.
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