desertrider said:
I am thinking of putting a new seat on my VTR1000F Superhawk. I like the way the Corbin looks but hear the Sargent is a better seat. Does anyone know if ther is that much difference or should I just modify the stocker.
Ah ha! Here's one I can answer...
Having had a period of additction to the VTR (2 back to back), I was lucky enough to have had extensive time on the stock saddle(s) (about 5k miles), Corbin (about 18k miles), and Sargent's (about 12k miles).
Stock- I did one torture test ride to Big Bend from Dallas. Ouch. Very, very painful after 2-3 hours. I did weigh about 225 lbs without gear at the time, but still. OUCH! And the severe forward slide compacted my bits on braking, even when squeezing the tank with my knees hard enough to almost dent it. I hated it.
Corbin- Seemed stiffer, but wider. Rear cowl was a bit of a bear to get on/off, but it was possible. Comfort was great, fit and finish was solid. Customer Service when ordering was terrible. I went with whatever the default fabric was as I had no need for any custom colors and such.
Sargents- Firmer that stock, but softer than the Corbin. Also spread out my hind end over a wider seating area. Also had great comfort and solid finish. One of my VTR's had a "Tail-Locker" storage unit under the seat and the built-in storage tube under the Sargents cramped the volume of space a bit for larger items. On the stock bike the storage tube was great. Ordering was a much nicer process as the Sargent person seemed human.
Between the two? I can honestly say that the condition of my rear at the end of the day was the same on either saddle. I could easily do all day rides in relative comfort. Both greatly reduced the forward slide, but I think the Corbin was just a touch better.
I did just get a Corbin for my R1100S, but it was because the Sargent's in stock all had a silly little flag thing sewed into the side for that model. If it wasn't for that (I wanted all black to look stock) I would have a Sargents just because Corbin's service sucks.
Hope it helps. Just my $0.02, worth exactly what ya paid for it...