Question about Corbin seats

Moonshot180 · 02-08-2010, 12:29 PM

Just wondering what they usually go for. There's a used on on Ebay for 400 bucks. Is that a good/normal price for a used Corbin?

Thanks

EarlofTravis · 02-08-2010, 12:38 PM

I bought my used on the bay for $155 one very small scuff on underside from setting on ground.

The gunfighter I bought from someone on here was just over $200.

$400 for used is too much.

Super Dave 436 · 02-08-2010, 12:46 PM

Thats high. New from Corbin is $439 + shipping. Corbins here go in the $250 range or so depending on condition

USMC4hire · 02-08-2010, 12:47 PM

Just a thought meow.
Wog seats. I have heard nothing but great things about them whereas Corbin seems to have serious Customer Support issues. I know, getting a "used" seat you may not be using Customer Support. It would just suck to need something for it down the road and know that your in for a headache.

Moonshot180 · 02-08-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by USMC4hire

Just a thought meow.
Wog seats. I have heard nothing but great things about them whereas Corbin seems to have serious Customer Support issues. I know, getting a "used" seat you may not be using Customer Support. It would just suck to need something for it down the road and know that your in for a headache.

that cracks me up every time

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll start looking around some more and give Mr. Wog a shout too. The factory seat definitely is not made for the "long haul".

Eric308 · 02-08-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonshot180

that cracks me up every time

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll start looking around some more and give Mr. Wog a shout too. The factory seat definitely is not made for the "long haul".

Hey Luke..best bet is to try and find one to borrow for a hundred miles or so. As mentioned too many times, it's a personal and physiological deal. Some fit a Corbin best (me), some like Sargent, some Mr. Wog. Corbin sits you low and into the bike...I'm 6'1" 190...you? You can also find seats for sale on here from time to time.

USMC4hire · 02-08-2010, 02:23 PM

Cracks me up as well. Good luck in your hunt.

Moonshot180 · 02-08-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by USMC4hire

Cracks me up as well. Good luck in your hunt.

if only I could actually see the video...just appears as a blank space (gotta love this work computer and it's blocking software

)

Well I am 6'2 and currently holding at around 185lbs...but this married life has really put a huge strain on my metabolism. Hopefully I will maintain 185..

USMC4hire · 02-08-2010, 03:21 PM

Damn it, didnt your parents ever teach you that its the thought that counts?

kz1000ken · 02-08-2010, 04:21 PM

Love me mah Corbin... Bought it TEN YEARS AGO... Love it.. Love it. Love it.
Paid $299 for it in 2000. Gen Mar risers and the Corbin, plus a ZG screen.Best Mods EVER. Best Bike EVER.

Moonshot180 · 02-08-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by USMC4hire

Damn it, didnt your parents ever teach you that its the thought that counts?

yea man I DO appreciate the thought and WILL be watching it when I get to go home and fire up my own puter

Moonshot180 · 02-08-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kz1000ken

Love me mah Corbin... Bought it TEN YEARS AGO... Love it.. Love it. Love it.
Paid $299 for it in 2000. Gen Mar risers and the Corbin, plus a ZG screen.Best Mods EVER. Best Bike EVER.

will you take 50 dollars fer it?

Mike Smith · 02-08-2010, 05:26 PM

I wouldn't buy a new Corbin. I paid $475 shipped in February 08. It has been back twice now for warranty issues.

The glue they are using now doesn't hold down the leather and vinyl to the foam for more than a couple months.

I have a return ticket already for it's 3rd return to the factory but I am considering not bothering...they can't seem to fix it, so why keep returning it?

The Corbin feels good to sit on and fits the best with the ZRX side covers and tail section....The Sargent seat sits higher (looks too thick to me) and doesn't fit well next to the side covers and tail...there is a distinct gap not present in the factory or Corbin seats.

I would suggest a WOG or a used Corbin in good shape.

P.S. $400 is too high for a used seat.

Eric308 · 02-08-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Smith

I wouldn't buy a new Corbin. I paid $475 shipped in February 08. It has been back twice now for warranty issues.

The glue they are using now doesn't hold down the leather and vinyl to the foam for more than a couple months.

I have a return ticket already for it's 3rd return to the factory but I am considering not bothering...they can't seem to fix it, so why keep returning it?

