Anyone Have Trouble with Corbin Saddle Bags Leaking??

Quote from Orangeman

Yeah.... unfortunately no ... Corbin has a written no returns/refunds policy clearly listed on their site that trumps the dispute process .. they class it as a custom item ..

You may get some traction if you purchased through a vendor to get a "fix" but as far as a return the vendor would have to take the loss .....

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If I bought DIRECTLY from Corbin (I bought their seats directly), I would definitely put this in dispute. A no return policy would not apply to defective products. Only by being proactive, speaking up, and taking action will anything get resolved!

Quote from rickgi

A no return policy would not apply to defective products.

Actually if you read their warranty It covers this specifically, it states defective parts will be repaired or replaced at their discretion after you contact them, receive authorization, and return the item for evaluation. It then goes on to reiterate "no cash refunds" ....

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I don't want to highjack this thread, just to show an alternative for SS owners with a roof.

Well, I just went out to the SS to take a picture of my rear tire for the thread I just started on here. While there, look at what has reared it's ugly head now with my Corbin setup! Fender is cracked, right where it's bolts to the left hand bag. Don't get me wrong, I love the cleaned up look from the rear with them. However, I'd sell them for 1/2 what I paid for the bags if I could find a buyer... and go a different route.

Quote from Goats_Hogs

Well, I just went out to the SS to take a picture of my rear tire for the thread I just started on here. While there, look at what has reared it's ugly head now with my Corbin setup! Fender is cracked, right where it's bolts to the left hand bag. Don't get me wrong, I love the cleaned up look from the rear with them. However, I'd sell them for 1/2 what I paid for the bags if I could find a buyer... and go a different route.

I would not take them even if you would pay me

not sure exactly where that photo is taken of, would be nice to see a shot from farther back, just saying.

Quote from toons2

not sure exactly where that photo is taken of, would be nice to see a shot from farther back, just saying.

It is on the fender of the Corbin bag setup. It's the lower left hand side, and there's a screw hole that mounts it to the left saddle bag at that spot. Right about where the gray area marked shows in this picture...

Quote from Orangeman

Actually if you read their warranty It covers this specifically, it states defective parts will be repaired or replaced at their discretion after you contact them, receive authorization, and return the item for evaluation. It then goes on to reiterate "no cash refunds" ....

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Just because something is written doesn't mean it has legal standing. I would get my money back one way or another, just my opinion.

Quote from Shatneyman

@McClendons, hope this helps.
Bags on with rain cover

Bags off

Take wing nuts off and lower bags

Slide bags on, raise it and put wing nuts on,... DONE!
used the existing holes just longer screws

Two frames, one hooks to sling, second is what the bags sit on. Hinges tie the two together. Used some ABS plastic to cover lower frame. Heated and bent around sides. Welded some round bar to stiffen the sides.

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Thanks, I like that approach, although do not have allot of metal work skills am fairly mechanical. May I've similar a shot. Want the Corbins, and keep thinking they've fixed the problem by now, but hearing nothing positive

Quote from Goats_Hogs

Well, I just went out to the SS to take a picture of my rear tire for the thread I just started on here. While there, look at what has reared it's ugly head now with my Corbin setup! Fender is cracked, right where it's bolts to the left hand bag. Don't get me wrong, I love the cleaned up look from the rear with them. However, I'd sell them for 1/2 what I paid for the bags if I could find a buyer... and go a different route.

Mine cracked in the exact same place. Sent pictures to Corbin, of course they denied the replacement. Said it was not defective. Hmmm.

These type issues have plagued the Corbin Bags since they came out. Anyone buying them without doing a thorough search on both forums do so at their own peril. Personally, I cancelled my order when the problems first surfaced, and never looked back. I would love to buy them if they were problem-free, but I'm not holding my breath. Caveat emptor!

The price alone was enough to ever keep me from buying them...and who wants to spend that kind of money for a big problem?

I've got them and love them. I had the Cycle Springs guys install them. For the research I did this seemed to be a big piece of the issue - not that the guys who installed their own were doing it wrong but more that those who had someone install them who had done dozens had better outcomes. The drivers side is a little glitchy but once you figure out how to give it the upward pressure to close it it's no problem. The bags are beautiful and really help to finish off the back sideck that the Polaris designers gave up on

Quote from Ross

I've got them and love them. I had the Cycle Springs guys install them. For the research I did this seemed to be a big piece of the issue - not that the guys who installed their own were doing it wrong but more that those who had someone install them who had done dozens had better outcomes. The drivers side is a little glitchy but once you figure out how to give it the upward pressure to close it it's no problem. The bags are beautiful and really help to finish off the back sideck that the Polaris designers gave up on

My install was easy, the latching should be MUCH better, but I agree with you that a love them. Have not popped open, as the early issue, and I can wrap the inside bags in a garbage bag if needed. Should I, no, but best option.

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