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Old 08-12-2009, 05:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default FZ1 Top Saddlery seat installed! (More pics added)

It came in yesterday... record shipping from France! I've waited longer for packages from CA! Let's start with a comparison of the rider seat.




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Old 08-12-2009, 05:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 08-12-2009, 05:48 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Last, I wanted to share a shot of the stitched logo.

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Wow! My butt feels more comfortable just looking at the photos! You gotta let us know your impressions after a couple of long rides. I wonder if they do anything for GenI's? I like the way the rear comes up behind you. It reminds me of a sportbike with a solo seat. It should really keep you on there when you do your 9K RPM launches!!
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That looks fantastic! Please let us know your impressions comfort wise. I am seriously looking for a new seat and I really like how these look. Congrats!
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Thanks guys!

Billy, they do offer this for the GEN I and it does have the same shape. The GEN I seat is very much like the FZ6 seat and I had this on my FZ6... best seat ever!

My initial impressions are these:

Fit is VERY tight! To unlock this seat, you have to press down on the rear above the latch and turn the key. You cannot turn the key without pressing. The rider seat is also a tight fit. I had to really give it a shove to get it latched. I'm sure that with time and wear, it will "form" to the bike and my arse and fit will be better. Actually, having it tight means zero vibration as well!

The seat came with all the mounting hardware. No swapping.

I threw a leg over it and had my first sit.... Mind you, I had this in my office chair for 6 of 9 hours today while at work. Initially, I am concerned about the rider position. If my arse gets any bigger or the "boys" aren't in the right position, well, let's say it is a bit crowded in the front, ok? All that thick padding at the tailbone? Might be a bit much for a big arse like mine. I'd like to be about another inch back so the "boys" have a bit of room to play. On a side note? Even if I emergency stop, the material isn't going to let me slide forward much which gives me a little peace of mind.

Regardless, this weekend will be the ultimate test as I embark on a tour Friday from Dover, NH to West Dover, VT. Saturday is about a 300 mile day in the twisties of VT and Sunday, the long way home back to Dover, NH. I am hoping to come closer to 1000 miles for the weekend in the new saddle. By Monday, I'll be able to tell you ALL about it.
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Give it a few k to break in and I think you will love it!
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not to have two thread going -- but I was looking at shaving seat....and I need to remove anywhere from 1/2-3/4" of an inch to be able to slide back in the saddle.

or is that being too agressive??
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not to have two thread going -- but I was looking at shaving seat....and I need to remove anywhere from 1/2-3/4\" of an inch to be able to slide back in the saddle.

or is that being too agressive??
On a GEN I, you can easily squeeze that out of the seat. Even better is to round off where your thighs rest when stopped and both legs down. You can dish out the seat easily... a grinder works great. I can't remeber if I posted it on this site yet but here's a great url for just what you want to do. DIYMotorcycleSeat.com - Home Page
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