Confused: Corbin Classic Solo/Pricing
Thread Starter
|
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 10,449
Likes: 46
From: Roswell, GA
Confused: Corbin Classic Solo/Pricing
I have been considering a Corbin Classic Solo for my bike and rode yesterday with a buddy who recently purchased one from Charley's HD. I was surprised that it had a pebble grain leather covering; I was expecting smooth leather. He said it was the standard Classic Solo.
Also, the Corbin website pricing for the stock Classic Solo is 339 USD (which my buddy ordered and paid minus the 20% off from Charley's HD); which seems much less than I recall seeing in the past.
You guys with the Corbin Classic Solo, let me know about the seat cover as I'd much prefer the smooth leather and, comment on the pricing. Frankly, I am concerned that the product has been cheapened in some way from what many believe to be the finest saddle made, but obviously I don't know.
TIA for your replies.
Also, I plan to purchase the V-rail and it is priced on the website as 139, and I recall it being about 189 previously.
Also, the Corbin website pricing for the stock Classic Solo is 339 USD (which my buddy ordered and paid minus the 20% off from Charley's HD); which seems much less than I recall seeing in the past.
You guys with the Corbin Classic Solo, let me know about the seat cover as I'd much prefer the smooth leather and, comment on the pricing. Frankly, I am concerned that the product has been cheapened in some way from what many believe to be the finest saddle made, but obviously I don't know.
TIA for your replies.
Also, I plan to purchase the V-rail and it is priced on the website as 139, and I recall it being about 189 previously.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Pensacola FL
RE: Confused: Corbin Classic Solo/Pricing
I think if you look at corbins website you will find that you can get a number of different styles of covering for your seat. They have lowered their pricing. While at Corbin in Ormond Beach a few months back, the guy told me they were cutting out the middleman and selling direct and that helped to cut the price down to something more reasonable.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,464
Likes: 624
RE: Confused: Corbin Classic Solo/Pricing
Corbin dropped prices on their website significantly about 6 months ago I think. I've heard the same comments as wishbone referred to, as well as some others, regarding the reason.
As far as the covering goes, here is my experience. I had a classic solo on my '99 RKC, which was purchased in 2002. It had a very smooth grain cover. My Dad purchased one for his SG in September of 2005, and it had the pebble grain. The one I bought for my '07 RG last April also has pebble grain. They also went to a new keylock system sometime in late 2005 for the solo seat, but to my knowledge still have not transitioned the dual tour to this system. It's a PITA if you want both seats because they mount different. It's not a 30 second swap like it used to be.
I think their quality is still pretty hard to beat. I've had good luck with them. In fact, a few weeks ago I bought a touring pillion used on HTT. It was sold to me as brand new, never mounted. When I got it the mounting hardware was missing. I called Corbin (after questioning the seller) and asked them if I could buy the missing hardware. They are sending it to me free of charge. I talked to Ryan at the Hollister factory.
Check with Bart for a price. I got mine from him at a pretty good deal, although 20% off is pretty competitive.
As far as the covering goes, here is my experience. I had a classic solo on my '99 RKC, which was purchased in 2002. It had a very smooth grain cover. My Dad purchased one for his SG in September of 2005, and it had the pebble grain. The one I bought for my '07 RG last April also has pebble grain. They also went to a new keylock system sometime in late 2005 for the solo seat, but to my knowledge still have not transitioned the dual tour to this system. It's a PITA if you want both seats because they mount different. It's not a 30 second swap like it used to be.
I think their quality is still pretty hard to beat. I've had good luck with them. In fact, a few weeks ago I bought a touring pillion used on HTT. It was sold to me as brand new, never mounted. When I got it the mounting hardware was missing. I called Corbin (after questioning the seller) and asked them if I could buy the missing hardware. They are sending it to me free of charge. I talked to Ryan at the Hollister factory.
Check with Bart for a price. I got mine from him at a pretty good deal, although 20% off is pretty competitive.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,598
Likes: 52
From: South Jersey
RE: Confused: Corbin Classic Solo/Pricing
I just purchased a Classic solo with chrome studs, "freddie" stitching on the saddle and a chrome backed riders backrest for my SG. The quality is very good and the seat looks fantastic on the SG. Although it's feels very good to sit on, I found the vibration the seat transferred to my butt and back was uncomfortable so after only 50 miles and 1 week it is currently on EBAY at a very reduced price.
I went back to my Sundowner.
I went back to my Sundowner.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,600
Likes: 7
From: Minnesota
RE: Confused: Corbin Classic Solo/Pricing
If I remember right they reduce the price for older bikes and seats for the new bikes are the same. Great seat. I have one on my Road King & will be ordering one for a new SG. It does need breaking in though - takes about 1,000 miles. You can not judge these seats by riding 50 miles.
I would recommend giving them your inseam, bike model and telling them if it has been lowered. They will shape it to fit for free. The first one I bought from a discounter and did not get the custom fit & it is slightly wide at the nose.
I would recommend giving them your inseam, bike model and telling them if it has been lowered. They will shape it to fit for free. The first one I bought from a discounter and did not get the custom fit & it is slightly wide at the nose.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
