| Author | Message | ||
     Gtjerry |
Is there a general consensus as to what seat is better for touring? I was going to look into the usual Corbin or Sargent, but if one of the optional Buell seats are better, I will stick with the OEM. Thanks, GT | ||
| Jraice |
Corbin and Sargent are really nice from what I hear... Dont know much about the OEM touring seat. I know my SS seat is great for a while but for really long rides its not supportive enough. It feels like a gel seat. | ||
| Teddagreek |
Sargent makes a damn good seat just not for a buell... I've bugged them but no seat yet.. | ||
| Aldaytona |
The best touring seat isn't a seat at all. Get yourself a fine pair of unpadded bicycle type shorts/BMW motorcycle undies and "your" seat will thank you no matter what seat is attached to the bike.  | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
I have had the low, select, and sport seats. The low just didn't have any gushy support on the rearside, the select was comfy but pushed me a little to far forward for my taste. I like the sport it's a nice compramise between the two. Sits back far enough and has a little coushion. I did sit on ezeds corbin (on a blast) the other day and It did feel nice...but I've never riden with one. | ||
| Gtjerry |
Thanks for the info. I will definitely try the bicycle shorts being they are the cheapest option. I guess they keep all the natural padding together. | ||
| Jaimec |
Men's underwear typically has these huge, gusseted seams. You don't realize how uncomfortable they can be until you switch to something (like the bicycle-style shorts) that DON'T have them. I discovered that decades ago when my two-wheelers were powered by my legs not an engine. | ||
| Dlg6c2 |
Definitely the Corbin. I've got an STT and have owned the stt two-up conversion seat, the lightning long touring seat, and the urban assault seat. I thought the lightning long seat was going to be the best for the money but I was disappointed when I put it on the bike. The look and quality was poor and it seemed to cause the same pains and fatigue as the STT Two-Up after about 120 miles. I have no complaints after owning the Corbin for about a year except the time it took them to get it to me due to their backlog. | ||
| Gtjerry |
Thanks for the comparison, looks like it'll be the Corbin then. In October I may ride or truck the bike (weather depending) to NC and then ride to Biketoberfest with my brother in law. Looking at the pics on Corbin's website their seat looks lower than the stock, is that the case? Thanks, GT | ||
| Redbuelljunkie |
Corbin does not deserve anyone's money. There is customer service, bad customer service, insulting customer no-service, and then Corbin. I have never dealt with a company quite like them- their attitude boils down to this: "We make a great a product, you will pay whatever we say- no matter how ridiculously over priced it is, we will take as long as we want to make it, we don't care about you, we don't want to hear from you, we will take your money and don't care if we ever hear from you again- pay up, sucker." They will never get my business, and am amazed that people will actually support such a horrible company. Caveat Emptor. | ||
| Eicas |
I have a Corbin and like it. I have heard others complain about Corbin, but I must be lucky since I have now bought 3 seats from them and have never had an issue or any reason to complain. | ||
| Redbuelljunkie |
Do a little research on Corbin's terrible customer service- it's all over the net. I guess they survive because people are unaware of their horrific reputation before they purchase. Just tryin' to give people a heads-up and help them avoid a bad experience. | ||
| Froggy |
Remember, American Sport Bike had to DROP the corbin line because of how much they suck. | ||
| Saint |
Yes, I have had issues with Corbin over they years, but they do make a good seat. Unlike others on the market, a Corbin really complements your bike's lines. Once you finally receive your seat, you will probably never have to contact them again. It is a very firm seat however, so you might want some additional padding for longer trips: airhawk, sheepskin, bike shorts, wooden taxi beads, etc. Sargent (preferred in comfort over Corbin) says they do custom seats though - it would be interesting to see what the cost would be to retrofit a Buell... | ||
| Aldaytona |
I too have had the Corbin experience, all the way up to the owner. Bad customer service is a Corbin trademark and truly reflects the owners attitude. If someone stole my seat a thousand miles from home and I was offered a free Corbin seat, I would do a burn out on the Corbin and ride home on the frame. I would never support any company or product with such horrible customer service, and I always advise anyone who brings up the brand not to support that schmuck either. | ||
| Fast1075 |
I also have had the "Corbin experience"... Al and Redbuelljunkie pretty much summed THAT up...I paid in advance in full, was promised a 3 week delivery time, that ended taking 2 months...they can't find their a$$ with either hand... But the seat is great! | ||
| Dlg6c2 |
Corbin hasn't wronged me so far, maybe I was lucky. They quoted a long delivery time and lived up to it. I don't support poor customer service no matter how good the product. Al, wouldn't it be more constructive to explain the basis of your opinion rather than calling a complete stranger a "schmuck"? | ||
| Hughlysses |
Sargent makes a damn good seat just not for a buell... Teddageek- They will do a nice job of modifying a stock seat if you send it to them. See their page for a list of mods they offer. I've had two seats modified by them (one Buell, one not) and they do nice work. | ||
| Aldaytona |
Al, wouldn't it be more constructive to explain the basis of your opinion rather than calling a complete stranger a "schmuck"? Dlg6c2, you are assuming that he is a complete stranger to me but you are wrong. I had the displeasure of actually showing Mike Corbin a defect in one of his overpriced POS seats that I waited months for and he basically told me to go pound it. This was at his Daytona Bike Week Product showing, approx. 20 years ago. The crowd that gathered during his version of "customer service" probably saved his life that morning. "Schmuck" is actually being kind, we all get more mellow as we get older. I wouldn't urinate on him if he was on fire. God forgives, I don't. | ||
| Gtjerry |
Teddageek- They will do a nice job of modifying a stock seat if you send it to them. See their page for a list of mods they offer. I've had two seats modified by them (one Buell, one not) and they do nice work. I went to Sargent's site and if I do change the seat this is the route I'll take. Years ago I bought a used bike with a corbin and loved it but never dealt with the company. After reading the issues I won't even bother trying. Thanks for the heads up. GT | ||
| Redbuelljunkie |
Sargent is located here in Jacksonville, FL, and they are a great bunch of guys. When you call, there's a good chance the owner will answer- and he knows what superior customer service is all about. You will be pleased with your Sargent seat and the service you'll receive. Definitely the smart choice. | ||
| Kurosawa |
I have a short inseam and bony butt. My bones bottom on the stock seat pan; butt burn begins at 90 miles. I tried the thicker Buell seat but it was way too tall and also caused my back to burn because it increased the reach to the bars. The leather Corbin works for me. It's dished so it spreads my weight out, and I don't bottom out. Now it's good for 1500 mile rides. It's a little taller, but not annoyingly so. However comfort is a matter of a combination of things. I have a taller windscreen with a slightly turned-up edge, plus a top triple clamp that raises the factory bars a little. When I got the Corbin, before I had a chance to put some beeswax formula on it, it was rained on and the leather top raised in an odd pattern that didn't go away after it dried. I called ahead, sent it in, and had it returned in about a week, cured of the problem. | ||
| Lonewolfnavet |
I said this before and I'll say it again. If you buy the stock seat, yes, the stock seat that came with the 2007 (it has to be 2007) XB9SX, it is the most comfortable seat I have ever had. It is higher than the average stock seat but I have done straight rides only to stop for gas and have not had any problems. Trust me on this! | ||
| Lonewolfnavet |
Oh yes, click on my username and you will see the seat in my profile. |
