For those who tour solo or commute on the Gold Wing, we offer the exclusive Corbin Smuggler. Artfully designed and color matched to your paint to give a totally integrated look while adding convenient storage. With over 10 liters capacity, the Smuggler securely and conveniently stores all your quick access items like cell phone, GDO remotes or even your tablet computer.
Smuggler provides a very clean solo look and gives excellent rider comfort up front. Built to follow the lines of the Gold Wing and flow with the body for a deceptively small appearance. Pop open the door and you have access to 10.5 liters of locking storage. You'll find the Smuggler so convenient that it will quickly become your primary storage.
Slick details pick up the specific lines of the bike and lend a bit more flair. Our patented molding process and exclusive materials create a part with very minimal variation from piece to piece. This allows us the ability to design a very close fit to the bodywork. Smuggler is then hand-finished and custom painted with quality materials from companies like PPG and House of Kolor (varies by color selected).
Up front, the enhanced ergonomics create a perch that provides long range comfort. Using our exclusive high-density Comfort Cell foam, we can build a supportive saddle without a bulky shape. Corbin's Wizards are masters at combining form and function into a saddle that makes you as happy to look at as it does to ride on. This model even includes our Fire & Ice system to provide a perch that is both heated AND cooled depending on your current needs.
Thermal Image Comparison
Mr C picked up a cool thermal imaging device and we just couldn't pass up the opportunity to play around with the nifty gadget. Although the color time lapse video (HERE) is interesting to watch, this greyscale comparison actually tells the story more concisely. The two images in this comparison were shot just seven minutes apart with the first image being on "Cool" and the second image flipped to "Heat". In these images, dark is cold and white is hot... Click the thumbnail and take a peek.
Notice how the bucket is dished to emulate the shape of your body and provide six inches of vertical back support. This gives excellent comfort for longer range. Neutralized seating helps to curb sliding in the saddle which greatly reduces rider fatigue. We include your choice of color options for looks from outrageous to stealthy. Shown above: Red Bomber Jacket seating, Carbonium side panels, Silver Carbon-Fiber Welt, Red stitching and Gold logo.
For added touring support, the front saddle accepts our optional rider's backrst. Corbin's backrests are available in several styles to suit your taste and the amount of support desired (#02-SB shown). Backrest is adjustable to provide a tailored fit to your posture and installs/removes easily with a single bolt under the saddle. Comes decorated to match your Corbin saddle for a totally integrated look.
Smuggler comes fully lined to help protect your cargo and cushion some of the road noise. Naturally, the door opening is fully weather stripped to guard against foul weather as well. Locking door keeps things secure and simple to access. Front saddle and Smuggler install on the bike as one piece and secure to stock locations on the bike.
Perfecting the Ergos: When Mike picked up his 'Wing, he carefully evaluated the ergonomics and did a lot of seat time to determine the best riding position... or as we call it, the Sweet Spot. Our seat models plant you in this perfect spot which gives you the best feeling of integration with your bike and comfort value. Some have found the reach to the bars to be a tad too much in this position, but moving the seating forward would create additional knee bend which isn't ideal. We suggest going with the Tour Performance bar risers from HeliBar. They provide an additional 5/8" in height and pull back 2 3/4" to the rider. Sets the new Gold Wing up just about perfect! Details are here: Helibars.com
About Fire & Ice: Ever hear of the Peltier Effect? If so, you've probably already figured out the basics of how the Corbin Fire & Ice system works. With just a couple of fans and some clever application we can include both heat and cool in the same saddle without pumps, compressors or fluids. It should be noted the cooling effect is affected by ambient temperature. The system will quickly cool the surface 10-15 degrees below ambient temperature. On the heat side we thermostatically set it to top out at approximately 110 degrees. The degree of heat/cool you experience will, of course, be influenced by the type of riding gear you wear.
UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY:
The design and manufacture of Corbin products is so unique that
Mike Corbin himself holds more than 60 United States Patents!
From the process itself to new innovations like the Corbin
Glovebox, you can count on highly functional and unique products
that work. Corbin products are manufactured under one or more of
the following US Patents: 6,848,156 B2; 6,729,516 B2;
D 489,540S; 6,655,740 B1; 6,422,648 B1; 5,544,937;
5,608,957; 4,953,911; D545,073S & 6,971,714 B1.
FIBERTECH™ BASEPAN:
A purpose-built hybrid material that provides a firm foundation
to support the carefully designed ergonomics of the Corbin
saddle. It provides a precision fit to every arc and contour of
the machine and rides on rubber bumpers to protect your paint.
We always design our basepans as flat as possible so bumps or
odd shapes don't telegraph through the foam to your body.
Click the button at left to learn
more...
COMFORT CELL® FOAM:
The heart of the Corbin saddle! Our exclusive, purpose-built
foam material, called Comfort Cell, was created to
provide a firm, resilient ride that doesn't break down. This
means it will support you for long days on the road. Over time,
Comfort Cell will break in to provide a personalized fit to your
posture and even greater comfort!
For the complete story, just click the
button.
ERGONOMIC SHAPING:
A major part of the design criteria of the Corbin saddle is its
ergonomic shape. This means the saddle's foam shape is designed
to emulate the curves of the human body. This provides more
square inches of body contact and helps eliminate hot spots.
