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gordy · 07-08-2008, 03:16 AM

hi guys,is it my butt,or do you guys also find the saddle uncomfortable?must admit ive had abit taken out!due to lack of normal length legs!can see the jokes already!ha,wot about this comfort seat thats avaiable,can it be purchased in uk?or does anyone have any other ideas,am living down south,use my bike 24/7..love the bike,not the seat!.many thanks..

mastakilla · 07-08-2008, 07:56 AM

I've had no problems with the saddle, I can ride for hours on end without feeling the need to get off the bike.

There's some other threads going on about seats, but I'm too lazy to look 'em up

There are alternatives for sure.

steveindenmark · 07-08-2008, 08:42 AM

I bought the Yamaha lowered seat for the FZ6.
It is 3CM lower and is more rounded.

The difference it has made is massive. It actually feels like I own the bike now. It is so comfortable that I am riding it from denmark to Normandy next week.

You can also get a really good after market seat from Bagster but they are expensive. I would not look at the Corbin because the reports are not good.

There is another thread about the lowered seat with pics.

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/produ...-fz6-seat.html (Yamaha lowered FZ6 seat)

Steve

Avalon786 · 07-08-2008, 12:41 PM

Well the seat is fine for me for about 30mins, above that my butt falls asleep or hurts a little bit...Maybe the Yamaha Comfort seat would fix that?...

cms58 · 07-08-2008, 02:12 PM

I have tried the gel seat from Yamaha, but I find no difference in discomfort. Still gonna look for a better seat. I have a Mustang seat on my cruiser, I guess I am just spoiled to that seat.

Nooj · 07-09-2008, 11:56 AM

I thought the S2 seat was supposed to be better than the original FZ6 seat? I've heard people complaining about getting a sore arse on the old style seat, but neither me or the Missus have an issue with it.

Scooping padding out won't help, but with a stock seat I reckon it's just down to it not being sat on enough, do a few thousand miles on it and either it will get worn in nicely or your back side will, the end result will be the same; comfy bike.

dynamo-acl · 07-09-2008, 01:11 PM

I posted this in general discussion thread also

I hardly ever get a sore bum but when I did it was always when it was hot and sticky

My thesus is its the hairs on me butt are getting pulled and cozzing the pain

I talced my leathers and not had it again lately

another thing u could try is padded cycling shorts

or just another type of material between bum and leathers

**Nelly** · 07-09-2008, 01:22 PM

Hi Guys,

If anyone was willing to show me how to recover the seat I will donate some really excellent Gel pad (it is 5 feet by 2.5 feet long and about 1" deep). It is the material used to prevent pressure are breakdown on patients who are under going major surgery. It is very flexible and easy to cut. I think that if I had a template I could just cut it and insert this under the seat.
This obviously is more open to UK members but I would be happy to cut and ship. You pay postage. I have acquired the item legitimately and it is a material that is fully washable. I have obviously sanitised it.

Nelly

gordy · 07-10-2008, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelly

Hi Guys,

If anyone was willing to show me how to recover the seat I will donate some really excellent Gel pad (it is 5 feet by 2.5 feet long and about 1" deep). It is the material used to prevent pressure are breakdown on patients who are under going major surgery. It is very flexible and easy to cut. I think that if I had a template I could just cut it and insert this under the seat.
This obviously is more open to UK members but I would be happy to cut and ship. You pay postage. I have acquired the item legitimately and it is a material that is fully washable. I have obviously sanitised it.

Nelly

hiya,the gel you have sounds bloody marvlos,thanks for lookin at my question,if i where in your position,id go see a local seat repairer with your gel and let him/her do it for ya,everyman to there own job i say!

gordy

fazer513 · 07-10-2008, 05:31 AM

I too found that the standard seat uncomfortable and 1 hour was about my limit.
Yes the bagster seat was a bit pricey, but worth every penny. I can now go a full tank between rest stops.

More riding, less waiting.
The Bagster website lets you customise the seat to your choice. Lots of options. Check it out.

