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Senaca · 08-02-2009, 04:47 PM

It's very simple to do and can improve the comfort of your bike. Grab a snack and follow along

You do need a 5 mm Allen key to remove the main seat.

Start off by removing your rear (passenger) seat. Easily done with the key in the side of the bike.

Now, you need to remove the primary (rider) seat. There are two bolts that require an Allen key of 5 mm to remove, facing the back of the bike. See the 3rd picture below if you can't find them.

Alas, you are almost half-way done already. The picture below is what you should see. There are two bolts (one on each side) that are holding that piece of plastic in place. The plastic plate is the base on which the seat is mounted.

All you do is remove the 2 bolts, slide the plate towards the back to raise the seat, or towards the front to lower it. Replace the bolts in the other position, and voila!

As you can see, Red indicates the High seat position; blue is the Low position.

The arrows indicate which way to slide to get which position. The dots indicate the four spots the seat "stubs" will sit on the plate for each position.

Now, you need to put the primary seat back on. You will notice that it is higher now, and that different holes line up for the bolts. You need to physically reverse the spacers that were facing the front of the bike when the seat was low, so they face the rear of the bike when it is being raised...

... Blue is the stock holes, red is the higher seat position holes.

Put the rear seat back on, and you're done!

Here is a close-up of the finished result of raising the seat. It isn't as noticeable from far off. Enjoy!!

Senaca

FZ1inNH · 08-02-2009, 05:14 PM

Nice write up and pics! Thanks!

Some have complained about it being a bit unstable or wobbly in the high position. I'm curious about your experience with it in the high spot.

My wife will never use the high spot but I might some day!

fz6rwolf · 08-02-2009, 05:58 PM

I've had mine in high position since bought it with no issues. Once you're on it it doesn't move, just when nothing on it it wiggles some.

FZ1inNH · 08-02-2009, 06:31 PM

I did the opposite for my wife... that rear bracket on the seat? I flipped it over and reversed the rubber bumpers so she got the seat lowered about 15mm or so. A little extra for the vertically challenged.

Senaca · 08-03-2009, 04:28 PM

Went on a nice 240 km ride today (150 miles) to try it out. Here are my findings, also consider my bars are in the "far" position...

I am 150 lbs and 5'11. I found the position to be more comfortable in general. My legs have notably more room than stock height. The position does not comprimise performance much as far as I can tell.

The one thing is that I seemed to notice more wind. I have the stock windscreen still. It is a fairly windy day though, so that may have been all that it was.

Bottom line... take 10 minutes and see if you like it.

Senaca

findmadhav · 09-05-2011, 03:58 PM

I am 6ft tall... I found my legs a bit cramped up with the stock position. Increased the seat height to the high position and I feel fine now... Now performance or handling issues whatsoever

Fizzer6R · 09-05-2011, 06:54 PM

excellent write up! you should do manuals for a living

my used bike came without the 2 sides bolts in photo # 1 - anyone happen to know what size those are? - are they the same length as the 2 top ones instead of going to store looking for xx MM bolts... thnx

08-02-2009, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Senaca Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 65 Thanks: 14 Thanked 34 Times in 10 Posts	How to Adjust the Seat Height It's very simple to do and can improve the comfort of your bike. Grab a snack and follow along You do need a 5 mm Allen key to remove the main seat. Start off by removing your rear (passenger) seat. Easily done with the key in the side of the bike. Now, you need to remove the primary (rider) seat. There are two bolts that require an Allen key of 5 mm to remove, facing the back of the bike. See the 3rd picture below if you can't find them. Alas, you are almost half-way done already. The picture below is what you should see. There are two bolts (one on each side) that are holding that piece of plastic in place. The plastic plate is the base on which the seat is mounted. All you do is remove the 2 bolts, slide the plate towards the back to raise the seat, or towards the front to lower it. Replace the bolts in the other position, and voila! As you can see, Red indicates the High seat position; blue is the Low position. The arrows indicate which way to slide to get which position. The dots indicate the four spots the seat "stubs" will sit on the plate for each position. Now, you need to put the primary seat back on. You will notice that it is higher now, and that different holes line up for the bolts. You need to physically reverse the spacers that were facing the front of the bike when the seat was low, so they face the rear of the bike when it is being raised... ... Blue is the stock holes, red is the higher seat position holes. Put the rear seat back on, and you're done! Here is a close-up of the finished result of raising the seat. It isn't as noticeable from far off. Enjoy!! Senaca

08-02-2009, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	I've had mine in high position since bought it with no issues. Once you're on it it doesn't move, just when nothing on it it wiggles some. __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

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08-02-2009, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 569 Thanks: 346 Thanked 321 Times in 152 Posts	Nice write up and pics! Thanks! Some have complained about it being a bit unstable or wobbly in the high position. I'm curious about your experience with it in the high spot. My wife will never use the high spot but I might some day!

08-02-2009, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 569 Thanks: 346 Thanked 321 Times in 152 Posts	I did the opposite for my wife... that rear bracket on the seat? I flipped it over and reversed the rubber bumpers so she got the seat lowered about 15mm or so. A little extra for the vertically challenged.

08-03-2009, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Senaca Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 65 Thanks: 14 Thanked 34 Times in 10 Posts	Went on a nice 240 km ride today (150 miles) to try it out. Here are my findings, also consider my bars are in the "far" position... I am 150 lbs and 5'11. I found the position to be more comfortable in general. My legs have notably more room than stock height. The position does not comprimise performance much as far as I can tell. The one thing is that I seemed to notice more wind. I have the stock windscreen still. It is a fairly windy day though, so that may have been all that it was. Bottom line... take 10 minutes and see if you like it. Senaca

09-05-2011, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
findmadhav Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Cadmium Yellow Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 142 Thanks: 33 Thanked 56 Times in 20 Posts	I am 6ft tall... I found my legs a bit cramped up with the stock position. Increased the seat height to the high position and I feel fine now... Now performance or handling issues whatsoever

09-05-2011, 06:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fizzer6R Senior Member Bike: Yami-125,Honda-250,Yami-600,Kawi-1000 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southeast Posts: 459 Thanks: 207 Thanked 105 Times in 74 Posts	excellent write up! you should do manuals for a living my used bike came without the 2 sides bolts in photo # 1 - anyone happen to know what size those are? - are they the same length as the 2 top ones instead of going to store looking for xx MM bolts... thnx

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