Yamaha comfort seat worth it?

[yamaha rider87]

hey guys thinking about getting the comfort seat for my fz6, but given that its over $200.00 I wanted to get everyone's opinion on if it makes enough of a difference to be worth that extra scratch? Also are there any drawbacks to the seat such as the seat shifting during high speed cornering, etc? Everyone's help is much appreciated!

 

[FZ1inNH]

It wasn't for me. It did extend my seat time but here's what I find wrong about it. It is slippery and you continuously slide forward. The gel gets VERY HOT in the sun and stays that way for quite some time after you get on and ride. Goes the other way with cold too, but I'd rather have a cold seat than a hot one. Save a few more bucks and get a Corbin.

oldfast007 (Eric) swapped with me yesterday for a portion of the Northeast FZ6 Meet. I found the Corbin to be extremely comfortable compared to my "comfort" seat. I believe he also had the same opinion and was glad to get his Corbin back. After switching back, it took me about 10 minutes to start whining in my helmet and wishing the Corbin was under me!

 

[yamaha rider87]

thanks man I checked it out it looks really nice just wish it weren't so expensive. Any negative effects when cornering hard or carving up switchbacks where your leaning rapidly from one side to the other? I just don't wanna sacrifice any of the sporting ability of the bike but i can't stand riding too long on that attrocity of a stock seat

 

[oldfast007]

It wasn't for me. It did extend my seat time but here's what I find wrong about it. It is slippery and you continuously slide forward. The gel gets VERY HOT in the sun and stays that way for quite some time after you get on and ride. Goes the other way with cold too, but I'd rather have a cold seat than a hot one. Save a few more bucks and get a Corbin.

oldfast007 (Eric) swapped with me yesterday for a portion of the Northeast FZ6 Meet. I found the Corbin to be extremely comfortable compared to my "comfort" seat. I believe he also had the same opinion and was glad to get his Corbin back. After switching back, it took me about 10 minutes to start whining in my helmet and wishing the Corbin was under me!

Agreed, the gel seat is better than the stock, however the corbin is that much more comfortable, If I were to have a do-over I would spec the seat in a far different configuration. As far as back road bombing it works just fine!

 

[Wolfman]

Ok, Yamaha comfort seat - no so great, Corbin seat - very good, has anyone tried a Bagster seat?

 

[usa35]

Does anyone have a picture of the Corbin seat?

I've seen it on a BMW K1200RS. The seat looked great on that ride, if not just a bit too much like a old-lady horsie saddle...

 

[FZ1inNH]

Does anyone have a picture of the Corbin seat?

I've seen it on a BMW K1200RS. The seat looked great on that ride, if not just a bit too much like a old-lady horsie saddle...

There's a great deal of pics here in the threads. Hit the Search and type in Corbin and you'll see many shapes, styles and colors on the FZ6!

 

[oldtimer]

Anyone have a recommendation on the best (read: cheapest) place to get the corbin seat

 

[Hellgate]

Does anyone have a picture of the Corbin seat?

I've seen it on a BMW K1200RS. The seat looked great on that ride, if not just a bit too much like a old-lady horsie saddle...

Here's the standard FZ6 Corbin with the optional back rest.

My wife likes the safety and comfort of the back rest, however...always a however with any mod, right?...the passanger seat slopes DOWN very slightly so she is always having to push herself back. Also if you choose the "carbon fiber" look leather, it is slick for certain materials: jeans, and leathers. My textitle pants are fine and don't slide. I'd also like the crotch area of the saddle to slope up another 1/2 inch. When I brake hard the DNA will hit the fuel tank. The additional slope would help. I've also noticed that the Corbin, as least for me, needs some time to break in. I put in about 200 miles yesterday and the saddle just keeps getting better and better.

Note that this photo was taken with the bike on the center stand so it appears to be slopping down more than it really is.

I plan to send it back to Corbin and have the slope issue addressed. The Rayman did that mod and he and his wife are very happy with the saddle now.

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[Scott C]

I second saving the money and not buying the yamaha gel seat. I have it and was disapointed with it. Did not make a big difference in feel or wanting to ride longer. I do like the looks of it better though. FZ6inNH sums it up pretty well.

It is slippery and you continuously slide forward. The gel gets VERY HOT in the sun and stays that way for quite some time after you get on and ride.

 

[boo68]

Here's the standard FZ6 Corbin with the optional back rest.

I'd also like the crotch area of the saddle to slope up another 1/2 inch. When I brake hard the DNA will hit the fuel tank. The additional slope would help.

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Do you think that that slope helps with reach (not that you need that)?

 

[CrazyBiker]

Comfort seat is cheap at ronayers if you do a part# ABA-4S821-00-00 search. For the price - $155 shipped it is worth it.

 

[Hellgate]

Do you think that that slope helps with reach (not that you need that)?

Hummm...good question Deb. I would say yes and no. Yes in that I tend to slide towards the tank if I'm in jeans or leathers. No if in textile pants.

No in that Corbin makes a genaric cut for the pilot section of the seat, the scooped out part if you will. For a person who needs more reach I'd suggest having Corbin move the scoop forward an inch.

For what I understand they will tweak the seat for you as needed. They do have execellent customer service. Drop them a line and ask them.

 

[mstewar1]

For those folks having an issue with the pillion sliding forward, have you thought about maybe just having them sit on a piece of that non-slip drawer liner stuff? I dunno, maybe sounds funky/ghetto, but it might be an easy, cheap solution. Maybe hold it in place with a little double-sticky tape..?

 

[MarinaFazer]

For those folks having an issue with the pillion sliding forward, have you thought about maybe just having them sit on a piece of that non-slip drawer liner stuff? I dunno, maybe sounds funky/ghetto, but it might be an easy, cheap solution. Maybe hold it in place with a little double-sticky tape..?

I just saw a thread with this a day or two ago...someone has done it and it works.

 

[CrazyBiker]

You need Triboseat! Works wonders. I've got a spare one that I can sell!

 

[MarinaFazer]

what's Triboseat?

 

[CrazyBiker]

what's Triboseat?

Triboseat non slip passenger seat cover

 

[Rushiku]

Where are you guys seeing Corbins for <$200.00?

They're $439 on the site (click order tab)

 

[yamaha rider87]

Where are you guys seeing Corbins for <$200.00?

They're $439 on the site (click order tab)

I'm pretty sure the post you saw was a cheap place to get the yamaha comfort seat, not the corbin. :welcome: lol