Seat Shaving

[Clift]

Rightio,

For the most part the height of my 6R is no problem (riding around, stopped at lights etc). However, when it comes to things like "pulling" it out of a slight decline ( E.g side of the road) it can be a bit of an issue generating enough force to do so.

I'm about average height, but I have annoyingly short legs . So I'm looking at having the seat shaved down to give me that little bit of extra foot contact on the ground.

Wondering if anyone can recommend somewhere to take it to have it done? And while we're on the topic, what other options do I have aside from lowering the bike?

Cheers!

[smithy5]

Give Kev a call at VCM at Carlton (Hurstville), http://www.vcmcycleseats.com.au/ He is also a ksrc Sponsor.
but wait a week cause he busy with my seat ATM I'm getting mine shaved with the pillion reshaped and recovered with non slip inserts and adding a bit of colour.....
Here is a pic he is working from

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[Damon Z1000]

Jeez Smithy, go buy a Harley


Oh and some Akras

[tim]

if you wanna try somewhere local there's an autotrimmers in castle hill who have been doing some motorbike seats when I've walked past I can get the details for you later in the week if you'd like.

As far as generating momentum backwards up a hill I hold the front brake compress the suspension right up then haul on the bike..... Or just walk it back by holding the bar and the seat... Much less strain

[smithy5]

Jeez Smithy, go buy a Harley

Oh and some Akras

I gotta get it done like that to keep the misses off me back and the Akra's are my pick also.
I was going to get M4 or yoshi, but have decided to wait till I have the extra cash for the Akra's.......

[Clift]

if you wanna try somewhere local there's an autotrimmers in castle hill who have been doing some motorbike seats when I've walked past I can get the details for you later in the week if you'd like.

As far as generating momentum backwards up a hill I hold the front brake compress the suspension right up then haul on the bike..... Or just walk it back by holding the bar and the seat... Much less strain

T'would be appreciated Tim!

Can't hurt to have more options.

[gman017]

I had the same issue with a previous bike, I had Metzi do mine. He also does customising if its your thing


www.metzi.com.au

[dilligaf]

there is an oem low seat
http://fatbikez.com/kawasaki-er-6n-2009 ... -seat.html
probably on the kawasaki web site somewhere

I have the same problem but live with it. bit awkward at times but I manage. seen little guys manage big bikes so I figure I can

[Six Addict]

he has a zx6 dilligaf not an er6

[dilligaf]

je suis une oie