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Feb 22, 2011 | 07:55 AM

steelerdude1

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used Corbin Seats

I am contemplating buying a used Corbin, Do these seats break and fit just one butt, or are they good to go even if they are used? Even used these are expensive, and I don't want to spend this kind of cash if I'm not going to get comfort.

I am looking at both the classic solo with the touring pillion pad and the dual tour.

Thsnks

Feb 22, 2011 | 07:58 AM

HDJIM1158

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I have bought 2 used saddles, one for a Goldwing and one for my 98 Ultra. I was happy with both and paid about half the price of a new one.

Feb 22, 2011 | 08:07 AM

SCJE8

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I've sold two used Corbins over the last few years. I will tell you that the buyers paid about 50% of what I paid and the saddles looked almost as good as new when the buyer received them!

But like anything...if you don't take care of it...well, you know! Look at a lot of pictures of the seat you're going to buy...and buyer beware! There are a ton of deals on the HD Forum!

Good luck...

Steve

Feb 22, 2011 | 08:12 AM

lionsm13

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Buy one and be surprised.. that's half the fun.

isn't it?
or you could always call Corbin?

Feb 22, 2011 | 08:15 AM

CigarCritic

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There is no break-in on a Corbin that I have noticed. I own two and I'm about to order another.

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Feb 22, 2011 | 03:17 PM

vtwin1340

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I have had three Corbins over the years. In my experience it takes about 1500 miles to break them in. They have such good support and durability that I don't think it would be a problem to "rebreak" them to a different butt. I won't ride with anything except a Corbin anymore.

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Feb 22, 2011 | 03:38 PM

harley0711

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I live in Ca and have had all three of my HD's fitted with Corbins... Each one was made at the Hollister factory with me there - its called a ride in appoitment... That seat was made to MY measurments.. Also, people can have seats made to different measurments if they call the factory and talk to them.

In buying a used seat - ask the question - are these 'off the rack' seats or customed in anyway??? could make a difference... I promise you, if you bought my seat and put it on your bike - it most likley NOT fit you...

I also feel there is a break in period and each seat does somewhat form to the riders butt... If I were you, I would call Corbin and ask this question.. better they answer than us....

I love my Corbin and have made two coast to coast - 350+ miles a day for Weeks and feel great at the end..