The Corbin feels good to sit on and fits the best with the ZRX side covers and tail section....The Sargent seat sits higher (looks too thick to me) and doesn't fit well next to the side covers and tail...there is a distinct gap not present in the factory or Corbin seats.

I would suggest a WOG or a used Corbin in good shape.

P.S. $400 is too high for a used seat.

Sorry to hear that about Corbin. I've had mine since 1998, on two bikes and it still looks new except for that fabric Corbin thingie on the back that's faded.

doug · 02-08-2010, 06:38 PM

I've bought 2 corbins for my Blackdragon! The first was a gf used for $230 + shipping. The second I found a great deal, gfl + backrest for $250 + shipping.
They are heavy, so shipping isn't cheap. I can ride a lot longer and farther. It's cheeky friendly.

car377 · 02-11-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

I've bought 2 corbins for my Blackdragon! The first was a gf used for $230 + shipping. The second I found a great deal, gfl + backrest for $250 + shipping.
They are heavy, so shipping isn't cheap. I can ride a lot longer and farther. It's cheeky friendly.

I have a G&L for my ZRX12 that's been in the garage for a long time in a box. I rode it for a month or so, then went back to the OEM seat, because my 29-inch inseams meant I didn't get along with the piping on the seat very long in town. It has a couple of spots where the vinyl was scratch a bit from a fall off the bench, but it's in good shape otherwise. If you're interested, I'll let it go for $100 plus shipping. Pictures can probably be arranged. It has all the mounting hardware.

Peter Barahona · 02-11-2010, 11:22 PM

Dude: before you drop the $$$$ checkout Sargent Seats had mine 5 years at still like new....just my $0.02

Moonshot180 · 02-11-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by car377

I have a G&L for my ZRX12 that's been in the garage for a long time in a box. I rode it for a month or so, then went back to the OEM seat, because my 29-inch inseams meant I didn't get along with the piping on the seat very long in town. It has a couple of spots where the vinyl was scratch a bit from a fall off the bench, but it's in good shape otherwise. If you're interested, I'll let it go for $100 plus shipping. Pictures can probably be arranged. It has all the mounting hardware.

zap a pic over to me would ja? I am 6'2 185....I wear a 32-36 in jeans too...

Hey and what about the sergant seat, is it good for a long ride? Say 2-300 miles a day?

jmstr · 02-12-2010, 12:39 AM

I love my Corbin. However, my inseam is about 31". If the seat were any taller, or my inseam were 30", I'd start feeling uncomfortable.

Also, I am not the most aggressive rider out there. Heck, I'm not even in the middle of the pack when it comes to aggression. So the Corbin works great for me.

If I WERE aggressive on the corners, I'd probably want it custom made to be a hint narrower in the front area as it feels nice and wide and comfy, but that makes transitions when sliding around less smooth than I would imagine is optimal.

For all day riding on the freeways or back country roads, I love the corbin and have had a G/L on all three of my bikes.

It's a matter of taste.

BTW, new is in the low/mid $400s, so either search for used in the $200s or pony the extra $ up to get the new one and a warranty/customer support. Mine went back within 1 year for a splitting seam. I scheduled a repair day, rode it up and read a book while the remade the seat.

green12 · 02-12-2010, 12:51 AM

ZREX Mike has one for sale.

car377 · 02-12-2010, 02:24 AM

[quote=Moonshot180;3094279]zap a pic over to me would ja? I am 6'2 185....I wear a 32-36 in jeans too...

Below are some photos.

jmstr · 02-14-2010, 02:04 AM

FWIW, those little tears seems fairly normal to me. I used 'Liquid Stitch' on mine and they haven't expanded yet. I am not saying 'BUY IT!', but those will happen to you with a Corbin, in my experience with 3 of them.

Eric308 · 02-14-2010, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmstr

FWIW, those little tears seems fairly normal to me. I used 'Liquid Stitch' on mine and they haven't expanded yet. I am not saying 'BUY IT!', but those will happen to you with a Corbin, in my experience with 3 of them.

BS...I've got one that's over 12 years old with over 100K on it and it does not have any "normal' tears.

salnap · 02-14-2010, 12:01 PM

let me know if Moon doesn't want it...

Moonshot180 · 02-14-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by salnap

let me know if Moon doesn't want it...

