Corbin Seat - nice looking seat, missing parts ... WTF???

[Dingo]

Rant ahead ...

Just got my Corbin seat from Corbin ... go to install and it wont click in ... OK ... user error??? Try again, again, again ...

Looked at the seat against stock - WTF? Its missing the locking mechanism bracket ... ::010:: ::010:: ::010::

Email Corbin - email box is full (fatal errors) ... oh, this is getting better. Called Corbin - left v-mail ... ::009::

Seriously, for a $300 seat, I expect far better quality control ...

 

[tomatocity]

Have you tried using the OEM bracket on your Corbin seat?

 

[Maxified]

Yup, that's how the seat ships from Corbin, without the latch bracket. Just swap it from the OEM to the new seat. I think they mention it somewhere, but I'm not one for reading instructions or directions. Guess that's why some tasks take me longer.

 

[Dingo]

Yup, that's how the seat ships from Corbin, without the latch bracket. Just swap it from the OEM to the new seat. I think they mention it somewhere, but I'm not one for reading instructions or directions. Guess that's why some tasks take me longer.

I read through the instructions and it said nothing about swaping the bracket ...

Lets see ... "Saddle Instructions -

[1] Remove your stock seat. Refer to Owners manual if necessary.

[2] Saddle mounts just like stock. To install the front saddle, slip the rear tongue into place, then align the Corbin bracket to the stock locking mechanism and push down on the saddle until you hear the lock click (figure 3)."

Fig 3 shows the saddle with a Corbin bracket pre-installed ...


::002:: wish they were just a little more explicit if the bracket needed to be swapped (2 minute job manana)

 

[tomatocity]

Hey, its Corbin. But they have good food!

 

[Maxified]

http://corbin.com/yamaha/ystenfr.shtml

The little detail about the latch bracket is on their web page under notes. Not too obvious that's for sure. They should put a note in the box with the seat!

Well, hope you find the seat enjoyable on many a fine ride.

 

[coastie]

Yea you have to use the stock latch. Don't feel bad I watched the Corbin "Tech" fumble around trying to latch the seat down on the one I bought. He had no clue he had to swap it out. I informed him, then did not let him touch anything anymore. He did not even know how to wire the heated seat in.

 

[stevepsd]

Yea you have to use the stock latch. Don't feel bad I watched the Corbin "Tech" fumble around trying to latch the seat down on the one I bought. He had no clue he had to swap it out. I informed him, then did not let him touch anything anymore. He did not even know how to wire the heated seat in.

Hopefully with the Corbin for the ST all you have to do is swap the seat latch. With every Corbin I have had, I have had to shim, bend & trim mounts, bumpers, etc to get the seat to fit correctly. The fit of their seat pans is iffy at best.

 

[avc8130]

Is there a spot to slide the "key" to the right side panel in?

ac

 

[AndyCBR]

Just move the stock latch over its no big deal.

I did have to do a little tweaking of the latch arm to get it to latch.

My experience with other Corbins is the rubber mount pads are a little tight at first but once they break in it seems to be easier.

On an older Corbin I had the rubber bumpers got dry rotted and cracked. Corbin sent me new ones with rivets free of charge.

They are a big company but give them a chance and they do have decent customer service.

Hope this helps,
Andy

 

[Dingo]

Is there a spot to slide the "key" to the right side panel in?

ac

Nope. No slot for the allen key.

 

[Dingo]

Of course its not big deal to move the bracket ... done!

Now, with the Corbin bumpers on the seat (riveted in), it leaves a gap in the LOW position when its fully latched in.

High position - no problems at all - fits as snug as a bug.

Will have to hit 'em up and see if they have LOW position (ie taller) bumpers and rivets ... either that or grow an inch or two on inseam >

 

[dcstrom]

It was the same with their V-Strom seats - you had to swap some of the OEM parts. A Sargent seat I had for the Wee was the same.

