New saddle on the way!

[FZ1inNH]

I am genuinely excited about this mod!!!

I bit the bullet and visited France virtually. Top Saddlery had thee seats on discount (2 left!) for the FZ6. The remaining two have white stitching but the one I purchased has blue stitching. Smooth black material except for the drivers and pillion seating areas which are a suede/brushed leather look. "FZ6" on the riser in blue then filled with white stitching.

$319 and change (US dollar) shipped. (BTW, even though they claim to take MC, I couldn't get that card to go through and ended up using a VISA instead)

Here is a similar seat shot. I will post actual photos when it arrives and when it is mounted....

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[Wavex]

I've heard great things about these seats... Let us know when you get it!

 

[reiobard]

looks great!!! if you don't like it you can always give it to me

JK, congrats it looks like it is very comfortable as well.

 

[FZ1inNH]

Thanks guys! I've yet to hear any complaints from those who have ordered these from France. I'm sure it will be top notch!

Of course, this also means I will likely have a Yamaha Comfort (Gel) seat up for sale soon. Bought new and used only last season... please PM me if interested. When I am confident the new seat is the one I want (after a 3 hour ride!!!), I will post current pics and an ad for it, unless we work a deal now.

Now that the weather is warming, I need to go out and get the Racetech springs (FINALLY) installed before the season is in full swing!

 

[oldfast007]

Wow, you'll have to a/b the Corbin with that for a true comparrison test, enjoy, we'll await the pictures...and report :thumbup:

 

[reiobard]

Thanks guys! I've yet to hear any complaints from those who have ordered these from France. I'm sure it will be top notch!

Of course, this also means I will likely have a Yamaha Comfort (Gel) seat up for sale soon. Bought new and used only last season... please PM me if interested. When I am confident the new seat is the one I want (after a 3 hour ride!!!), I will post current pics and an ad for it, unless we work a deal now.

Now that the weather is warming, I need to go out and get the Racetech springs (FINALLY) installed before the season is in full swing!

Let me know when you are installing the race tech springs, i would love to learn how so i can do it to mine sooner or later.

 

[CCHOUSEKY]

Nice score, FZ6inNH!!! Like everyone else, I've heard nothing but good things about those seats, so you should be pleased.

If you remember, last year I did a comparison (with pictures) of the Yamaha Comfort Seat, Corbin Gunfighter, and stock seat. I can't remember if I posted it here or on the FZ6 forum on Sportbikes. You should try and do the same, only with the TS seat. Oh, and I kept the Corbin, for anyone that was wondering...lol.

I'd love to have one of these, though.

 

[CrazyBiker]

You should thank me. I didn't purchase this before you even after adding it to the cart 6 times.

 

[githianki]

Your so going to love that seat :thumbup: I'd buy another in a heartbeat!

 

[madmanmaigret]

great buy! can't wait to hear how you like it. now you said only three left....are they discontinuing it?

 

[Hellgate]

Looks like a great seat! Good price too. How much is the shipping? :thumbup:

 

[ozmodius]

I love mine.. wouldnt trade it for anything. It is by far the best addition i've made to my bike.

Here's what mine looks like.

 

[FZSex]

I am genuinely excited about this mod!!!

I bit the bullet and visited France virtually. Top Saddlery had thee seats on discount (2 left!) for the FZ6. The remaining two have white stitching but the one I purchased has blue stitching. Smooth black material except for the drivers and pillion seating areas which are a suede/brushed leather look. "FZ6" on the riser in blue then filled with white stitching.

$319 and change (US dollar) shipped. (BTW, even though they claim to take MC, I couldn't get that card to go through and ended up using a VISA instead)

Here is a similar seat shot. I will post actual photos when it arrives and when it is mounted....

View attachment 13802

Guys, hope you dont mind the sales pitch but I just got mine in today but sold my bike before the top saddlery seat got here. Its in the truck and I need to take pics and post in the for sale forum but i got mine new for under $250 and will be selling mine for $280ish (I need to insure and shipping will be a bit so Im trying to both break even and give someone a good deal).

It has silver stitching so someone will have to dye or do what I planned ... sharpie lol just a heads up before someone buys one full price.

 

[CrazyBiker]

Post the pics and I may buy it.

 

[FZ1inNH]

Let me know when you are installing the race tech springs, i would love to learn how so i can do it to mine sooner or later.

Will do! Looks like maybe, the last weekend in March? 28th? I would GREATLY appreciate help with it!

 

[FZ1inNH]

Nice score, FZ6inNH!!! Like everyone else, I've heard nothing but good things about those seats, so you should be pleased.

If you remember, last year I did a comparison (with pictures) of the Yamaha Comfort Seat, Corbin Gunfighter, and stock seat. I can't remember if I posted it here or on the FZ6 forum on Sportbikes. You should try and do the same, only with the TS seat. Oh, and I kept the Corbin, for anyone that was wondering...lol.

I'd love to have one of these, though.

You did post it here. Great write up too!

I tested Eric's (oldfast007) Corbin on the White Mountains trip. It was GREAT compared to the stock and better than the comfort seat. But, this was the saddle I have been DYING to get.

Eric/Rob/anyone-close, if you'd like to ride with me this spring and swap seats for some miles, I'd be glad to let you try this one out.

 

[FZ1inNH]

You should thank me. I didn't purchase this before you even after adding it to the cart 6 times.

THAT'S why is disappeared a couple times! Thanks for not ordering it!! :thumbup:

 

[FZ1inNH]

great buy! can't wait to hear how you like it. now you said only three left....are they discontinuing it?

Nope, these are ones that were pre-made or made and not paid for by other FZ6 owners so they put them on clearance. They are € 154 but you have to return your seat or pay extra to buy a seat pan which I did. So, it was € 178 and with shipping, came to € 253. At the time, it was $319 and change with the exchange rate. Today, that is $323 and change. This includes the shipping, Pete. :thumbup:

 

[FZ1inNH]

Looks like a great seat! Good price too. How much is the shipping? :thumbup:

See above!

 

[FZ1inNH]

Guys, hope you dont mind the sales pitch but I just got mine in today but sold my bike before the top saddlery seat got here. Its in the truck and I need to take pics and post in the for sale forum but i got mine new for under $250 and will be selling mine for $280ish (I need to insure and shipping will be a bit so Im trying to both break even and give someone a good deal).

It has silver stitching so someone will have to dye or do what I planned ... sharpie lol just a heads up before someone buys one full price.

NP! Perhaps the two of you (crazybiker) can meet up and save the shipping cost? At $250 this is a GREAT deal!