This shaping also neutralizes the seating platform to help curb
sliding in the saddle, which reduces fatigue. In a nutshell:
more comfort for a longer ride!
Click the button at left for an animation that shows
how it works.
PATENTED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY:
Always an innovator, Mike Corbin invented Integrated Molding
technology, which is now the process by which all Corbin
saddles are made. This process allows extremely tight
tolerances and creates a chemical bond between the foam and
base material.
To see what this is all about, click the button for
more information.
GENUINE LEATHER:
We use leather in all panels of the seat that contact your body.
This provides a luxurious ride that breathes with your body.
Leather will also break in along with the foam shape to support
a personalized fit. Available in a wide range of textures and
styles to suit your taste.
For more information about leather seating,
click away.
ELECTRIC HEAT:
As an option, we can include electric heat in this saddle!
This option provides a true bit of luxury for when the
temperature starts to drop. Installation is simple, with the
major components pre-built into the saddle. Just wire in the
included pigtail and you're ready to roll.
Click the button at left for
complete information...
Warning!
Heater elements should never be installed in motorcycle seats
used by riders who cannot sense heat.
Concerned about how a material will look? We will gladly send
samples at no charge. Visit our
materials page
and use the chatbot to place your request. Limitations apply.
Saddle Cream
Take good care of your new seat and it will take care of you!
Perfect for all your leather goods.
$25
Measurements:
Rider seating: 17.5" wide x 16" long x 6" deep Trunk Capacity: 10.5 liters Door Opening: Approx 10" x 5"
Corbin's front seat and Smuggler trunk come mounted together and install on your Gold Wing as a single piece. Installation uses the stock bolts in the front while the rear bolts down to your chassis using bolts in the hand rail mounting location (hardware included).
Installation:
Components of the Fire & Ice system come preinstalled on the saddle, you need only connect the supplied pigtail to the accessory wiring on your Gold Wing.
Item storage may be limited by shape of the door opening or interior shape of the trunk. Small "netbook" computers and tablets usually fit fine, but laptops may not.
Fire & Ice system easily wires up with an included pigtail that connects to the accessory jack on your fusebox.
Due to the shape and size of the heating/cooling pads, minimal custom shaping can be performed on Fire & Ice saddles.
Corbin saddles (with very few exceptions) include
Genuine Leather Seating
to provide a luxurious look and feel... don’t let anybody tell you
that vinyl is just as good! You wouldn’t buy vinyl boots, would you?
WARNING:
Heater elements (when available) should never be installed in
motorcycle seats that will be used by riders that cannot sense heat.
This could create a hazardous condition.
Testimonials:
Can you spell comfortable? C-O-R-B-I-N. That's right. After installing your seat on my '05 GL1800, I was happy as a lark. Right out of the box it was perfect. I like noticing the beautiful surroundings you see while traveling, not the pain in my butt. -Mark S.
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General Contacts
California Factory:
Corbin Saddles
2360 Technology Parkway
Hollister, CA 95023
800-538-7035
Florida Showroom:
Corbin Saddles
1433 North US Highway 1
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
800-223-4332
PLEASE NOTE:
Corbin products are designed to fit very close to your bike for a clean look.
Due to this, other accessories or options can inhibit proper fit. As an example:
Tank Consoles (dashes), ignition modules, exhaust systems, sissy bars, etc.
If you have accessories installed on your bike, please let us know so we can
verify the fit for you.
MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS: As a small token of our appreciation for your service to our country, we proudly offer a 10% discount to active military, veterans and first responders. Thank you for what you do! Be sure to notify us when the order is placed, we cannot change orders already in process. Call us at 800-538-7035 so our Reps can apply your discount.
CUSTOM COVERS: You are always welcome to choose from our wide variety of colors and material options for your saddle. We provide these options at no extra charge as long as we can use our existing cover patterns. Creating a new cover design requires specialized custom work and will result in additional charges.
SADDLE WARRANTY:
Basepan, foam and hardware of the Corbin saddle is warranted to the original
owner for life. Cover materials, Heaters and workmanship are warranted for
one year. Product will only be authorized to be shipped back for refining of
shape or to replace/rectify defective parts. In cases where the rework requires
a new cover, a recover charge will be applied. Cash or credit refunds are not
available. All goods being handled for customer service consideration must be
accompanied by a Corbin receipt and a Return Material Authorization number (RMA).
FIBERGLASS WARRANTY:
Structural integrity of Corbin fiberglass components are warranted to the
original owner for life. Finish and paint are warranted against manufacturing
defect for one year. Damage to product and / or painted surfaces from outside
forces or misuse is specifically not covered under warranty. Cash or credit
refunds are not available. All goods being handled for customer service
consideration must be accompanied by a Corbin receipt and a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number.
EXPORT SALES:
USA pricing shown. When products are shipped throughout the world, you will
see higher prices because of freight, customs, duty & applicable taxes.
Please consider these costs when purchasing Corbin products outside the USA.
If ordering direct from Corbin, we will compute freight charges and add them
to the order. BUYER will be responsible for customs, taxes, duty or other charges.