Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

nlheikki · 03-28-2008, 09:33 PM

I know this is a strange question, but both are pretty expensive upgrades. The sound of the stock exhaust sounds like a sewing machine and the stock seat makes my arse go numb after 1.5 to 2 hours.

What's a better purchase?

**nimzotech** · 03-28-2008, 09:58 PM

Ehhh is that like comparing apples to oranges? I think you will find the scorpion exhausts easier to appreciate. I've heard from many here that Scorpions are an excellent upgrade. On the other hand I have not heard many reviews about more comfortable seats... Good luck mate! Perhaps you can start on exhaust and then work up to the seat?

**reiobard** · 03-28-2008, 10:06 PM

Ok, here is my attempt at an intellegent post tonight...

If the only reason that you are looking for an exhaust is that you don't like the sound then think of it like this. Who cares how it sounds if you can't stand to ride it... make the bike enjoyable to ride before making power/sound/ aesthetic adjustments to it. I would vote that if it comes down to the two right now do the seat as it will make you want to RIDE the bike and do the exhaust later when you find a few extra $'s again...

**Botch** · 03-28-2008, 10:24 PM

And I'm going to post the opposite view...

I read somewhere that OEM seats were designed to fit the majority of the population. Makes sense.
The same article said that aftermarket seatmakers strive for the same goal: a seat that fits the majority of the, erm, seats!
So, just maybe, unless you have a seat custom-made for your own tuckus (and they're out there), the exhaust may be a better buy.

Personally, I find the stock seat just fine. Now if the airlines would just give me 1.5" more legroom in Coach...

Red Wazp · 03-29-2008, 12:06 AM

Not much fun owning a bike that isn't fun after 2 hours.
Have you sat on a Corbin? Mighty firm seat, customer service isn't always the best. Having said that, a good seat is well worth the $$. Does Sargent make a seat for the FZ6?

**wrightme43** · 03-29-2008, 12:17 AM

The customer service sucks monkey butt. I have tried to buy one from them since mid 07. I finally found a used one on here, its on the way to my house now. I will review it when it gets here compared to the comfort seat. The stock seat burned in the house.

steveindenmark · 03-29-2008, 04:06 AM

There are a lot of reviews on the Corbin seat if you look for them.

Quite a few are sold on E Bay in Europe.

The general opinion is that they slope too much to the front of the bike pushing both the rider and the passengetr forward. I have never been on one, I am just reporting what I have read.

The best thing is to find other people on here who have the Corbin on their bike.

Bagster is another seat you should look into, they look great but again I have not been on one.

Steve

**reiobard** · 03-29-2008, 05:37 AM

You could be adventurous and try what is suggested in this thread. And then have enough left over to get the cans too.

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-m...stom-seat.html (DIY - Custom Seat)

Zack · 03-29-2008, 07:16 AM

Seat ... definitely

**Hellgate** · 03-29-2008, 11:03 AM

Fred had a custom seat made, not sure of the MFG. You send a tracing of your toosh in so they can make it specifically for you. He seems to really like it. If you want to go on long rides I guess the seat is most important.

You could always drill out the muffler for now until you can get the exhaust.

03-28-2008, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
nlheikki 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iowa Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 355 Rep Power: 7 Member #1361	Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? I know this is a strange question, but both are pretty expensive upgrades. The sound of the stock exhaust sounds like a sewing machine and the stock seat makes my arse go numb after 1.5 to 2 hours. What's a better purchase?

03-28-2008, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Re: Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? Ehhh is that like comparing apples to oranges? I think you will find the scorpion exhausts easier to appreciate. I've heard from many here that Scorpions are an excellent upgrade. On the other hand I have not heard many reviews about more comfortable seats... Good luck mate! Perhaps you can start on exhaust and then work up to the seat? __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview

03-28-2008, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,409 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? Ok, here is my attempt at an intellegent post tonight... If the only reason that you are looking for an exhaust is that you don't like the sound then think of it like this. Who cares how it sounds if you can't stand to ride it... make the bike enjoyable to ride before making power/sound/ aesthetic adjustments to it. I would vote that if it comes down to the two right now do the seat as it will make you want to RIDE the bike and do the exhaust later when you find a few extra $'s again...

03-28-2008, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? And I'm going to post the opposite view... I read somewhere that OEM seats were designed to fit the majority of the population. Makes sense. The same article said that aftermarket seatmakers strive for the same goal: a seat that fits the majority of the, erm, seats! So, just maybe, unless you have a seat custom-made for your own tuckus (and they're out there), the exhaust may be a better buy. Personally, I find the stock seat just fine. Now if the airlines would just give me 1.5" more legroom in Coach... __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

03-29-2008, 12:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Red Wazp Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peardale, Ca Bike: 07FZ6, 04FJR1300, 00KLR650,87XT350 Posts: 266 Rep Power: 6 Member #1613	Re: Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? Not much fun owning a bike that isn't fun after 2 hours. Have you sat on a Corbin? Mighty firm seat, customer service isn't always the best. Having said that, a good seat is well worth the $$. Does Sargent make a seat for the FZ6?

03-29-2008, 12:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,177 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? The customer service sucks monkey butt. I have tried to buy one from them since mid 07. I finally found a used one on here, its on the way to my house now. I will review it when it gets here compared to the comfort seat. The stock seat burned in the house. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

03-29-2008, 04:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
steveindenmark Older Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denmark Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,042 Rep Power: 14 Member #1326	Re: Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? There are a lot of reviews on the Corbin seat if you look for them. Quite a few are sold on E Bay in Europe. The general opinion is that they slope too much to the front of the bike pushing both the rider and the passengetr forward. I have never been on one, I am just reporting what I have read. The best thing is to find other people on here who have the Corbin on their bike. Bagster is another seat you should look into, they look great but again I have not been on one. Steve

03-29-2008, 05:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,409 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? You could be adventurous and try what is suggested in this thread. And then have enough left over to get the cans too. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-m...stom-seat.html (DIY - Custom Seat)

03-29-2008, 07:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Zack Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Bike: FZ6 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 5 Member #1593	Re: Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? Seat ... definitely

03-29-2008, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,315 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	Re: Corbin Seat or Scorpion Exhaust? Fred had a custom seat made, not sure of the MFG. You send a tracing of your toosh in so they can make it specifically for you. He seems to really like it. If you want to go on long rides I guess the seat is most important. You could always drill out the muffler for now until you can get the exhaust. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

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