chuckthebarber
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Post by chuckthebarber on Jul 13, 2018 17:20:53 GMT -7
...it will increase the leg room some and it is a big improvement over the stock seat, I bought mine from Babbits online, and used a code in the best price thread for some additional savings, shipped it was $260. Cool! Thanks for the heads up on the Babbitt price. If it has a noticeable increase on leg room, and it should be just what I want. Don't get me wrong, the legroom is fine on the 10. I actually like exactly where my knees and thighs snug in the tank. However, I'm about -10% body fat in the posterior(lol) so I need more padding. I also could use a different angle under my tail end to eliminate the slope that forces me snug to the tank. Track days are a fantasy due to a chosen work schedule(I'm no racer), but still, the option of moving around on the seat without much obstruction is important to me. During aggressive riding tank pads hold me just fine. I was told that the Corbin seat is slippery, which is cool......... However, it's a $500 gamble. |
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chuckthebarber
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Post by chuckthebarber on Jul 13, 2018 17:25:29 GMT -7
A man named Mr. Wog, who is currently retired custom built a seat up for me and it was/is perfect. He asked my measurements and what style of riding I was planning on doing. That seat feels better that my couch. It's still so good that you forget it's there. Might be hard to find, but I know what's out there somewhere and that's the feeling I'm searching for.
I would gladly patronize a shop or someone who builds custom seats but it's just something about a person who takes the information their self and builds the seat their self that makes it more personal vs a mold that has already been made for ones that share the same size that I am.
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dnarook
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Riding quickly, smiling politely....
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Post by dnarook on Jul 14, 2018 6:21:29 GMT -7
I'm 6'4" 220. One of the key attributes that motivated me to go with the FZ10 (besides the fact that I love the look, the sound, the power, etc..) is the ergonomics. They're damn near perfect for someone that needs plenty of legroom. And the seating position is easier on the old back too. I've rode a lot of bikes.. and I test rode plenty before going with this one. Everything about it... like butta'.
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chuckthebarber
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Post by chuckthebarber on Jul 15, 2018 15:48:55 GMT -7
Grab a comfort seat as well, worth it imo Comfort seat it is, ordering as I post. I'm usually a form follows function guy, but I kind of like the stitching in the way it goes with the bike. Also, it seems to be a bit thicker. Going through babbitt.com ordering as soon as I find out that thread with the coupon code LOL |
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chuckthebarber
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Post by chuckthebarber on Jul 17, 2018 13:36:02 GMT -7
AAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! Comfort seat from Babbitt.c om is on backorder till August 17th. 😞  |
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chuckthebarber
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Post by chuckthebarber on Aug 1, 2018 17:55:43 GMT -7
I received an email this afternoon informing me that the seat has shipped.
Yes!!!
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biglee
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Post by biglee on Aug 26, 2018 8:59:13 GMT -7
How's the new seat big guy?
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chuckthebarber
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Post by chuckthebarber on Aug 26, 2018 21:30:04 GMT -7
I love it. I can now ride and not think about the seat. Before it hurt and forced me to think about it and not about the ride as it should be. It especially impressed me because I'm sure it's not broken in yet, but it does feel great. As others stated it does keep you from sliding to the tank and ads a wee bit of leg room. In my case perfect match for the rox risers. IMO looks tits too!
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motonut
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Post by motonut on Apr 23, 2021 7:50:35 GMT -7
Wow am I coming in late here..I was unsure between the mt09 and mt10 and sat on the ‘21 09 yesterday and boy did I feel big on her..sales rep told me I looked fine but..(yeah right). That, this thread and the 6’6 guys feeling good the 10 made my decision easy. Now I just need to make time to go sit on and maybe ride it..6’ 245lbs here..
