Fazer Owners Club - Unofficial
Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZ6 / Fazer => Topic started by: richrock on 19 February 2015, 12:10:01 am
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Well, I picked up my new FZ6 (05, stupid low mileage on the clock) and it runs like a dream. For my first 600 it's a beaut. I'll be getting many many many miles on this.
But the wife... :( Although I thought the ride was pretty plush compared to my old GPZ 500s, she thought it was harder. The seat shape is an improvement for her, but it's just too firm. So I'm in need of advice already.
I must point out a few things first -
1. We are looking to buy a GIVI topbox and backrest to help the rear seating.
2. My wife has a persistent issue with lower back pain, managed more or less with lots of painkillers. At the moment it's pretty inflamed, so this may have affected her judgement during a 6 mile test run.
3. We have tried the Airhawk cushion - pile of crap in our experience. (obviously YMMV, but please don't suggest these.
What options do I have to make the seat softer, yet retain the same shape to some degree? Is there a gel version, or an addon cushion you could recommend? ny help would be appreciated.
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get a new wife. ;)
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Rich, I was chatting to a guy at a biker's cafe who had bought a Corbin seat http://corbin.com/funstuff/media/corbin_ecc.shtml (http://corbin.com/funstuff/media/corbin_ecc.shtml)
M&P Direct do them bit ouch on the price tho'....a lot cheaper than a new Wife mind :b
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There is an upholstery company who do gel inserts on your existing seat (you could also try backing off the preload a bit.
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Rich, I was chatting to a guy at a biker's cafe who had bought a Corbin seat [url]http://corbin.com/funstuff/media/corbin_ecc.shtml[/url] ([url]http://corbin.com/funstuff/media/corbin_ecc.shtml[/url])
Dont know about the corbin for your needs, ive had one on my bike for about two years found it to be firm to sit on (might be a bit too firm for your wifes condition) that said i can do long journeys without getting a numb bum & same for the pillion.
The corbin seating area seems wider than stock all i can suggest is that you find somebody with a corbin to let your wife try it before you shell out money cos they aint cheap
i think gel inserts would be the route to take in your situation
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Thanks everyone - the idea of getting a new wife is tempting sometimes :lol
We've gone for a couple of gel pads, and also the butty buddy (not as rude as it sounds) as we can send it back if its unsuitable. We tried the Airhawk stuff and although they were super helpful, they weren't as good for us as advertised.
Most of the time is spent trying things out - experience matters in this I guess.
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Going to be wanting something similar for my bike, are there any UK suppliers?
Thanks
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Here's the answer to your prayers....
www.elsemade.com
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try this fella and he is fairly cheap.
http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/ (http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/)