Hey sal I,m still on the fence with these seats man. Don't let me hold ya up buddy

Btw just want to say thanks to everyone who has taken the time to post up here and give me some options on seats, I will be making my mind up eventually

salnap · 02-14-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric308

BS...I've got one that's over 12 years old with over 100K on it and it does not have any "normal' tears.

100k huh? so that seat has 'been everywhere man'

jmstr · 02-14-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric308

BS...I've got one that's over 12 years old with over 100K on it and it does not have any "normal' tears.

That's Great News!

I'm guessing that the product quality in the past 5 years has gone downhill then? I've had it happen to my Rex, my v45 seat [both bought since 2004, and my zephyr 750 seat. The zephyr seat though only had it once and that was probably 14 years after it was purchased.

I'm glad the older manufacturing has a better record than my experience with my newer model's have led me to believe. As I had said: "normal to me". I'm not saying it is normal to everyone. And I can only use my experiences to compare. I'm glad there are other experiences that differ!

Eric308 · 02-14-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salnap

100k huh? so that seat has 'been everywhere man'

Heck, I had a 100K on me before I was 18.

Eric308 · 02-14-2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmstr

That's Great News!

I'm guessing that the product quality in the past 5 years has gone downhill then? I've had it happen to my Rex, my v45 seat [both bought since 2004, and my zephyr 750 seat. The zephyr seat though only had it once and that was probably 14 years after it was purchased.

I'm glad the older manufacturing has a better record than my experience with my newer model's have led me to believe. As I had said: "normal to me". I'm not saying it is normal to everyone. And I can only use my experiences to compare. I'm glad there are other experiences that differ!

That's sad to hear about the newer ones if that's the case. As I mentioned before, I've got a GF&L with the green piping and "carbon look" leather. Only sign of wear is that Corbin fabric logo dealie on the back is faded to brown. Also, I didn't mean to jump on you...it's just that I'm really happy with ALL aspects of my Corbin.

Mark960 · 02-14-2010, 02:06 PM

$400?

for a USED seat?

I paid $230 for my GF&L...and that was NEW!

...although it WAS 9 or 10 years ago

They couldn't possibly have gone up in price THAT much, could they

02-08-2010, 12:29 PM	#1
Moonshot180 Hooligan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sale Creek, TN	Question about Corbin seats Just wondering what they usually go for. There's a used on on Ebay for 400 bucks. Is that a good/normal price for a used Corbin? Thanks __________________ Watch out for them Smokies... 02' 1200R ...modded and tweaked by smart3900

02-08-2010, 12:38 PM	#2
EarlofTravis BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: KC	Re: Question about Corbin seats I bought my used on the bay for $155 one very small scuff on underside from setting on ground. The gunfighter I bought from someone on here was just over $200. $400 for used is too much. __________________ Travis ZRXOA #8632 Green ones really do go faster!

02-08-2010, 12:46 PM	#3
Super Dave 436 Super REXer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Buffalo NY	Re: Question about Corbin seats Thats high. New from Corbin is $439 + shipping. Corbins here go in the $250 range or so depending on condition __________________ Super Dave 436

02-08-2010, 12:47 PM	#4
USMC4hire BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surface of the Sun	Re: Question about Corbin seats Just a thought meow. Wog seats. I have heard nothing but great things about them whereas Corbin seems to have serious Customer Support issues. I know, getting a "used" seat you may not be using Customer Support. It would just suck to need something for it down the road and know that your in for a headache. __________________ Sincerely, Rudolph the Red.

02-08-2010, 02:23 PM	#7
USMC4hire BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surface of the Sun	Re: Question about Corbin seats Cracks me up as well. Good luck in your hunt. __________________ Sincerely, Rudolph the Red.

02-08-2010, 03:21 PM	#9
USMC4hire BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surface of the Sun	Re: Question about Corbin seats Damn it, didnt your parents ever teach you that its the thought that counts? __________________ Sincerely, Rudolph the Red.

02-08-2010, 04:21 PM	#10
kz1000ken Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Warwick RI	Re: Question about Corbin seats Love me mah Corbin... Bought it TEN YEARS AGO... Love it.. Love it. Love it. Paid $299 for it in 2000. Gen Mar risers and the Corbin, plus a ZG screen.Best Mods EVER. Best Bike EVER.

