Author Topic: decent seat (Read 7199 times)

sinto · « **on:** 19 April 2015, 08:33:45 pm »

What's the best, comfiest seat for fzs600?
Just done a 280mile run with a pillion today and both our asses were foccin sore by the end of it!
What do you guys recommend?

ChristoT · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 April 2015, 08:35:59 pm »

Quote from: sinto on 19 April 2015, 08:33:45 pm

What's the best, comfiest seat for fzs600?
Just done a 280mile run with a pillion today and both our asses were foccin sore by the end of it!
What do you guys recommend?

Only 280 miles?

Get a softer arse?

sinto · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 April 2015, 08:37:36 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 19 April 2015, 08:35:59 pm

Only 280 miles?

Get a softer arse?

At least I can do 280 miles Chris

lol

I should of maybe put this in general forum?
Can anybody move it? Thanks

rhinoeli · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 April 2015, 08:57:57 pm »

Don't know the manufacturer of mine, but I know it is from England. It is gel padded and super comfortable. My ass thanks it every time, even after a 800 km ride.

sinto · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 April 2015, 09:02:27 pm »

Quote from: rhinoeli on 19 April 2015, 08:57:57 pm

Don't know the manufacturer of mine, but I know it is from England. It is gel padded and super comfortable. My ass thanks it every time, even after a 800 km ride.

That looks just the job rhinoeli, wish you knew the name of the company :-(
Just came across this mob in Glasgow, has anyone used or heard of them?http://trimworkshops.co.uk

ChristoT · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 April 2015, 09:06:15 pm »

Quote from: sinto on 19 April 2015, 09:02:27 pm

Quote from: rhinoeli on 19 April 2015, 08:57:57 pm
Don't know the manufacturer of mine, but I know it is from England. It is gel padded and super comfortable. My ass thanks it every time, even after a 800 km ride.
That looks just the job rhinoeli, wish you knew the name of the company :-(

Ain't that a Corbin?

Frosties · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 April 2015, 10:26:50 pm »

Could be a Dave Digger seat. One of the lads on here met him at some seaside exhibition and bought a FZS seat there and then. Good bloke and god price - about £130 exchange.

He sorted me a cracking seat for my Tiger

http://www.diggerseats.co.uk/Home.html

RMT1983 · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 April 2015, 11:14:55 pm »

http://www.grizzleyscustomseats.com/

Ive heard this guy does some good seats and I know for sure that he has a couple of fzs 600 seats being delivered in the next week or so that will be up for grabs!!!

sinto · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 April 2015, 01:45:09 am »

Quote from: RMT1983 on 19 April 2015, 11:14:55 pm

http://www.grizzleyscustomseats.com/

Ive heard this guy does some good seats and I know for sure that he has a couple of fzs 600 seats being delivered in the next week or so that will be up for grabs!!!

Oh does he now? Interesting, do you know this guy by any chance?

trudd · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 April 2015, 01:30:30 pm »

I used an Airhawk on long trips and it's brilliant. 650 miles in one day last year on my 1050 Sprint with no bother at all.

http://www.airhawk.co.uk/

sinto · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 April 2015, 06:48:14 pm »

Quote from: trudd on 20 April 2015, 01:30:30 pm

I used an Airhawk on long trips and it's brilliant. 650 miles in one day last year on my 1050 Sprint with no bother at all.

http://www.airhawk.co.uk/

Had a look at them years ago trudd and didn't like the look of them just sitting on the seat, but I do appreciate they do a good job as I know a few people that have used them and sang their praises :-)

sinto · « **Reply #11 on:** 02 May 2015, 05:26:10 pm »

Ok a wee update.....

go to general forum

riedrider · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 May 2015, 12:27:10 am »

It looks very functional...
And in the general forum it looks also quite good after the sligt modification

Regards
Guenter

celticdog · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 May 2015, 12:53:43 am »

I've got this,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Fazer-FZS-600-SEAT-COVER-/131491706997?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9d843875

I've got the standard padding underneath but I guess it's personal choice in what you want by way of foam density/stiffness.

Whatever you decide If you're going to spend a few bob on it I'd definitely get an upholsterer on the case if you're not manually dexterous . . .

darrsi · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 May 2015, 07:08:34 am »

You may as well get one of these.......

sinto · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 May 2015, 07:28:29 am »

Quote from: celticdog on 03 May 2015, 12:53:43 am

I've got this,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Fazer-FZS-600-SEAT-COVER-/131491706997?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9d843875

I've got the standard padding underneath but I guess it's personal choice in what you want by way of foam density/stiffness.

Whatever you decide If you're going to spend a few bob on it I'd definitely get an upholsterer on the case if you're not manually dexterous . . .

I looked at that too, was thinking after I cut the foam etc and get the gel pad sitting neater, to maybe put that on instead, looks nice.
Is it just a cover? Looks a wee bit padded but better shape to original cover.

sinto · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 May 2015, 07:33:31 am »

Quote from: darrsi on 03 May 2015, 07:08:34 am

You may as well get one of these.......

Now that looks so comfortable, might end up falling asleep on it though

sinto · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 May 2015, 07:37:01 am »

Quote from: riedrider on 03 May 2015, 12:27:10 am

It looks very functional...
And in the general forum it looks also quite good after the sligt modification

Regards
Guenter

It's work in progress, I can see it taking shape, will need to trim the foam, maybe cut the gel etc to get a neater finish, and maybe get one of those covers celticdog mentioned, think that will finish it off nicely :-)

celticdog · « **Reply #18 on:** 03 May 2015, 02:12:01 pm »

Seat tacking . . . would be a lot easier with a pneumatic stapler!

sinto · « **Reply #19 on:** 03 May 2015, 02:52:14 pm »

Still looks good, my mate has a heavy duty stapler, not quite pneumatic but better than a paper stapler, so my intentions are to cut down my foam a wee bit to take the gel pad (wish I bought two separate ones now) will prob need to cut mines down a fair bit as the bit with the fazer emblem looks quite angled, (is there padding/foam in there?)

I know I could just go and get a seat made to measure etc, but I like doing stuff like this and gives me satisfaction :-)

sinto · « **Reply #20 on:** 04 May 2015, 07:44:06 pm »

Update....
Just came back from a 180 mile run with youngsterbiker, great day, and my gel pad done the trick :-)
So when I came home, I took off the seat, and proceeded with the next part of project.
After removing all the tape that I used to temporarily fit it, I then removed the edging on the gel pad and was going to cut the foam, but thought I'd just lay it on top for now and staple the cover, in my view it looks good, I'm pleased with the results myself, might take it off and trim the foam at a later point and maybe even try and get some more foam/packing for my seat area, at least now my butt is not sore, don't get me wrong, I still feel a bit if numbness but it doesn't get discomfortable that it annoys me, so I think it's done it's job.
See pics and let me know what you think guys.

72 chamb · « **Reply #21 on:** 06 June 2015, 08:15:06 pm »

Just got this one and is very comfortable... £100 delivered.

sinto · « **Reply #22 on:** 06 June 2015, 08:28:17 pm »

Is that the one the guy on fb was selling? Saw that one but didn't want the silver writing on my red bike, but now seeing it on yours, it looks good.
Does it have any padding/gel inserts?
Have you tried it yet on reasonable distance?

72 chamb · « **Reply #23 on:** 06 June 2015, 08:36:22 pm »

Yes and he has said he has another that you can have any colour writting..only done 30 miles and no problem..and no slipping forward..

72 chamb · « **Reply #24 on:** 06 June 2015, 08:37:46 pm »

It doesn't have gel insert