blackONblack
Junior Member
I'm riding a 2008 FZ6, bone stock. I've only had it for just under a year, and this past weekend I took it for my first long(ish) ride from the DC metro area to Virginia Beach. Any of you from around the area know that this drive on paper only takes about 3.5h, but because of traffic i was on the bike for nearly 6 hours, and the seat really really got to me. The seat seems to put pressure on...well, let's just say the wrong spot. After about 30 mins on the bike I start to get really sore and I just really could not enjoy the ride. I'm not resting on my cheeks like I should be, and I'm wondering...
1) Any tips for posture, foot position, arm position, etc. to put me in a better spot for longer rides?
2) Any seat mods or quick fixes (like a seat cover?) that might help??
3) Anyone else have a similar problem and what did you do?
4) Any other bike styles that might be better suited to me? I'm willing to sell the FZ6 and try something out, even a full out sport bike (maybe more weight on the wrists?), tourers (BMWs, maybe a Vstrom?), and even cruisers.
I'm a bit lanky at 6'3" and ~185 lbs so I'm wondering if maybe i'm too tall for the bike. Any suggestions out there, interwebs?!?
1) Any tips for posture, foot position, arm position, etc. to put me in a better spot for longer rides?
2) Any seat mods or quick fixes (like a seat cover?) that might help??
3) Anyone else have a similar problem and what did you do?
4) Any other bike styles that might be better suited to me? I'm willing to sell the FZ6 and try something out, even a full out sport bike (maybe more weight on the wrists?), tourers (BMWs, maybe a Vstrom?), and even cruisers.
I'm a bit lanky at 6'3" and ~185 lbs so I'm wondering if maybe i'm too tall for the bike. Any suggestions out there, interwebs?!?