Corbin vs Sargent seats.... I need votes people

HondaForLife954 · 09-20-2006, 8:55 PM

I am looking for a new seat for my 02 954RR and I want to make the right choice. I would like peoples input on which one they think is better, Corbin or sargent. Better I mean which is more comfortable, which will last longer, what is a better seat overall. I did find out the Sargent is $248 for both front and back. While Corbin is $300 for the front and 200 for the rear, but price doesnt always mean better. If everyone could join in and tell me who they would vote for "that would be great"

Thx

2001 929rr · 09-20-2006, 8:59 PM

I have the corbin pilot seat for me and I love it. It's a thousand times better than the stocker in my opinion.

DUX · 09-20-2006, 9:09 PM

Opinions are going to vary so much that I don't think it will help.

If I were buying new, I'd probably go Sargent based on rumors about Corbin quality and customer service. However, I managed to find an incredible deal on a used Corbin for the '51 and I absolutely love it.

HondaForLife954 · 09-20-2006, 9:51 PM

Id say corbin 1, sargent 1.... do you think there would be a huge difference between the two?

squidzilla · 09-20-2006, 10:49 PM

Join sport-touring.net and ask them which is better. Those are mostly hard core guys that tour on anything from cruiser to sportbike.

Sugoi8 · 09-21-2006, 5:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondForLife954

Id say corbin 1, sargent 1.... do you think there would be a huge difference between the two?

There is one huge difference that only shows up if there is a problem with the SEAT. Corbin does everything they can to deny any warranty service!
The one specific area that almost anyone who has a Corbin seat will encounter is when the cover pulls a way from the rivets that attaches the cover to the seat base. Corbin is very proud that they make their own seat base, that cannot be stapled-that is why rivets are used. The best way to decide for your self is look at the bottom of a Corbin seat. The only thing that Corbin offers if you go to Hollister, CA or live in the area is the custom fit program that Sargents does not offer.
Sugoi8

abtech · 09-21-2006, 5:28 PM

HRC rubber pad

HondaForLife954 · 09-21-2006, 10:20 PM

Thanx Sugio it looks like sargent might be a better chocie for me then

smkeatr · 09-22-2006, 5:38 PM

Whatever you do, don't order a custom Corbin and expect it anytime soon. 10 weeks and tons of calls to Hollister to get my custom Corbin several years back. The Daytona store where I test rode the shelf model was pretty good to me until I inquired about where my seat was. They advised me to call Hollister since I'd get further than they would.

I did buy another Corbin a few years later for the current ride but I found it online at a parts warehouse. The quality is great, it's very heavy with a fiberglass pan but as long as you don't have to deal with the company, find a deal elsewhere for one.

rpeterk · 09-23-2006, 12:35 AM

went the sargent route and love it fast delivery 248.16 shipped Sargent Honda CBR954RR Seat > Seats > Street > SandhillsPowersports.com

HondaForLife954 · 09-23-2006, 11:14 AM

It looks like the way to go is sargent. Thanks everyone for your input!

gt702 · 09-23-2006, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaForLife954

It looks like the way to go is sargent. Thanks everyone for your input!

on the Sargent. Works great on my RC51. Really didn't like the fit of the Corbin on my 94 VFR; much more uncomfortable than the stock seat, so I sold it right away.

Cal-Sportbike · 09-25-2006, 5:17 PM

+1 on Sargent. On all the seats we sell, Sargent gets better customer feedback for long term comfort about 3-1 over Corbin. I went with Corbin on my 888SPO because Sargent doesn't do a solo seat for that bike, and it's not much better than the stock brick.

gthotchkiss · 09-25-2006, 5:24 PM

I went with a Corbin on my bike because Sargent didn't make one... but I have to say that my experience with Corbin so far has been pretty good. Called them to get samples, got the samples, picked what I wanted and ordered the seat... Think it took 4 weeks all together.

I LOVE my corbin now... They are extremelly comfortable!

HondaGalToo · 09-25-2006, 5:59 PM

I have Sargents on my Ducati and my 929. Very good quality and comfortable. Check it out, but I think the "rear seat" for the 929/954 is just a cover that goes over the stock passenger seat.

HondaForLife954 · 09-25-2006, 7:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Check it out, but I think the "rear seat" for the 929/954 is just a cover that goes over the stock passenger seat.

Will do! It does seem alittle low for the front and the rear for 248$

HondaGalToo · 09-25-2006, 10:30 PM

I just looked at their site again. The passenger seat IS just a cover. A bit misleading, as in one place they refer to it as a seat, but in other places a seat cover. I personally wouldn't bother with the cover.

rpeterk · 09-25-2006, 10:37 PM

the rear seat is just a cover to make the the front and rear match. does add a finished touch once installed. 248 was what I was charged for the set (front seat and rear seat cover and that was a shipped to my door price in nj

HondaForLife954 · 09-25-2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpeterk

the rear seat is just a cover to make the the front and rear match. does add a finished touch once installed. 248 was what I was charged for the set (front seat and rear seat cover and that was a shipped to my door price in nj

so its still worth it buying the sargent seat then in your opinion?

leelover · 09-26-2006, 12:59 AM

I just ordered and installed a Sargent seat on my 929. I got the grip fabric with red piping and the rear cover. I wasn't sure that I would install the rear seat cover, but it didn't look right without it. The rider seat is much more comfortable than the stock unit, but still on the hard side. The rear cover was on the small side and had to be heated and stretched quite a bit to get it to fit right.
Over all the sargent looks good, and they were easy to deal with in the order process. It took about 2 weeks total to receive the items.

HondaGalToo · 09-26-2006, 9:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaForLife954

so its still worth it buying the sargent seat then in your opinion?

Will you be carrying a passenger a lot? The front seat works well. I put a Targa hard plastic rear seat cowl on mine. No passenger pegs = no passenger seat!

HondaForLife954 · 09-26-2006, 9:33 AM

yeah my GF rides with me when she comes visits me up here in the mountains

HondaGalToo · 09-26-2006, 9:44 AM

How's the stock passenger seat for her? If it's really uncomfortable, maybe the Corbin set up would work better for you, since they have an actual passenger seat...

HondaForLife954 · 09-26-2006, 1:28 PM

I never have asked her how it felt, but she never had anything bad to say about it.

HondaGalToo · 09-26-2006, 2:23 PM

Well, if it's ok with her, leave the stock passenger seat and get the Sargent. I've seen Corbins and they seem to have less padding. The shape is better, but they're still a plank.

gt702 · 09-27-2006, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

How's the stock passenger seat for her? If it's really uncomfortable, maybe the Corbin set up would work better for you, since they have an actual passenger seat...

It has been some time since I looked, but you used to be able to buy the foam from Sargent (fairly cheaply), so if you need better foam for the passenger seat, you can change it out for something a little more supportive.

New954RRider · 09-27-2006, 7:44 PM

corbin didnt do it for me.. never had a sargent