if you can make it through customs they are cheaper in canada....no tax.. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
But the strip search.....is it worth it?? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

How are you guys holding up with the seat? How bad does it really get?

 

Depends on the riding. Its best suited for aggresive riding (standing up). For recreational riding, it may not be so good. Itll be fine, look at all the people riding them, all the other things make up for it.

 

Alot of people have been saying that they get used to the seats pretty quick, but there are some aftermarket companies that are starting to make replacement seats that are more comfortable. The suspension is adjustable to suit your trailriding needs, and some companies are even starting to rebuild the stock shocks. As far as reverse, it would be nice to have I'm sure, but they're so light, you could whip them around fairly easily. Everyone I know who has a YFZ loves it, I can't wait to get mine!!!!

 

That seat was a little rough to begin with, but I seem to have gotten used to it. After 5 hours of hard riding, I don't really notice it at all.

Brent

 

I have also made up my mind to go with the Yamaha, I was tossing the honda around but like the Yamaha better. I actually like the way its set up, it feels like a street bike sittting up high looking down and the handle bars placed to where you bend over a little bit. I have a feeling it was designed this way to give you and the bike best possible balance. Now, the seat is uncomfortable but I think I can get used to it coming from a mountain bike with a titanium race seat that took a month to get used to this felt fine. If someone makes an aftermarket seat with more cushion that would be cool too. I cant wait to get mine but need to sell what I have now. I was quoted 6199 otd no tax (out of state) in West VA at Romney Cycle Center. I saw the black one at my local dealer which looks awesome but I dont think there is going to be a lot of Black ones at each dealer.

 

I would keep my Raptor if I was only a trail rider. But the YFZ, is more my suted. The Raptor is on the heavy side for me, it wasnt, after I rode the YFZ, I noticed much difference. The YFZ with the same mods as me let my Raptor eat dust, VERY FAST. Cant wait to get mine.

 

I can't believe you are jumping ship.

 

I was quoted a buck under 6k OTD

I'll have to pay TT&L on my own, about 4 or 500

 

Thats not a bad price for OTD IMO.