Corbin quality (2009)

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my solution to the corbin seat/beer dilema.....

Corbin quality (2009)
 
This is going to sound either stupid or funny, depending on what kind of mood you're in. One of the single best things I've done to improve the handling on my bike has been to strap a push bike pannier on the seat of my Interstate. It keeps me from sliding backward from the wind or acceleration. The way it helps handling is that I've no longer got a death grip on the handlebars. It's now a convenient place to put levers a stuff like that, and to do the countersteering thing. I'm waiting till this winter to get a seat made by a guy over in the Redding, Ca area that's going to be a little less like a paino bench, with a step, groovy. The Corbin seat would do it in that regard too.
 
I am currently on a trip to California, I visited the Corbin factory in Holister a few of weeks ago and was treated very courteously and shown round the factory by the sales manager Mr. Ayala. I explained that I had limited time in the US and would like to order a 'gunfighter' seat with red piping and if possible collect it before my departure three weeks hence. The seat was ready in a week and the workmanship was first class. I can't comment on the comfort factor until I get back home and put it on one of my bikes, but I was very impressed with their operation and while the seat is more expensive than a standard unit, I do think with the quick release catch, overall quality etc. it is good value for money.
 
It's a far better idea to put the beer in a backpack, than to strap it to a Norton.

Lots less vibration and therefore, less damage to the beer.
 
bpatton said:
This is going to sound either stupid or funny, depending on what kind of mood you're in. One of the single best things I've done to improve the handling on my bike has been to strap a push bike pannier on the seat of my Interstate.
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You know I was thinking of making a rack and using my bicycle bags on my motorcycle to carry things on trips, after all they are waterproof and easy to get on and off. Please post a picture so I can take a look.

Jean
 
Cookie said:
Canadians have always been a creative lot!
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You should see some of the "locals" around my neighbourHOOD. Guys riding a dumpster destined old 10-speed with no brakes and the handle bars turned upside down so they can still steer and hold an 18 pack of bottles balanced on the top tube. It gets pretty hairy when those guys need to stop by shoving their right rear foot into the side of the rim to brake. Those clowns are priceless.
 
We have a few of those in Wrong Beach too. But Corbin was always good to me, And I don't understand why some find the seats uncomfortable? Mine is great and I could spend all day riding in it. I guess some have sensitive tushes. :roll:
 
It could be that I have a very skinny butt, no more than 1" of natural padding on my buttbones. Corbins feel like thinly upholstered blocks to me.
 
grandpaul said:
It could be that I have a very skinny butt, no more than 1" of natural padding on my buttbones. Corbins feel like thinly upholstered blocks to me.
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More Texas BBQ for you and your butt woes will be gone...
 
I hardly think so. I eat like a man weighing 200#, and I've only ever weighed 145 at the high point (some months ago).

I'd back down to 136 and maybe on my way to a "happy" 130 where I was for 10 years. It took Sally 15 years to put 12 pounds on me from the time we were married, and 10 more years to add 10 more pounds, which I've now lost over the last year from working my butt off (literally) in my non-air-conditioned shop.
 
I am curious as I am getting ready to purchase a new seat, if you don't like Corbin what would you like that still has that look?
 
Cookie, I am now back in HK, but spent all of my time in the US in Carmel with one of my clients, attending the various classic car events happening in that area at this time of year, so apart from a quick trip up to Holister and to Rabers in San Jose I was more or less up to my elbows in Lagondas, Bentleys and Hispano Suizas. Hopefully when I visit again I will try to see some Norton friends.

Ron L, they haven't tried to sell me the company yet, but I will inspect my mailbox with interest over the next week or two.

Back to Corbin seats, it fits perfectly and really looks good on the bike, but I will have to wait a couple of months until the project is finished to give a definitive opinion on ride and comfort.
 
I've had a Corbin on my bike for a couple of months now. I would have to say that the quality is excellent. They delivered quickly and everything fit perfectly. The seat is a little hard, but I like a firm seat for long distance. The only 'complaint' if it really is one is that it is very much a 'bucket' seat. There is little room for moving around. Once you get your backside down in the seat, it's pretty much locked in position. I also find that the sides of the seat tend to rub a little on the inside of my thighs. Nothing serious, but enough to notice.

If you'd like to see the seat on my bike, I posted some pictures of it in a post called "My 750" or something like that.

I found my post with the picture. Here's the link: http://www.accessnorton.com/750-commando-t4394.html
 
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