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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Bought a classic solo seat from Corbin. Seat didn't sit right on rear fender. Sent it back for rework an never saw it again. It's been two months since I ordered seat. The tech team and service at Corbin is horrible. Would strongly recommend not buying from them. Just an FYI.
 
Old May 31, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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I would be wearing that phone line out until I got my seat...
 
Old May 31, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Wore the phone out but to no avail. Finally had to dispute on cc
 
Old May 31, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Going with different seat. Maybe Mustang. Hard to tell until u get it on the bike. 2010 RK
 
Old May 31, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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This is a story I've heard before.
Corbin does not take criticism well.
 
Old May 31, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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I'm sure your right but if they can't take criticism they need to step up their customer service. Provide the value that one is paying for.
 
Old May 31, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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I have a Corbin seat on two of my bikes - not my H-D, and I like them a lot. I live about a two hour ride to Corbin's shop and go there and get the seats custom made while I wait. Not only do you get to make sure everything fits and you are happy with it, but they let you ride your bike with the new seat before they cover it in case you want them to shave off a little more foam. And the best part about it is there is no extra charge for them to build you the custom seat while you wait.

I hope you get yours fixed the way you want it.
 
Old May 31, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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i had a problem with a corbin seat i bought last year this spring i sent it in for repair, they sent fedex to my house to pick it up and to send it back ,they paid shipping both way`s. it took four weeks, i did call them once a week treat them with respect and always asked for the same girl and it worked out fine as a matter of fact they gave me a brand new one!
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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When I would call they would say they will check on it and give me a call back. I would wait for 3 days an have to call them back only to get the same response. With service like that I'll spend my money elsewhere.
 
Old May 31, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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I've heard a lot of guys swear by their Corbin seats through the years and, unfortunately like yourself, plenty of them that swear at them. One alternative that I've come to know and love is the Russell Day Long Saddle conversion (www.day-long.com). My Harley has my forth Russell saddle on it and I'm nothing but pleased with it. They do good work and they modify the factory seat pan so fitment is never an issue when you get the seat back. They're not cheap compared to many other options but I firmly feel that in this case, you definitely get what you pay for.

Best of luck with this!

FWIW!

Ride Safe,
Steve R.
 
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