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I have a 2001 T-Bird and I fitted a Corbin Gunfighter to it. It was one of the best things I have done to my bike. I really like the looks of the seat, and it is so much more comfortable than the stock seat. Definitely worth the money. While some on this board have had problems with Corbin service, I had none in my transaction with them.
Your subframe actually has the holes to mount a latch. However, they do not line-up with the pin on the bottom of the corbin. I bought a used latch (I believe from an Adventurer) and drilled a new set of holes a little farther back than the originals. I got the correct measurement by rubbing chalk on the corbin pin and fitting the seat to my bike. The pin left a small mark where it hit the subframe. That is where I drilled my new holes for the latch.
If you bolt the latch onto the subframe then and try to mount the seat, you will notice that the pin does not come down far enough. Some people solve this by shaving some of the rubber from the mounts on the seat. I shimmed the latch with three washers under each side. I then zip-tied the latch cable down a tube on the subframe. I simply pull the cord (located by the passenger footpeg) and the seat comes off. You may want to spring for the lock, but that is up to you.
The PROS of my method:
- It was extremely easy to do
The CONS:
- You may not want to drill holes into your motorcycle
Please feel free to ask any questions. I have been meaning to post a detailed explanation of my method, but never got around to it. I hope to soon.
- Ryan
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