Corbin Gunfighter & Lady Seat - Is it good? - Harley Forum

Diamond Lil · #1 06-28-2008, 01:56 PM

A good friend who I sometimes ride with has a 1200 XL Low Sportster. She hates the stock seat and is interested in the Corbin Gunfighter & Lady.
Do any of you have experience with this seat? If so, what do you think?
http://www.corbin.com/harley/xl/hdxl7gl.shtml

milindh · #2 06-28-2008, 05:08 PM

I have a couple Corbin seats for my FXR. Both are excellent quality. Corbins are known for being more firm than other seats and that is my own experience too. Some of the Gunfighter series are pretty "dished" and hold you in one position on the bike. I don't like that. I like a longer, flatter seat that allows you to move around a bit as the day wears on. I think the 04-06 model is more like that. They have leather top surface, which I prefer over vinyl. Customer service at Corbin is less than stellar, unfortunately. That was my experience anyway. It would be great if your friend could try one out at a bike show or something. Opinions come cheap and a seat is a very, uh-h-h, personal matter.

mad mike · #3 06-28-2008, 05:17 PM

I put a rallyrunner seat from H-D on my o5 1200c I really like it and the styling may close to the corbin seat.

Diamond Lil · #4 06-28-2008, 11:38 PM

Thank you folks.
Do you know if anyone makes a comfortable seat that will not raise her up too much? The low version of the 1200 was bought for a very serious reason.

JCourneyaP · #5 06-30-2008, 10:31 PM

Maybe I missed it. Solo or Two up?

4cams · #6 06-30-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Diamond Lil

Thank you folks.
Do you know if anyone makes a comfortable seat that will not raise her up too much? The low version of the 1200 was bought for a very serious reason.

I changed to a "Badlander" for the same reasons as milindh, flatter and much better to move around on. But it is lower to the ground so it has less padding. It's firmer but the fact that you can move around, makes it more comfortable to me.

Shawn_P · #7 10-02-2008, 08:48 PM

At first I hated it because it is so stinkin' firm. However now that it is broke in, I think it is great! I have done over 500 miles, mostly interstate, in one day and very little complaint from down there!

Wife thinks it is great too since she can see over my head better! The only bd thing is it does not work real well with Harley accessories like the detachable backrest (works but not great!).

Second best purchase...first was real shocks from progrssive!