07-08-2008, 03:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
gordy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: portsmouth,uk Bike: fz6 s2 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 Member #3466	fz6 s2 seat question! hi guys,is it my butt,or do you guys also find the saddle uncomfortable?must admit ive had abit taken out!due to lack of normal length legs!can see the jokes already!ha,wot about this comfort seat thats avaiable,can it be purchased in uk?or does anyone have any other ideas,am living down south,use my bike 24/7..love the bike,not the seat!.many thanks..

07-08-2008, 07:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
mastakilla Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belgium Bike: 2007 Red Yamaha FZ6 S2 Posts: 322 Rep Power: 0 Member #1795	Re: fz6 s2 seat question! I've had no problems with the saddle, I can ride for hours on end without feeling the need to get off the bike. There's some other threads going on about seats, but I'm too lazy to look 'em up There are alternatives for sure.

07-08-2008, 08:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
steveindenmark Older Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denmark Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 875 Rep Power: 12 Member #1326	Re: fz6 s2 seat question! I bought the Yamaha lowered seat for the FZ6. It is 3CM lower and is more rounded. The difference it has made is massive. It actually feels like I own the bike now. It is so comfortable that I am riding it from denmark to Normandy next week. You can also get a really good after market seat from Bagster but they are expensive. I would not look at the Corbin because the reports are not good. There is another thread about the lowered seat with pics. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/produ...-fz6-seat.html (Yamaha lowered FZ6 seat) Steve

07-08-2008, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Avalon786 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Bike: 2006 Ruby Blood Red FZ6 Posts: 640 Rep Power: 9 Member #2994	Re: fz6 s2 seat question! Well the seat is fine for me for about 30mins, above that my butt falls asleep or hurts a little bit...Maybe the Yamaha Comfort seat would fix that?...

07-08-2008, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
cms58 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lithia Springs, Ga. Bike: FZ6 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Member #3522	Re: fz6 s2 seat question! I have tried the gel seat from Yamaha, but I find no difference in discomfort. Still gonna look for a better seat. I have a Mustang seat on my cruiser, I guess I am just spoiled to that seat.

07-09-2008, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nooj Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newbury, Berkshire, UK Bike: FZS600 Fazer - SL1000 Falco Posts: 149 Rep Power: 4 Member #1855	Re: fz6 s2 seat question! I thought the S2 seat was supposed to be better than the original FZ6 seat? I've heard people complaining about getting a sore arse on the old style seat, but neither me or the Missus have an issue with it. Scooping padding out won't help, but with a stock seat I reckon it's just down to it not being sat on enough, do a few thousand miles on it and either it will get worn in nicely or your back side will, the end result will be the same; comfy bike.

07-09-2008, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
dynamo-acl Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edinburgh Bike: gsxr750 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 5 Member #555	Re: fz6 s2 seat question! I posted this in general discussion thread also I hardly ever get a sore bum but when I did it was always when it was hot and sticky My thesus is its the hairs on me butt are getting pulled and cozzing the pain I talced my leathers and not had it again lately another thing u could try is padded cycling shorts or just another type of material between bum and leathers

07-09-2008, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,190 Rep Power: 49 Member #274	Re: fz6 s2 seat question! Hi Guys, If anyone was willing to show me how to recover the seat I will donate some really excellent Gel pad (it is 5 feet by 2.5 feet long and about 1" deep). It is the material used to prevent pressure are breakdown on patients who are under going major surgery. It is very flexible and easy to cut. I think that if I had a template I could just cut it and insert this under the seat. This obviously is more open to UK members but I would be happy to cut and ship. You pay postage. I have acquired the item legitimately and it is a material that is fully washable. I have obviously sanitised it. Nelly __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: 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...

07-10-2008, 05:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
fazer513 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mildura Bike: FZ6s 2005 blue Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 Member #952	Re: fz6 s2 seat question! I too found that the standard seat uncomfortable and 1 hour was about my limit. Yes the bagster seat was a bit pricey, but worth every penny. I can now go a full tank between rest stops. More riding, less waiting. The Bagster website lets you customise the seat to your choice. Lots of options. Check it out. __________________ Ian 2005 FZ6s Blue miles = smiles, its all fun

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