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bowhunter757 · 04-17-2007, 05:23 PM

I have an '07 model FZ6 and am experiencing heat build up under the seat after about 10 minutes of riding. Is this normal?

**wrightme43** · 04-17-2007, 08:01 PM

I used my mesh gear today, and noticed it too. In my textile water/wind proof pants I cant feel it. I think it is normal, since it has the exhaust under the seat.

bowhunter757 · 04-17-2007, 09:00 PM

Thanks. I've contacted Yamaha to raise their awareness of the issue and will be taking it by the dealer to get it checked out. It's too uncomfortable to keep riding, and it's brand new!

**wrightme43** · 04-17-2007, 09:13 PM

Oh I didnt find it uncomfortable at all, just a sense of heat under the seat. If its burning you something is wrong. Sorry I didnt pick up on that.

OrangevaleFJR · 04-17-2007, 10:53 PM

I felt the same on my '07. Now, when it's 100 degrees + in Orangevale, this heat will be a big problem. I am looking into adding some reflective shielding between the pipe and the underside of the seat somewhere.

bowhunter757 · 04-18-2007, 04:44 AM

I tried using some aluminum tape under the seat with no noticable improvement. Then I installed a woven aluminized automotive heat shield fabric under the seat and that made it worse. I guess applying it directly to the seat the only adds to the conduction. Took it off after the first ride. Next step is to apply header tape directly to the exhaust. I spoke to one of my coworkers who owns a speed shop and he said this should the trick. I will let you and Yamaha know if this works.

Lee510 · 06-04-2007, 06:52 PM

I just signed up after finding this thread.

I have been having the same problem with the hot seat. I don't believe it's heat transferred through the seat. My seat doesn't get hot when I touch it with my hand no matter how far I go. I believe it is the posterior not getting bloodflow into or out of the nether regions as it should.

Here's what I do when I start feeling the burn. I rise off the seat and do my best Jeremy McGrath impersonation. It doesn't take but a few seconds and the heat is gone. Try it and see if it works for you.

fz6xlr8r · 06-04-2007, 08:12 PM

I haven't noticed any heat under the seat coming through on mine. The only heat I've encountered is on my thighs at a stop, more so on the right side due to the pipe running closer to that side. The seat fits me fine so no problems with butt fatigue here. I hope you guys get yours figured out. No fun to ride in discomfort.

VEGASRIDER · 06-05-2007, 01:31 AM

I have an '06 and I do not notice any unusual high temps from my seat with the exceptiion when the seat has been in direct contact with the scorching sun. I pretty much only feel heat from my legs from the engine.

greenthumb · 06-05-2007, 02:18 PM

you guys eat alot of chilli by chance?

04-17-2007, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
bowhunter757 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 Member #58	Hot seat I have an '07 model FZ6 and am experiencing heat build up under the seat after about 10 minutes of riding. Is this normal?

04-17-2007, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,947 Rep Power: 71 Member #42	I used my mesh gear today, and noticed it too. In my textile water/wind proof pants I cant feel it. I think it is normal, since it has the exhaust under the seat. __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

04-17-2007, 09:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,947 Rep Power: 71 Member #42	Oh I didnt find it uncomfortable at all, just a sense of heat under the seat. If its burning you something is wrong. Sorry I didnt pick up on that. __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

06-04-2007, 06:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lee510 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, NC Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 Member #145	I just signed up after finding this thread. I have been having the same problem with the hot seat. I don't believe it's heat transferred through the seat. My seat doesn't get hot when I touch it with my hand no matter how far I go. I believe it is the posterior not getting bloodflow into or out of the nether regions as it should. Here's what I do when I start feeling the burn. I rise off the seat and do my best Jeremy McGrath impersonation. It doesn't take but a few seconds and the heat is gone. Try it and see if it works for you. __________________ Lee 2004 FZ6 New Rider June 2006 BRC June 2006 - Best $145 I ever spent!

06-04-2007, 08:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
fz6xlr8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 291 Rep Power: 8 Member #62	I haven't noticed any heat under the seat coming through on mine. The only heat I've encountered is on my thighs at a stop, more so on the right side due to the pipe running closer to that side. The seat fits me fine so no problems with butt fatigue here. I hope you guys get yours figured out. No fun to ride in discomfort. __________________ If there is no such thing as a dumb question, how come people always say " You ask a dumb question, you get a dumb answer."?

04-17-2007, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
bowhunter757 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 Member #58	Thanks. I've contacted Yamaha to raise their awareness of the issue and will be taking it by the dealer to get it checked out. It's too uncomfortable to keep riding, and it's brand new!

04-17-2007, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
OrangevaleFJR R.I.P. Our FJR Riding Friend Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orangevale, Ca Bike: Yamaha FJR 1300 and DRZ400SM Posts: 44 Rep Power: 7 Member #49	I felt the same on my '07. Now, when it's 100 degrees + in Orangevale, this heat will be a big problem. I am looking into adding some reflective shielding between the pipe and the underside of the seat somewhere.

04-18-2007, 04:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
bowhunter757 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 Member #58	I tried using some aluminum tape under the seat with no noticable improvement. Then I installed a woven aluminized automotive heat shield fabric under the seat and that made it worse. I guess applying it directly to the seat the only adds to the conduction. Took it off after the first ride. Next step is to apply header tape directly to the exhaust. I spoke to one of my coworkers who owns a speed shop and he said this should the trick. I will let you and Yamaha know if this works.

06-05-2007, 01:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 33 Member #83	I have an '06 and I do not notice any unusual high temps from my seat with the exceptiion when the seat has been in direct contact with the scorching sun. I pretty much only feel heat from my legs from the engine.

06-05-2007, 02:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
greenthumb Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 6 Member #67	you guys eat alot of chilli by chance?

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