 

[fredz43]

Got my new Corbin yesterday after a bit of a wait, because they were out of stock on the non heated seats. Beautiful seat, but on a test ride today, I found that it won't work for me. I have to have a certain type of seating platform and this isn't it. I have it for sale here:

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=4708.new#new

 

[jajpko]

Got my new Corbin yesterday after a bit of a wait, because they were out of stock on the non heated seats. Beautiful seat, but on a test ride today, I found that it won't work for me. I have to have a certain type of seating platform and this isn't it. I have it for sale here:

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=4708.new#new

Fred, did you try the BMS seat? Hope you find one that fits..

 

[fredz43]

Fred, did you try the BMS seat? Hope you find one that fits..

Hi Jim,

No, since some guy got my original seat with a smooth vinyl cover I didn't have a spare to send them. My modified Sargent has been working pretty well, but for some reason the very short test ride on my friend's Corbin seemed better. It didn't take long today on my longer ride with my new Corbin for the rise in the front to aggravate an old injury and I am still feeling the pain several hours later. I have to have a flat platform and be able to sit close to the tank for a seat to work for me. From what I could see of the BMS seats, they seem to have a bit of a rise in front also. I had to send my Sargent modified seat back to them for a slight adjustment after their first try so that it was flatter in front and let me sit up close to the tank. They got it much better the second time and I have been able to ride seveal hundred miles in a day with no problem. I think the short test ride on my buddies' Corbin was a case of the grass looking greener on the other side, but when I got there, it wasn't.

 

[jajpko]

Hi Jim,

I think the short test ride on my buddies' Corbin was a case of the grass looking greener on the other side, but when I got there, it wasn't. .

Isn't that the way it always is..? ::025:: I remember someone having the front carved out on the BMS. I hope yours will work out with some extra attention.

 

[stevepsd]

Hi Jim,

No, since some guy got my original seat with a smooth vinyl cover I didn't have a spare to send them. My modified Sargent has been working pretty well, but for some reason the very short test ride on my friend's Corbin seemed better. It didn't take long today on my longer ride with my new Corbin for the rise in the front to aggravate an old injury and I am still feeling the pain several hours later. I have to have a flat platform and be able to sit close to the tank for a seat to work for me. From what I could see of the BMS seats, they seem to have a bit of a rise in front also. I had to send my Sargent modified seat back to them for a slight adjustment after their first try so that it was flatter in front and let me sit up close to the tank. They got it much better the second time and I have been able to ride seveal hundred miles in a day with no problem. I think the short test ride on my buddies' Corbin was a case of the grass looking greener on the other side, but when I got there, it wasn't.

Fred,

BMS can make the seat flat, or almost anyway you want. I had to have them relieve the front part of the seat for me...easy for me since I was there for a drive-in test-ride. A bit harder to do remotely. But if you tell them what you are after they can do it, even with a send-in seat. I saw that myself with a number of the seats they were working on when I was there.

 

[fredz43]

Isn't that the way it always is..? ::025:: I remember someone having the front carved out on the BMS. I hope yours will work out with some extra attention.

I sold the Corbin, Jim, so it won't get any extra attention.

 

[fredz43]

Fred,

BMS can make the seat flat, or almost anyway you want. I had to have them relieve the front part of the seat for me...easy for me since I was there for a drive-in test-ride. A bit harder to do remotely. But if you tell them what you are after they can do it, even with a send-in seat. I saw that myself with a number of the seats they were working on when I was there.

Thanks, Steve,

Right now I will go back to my Sargent modified seat, which works well for me. Sargents have always worked well for me and the one I had on my 08 KLR was the most comfortable seat that I ever had. The Sargent on my ST1300 was more comfortable for me than a Rick Mayer custom seat. When Sargent comes out with their World Sport seat for the S10, I will probably give it a try. If they follow their usual pattern, they will put it on a wider seat base and it will not have such a prominent hump in front like Corbins.

If I lived close enough to do a ride in as you did, I would certainly give BMS a try. If I did it now, I would buy a new OEM seat to send them, as I am sure that the process would take some time for multiple adjustments. Being able to try it out as they make the seat and make modifications on the spot would certainly be the best way to go.

Right now, I am getting ready for a 5,000+ mile trip with my son and I'll do it on the Sargent modified OEM and I'm sure that it will be ok