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Fizzer6, did you try the lower positions? The highest one was perfect for 6' height (32" inseam for pants for me) and there are three seat heights available.
Nice to hear, think I missed that feature reading over it on Yammie's site.
Us giants will appreciate this.
Yes, there are two positions for the front of the seat + 2 for the rear, these combine to three usable positions. Low front, low rear, low front, high rear, high both, at least this is how I understood it. I think we spent 20 minutes or so trying to find all the working combinations with the shop guys when I was checking the bike
How do you adjust the seat? Do you have to remove the seat first?
Forgot to add to this thread!
I Got to ride my buddy's brand new US FJ-09 a couple weeks ago.
Biggest impressions.
1. Seat height! Much higher than FZ6. Not a good bike for anyone under 5'9" unless you plan to lower it. I'm 5'8" and 150 lbs and had to stand on the balls of both feet at stops. Not a problem for some, but because of this it just felt top heavy in parking lots.
2. Bar width. Wider than FZ6. Feels very flickable for it's size.
3. Great engine! Smooth and no need to rev it up too much to get going quick! I could live with that!
I wouldn't buy this bike based on the seat height...it's a deal breaker. I wouldn't feel as in control at low speeds as I do on the FZ6. Unless the seat height could be brought down to FZ6 heights I couldn't live with that.
The downside to the trader is the small capacity fuel tank.
That's the point Adrian the FZ6 can do a bit of everything, the power is enough for me but a bit more would be nice, problem is most of the 600 commuters are well under the FZ6's 98 HP. I even tried the Honda NC750 as it's one of the most economical in it's class, after riding it I knew why I think the FZ1 is just a little overpowered for an economical ride, although I've toyed with the idea. A big issue with me is that the maintenance period shouldn't be too short (otherwise i'll need to do it twice a year) and very important it should stay dependable even though it lives outside.I have looked at a few of the tracers and MT/FZ 09 in traffic and they look great but like you Martin, I am not convinced by the tank capacity and range. I
haven't sat to feel the ergonomics, and I promised the missus I would not look seriously until the end of next year for a replacement for the FZ6. ButI am following the market. Maybe a move to BMW/Ducati might be nice and tehn I think a Triumph, speed or street triple. I keep weighing up do I want stariaght commuter or the ability to run longer trips. Sometimes I think Guzzi, I have only sat, but the ergos felt fantastic on the Bellagio cruiser( thats a few years ago I know!)
I keep thinking about how good the FZ is except for the seat and how I dont really want(need) to go bigger.... ah the dilemmas!!!!