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SanNYC · 09-04-2007, 07:50 PM

Hi Ladies:

I have a red 2006 FZ6 and love it. I'm a new rider who uses my bike all day for a field job. I've already had two other bikes in my short riding history. I started with a 250 Honda Rebel which I out grew in 2 weeks. I then purchased a Honda Shadow VLX 600cc, but the bumps in the city on a cruiser were giving me back problems. I also grew weary of parking a heavy clumsy cruiser the 6 to 10 times a day I stop and park on the streets of Brooklyn, NY. I also got tired of running out of gas at least once a week.

I wanted a BMW, but didn't want the security head ache or the price so the FZ was the best choice and so far a very good one.

I love the agility of this bike, the high and upright seat position and the tremendous storage I added to the bike. I have great ‘get out of the way’ power and am NO LONGER BOTHEREED BY BUMPS.

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My only complaint is the hard seat and how hot the bike gets at times. I had the seat customized by a service called Butt Buffers:

Brooklyn Butt Buffer - Relieving lower back discomfort for motorcycle riders

Since I’m only 5’3, they lowered the seat and made a cutout for my tush. Now I can stand flat footed when I’m wearing my HD biker heals.

**wrightme43** · 09-04-2007, 09:27 PM

Welcome Welcome Glad your here. I like your topcase.

Bren · 09-05-2007, 12:08 AM

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us.

I share your opinion on the seat, it's awful especially on longer rides. If you have any pics of your customised seat, pls post some. It would be nice to see what it looks like, since I'm getting tired of my bike's original seat and am trying to find ways to fix it.

JONAC · 09-05-2007, 02:53 AM

Welcome San ... Luggage set up looks great.

Hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do

And more importantly the bike

SanNYC · 09-05-2007, 06:07 AM

The service I used took my stock seat and shaved off some of the inners, then added a small cushion. You can't tell that it has been customized unless you sit on it.

gr8eyes · 09-07-2007, 09:08 AM

For ideas on custom seats you might try one of the following

Bill Mayer or Rocky Mayer custom motorcycle seats

Russell Day long Saddles

Sargent custom seats

Corbin

Oh and welcome to the board San.

Glenn

Mobius · 09-07-2007, 03:58 PM

we are all used to see the pretty bikes we all have, and what about a picture of the lady who rides that bike?

**Nelly** · 09-17-2007, 07:14 AM

Welcome to the forum.

re-pete · 09-17-2007, 11:41 AM

I second that, in fact it would be good to have a thread with our pictures attached.

Bren · 09-17-2007, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by re-pete

I second that, in fact it would be good to have a thread with our pictures attached.

You mean like this one: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/main-...look-like.html

09-04-2007, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,862 Rep Power: 68 Member #42	Welcome Welcome Glad your here. I like your topcase. __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

09-05-2007, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bren Silent moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Bike: Blue FZ6-S '05 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 9 Member #37	Welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us. I share your opinion on the seat, it's awful especially on longer rides. If you have any pics of your customised seat, pls post some. It would be nice to see what it looks like, since I'm getting tired of my bike's original seat and am trying to find ways to fix it. __________________

09-05-2007, 02:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
JONAC ***** Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Doncaster UK Bike: CBR600RR 05 Space shuttle Posts: 791 Rep Power: 22 Member #305	Welcome San ... Luggage set up looks great. Hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do And more importantly the bike __________________ Jonathan Currently holding on tight to a CBR600RR ROCKET

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Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,152 Rep Power: 49 Member #274	Welcome to the forum. __________________ "Some say he's a RGN, (Bsc) Honours. Some say he hangs around with Max Mosley All we know is, he's called the STIG". Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

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09-05-2007, 06:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
SanNYC Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Bike: Red 2006 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 5 Member #396	The service I used took my stock seat and shaved off some of the inners, then added a small cushion. You can't tell that it has been customized unless you sit on it.

09-07-2007, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
gr8eyes Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mustang, OK Bike: 07 FZ6, 07 FJR1300. 98 YZ400F, 05 WR450F Posts: 98 Rep Power: 5 Member #408	For ideas on custom seats you might try one of the following Bill Mayer or Rocky Mayer custom motorcycle seats Russell Day long Saddles Sargent custom seats Corbin Oh and welcome to the board San. Glenn

09-07-2007, 03:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mobius Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portugal Bike: FZ6 n Posts: 27 Rep Power: 5 Member #531	we are all used to see the pretty bikes we all have, and what about a picture of the lady who rides that bike?

09-17-2007, 11:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
re-pete Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 6 Member #190	I second that, in fact it would be good to have a thread with our pictures attached.

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