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Rizzer · 08-04-2008, 04:21 PM

Thinking about changing seats. Any suggestions would be welcome. I don't think Mustang makes one. I'm curious about the Yamaha factory upgrade verses the Corbin.

**blueMONday** · 08-04-2008, 05:20 PM

Have you look at Bagster, they have pretty cool options when customizing an FZ6 seat (fabric, seat height, piping, etc.). Good Luck. Let us know what you decided to get and post some pictures when you do get one. Thanks.

Ares

**mstewar1** · 08-27-2008, 10:09 PM

The stock seat killed me after about 50 miles. I picked up a like-new corbin on the sbn forum and love it. The foam is firmer on the corbin, which suits ME much better.

Here's a link to a place that does seat mods: Page 1

I've no experience with them, found the link in another thread here.

Here's another: Luggagery and saddlery for two-wheeled vehicle (motorbikes and scooters)

Again, no personal experience.

No first-hand experience with the Yamaha "comfort" saddle. I would hope that by "comfort" they weren't thinking soft, gushy foam. I think that it uses gel. Which again, for me, would be too soft.

And you could always just get all Mcgyver on your seat: DIYMotorcycleSeat.com - Home Page

Things that can influence your comfort on the bike also include your reach to the bars: are you short of limb? -- and your height: super tall with miles of leg? Some folks will suggest stretching both before you get on and while riding. Both good ideas.

Best of luck.

lvjoneser · 09-11-2008, 03:50 PM

Go with the corbin, you won't regret it.

Oscar54 · 09-23-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizzer

Thinking about changing seats. Any suggestions would be welcome. I don't think Mustang makes one. I'm curious about the Yamaha factory upgrade verses the Corbin.

I just ordered the Yamadog comfort seat from RonAyers.com for $156.00 delivered!

I know I have read pro's and con's on this seat and at the $256 list price plus shipping or sales tax, I was hesitent, but at $156 I could not resist.

The Yami part number is ABA-4S821-00-00 for the 07-08 model year. But from other posts the seat fits 04 to 08 FZ's.

Visually looking at this seats pictures it appears that the hard edge on the stock seat that gets me on my inner theigh area is rounded to eliminate this pressure point, and the gel I hope will distribute my weight more evenly.

I'll let you know in about 2 weeks when I get it.

blchandl2 · 09-23-2008, 06:55 PM

I am on my second Fizzer and I have had Corbins on both. You can usually get a used for a decent price.

I got my current seat on Craigslist by contacting sellers who had Corbins on their bikes. I just asked if they would sell the Corbin without the bike.

Sosu2211 · 10-01-2008, 07:23 AM

I just ordered a new Bagster one... loads of options, really comfy, and very reasonable!

**aussiejules** · 10-01-2008, 07:57 AM

Just had a motor trimmer mod mine, it may now be too soft but only time will tell, and was done in stages with me trying in between. All up cost me $80 au which is about 60-70 us

08-04-2008, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rizzer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 Member #4058	Seats Thinking about changing seats. Any suggestions would be welcome. I don't think Mustang makes one. I'm curious about the Yamaha factory upgrade verses the Corbin.

08-04-2008, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
blueMONday Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North East Coast Bike: 2007 FZ6 Blue Posts: 658 Rep Power: 24 Member #741	Re: Seats Have you look at Bagster, they have pretty cool options when customizing an FZ6 seat (fabric, seat height, piping, etc.). Good Luck. Let us know what you decided to get and post some pictures when you do get one. Thanks. Ares __________________ Carpe Diem. Mods: b_d43's dual headlight, Givi E37,Givi E21 + racks, Givi E37 brakelight, Yamaha lower cowl, CalSci 8+ windshield, FIAMM FreewayBlaster, Acerbis MX handguards, Phillips Xtreme bulbs, Uncaged Frame sliders, Motorcyle cigarette power socket, RAM Mount-Aquabox, Throttlemeister, Two Brothers Titanium, Power Commander III, K&N air filter, Fork mounted Auxialliary Lights

08-27-2008, 10:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
mstewar1 made you look... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: berkeley Bike: 06 fz6 Posts: 283 Rep Power: 5 Member #4302	Re: Seats The stock seat killed me after about 50 miles. I picked up a like-new corbin on the sbn forum and love it. The foam is firmer on the corbin, which suits ME much better. Here's a link to a place that does seat mods: Page 1 I've no experience with them, found the link in another thread here. Here's another: Luggagery and saddlery for two-wheeled vehicle (motorbikes and scooters) Again, no personal experience. No first-hand experience with the Yamaha "comfort" saddle. I would hope that by "comfort" they weren't thinking soft, gushy foam. I think that it uses gel. Which again, for me, would be too soft. And you could always just get all Mcgyver on your seat: DIYMotorcycleSeat.com - Home Page Things that can influence your comfort on the bike also include your reach to the bars: are you short of limb? -- and your height: super tall with miles of leg? Some folks will suggest stretching both before you get on and while riding. Both good ideas. Best of luck.

09-11-2008, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
lvjoneser Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Longview, WA Bike: 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0 Member #754	Re: Seats Go with the corbin, you won't regret it.

09-23-2008, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
blchandl2 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kokomo, IN Bike: Tiger 1050, '07 FZ6 Posts: 118 Rep Power: 3 Member #4172	Re: Seats I am on my second Fizzer and I have had Corbins on both. You can usually get a used for a decent price. I got my current seat on Craigslist by contacting sellers who had Corbins on their bikes. I just asked if they would sell the Corbin without the bike.

10-01-2008, 07:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sosu2211 Super Furry Animal Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: France Bike: FZ6n s2 08 Posts: 91 Rep Power: 3 Member #4292	Re: Seats I just ordered a new Bagster one... loads of options, really comfy, and very reasonable!

10-01-2008, 07:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
aussiejules Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: adelaide australia Bike: 04 silver fz6n Posts: 901 Rep Power: 15 Member #302	Re: Seats Just had a motor trimmer mod mine, it may now be too soft but only time will tell, and was done in stages with me trying in between. All up cost me $80 au which is about 60-70 us __________________

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