Touring comfort on 2002 ZX-6

[hmartin216]

I plan to do more longer-distance riding on my 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6 and I'm looking for some advice on how to make the trips more comfortable. I have good summer and winter clothing, but my butt and legs get sore after a long ride. I have been thinking about having my stock seat fitted with gel and/or trying to find highway pegs. However, I don't want to impact my 'sport' riding with my alterations. Can anyone out there tell me what they've done to stay more comfortable on this terrific bike?

BTW, I'm a male in my forties, about 5'8", 150 lbs.

[BerserkBusa]

Seat is a good place to start and then move on to rear sets if you wana spend the cash bar risers are a good investment also and don't take much if any away from the handleing of a bike that i have noticed also a diffrent windscreen and your set and that pretty much covers everything that you can do good luck and have fun

[hmartin216]

Great. Thanks for the risers idea. -H

[Jammin_Johnny]

Originally Posted by hmartin216

I plan to do more longer-distance riding on my 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6 and I'm looking for some advice on how to make the trips more comfortable. I have good summer and winter clothing, but my butt and legs get sore after a long ride. I have been thinking about having my stock seat fitted with gel and/or trying to find highway pegs. However, I don't want to impact my 'sport' riding with my alterations. Can anyone out there tell me what they've done to stay more comfortable on this terrific bike?

BTW, I'm a male in my forties, about 5'8", 150 lbs.

WOW............First complaint on comfort I have ever heard about the ZX6E (ZZR600)


Seriously not poking fun. But compared to other rides the E is unmatched in comfort.

Enjoy the E!

[noir]

i met a guy who rode one from ontario, canada to birmingham ala in the course of a few days, so they cant be all that bad

[stoinkythepig]

Ibuprofen is the key to long distance riding comfort on any bike. 600 milligrams an hour before you start and 400 milligrams at every gas and/or food stop keeps me comfy and happy all day. Being comfy and happy makes me alert and I can enjoy a spirited pace on twisty roads all day if I wish to.

[Jackal79]

Is this a zzr-600 or a zx-6r?

[Jammin_Johnny]

Originally Posted by Jackal79

Is this a zzr-600 or a zx-6r?

According to the post as written. The ZX6 is presumed to be the ZX6E (US & CANADA). Made from 1993 - 2003 or the ZZR 600 as sold in Eurpoean & Asian markets from 1990 - 2003. ALL ZX6E's are under the ZZR 600 nameplate for 2004 and on in ALL markets.

If the bike he refers to as a ZX6 is really the ZX6R (ZX6G/H/I). Then being "specific" is of great importance with KAWASAKI's. Just a letter difference in model number can create HUGE parts differences.