Triumphrat

CliveW · 10-21-2012, 07:28 PM

I wanted a Corbin seat and I do not like the standared one that they make. It did not come out like I have come to like it. I wanted a flatter smaller passenger seat.

This is my second corbin and putting in 200 miles without a stop is no big deal love the seat.

I'm tempted to put four legs on the stock seat and send it to the CEO of Triumph with a dare to sit on it for a day instead of his office chair.

Deek · 11-07-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CliveW

I wanted a Corbin seat and I do not like the standared one that they make. It did not come out like I have come to like it. I wanted a flatter smaller passenger seat.

This is my second corbin and putting in 200 miles without a stop is no big deal love the seat.

I'm tempted to put four legs on the stock seat and send it to the CEO of Triumph with a dare to sit on it for a day instead of his office chair.

I've been thinking of a Corbin for my Tiger 800. What leather is that on yours; I like its look....

Joe S. · 11-07-2012, 02:54 PM

Thats a nice looking seat. I didn't care for the look of the stock Corbin offering either.
Does this one change your seat height appreciably?
As for having the Triumph exec sit on the stock seat, I think that should be a requirement of any new motorcycle coming out. It seems to be beyond most makers to build a reasonably comfortable seat.

Deek · 11-08-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe S.

Thats a nice looking seat. I didn't care for the look of the stock Corbin offering either.
Does this one change your seat height appreciably?
As for having the Triumph exec sit on the stock seat, I think that should be a requirement of any new motorcycle coming out. It seems to be beyond most makers to build a reasonably comfortable seat.

I see we've had similar mounts. I found the V-Strom seat okay, and the BMW also, but this Tiger....oh my!

I think I will have to replace the seat on my T800. I have been looking at Corbin and Saddleman, the only two I know who offer one piece seats.....not sure if the Sargent offering will be one or two piece, but I don't think I can wait until "spring 2013" anyway.

Joe S. · 11-08-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Deek

I see we've had similar mounts. I found the V-Strom seat okay, and the BMW also, but this Tiger....oh my!

I think I will have to replace the seat on my T800. I have been looking at Corbin and Saddleman, the only two I know who offer one piece seats.....not sure if the Sargent offering will be one or two piece, but I don't think I can wait until "spring 2013" anyway.

Actually, those are the bikes I still have. The Vstrom seat didn't work for me at all, I had it rebuilt by Rick Mayer, same as I did the 1050 Tiger. A good seat is always high on my list of things of importance. Kind of makes all the difference between wanting to ride the bike and not.

Deek · 11-09-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe S.

Actually, those are the bikes I still have. The Vstrom seat didn't work for me at all, I had it rebuilt by Rick Mayer, same as I did the 1050 Tiger. A good seat is always high on my list of things of importance. Kind of makes all the difference between wanting to ride the bike and not.

Well, I gave in yesterday afternoon and ordered a Corbin. I think I might have preferred a Sargent, as I hadone of theirs on my Bonneville and liked it, but I wasn't willing to wait 6 months or so until they had one available. I didn't get the Saddleman mainly for its (to me) odd look. It also uses gel, which IMHO isn't something good for hot, sunny days.

Hope I do like the Corbin. They estimate 3-4 weeks before shipping. I'll attempt to post my review of the Corbin in the next 3-6 months as I get it "broken in".

CliveW · 11-12-2012, 05:36 PM

The height feels a little higher

Fabric - Leather on the top Vinyl on the sides as recommended by Corbin. one has a higher Gloss. I also asked to have it as plain as possible

This is the fabric description

Carbon-Fiber Hi-Gloss, Black Similar to our standard Carbon-Fiber leather, but using a surface treatment that gives a shinier appearance (rather than bonded nylon weave).

What I would do different - I would have made the end (tail) a little higher and asked for a squarer flatter passenger seat that claser matches the stock seat.

It feels great and I'm very happy with it.

Deek · 11-14-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CliveW

The height feels a little higher

Fabric - Leather on the top Vinyl on the sides as recommended by Corbin. one has a higher Gloss. I also asked to have it as plain as possible

This is the fabric description

Carbon-Fiber Hi-Gloss, Black Similar to our standard Carbon-Fiber leather, but using a surface treatment that gives a shinier appearance (rather than bonded nylon weave).

What I would do different - I would have made the end (tail) a little higher and asked for a squarer flatter passenger seat that claser matches the stock seat.

It feels great and I'm very happy with it.

Thanks for the post. That answers some of my questions. I am looking forward to getting my Corbin seat in a month or so. I have also been thinking about getting a Rick Mayer solo seat for my BMW....mainly because of their "sale" going on now.....