Was thinking Corbin but now considering Mustang.
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Was thinking Corbin but now considering Mustang.
My stock seat is just plain uncomfortable and I need to look into replacing it. I was looking at the Corbin Dual Tour but I can get a Mustang a bit cheaper.
One thing that I like about the Mustang is that it is two seperate seats, whereas the Dual Tour is one long dual seat. I like the idea of being able to take the bike down to a solo ride and the 2-piece Mustang would allow that.
The other thing is that I can get the Mustang right here in Canada, the Mustang seats are a bit cheaper then the Corbins and the dealer doesn't charge S&H. And I know exactly how much it's going to cost me since S&H is taken care of and there's no duty.
With Corbin, I have to get them to ship it to me here in Canada but they can't tell me the total cost and then I've got to wonder about duty charges on top of that. So with all of those unknowns, the Corbin seat could be quite a bit more then the Mustang.
I've sat on a couple of bikes with the Mustang seats and I thought that it felt a bit weird in that it pushes you forward a little bit, but I suppose that you'd get used to that. Not sure how comfortable it really is since I never did any more then sit on it in the driveway for three or four minutes.
I know that both brands are very good but I'm a little bit concerned when I read numerous people say that the Corbin is "too firm".
Do we have people here with experience on both brands?
One thing that I like about the Mustang is that it is two seperate seats, whereas the Dual Tour is one long dual seat. I like the idea of being able to take the bike down to a solo ride and the 2-piece Mustang would allow that.
The other thing is that I can get the Mustang right here in Canada, the Mustang seats are a bit cheaper then the Corbins and the dealer doesn't charge S&H. And I know exactly how much it's going to cost me since S&H is taken care of and there's no duty.
With Corbin, I have to get them to ship it to me here in Canada but they can't tell me the total cost and then I've got to wonder about duty charges on top of that. So with all of those unknowns, the Corbin seat could be quite a bit more then the Mustang.
I've sat on a couple of bikes with the Mustang seats and I thought that it felt a bit weird in that it pushes you forward a little bit, but I suppose that you'd get used to that. Not sure how comfortable it really is since I never did any more then sit on it in the driveway for three or four minutes.
I know that both brands are very good but I'm a little bit concerned when I read numerous people say that the Corbin is "too firm".
Do we have people here with experience on both brands?
I've had them both. Rode in Corbin seats for years, but a couple of years ago I tried a Mustang, thinking I could save a couple of bucks. It felt pretty good just sitting on the bike, and wasn't too bad for around town, but on longer rides, I'd start squirming after about 30 minutes. Too close to the tank and bars, couldn't get comfortable on long rides. Called Corbin and ordered a new solo. Much, much better fit for me and the way I ride. I've got a passenger pillion that I rarely mount up.
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No experience with the Mustang but for long distance riding the Corbin is excellent. The two piece solo and passenger pillion is just as comfortable as the Dual Tourer in my opinion, and I've had both.
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I have also tried both Mustang and Corbin along with many others. One thing I like about the Corbin more is it is real leather and not vinyl. All the vinyl seats I have tried make me itch and burn during longer rides. Not the case with the leather on the Corbin. Can go all day!
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This is a tough desicion because some people have said that they had a Corbin seat and they didn't like it because it was too hard, Corbin and their fans say that the seats are "firm" but in a good way, others say that it's like sitting on a piece of wood.
I know that we're all different and not all seats will work for everybody but I've never had the opportunity to see a Corbin seat in person, let alone sit on one, so it's a bit of a leap of faith.
I have had the chance to sit on the typical Mustang 2-piece touring seat and all that I can say is that it felt very strange for me in that it pushes you ahead quite a bit and seems to have a weird shape (angular and not dished like the Corbin), maybe that would end up being very comfortable for me in the long run, but it does plant a seed of doubt in my mind.
I'm guessing that a portion of the unhappy customers that said that their Corbin seat was too hard, might not have been talking about the Corbin Dual Tour, you would think that that sucker would be built for comfort!
I don't need a 2-piece seat, it's not a deal breaker, the one piece would do fine. So, the Corbin Dual Tour might be the way to go.
I'm just happy to get lots of other people's experience with the Corbin Dual Tour seat in particular, if that seat rates really high, I'd pay the extra money.
I know that we're all different and not all seats will work for everybody but I've never had the opportunity to see a Corbin seat in person, let alone sit on one, so it's a bit of a leap of faith.
I have had the chance to sit on the typical Mustang 2-piece touring seat and all that I can say is that it felt very strange for me in that it pushes you ahead quite a bit and seems to have a weird shape (angular and not dished like the Corbin), maybe that would end up being very comfortable for me in the long run, but it does plant a seed of doubt in my mind.
I'm guessing that a portion of the unhappy customers that said that their Corbin seat was too hard, might not have been talking about the Corbin Dual Tour, you would think that that sucker would be built for comfort!
I don't need a 2-piece seat, it's not a deal breaker, the one piece would do fine. So, the Corbin Dual Tour might be the way to go.
I'm just happy to get lots of other people's experience with the Corbin Dual Tour seat in particular, if that seat rates really high, I'd pay the extra money.
Last edited by Burstbucker; May 27, 2012 at 07:11 AM.