Thanks for the inspiration regarding the Corbin seat and smuggler from your pictures.

I bit the bullet last week (so to speak) and ordered the front (un-heated) seat and smuggler for my "FASTER"  candy red 2009 C14 
The front seat will be made of vinyl due to me riding year round and Seattle rain.

As I can't ride for several more weeks, this will be an ideal time to re-adjust the wiring for the Fuze block, fitting a new air filter and pre-flighting Mr.Zoom.
Pictures will be posted when I get the farkles.

Jon.

Should of bit harder and went with the heated seat for that Seattle weather.... IMHO

Congrats Jon! 
 
I look forward to some pics when they arrive! 

Why is leather bad for year round riding and rain?

Why is leather bad for year round riding and rain?

Uhmmmm, who said it was? As long as you treat the leather with a good conditioner there should be no problem. Leather is more supple than vinyl or other synthetics and becomes more comfortable with use.

Pacific Northwet rider here, leather Corbin seat, all I do is keep it treated with snow seal.  roughly 50000 miles on the seat, signs of use, but(t) still looks great and no signs she won't last another 50k.

Why is leather bad for year round riding and rain?

Leather requires that you regularly apply proper moisturizers, repellent, and UV inhibitors.  Else leather is  prone to drying, cracking, fading, splitting, water-logging, etc.  It does depend on the quality of the leather, how often it is used, what conditions it sees, etc.  Of course, you can't beat the comfort of leather!!

I am too lazy, so my Sargent has vinyl and I am quite happy with it.

Thanks for the input.
Hope we can meet up when I am able to ride.

Jon.

I'm due West of ya, I live in Port Orchard!!

The Smuggler does not seal around the edges like the OEM seat does so there is an opportunity for water to get in underneath. The OEM electrics are adequetly protected, but you may want to condider some kind of protection for your Fuzeblock.

Just called Corbin and asked for a rough ETA on the seat and smuggler.
Corbin stated that the items may be shipped next week depending on how the paint work goes on the smuggler.

Hope to add some pictures as soon as I get them 

 

Thanks for the information.
Any idea (silicone sealer) what I could use to seal the Fuze block?

Jon.

I wouldn't seal the Fuze block itself. I would be more inclined to put some kind of rubber membrane over everything and tuck it under the fairing at the edges so that all of the electronics are protected. Check it out when you get your Smuggler and see what you think.

Well I received my Corbin seat and smuggler.

I am not happy with the defects both on the seat and the smuggler. There were numerous things that are just not correct for the amount of money that I spent.
I have just sent an e mail to Corbin outlining my disappointment and I have asked for an RMA so that they can fix the issues.

Well that sucks...   
 
Can you post up some pics of the defects Jon? Mine came with no defects at all... 

I would be a little angry too. 

Good job of documenting them with the pics Jon, I'm glad to hear Corbin is gonna make it right for you. 
 
Sux you now have to wait a bit longer though... 

I recieved mine a few weeks ago and had no paint problem , well, I take that back , I have not  looked at the underside like you .
I did have to move the bottom part of the latch forward to make it workie.
I LIKE IT grey snake skin black stiching .

I live near Corbin Factory. Had numerous rounds with smuggler. Once corrected it has been wondeful and hasn't left the bike. Their QC is just terrible but the workers are certainly willing to make it right. Believe it or not I can get my makeup, ipad, cell phone, Zumo 660, toolkit, tire gauge, and extra helmet windshield inside and still leave room for my gloves/glasses when I stop.