Passenger seat too low...

[janvan]

Hello y'all...

went to Iron Horse motorcycles in Monroe, NC yesterday to ride their demo F6B. I currently ride a Yamaha FZ1 (Bee) and thinking I might want something more suitable for longer tour rides, with the wife.
I enjoyed the F6B a lot, though I do have to get used to the heft, especially compared to the FZ1! But it's quite comfy and a joy to ride. I did find the shifting a bit clunky.
Even though the passenger seat seems to be a lot higher than the rider part, my wife was complaining about it being too low. She is still looking at the back of my helmet, which she seems to find a bit boring. I'm 6'1" and she's 5'2". So what i'm looking for is a seat that

1. will put her higher so she can see over my helmet
2. has a good sturdy back rest so she can lean back and relax

These two will be quite important. On my FZ1 I have a Givi case with backrest, so she can lean back. Any idea if the aftermarket seats available could help me out? I've been reading the Corbin reviews but can't really figure out if it would be the solution for us...

Thanks!

Jan

[Steve 0080]

Unfortunately there is no booster seat made for a motorcycle....and surly your wife has been battling this issue for a while.....my advise would be to give your wife your old bike, teach her how to ride it...you get the F6B and ride into the sunset....

[F6B-RICH]

Unfortunately there is no booster seat made for a motorcycle....and surly your wife has been battling this issue for a while.....my advise would be to give your wife your old bike, teach her how to ride it...you get the F6B and ride into the sunset....

Hey Steve he said his wife needs a sturdy back rest to lean back and relax what about your higher back rest bracket you sell

[Steve 0080]

Thanks Rich that would help with her back but not raise he behind...

[janvan]

Rich, when comparing the Corbin to stock, is the passenger part a bit higher? Some pics it looks like it is, some others i'm not so sure... And I think the rider part is actually a little bit lower?
And when you're touring through NC we can meet somewhere

[F6B-RICH]

As I stated I just got the Corbin and did not much saddle time on it yet but from what I see and how it feels it appears the driver is lower in the bike then
the stock seat and the passenger area is nice and thick and appears to be high but have to get me and the wife on it Thursday and will let you know.

[F6B-RICH]

:create.php: I just got the Corbin a week ago.I am 6' 2" and my wife is 5' 1" but on vacation so I can not have her sit on it with me to help you out with that problem.A forum member Steve makes a higher backrest bracket to make it 4 inches higher he sells on E-bay.

[commuter1]

Hello y'all...

went to Iron Horse motorcycles in Monroe, NC yesterday to ride their demo F6B. I currently ride a Yamaha FZ1 (Bee) and thinking I might want something more suitable for longer tour rides, with the wife.
I enjoyed the F6B a lot, though I do have to get used to the heft, especially compared to the FZ1! But it's quite comfy and a joy to ride. I did find the shifting a bit clunky.
Even though the passenger seat seems to be a lot higher than the rider part, my wife was complaining about it being too low. She is still looking at the back of my helmet, which she seems to find a bit boring. I'm 6'1" and she's 5'2". So what i'm looking for is a seat that

1. will put her higher so she can see over my helmet
2. has a good sturdy back rest so she can lean back and relax

These two will be quite important. On my FZ1 I have a Givi case with backrest, so she can lean back. Any idea if the aftermarket seats available could help me out? I've been reading the Corbin reviews but can't really figure out if it would be the solution for us...

Thanks!

Jan

I found a 4" "riser" on ebay that raises the passenger backrest 4" $ 39.99 . Good luck

[jkelley]

Janvan, couple more options.

Call Allen at Mean city cycles in Hickory NC, he can do anything you want to your seat, and offers ride in appointments as well. Diannas shop in Fletcher NC. great lady and does custom work.

You can also install a tour pack that is quick release for when you are two up. Another thread on someone that has done this and it looks good for a passenger, plus allows for a lot of extra storage.

[Richie]

Hi, does anyone know if the Russell seat will make it more difficult to flat foot the bike? Is it higher or wider than stock? Does someone have a picture of a Russell seat on a f6b? On there site there is many pictures but i could not find one with a f6.
Richie