Smuggler saddle

[Georgiaboy71]

Hello all.

Just wondering if anyone out there had a corbain smuggler saddle and what you thought about it. It looks sweet and i think it's a good idea for added storage. My lady rides her own bike so unless there is an issue with her bike I always ride single. My question is what do you all think about price vs. performance. Is the extra storage space worth the hefty $700.00+ price?

thanks

G.B.

 

[ahchiu]

I love my snuggler, I was lucky and did not have to refi my house to get it. It came with the bike along with the Corbin seat. I sold the seat. I don't think I would pay the full retail price today.

 

[ionbeam]

I'm thinking you could buy a custom fit Russell seat and a Givi trunk and still have enough $ left over to fill the trunk with a fine vintage 12 pack of suds. And, the 12 pack will fit in the Givi.

You would really want to have that little bit of extra storage, a short back rest, and a cool look for $700. IMO, you would still end up with just a mediocre one size fits all seat.

 

[johnny80s]

I got one used and love it. Fairlaner fit a 6 pack of coke and a bottle of Southern Comfort in his.

 

[Fairlaner]

actually it was a six pack of beer and a bottle of scotch......

With room for some ice too.

R

 

[SacramentoMike]

Do you ever camp on your bike? When I do I have a waterproof duffel that straps down nicely on the back seat. The side cases, tail bag and tank bag aren't enough sometimes. I don't see how you could do that--or strap anything down there--with a Smuggler. Other than that, my experience with Corbin seats has been fairly negative. If you could use a Smuggler with a more comfortable seat--and you probably can--that might be a better solution. If you could find the Smuggler used, better yet. Too damned expensive.

 

[FJRandy]

Sorry I can't comment on the smuggler. I just made my own instead. 3X the room and waterproof...unlike the smuggler.

I also made the one for the SV650 in the background.

 

[SkooterG]

So Randy, when are you going to make one for me?

 

[JT 384]

I have one ,not worth the money .

 

[johnny80s]

Do you ever camp on your bike? When I do I have a waterproof duffel that straps down nicely on the back seat. The side cases, tail bag and tank bag aren't enough sometimes. I don't see how you could do that--or strap anything down there--with a Smuggler. Other than that, my experience with Corbin seats has been fairly negative. If you could use a Smuggler with a more comfortable seat--and you probably can--that might be a better solution. If you could find the Smuggler used, better yet. Too damned expensive.

When I go camping I pull it and put on my rear seat. Then I can run my saddle bags, top case and motofizz bag. Other than those trips the smuggler is on all time and I love it.

 

[FJRandy]

So Randy, when are you going to make one for me?

Not in this lifetime. Nothing personal....I just don't have the time or resources to do any more.

 

[smellthat?]

I recently bought one and will have it on Monday - lots o cash, but worth it.

 

[dj bill]

if you ride alot its great,if you only roll 2 months out of the year cuz you choose to live in some cold snowy rainy ****** place its not.