02-08-2010, 05:26 PM	#13
Mike Smith Hooligan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 28° 32′ 51″ N, 81° 44′ 58″ W	Re: Question about Corbin seats I wouldn't buy a new Corbin. I paid $475 shipped in February 08. It has been back twice now for warranty issues. The glue they are using now doesn't hold down the leather and vinyl to the foam for more than a couple months. I have a return ticket already for it's 3rd return to the factory but I am considering not bothering...they can't seem to fix it, so why keep returning it? The Corbin feels good to sit on and fits the best with the ZRX side covers and tail section....The Sargent seat sits higher (looks too thick to me) and doesn't fit well next to the side covers and tail...there is a distinct gap not present in the factory or Corbin seats. I would suggest a WOG or a used Corbin in good shape. P.S. $400 is too high for a used seat. __________________ 2005 ZRX in the faster GREEN color. Kawasaki ZRX Owners Association Member #8327

02-08-2010, 06:38 PM	#15
doug Rock n Roll Motormouth Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between the Rivers. STL MO. Photo Gallery	Re: Question about Corbin seats I've bought 2 corbins for my Blackdragon! The first was a gf used for $230 + shipping. The second I found a great deal, gfl + backrest for $250 + shipping. They are heavy, so shipping isn't cheap. I can ride a lot longer and farther. It's cheeky friendly. __________________ Summers is faster, kids are bigger,........ What day is it? Oh ya---- Today!

02-11-2010, 11:22 PM	#17
Peter Barahona BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: My own private Idaho.	Re: Question about Corbin seats Dude: before you drop the $$$$ checkout Sargent Seats had mine 5 years at still like new....just my $0.02 __________________ "racing is life, everything before and after is just waiting". Steve McQueen.

02-12-2010, 12:39 AM	#19
jmstr BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA.	Re: Question about Corbin seats I love my Corbin. However, my inseam is about 31". If the seat were any taller, or my inseam were 30", I'd start feeling uncomfortable. Also, I am not the most aggressive rider out there. Heck, I'm not even in the middle of the pack when it comes to aggression. So the Corbin works great for me. If I WERE aggressive on the corners, I'd probably want it custom made to be a hint narrower in the front area as it feels nice and wide and comfy, but that makes transitions when sliding around less smooth than I would imagine is optimal. For all day riding on the freeways or back country roads, I love the corbin and have had a G/L on all three of my bikes. It's a matter of taste. BTW, new is in the low/mid $400s, so either search for used in the $200s or pony the extra $ up to get the new one and a warranty/customer support. Mine went back within 1 year for a splitting seam. I scheduled a repair day, rode it up and read a book while the remade the seat. __________________ A bunch of expensive stuff that allows me to sit back and say 'don't she LOOK fast!' "Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin but, rather, it is the triumphant twang of a bedspring" -Balzac

02-12-2010, 12:51 AM	#20
green12 BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Photo Gallery	Re: Question about Corbin seats ZREX Mike has one for sale.

02-12-2010, 02:24 AM	#21
car377 Licensed to post Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Westminster, Colorado	Re: Question about Corbin seats [quote=Moonshot180;3094279]zap a pic over to me would ja? I am 6'2 185....I wear a 32-36 in jeans too... Below are some photos. Attached Images

02-14-2010, 02:04 AM	#22
jmstr BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA.	Re: Question about Corbin seats FWIW, those little tears seems fairly normal to me. I used 'Liquid Stitch' on mine and they haven't expanded yet. I am not saying 'BUY IT!', but those will happen to you with a Corbin, in my experience with 3 of them. __________________ A bunch of expensive stuff that allows me to sit back and say 'don't she LOOK fast!' "Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin but, rather, it is the triumphant twang of a bedspring" -Balzac

02-14-2010, 12:01 PM	#24
salnap BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield MA	Re: Question about Corbin seats let me know if Moon doesn't want it...

02-14-2010, 02:06 PM	#30
Mark960 Urban Cowboy Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The middle of where?	Re: Question about Corbin seats $400? for a USED seat? I paid $230 for my GF&L...and that was NEW! ...although it WAS 9 or 10 years ago They couldn't possibly have gone up in price THAT much, could they __________________ 2001 Mack CH613 2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100 1996 Ford F-250 1992 Ford Ranger 1986 Ford Ranger 1947 Ford 8N

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