Corbin close or reg solo???
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03-29-2007 | 12:36 AM
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#12
03-29-2007 | 12:43 AM
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RE: Corbin close or reg solo???
ORIGINAL: ricks
Thanks for all the great advice. Seems like a no brainer. I will make an appointment and have the excuse to take a great ride down to Hollister. I appreciate all the help that this site provides.
thanks, rick
Thanks for all the great advice. Seems like a no brainer. I will make an appointment and have the excuse to take a great ride down to Hollister. I appreciate all the help that this site provides.
thanks, rick
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03-29-2007 | 12:46 AM
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RE: Corbin close or reg solo???
I'm also 5'10" w/30" inseam and I used both on my '96 RK, although this may be irrelevant since it is a different frame and seat model. The '96 and earlier seats won't fit '97 and later, and vice versa. I bought the Classic Solo first, and although it was very comfortable, it was just a bit too far back (2" more than stock). When using the backrest (all long trips) the handlebars were a tad too far away. Rather than deal with this problem with a handlebar swap, I ordered a Close Solo, which was more like stock. This positioned me perfectly, but unlike the original seat this one was very uncomfortable. I complained to Corbin and they had me send it back to them for a remake, after which time it was more comfortable, but still not quite as comfy as the original. I used that seat from 2000 to 2007 when I traded the RK in. I went with Mustang on the new SG (#79100 w/backrest, no pillion).
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03-29-2007 | 01:26 AM
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RE: Corbin close or reg solo???
ORIGINAL: iclick
I'm also 5'10" w/30" inseam and I used both on my '96 RK, although this may be irrelevant since it is a different frame and seat model. The '96 and earlier seats won't fit '97 and later, and vice versa. I bought the Classic Solo first, and although it was very comfortable, it was just a bit too far back (2" more than stock). When using the backrest (all long trips) the handlebars were a tad too far away. Rather than deal with this problem with a handlebar swap, I ordered a Close Solo, which was more like stock. This positioned me perfectly, but unlike the original seat this one was very uncomfortable. I complained to Corbin and they had me send it back to them for a remake, after which time it was more comfortable, but still not quite as comfy as the original. I used that seat from 2000 to 2007 when I traded the RK in. I went with Mustang on the new SG (#79100 w/backrest, no pillion).
I'm also 5'10" w/30" inseam and I used both on my '96 RK, although this may be irrelevant since it is a different frame and seat model. The '96 and earlier seats won't fit '97 and later, and vice versa. I bought the Classic Solo first, and although it was very comfortable, it was just a bit too far back (2" more than stock). When using the backrest (all long trips) the handlebars were a tad too far away. Rather than deal with this problem with a handlebar swap, I ordered a Close Solo, which was more like stock. This positioned me perfectly, but unlike the original seat this one was very uncomfortable. I complained to Corbin and they had me send it back to them for a remake, after which time it was more comfortable, but still not quite as comfy as the original. I used that seat from 2000 to 2007 when I traded the RK in. I went with Mustang on the new SG (#79100 w/backrest, no pillion).
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04-15-2007 | 06:58 PM
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RE: Corbin close or reg solo???
ORIGINAL: hotpursuit
im in the market for a solo seat......but im 6'3 with a 36inch inseam... and live really far from corbin..... any advice?
im in the market for a solo seat......but im 6'3 with a 36inch inseam... and live really far from corbin..... any advice?
Pepper, Tech Rep, Corbin Saddles
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04-15-2007 | 07:15 PM
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04-15-2007 | 10:33 PM
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RE: Corbin close or reg solo???
ORIGINAL: pepper13
To answer the original thread first, the close solo is usually used in cases where the rider is 5'6" or less. as for being tall, Corbin can shave a seat back further to give you more leg room, it just depends on which seat model how far back we can go.
Pepper, Tech Rep, Corbin Saddles
ORIGINAL: hotpursuit
im in the market for a solo seat......but im 6'3 with a 36inch inseam... and live really far from corbin..... any advice?
im in the market for a solo seat......but im 6'3 with a 36inch inseam... and live really far from corbin..... any advice?
Pepper, Tech Rep, Corbin Saddles
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04-16-2007 | 02:52 AM
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RE: Corbin close or reg solo???
ORIGINAL: pepper13
To answer the original thread first, the close solo is usually used in cases where the rider is 5'6" or less. as for being tall, Corbin can shave a seat back further to give you more leg room, it just depends on which seat model how far back we can go.
Pepper, Tech Rep, Corbin Saddles
ORIGINAL: hotpursuit
im in the market for a solo seat......but im 6'3 with a 36inch inseam... and live really far from corbin..... any advice?
im in the market for a solo seat......but im 6'3 with a 36inch inseam... and live really far from corbin..... any advice?
Pepper, Tech Rep, Corbin Saddles
Hey Pepper.... im the guy from Pittsburgh that has a classic showing up on wednesday....i will let ya know how she feels and if we need to add height to it...thanks....
btw, i spent at least an hour on the phone between JR and Pepper, those guys are real cool and spent alot of time answering my hundreds of questions....
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