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Post by willl84 on Apr 24, 2021 2:54:40 GMT -7
Wow am I coming in late here..I was unsure between the mt09 and mt10 and sat on the ‘21 09 yesterday and boy did I feel big on her..sales rep told me I looked fine but..(yeah right). That, this thread and the 6’6 guys feeling good the 10 made my decision easy. Now I just need to make time to go sit on and maybe ride it..6’ 245lbs here.. 6'1" 250lb here and I love it. |
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motonut
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Post by motonut on Apr 24, 2021 10:54:29 GMT -7
.[/quote]6'1" 250lb here and I love it.[/quote]
So have you needed to upgrade your suspension at all?
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Post by willl84 on Apr 24, 2021 17:46:26 GMT -7
6'1" 250lb here and I love it.[/quote] So have you needed to upgrade your suspension at all?[/quote] Yes. I already bought a K-Teck rear spring and I'm supposed to be buying a set of K-tech fork springs from a member here tomorrow if he ver gets back to me lol. Stock springs are pretty soft |
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motonut
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Post by motonut on Apr 25, 2021 16:38:00 GMT -7
6'1" 250lb here and I love it. So have you needed to upgrade your suspension at all?[/quote] Yes. I already bought a K-Teck rear spring and I'm supposed to be buying a set of K-tech fork springs from a member here tomorrow if he ver gets back to me lol. Stock springs are pretty soft[/quote] Alright..good to know and appreciate the reply. I’m new to the naked scene as I ride a Harley 48 and do no such canyon carving w that..haha I’m hoping the suspension will be alright for normal ish riding til I get comfortable w her.. |
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Post by willl84 on Apr 25, 2021 17:19:35 GMT -7
6'1" 250lb here and I love it. So have you needed to upgrade your suspension at all? It'll be fine to get used to. It's a little soft and the compression and rebound are set similarly so it'll feel kinda squishy. The front dives pretty good on braking with the stock setup as well. |
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Post by mclovin on Apr 27, 2021 7:26:47 GMT -7
6'1" 250lb here and I love it. Hi Will, I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you. I got an infection due to knee replacement surgery and it really put me down for the last 6 days. I'm over it now and will get with you to get the springs to you this week. Sorry. I saw your message and will call.
So have you needed to upgrade your suspension at all?[/quote] Yes. I already bought a K-Teck rear spring and I'm supposed to be buying a set of K-tech fork springs from a member here tomorrow if he ver gets back to me lol. Stock springs are pretty soft[/quote] |
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Post by willl84 on Apr 27, 2021 11:16:49 GMT -7
6'1" 250lb here and I love it. Hi Will, I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you. I got an infection due to knee replacement surgery and it really put me down for the last 6 days. I'm over it now and will get with you to get the springs to you this week. Sorry. I saw your message and will call.
So have you needed to upgrade your suspension at all? Yes. I already bought a K-Teck rear spring and I'm supposed to be buying a set of K-tech fork springs from a member here tomorrow if he ver gets back to me lol. Stock springs are pretty soft[/quote] [/quote] No worries man, take care of yourself first 👍 |
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Post by wingnut03 on May 6, 2021 19:21:45 GMT -7
Hi,I went with adjustable bar risers,push the bars a few MMs forward rotate down a few MMs its suprising how small changes can make a big difference.But about that zrx,I had one also some years ago great bike always put a smile on my face,but pushed hard just way to much flex in the swing arm and frame it would get wonky in a hurry.and im pretty sure steering dampers were invented for that bike.The 10 is just light years ahead if like the zrx you are going to love the mt10.
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motonut
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Post by motonut on May 20, 2021 11:24:09 GMT -7
 Went and sat on this one and even though I’m only 6’, I feel like I’m needing more bike..maybe it’s just in my head.. |
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Post by clayton on May 20, 2021 11:34:36 GMT -7
Went and sat on this one and even though I’m only 6’, I feel like I’m needing more bike..maybe it’s just in my head.. What do mean more bike, as something with more power? This bike with a flash and exhaust will put u on ur ass real quick if your not careful! |
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Post by willl84 on May 20, 2021 11:36:44 GMT -7
Went and sat on this one and even though I’m only 6’, I feel like I’m needing more bike..maybe it’s just in my head.. I think so. I'm 6'1" and 250lbs and I LOVE this thing - well except for the seat which I've already taken care of lol. |
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