Corbin or Sargent Seat?

grabdawg1

I know, you all like Russell seats, but I want to retain the lines of the bike and not make it look like a tractor seat is planted on top! If you were going to go with Corbin or Sargent, which would it be? With my 30" inseam, the height is important, and Corbin lists theirs as 30.5", and I can't find anything listed for the Sargent. This will be for the front seat only to begin with, and if I like it, I'll add the rear seat later. In addition to not wanting a tractor seat, I don't do long-distance touring, so long-term comfort is not a factor here...just want something a little more comfortable and perhaps a little nicer looking.

Thanks in advance for your responses!
 
Go with the Corbin single seat not the single solid front and rear seat made by Corbin, this way you can keep your original rear seat and the stock look.
 
I have a one piece 2 up Corbin that is hard as cement. It feels tall too. I am 6' and 33" inseam. I don't know if my Corbin is the same as all Corbin's. I can't find one like it on their website.

Bob
 
I am 6'1" tall with a 32 inseam. I ride on a Sergeant seat. Also have a Sergeant for the pillion seat. My wife loves it. Extremely comfortable, aesthetically pleasing. I would recommend the Sergeant seats without hesitation.
 
grabdawg1 said:
This will be for the front seat only to begin with,
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I have a front only Corbin, in leather, very good shape, that you are welcome to try and buy.

It's in the St. Lou area, so if you are up this way.... holler. I doubt I will be headed your way for awhile.
 
I have a 29" inseam and touching the toes and balls of my feet is all I can do with my Sargent seat on its lowest setting. I am very happy on the Sargent however. I don't know what a stock rear seat will look like behind the Sargent though.
 
At least the 2 up; corbin for the st1300 is WAY less comfortable than the stock seat.
(which isn't to say that's the case with corbins for other motorcycles)

For more comfortable that doesn't look like a tractor seat (which is why it's so comfortable) a spence mod can be done on the stock front and back individually. Hard to tell it's not stock by the look. I think he can take a little of the height as well.
 
I say go with the Sargent. You sit down in the bike more than with the OEM, you will be able to flatfoot easier than with the OEM, and it looks very good. Spend a little extra on the silver piping accent for extra style points. I always loved the way it looked on my blue '04. I would still be running it but I got looks and comfort with a Laam Custom. For much less than a new Sargent or Corbin cost.
 
IMBO, (in my butts opinion) Sargent is more comfy. You'll get longer days out of it if that's what you're looking for. Corbins look better but are hard.
 
I have more then 20K on my Sargent seat and I am very happy with it. On a previous ST I had a custom leather seat (not Russel) and I think the Sargent is more comfortable. I have done 700 mile days.
 
First off do you have meat on your butt or do you suffer from noassatalll like myself? I started with a Corbin which was painful but more comfortable than stock. I sold it and bought a Sargent and I couldn't be happier. I have a 30" inseam and have the front mounted in the highest position with the rear in the second notch. I can flat foot and my hiney feels fantastic! Opinions are so subjective so try both for a weekend if you can.
 
I went from the OEM saddle, to a Bill Mayer custom-made saddle, to a Sargent.

I'm no longer shopping for a seat for my ST. The Sargent is perfect for me.
 
I have a Corbin now - I'm willing to trade for a Stock seat, as I'm going to go custom when it gets cold and nasty.

My Corbin is okay for about 250 miles... bum gets a bit numb after that.
 
I have a Russell Day-Long on the ST. Worth the money, and it looks good to me (how good can something look with my *** on it?)
I'd say buy a Russell; it's built specifically to fit you, and I feel the design is the most comfortable you can get. A seat is a one-time purchase, so cost shouldn't be the sole consideration.

I had a Corbin on my DRZ, and have a Sargent on my KLR. Not apples to apples relative to an ST saddle, but I do have a couple of observations.

Corbins are hard. Some people like them, but I think they're in the minority (and maybe haven't tried anything better.) Also, my one experience with Corbin's "customer service" was less than positive. They seem more anxious to sell a seat than to make sure the customer is satisfied.

The Sargent is firm, while still offering good padding. If the Russell weren't available, I'd have one on my ST. Well made, and pretty good for a one size fits all seat.

By the way: If you buy a seat that requires the use of your old seat pan, I have a loaner seat you can ride on while yours is off being modified.
 
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Just put a Sargent on this weekend and I am very happy with how it feels compared to the OEM! Took it for a short two hour ride and didn't even think about my butt....unlike a two hour ride with the stock seat....
 
zenindian said:
Do you like the Sargent??
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I do like it. Is it as good as a Russell? No, not in my opinion.
However I can ride on it about as long as I want and its easier for me to reach the ground than with the Russell I had. The lower seat height does come at a cost of more angle to the knees when on the pegs.
Overall though, if I was going to spend the money again, I would buy the Russell.
Your welcome to give it a try if you would like.
 
Smallville said:
I do like it. Is it as good as a Russell? No, not in my opinion.
However I can ride on it about as long as I want and its easier for me to reach the ground than with the Russell I had. The lower seat height does come at a cost of more angle to the knees when on the pegs.
Overall though, if I was going to spend the money again, I would buy the Russell.
Your welcome to give it a try if you would like.
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I would consider it a favor if we can get together some time so I can give it a try. As short as my legs are I would not worry about the knee angle when seated.
 
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