The age-old problem... you want your bike to look cool and sporty, but you have to provide for a passenger. In the past, your only option has been a removable pillion seat. But that sometimes didn't look right or left brackets showing on the fender or worse... scratches! That's all changed with Corbin's patented Rumble seat design. Converts instantly from a slick looking solo seat to a generous two-up platform with integrated backrest. No worries, no fuss & no tools required.
Convenient and easy to use, this seat design features an all-new hinge mechanism that secures the fold down backrest in either position effortlessly. Just fold it up or down and our new spring indexed hinge holds it in position and you're ready to roll. Naturally, the saddle looks great in either position and is finished in your choice of styles for a totally custom look.
Naturally, the comfort is pure Corbin with our exclusive Comfort Cell foam material and ergonomically designed seating. Notice how the rider's position is sculpted to fit the shape of the human body? That provides more square inches of body contact and helps to eliminate pressure points that cause hot spots. Inside, our foam material gives a firm, resilient ride that supports you indefinitely. Over time, the foam will actually break in and conform to your specific body shape for a personalized fit. Our foam material feels firm when you first ride it, but this firmness is what gives you the ability to ride great distances in comfort.
In the rear, Rumble seat offers generous passenger accommodations with over 76 square inches of body contact area and nearly a foot of vertical back support. This provides excellent medium range comfort while keeping an exquisite look. When folded down, the passenger rest provides a look similar to our original Gunfighter saddle design. This also gives the front position a bit more lower back support and brings the bucket height up to 8.5".
On the back of the Rumble Seat, we finish it of with gloss black ABS panels that you can easily remove and take to your favorite painter if you prefer a more custom look. For a bit more flash, order your Rumble Seat with chromed steel backing plates at no extra charge. Notice how the saddle is designed to fit perfectly to the tank, chassis and fender. This kind of fit is available only in genuine Corbin saddles through our patented Integrated Molding system. This process allows us to engineer extremely tight tolerances and fit complex shapes like that swoopy fuel tank.
For those chilly morning rides we offer an option of heated rider seating. We incorporate a heater unit under the leather seating and a switch on the left side of the saddle (so you can turn it on without removing your hand from the throttle). Just flip the switch to the low or high position and the seat will warm up and maintain temperature automatically through an integrated controller. Corbin's heater is completely pre installed in the saddle and you need only integrate the included pigtail to your fuse box. Note: Passenger seating is not heated on this model.
Why doesn't everybody offer a cool, convertible design like this? Simple: The Rumble Seat is a patented design invented by Mike Corbin over a decade ago! Since then we've perfected the inner workings of the Rumble Seat into the sturdy and durable design you'll find today. Inside the saddle is an entire "sissy bar" assembly that is designed to fold away for that trick Rumble Seat action. To protect it from the elements, the whole internal mechanism is nickel-plated.
Features genuine leather seating for a perch that breathes with your body and breaks in with the foam shape. Includes our "sharp deco" stitch pattern as shown. Choose from a variety of leather styles to customize the look of the saddle. Leather makes an excellent cover that is extremely durable and luxurious to ride on. As your saddle ages, the leather will take on its own unique character just like your leather jacket does. Just be sure to care for your new saddle properly with a quality leather conditioner like our Saddle Cream.
For simple installation, we've designed this model to work with our new key lock system. Simply install the included bracket and stainless steel latch pin into the seat bolt location on your fender. The seat will now install with a tongue in the front and a key latch in the rear for simple on and off. If you go with the heated option, we also include the pigtail to wire the saddle directly into your stock fuse box. Naturally, heater unit and controller will be pre installed in the saddle.
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...
PATENTED RUMBLE SEAT: The most convenient saddle available! Converts instantly from Solo to Dual with no tools required, just a simple flip of the wrist. Another original Corbin idea, this seat design is so unique it carries two United States Patents: #4,953,911 & #6,971,714. Click the button for additional info
KEY LOCK INSTALLATION: This saddle model uses a new mounting system designed by Corbin to allow installation and removable with a simple key lock. Once the included brackets are installed, the saddle can be removed easily by just inserting and turning the key. Need a demo? Just click the button.
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. Simple to install with 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 info...
Measurements
Rider Seating: 14.5" wide x 14" long
Back support: 8.5"
Passenger: Approx. 8" wide x 9.5" long
Back support: 11"
Approx. seat height: 27"
Measurements:
Rider Seating: 14.5" wide x 14" long
Back support: 8.5"
Passenger: Approx. 8" wide x 9.5" long
Back support: 11"
Approx. seat height: 27"
Installation Instructions: [Page 1] - [Page 2] Rumble seat installs on your bike easily with all brackets and necessary components included. Install the Corbin bracket with latch pin into your fender into the stock location and slide the nose of the saddle into place with the standard tongue into the chassis. Then lower the rear of the saddle into place and latch by pushing down on saddle.
If you opt for the heated model, we include a wiring pigtail that integrates with your Kawasaki wiring harness. Complete instructions are included.
Rumble seat has not been tested to work with any sissy bar or other passenger backrest assembly available for your Vulcan.
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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DESCRIPTION
PRICE
#KV-16-FLIP-E
Rumble Seat, Heated
$699
#KV-16-FLIP
Rumble Seat, no heat
$549
Seating Panels
Side Panels
Welts
Stitching
Flip Finishing Plates
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.
