Here is a lower seat

[steveindenmark]

This is for those who are interested in a lower FZ6 seat.

For those who are not interested maybe you should look at the next thread.

I am sorry but I do not have a part number for this. Take the pics to your Yamaha man and ask him to get you one, it is a Yamaha FZ6 seat, supplied by Yamaha.

I am 5`9" and had to tip toe when stopped. PERSONALLY I did not like it, especially when riding 2 up.

I ordered the seat from my Yamaha dealer in Germany.

It is about 1" lower than the stock seat and makes a huge difference to me. It is very comfortable and feels the same as the stock seat.

The stock seat is obviously the left one.

I hope this helps some of our vertically challenged members.

Steve

 

[MVent]

That seat just looks more comfortable. Too bad you don't have a part number.

 

[reiobard]

I haven't decided if i need a different seat or not yet, but that looks like a good alternative, is it made from the same material or is it one of the "Gel" seats?

 

[steveindenmark]

I think it is of the same material and not a gel seat but it is much more comfortable than the stock seat. I did 400km last sunday and it was great.

It is not the Yamaha comfort seat which is the same size as the stock but with a gel pad added.

Steve

Steve

 

[steveindenmark]

That seat just looks more comfortable. Too bad you don't have a part number.

Yes it is but if your Yamaha dealer is any good he will find it if you show him the pics.

Steve

 

[dankatz]

Nice pictures. I have the same problem at 5'8". I also need to tip toe and it is a bit harder to back the bike up into a spot.
Dani

 

[Bren]

I couldn't find that part number either with a quick search. But here's a link to an US parts catalog where you can find the numbers of the OEM parts:

Yamaha Motor US.

I'm not quite sure if the same part numbers apply in UK as well.

And to that lower seat: ME WANNA!

 

[grommit]

How much did it cost out of interest?

 

[steveindenmark]

I THINK it would work out to 228 US dollars.

Steve

 

[dankatz]

Is this the "comfort seat" which is advertised for $260 in the US?
Yamaha FZ6 Accessories, Yamaha FZ6 FZ6 Comfort Seat
I don't see any other seat...
Dani

 

[reiobard]

Is this the "comfort seat" which is advertised for $260 in the US?
Yamaha FZ6 Accessories, Yamaha FZ6 FZ6 Comfort Seat
I don't see any other seat...
Dani

I don;t see any either, but i don;t think that is the same seat, the seat you (DanKatz) linked to has stitching on the seat surface and steveindenmark's doesn't appear to have the stitching.

 

[teslas]

You could just shave the seat you have and only spend about 50 bucks. I think I can try to find the step by step picture instructions that somebody made for my last bike (yzf600r) on how to do it yourself.

Let me know, and i'll try to find it if anybody is interested.

 

[FZ1inNH]

You could just shave the seat you have and only spend about 50 bucks. I think I can try to find the step by step picture instructions that somebody made for my last bike (yzf600r) on how to do it yourself.

Let me know, and i'll try to find it if anybody is interested.

DIYMotorcycleSeat.com - Home Page is THE best site on modding your own seat... Read through his tutorial and step-by-step... Nice!

 

[FZ1inNH]

You all must have short inseams then. I'm 5'10" and sit flat footed (both feet) with knees bent on the stock seat. I have a 32" inseam.

 

[doc_simple]

for the fearless amongst us you could strip a solid 16 gauge wire and run some current through it to get it hot then shape the seat cushion. No I have not tried it, yes it might shock the poo out of you. Still it might slice a perfect curve, or really any shape you bend the wire into.

I have a decent power supply and may try this out in the next couple weeks, I'd do it sooner but all our bathrooms are torn out, wife says put in tile or die

 

[reiobard]

for the fearless amongst us you could strip a solid 16 gauge wire and run some current through it to get it hot then shape the seat cushion. No I have not tried it, yes it might shock the poo out of you. Still it might slice a perfect curve, or really any shape you bend the wire into.

I have a decent power supply and may try this out in the next couple weeks, I'd do it sooner but all our bathrooms are torn out, wife says put in tile or die

good luck with the seat slicing, also with the tile... or dieing i guess...

 

[HavBlue]

for the fearless amongst us you could strip a solid 16 gauge wire and run some current through it to get it hot then shape the seat cushion. No I have not tried it, yes it might shock the poo out of you. Still it might slice a perfect curve, or really any shape you bend the wire into.

I have a decent power supply and may try this out in the next couple weeks, I'd do it sooner but all our bathrooms are torn out, wife says put in tile or die

Doc, save yourself and buy a foam knife. Try the hot wire and you'll have Edison rolling in his grave......he,he,he

 

[doc_simple]

aww, you guys take all the fun out things.

And Edison deserves all the abuse he can get, Tesla told me so.

 

[steveindenmark]

I think it is of the same material and not a gel seat but it is much more comfortable than the stock seat. I did 400km last sunday and it was great.

It is not the Yamaha comfort seat which is the same size as the stock but with a gel pad added.

Steve

Steve

This was posted on the 4th entry. NO IT IS NOT THE COMFORT SEAT.

Yes I could have taken the knife to the seat but seeing as I paid the equivalent of 19000 US dollars for the bike I did not mind paying a little extra to make sure the job was done right.

The seat not only looks great but feels great.

Steve

 

[OneTrack]

Where did you buy it, Steve?