Ducati described their latest Superbike series as follows "… possesses the form of a pure sports bike: low, long, and narrow with exciting componentry and a technical look." Naturally, the Corbin design team came through with a saddle model that fits perfectly with this exciting theme. A component that adds to the visual appeal while providing a perch that enhances enjoyment of your super bike with supportive comfort. Inspired by Ducati's detailed lines, Corbin's design innovation comes through again!
Built low and sly to keep a nice clean look on your bike. Right up front you'll notice the lack of our usual characteristic colored welts. While in the design process, we noticed that in adding room for a colored welt or traditional Italian flag took away from the 999's and 749's tight details. Instead, we went back to the drawing board and pulled from our extensive list of custom materials and created this subtle, yet exhilarating design. In the seating panels our genuine "Leather" Carbon-Fiber keeps the sports bike theme while our new "Italian Asphalt" material in the sides ties in perfectly with the tank and bump pads.
A complete ground up design starting with our Fibertech basepan, when combined with the correct shaping, gives your body firm support for longer riding range without hot spots.
Since it's a complete new saddle, you can save your stock Ducati seat as a fancy collectable paperweight or mount it on your garage wall for posterity. This bike will be a collector's item, keep the original factory seat. The genuine leather cover with Carbon-Fiber looks really trick combined with the new Asphalt material in the sides. A very subtle design, but also very tight and "technical" looking (to use Ducati's words again). This tasteful design augments the sleek, artistic shape of the Corbin saddle design.
When the seat finally arrives, you're going to be rightfully excited to take it for a ride. If the sun is shining you're not far away from open road because installation is simple. No need for a trip to the local Duc dealer for this install. Just remove the stock seat and transfer the cowling to the Corbin saddle. Prop up the tank and install our tank bracket then bolt the seat/cowl combination to the tank bracket. Install a couple rubber bumpers, lower the assembly back into place and secure with the side bolts. Suitable for a weekend wrench, but you may want to have a buddy handy as an extra pair of hands can be helpful. Be careful, put a nice clean towel on the workbench, don't scratch up that fabulous cowling.
Corbin has been designing quality motorcycle saddles for well over three decades. Inside, there are many years and thousands of miles of development that combine to bring you what is commonly considered the world's finest
motorcycle seat.
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.
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 the 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 to 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! Just 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, just click the button for More Info
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 the personalized fit. Available in a wide range of textures and styles to suit your taste. For more information about leather seating just click away.
FIBERTECH™ BASEPAN: A purpose built, hybrid material that provides a firm foundation to support the carefully designed ergonomics of the Corbin saddle. Provides a precision fit to every arc and contour of the machine and rides on rubber bumpers to protect your paint. Click on the button at left to learn more...
Measurements
Seating Area: 8.5" wide x 27" long
Approx. seat height: 36.5" unloaded
Measurements:
Seating Area: 8.5" wide x 27" long
Approx. seat height: 36.5" unloaded
This Saddle fits the following Ducati Models: 749 Dark, 749, 749S, 749R, 999, 999S and 999R
To install the Corbin seat, you remove the stock seat and transfer the cowling to the Corbin saddle. Then you need to install our tank bracket and bolt on the seat/cowl combination. Finally you install a few rubber bumpers and secure the assembley back into place with the side bolts.
Show your colors! We usually have a new tee shirt design available every year. For 2007, we are offering the Corbin tee with the official Hollister Rally logo on the Front and our pinstripe design on the back. Available in a variety of styles for men and women! *Show Me*
The authorized biography of Mike Corbin, written by our friend William Carrington. Following the triumphs and trials of a lifetime developing new ideas from motorcycle seats to electric cars. An all American story! *Excerpts*
Take good care of your new seat and the seat will take good care of you. Designed to help your leather saddle remain weather resistant and keeps the hide supple. This will allow the leather to break in and age gracefully. Great for boots, gloves & jackets too. Simple rub-in, buff out application. *More Info*
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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
#D-999M
Front saddle
$329
Seating Panels
Side Panels
Welts
Stitching
Special Notes
Unless otherwise noted, saddles may be shown with optional items that are not included. See Accessories Tab for Corbin Backrests, V-Rails & other accessory items.
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.
SADDLE WARRANTY: Basepan, foam and hardware of the Corbin saddle is warranted to the original owner for life. Cover materials and workmanship are warranted for one year. Product will only be authorized to be shipped back, freight pre-paid, 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.
