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angus_grant

Hi everybody,

Bit of a weird request: I am in the middle of deciding whether to buy a new Sprint ST or VFR. I am really leaning towards the Sprint but need to nudge my girlfriend/pillion over the line.

Currently I have a Suzuki M109 which has a fairly large pillion seat. I have added a back-rest and also put optional floor-boards and re-located them 4" forward. So quite comfortable for Anna. She is really concerned about comfort on the Sprint and did like the comfort on the VFR. I am a bit worried about the VFR's ability to carry the two of us 2-up with luggage and the look of the Sprint really appeals to me. Basically I need to get Anna comfortable on the Sprint..

Anna has quite bad knees and the angle behind her knee is fairly acute on the Sprint. I was wanting to have a look at the Corbin and see if that raised her at all and increased that knee angle.

Anybody in the Brisbane area with the Corbin and pillion backrest who would let Anna and I sit on the bike? I don't want a test-ride. Well I do, but I won't ask.

Cheers,
Angus. (hoping to be a Sprint owner soon)

Linz

It's a BMW R1200RT with a Russell Day Long saddle for you matey.

I have a Corbin on mine (BM) and they're firm but supportive. I can do ten hours or more but I'm sure that it wouldn't change Anna's knee angle on a Sprint.

Placing the Corbins on my Beemer didn't raise or lower the seat.

Best of luck with your request

Linz

angus_grant

Thanks Linz.

I have found a German company which makes rotatable pegs which can be fitted to the passenger brackets. Will also have a look at making my own brackets for the passenger pegs.

I like the look of the Corbin, but I think it will run almost $1000 in Aus. There is a company called Metcruze in southern NSW which did a custom seat job for my M109. Will give them a call perhaps and see what they can do for the Sprint..

SulkyJack

Hey guys. Just trying to find someone who will sell me a Corbin for my sprint. Anyone have a lead on a dealer in Aus?