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vicenzajay

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Would love some help getting the new Corbin saddle to fit. Not working (which is not totally unexpected given a few threads on different forums).

Issue is with tab/hole placement as a result of the metal tongue not fully inserting (probably the cause of the ultra thick rubber bumpers). The problem (as I see it) is that the middle set of bumpers wedges the metal tongue so tightly against the mount that it can't slide all the way in. It results in the posts for the quick disconnect being about 1/2 inch ahead (towards the front of the bike) of the holes in the seat mounts.

Open to all suggestions...(Yes - I've done any number of searches, and the common theme seems to be to shave the rubber bumpers by the metal tongue - how does one do that? There's also the route of elongating the holes in the tabs.)
 
I just got in my new Corbin last week and had to force it on the first time. It was to the point that I almost called the company. After that it kind of conforms to the proper shape and gets easier every time.
 
Yeah - mine's bad enough that there's no way to force it on there. Literally, the bike will move forward and almost tip over with the force we're using now to try to get it on there.
 
There are two plastic tabs on each side underneath the front of the seat. Make sure your airbox cover is going in the slot between tabs and seat all the way. If I recall correctly I think I had to pull those out a little so there was a big enough gap. The first time was a serious struggle for me as well.
This is for an 1125r, not sure if it's different for the XB or what bike you have.
 
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Quick help if someone can - what's the best way to "shave" down the rubber bumpers on the Corbin seats? I've got to get the two rubber bumpers down a bit (the ones on either side of the metal tongue.

I'm almost there - the white lithium grease on the two metal-to-metal surface help, but I need about 1/4 inch more forward movement in order to get the tabs to slip onto the quick release posts. It's *not* going to happen unless I lower the height of the rubber tabs. I can literally push the bike forward all around the garage with the effort I'm using to get the seat to translate forward.
 
vicenzajay i have no personal knowledge sorry but maybe try cutting with a craft type knife used VERY carefully? did you run the problem past corbin themselves as they should be the ones to know or offer an alternative? sorry not much help!
 
Thanks, Tone...Yeah - Corbin wanted me to send the brackets in so they could elongate the holes (drill them). I don't want to do that. I want the seat to move all the way forward and sit where it is supposed to sit (if that makes sense). They mentioned shaving down the bumpers, but I just don't know how to do that. X-acto knife, maybe?
 
I must admit its hard to know whats best but thinking about it with a knife you could overdo it if you dont go careful so how about a sanding wheel on a dremel type tool? LOW revs to start with GENTLE pressure and slowly increase if needed that should give you good control yet not take a month to do the job! but go gently! :up:
 

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