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I received my Corbin medium saddle a couple of weeks ago. I don't have ARH, and previously rode with the stock seat in the high position. My initial impression was that it felt much taller than the stock seat. After a few rides, I've found that for me, it's FAR more comfortable than the stock seat. Being firmer, I don't sink into it, and it doesn't push me forward into the tank. No butt burn yet. That said, I wasn't sure if I should keep it, or opt for the low seat. Better reach would be nice, but the low saddle has a smaller seating area, and would increase the leg angle to the pegs. I had a chance to compare it to the stock seat, and have realized that the biggest difference is not really the height, but seems to be the width across the seat, making the reach to the ground seem farther. The measurements in the photos are taken on the center stand, and are for comparison, not actual ride height, but you can see that the Corbin is only about a 1/4" higher on the bike. I've had tall bikes before, I think I'll keep this seat, and get used to it. Another bonus is that I don't feel like I need highway pegs any longer, but I did put Rox risers on, as the Corbin lets me sit a little farther back as well.
Back of the Corbin seat is lower than the front. Harley stock seat is higher in the back for some reason. Just seeing pictures of the Harley sundowner seat -- it looks like Harley kept the same shape with back higher..
Advantage Corbin. Hopefully the rest of the seat aftermarket will keep with the Corbin design.
Holy crap, 38"? The Harley spec for seat height laden @ 31" (180 lb. rider). Really it sags 7"? That's taller than my 1250GSA......by about 4".
Probably on the center stand. He's showing the relative height between the two seats, not the absolute height when the weight of the bike is on the rear wheel. Just a guess.
Probably on the center stand. He's showing the relative height between the two seats, not the absolute height when the weight of the bike is on the rear wheel. Just a guess.
Whew, I hope your right. Didn't think of the center stand. I haven't test ridden one yet, but i sat on one @ the local dealer and it didn't seem as tall as the BMW, and that was without ARH.
I received my Corbin medium saddle a couple of weeks ago. I don't have ARH, and previously rode with the stock seat in the high position. My initial impression was that it felt much taller than the stock seat. After a few rides, I've found that for me, it's FAR more comfortable than the stock seat. Being firmer, I don't sink into it, and it doesn't push me forward into the tank. No butt burn yet. That said, I wasn't sure if I should keep it, or opt for the low seat. Better reach would be nice, but the low saddle has a smaller seating area, and would increase the leg angle to the pegs. I had a chance to compare it to the stock seat, and have realized that the biggest difference is not really the height, but seems to be the width across the seat, making the reach to the ground seem farther. The measurements in the photos are taken on the center stand, and are for comparison, not actual ride height, but you can see that the Corbin is only about a 1/4" higher on the bike. I've had tall bikes before, I think I'll keep this seat, and get used to it. Another bonus is that I don't feel like I need highway pegs any longer, but I did put Rox risers on, as the Corbin lets me sit a little farther back as well.
I installed a low Corbin seat this past week. For reference, I am 5'6" with a 29 inch inseam on a good day. With the stock seat in the low position with ARH active, I was on the tips of my toes. With the Corbin seat, I am on the B***S of my feet. The Corbin seat is narrower in the front which allows a straighter shot to the ground. I do have a Reach Solo seat that has been on backorder since I got my bike at the end of July. I am going to try that seat as well once it comes in and keep the one I like best. I did do a 250 mile ride this past weekend with the Corbin only stopping once long enough to top off the tank, probably 5 minutes or so. The Corbin is much more comfortable and I didn't get the discomfort that I get on the stock seat after about an hour or so. The Corbin also doesn't push you forward like the stock seat. Attached are a couple of pics comparing the stock seat and Corbin Low. Stock Seat in low position. Corbin Low seat
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New Corbin saddle
