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Original seat cover replicas

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Mysuzyq said:
Cool.... after checking out some of their covers on ebay (with embossed detail), I think they'll be the best bet. If they do come through, maybe it would be worth trying to negotiate a multiple piece/group buy, if there is enough interest for the 1100E cover. I'm in for one, and there are probably more 1100EZ/ED/ESD owners in the market, since the seam-splitting issue appears inevitable.:-k
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O.K. They responded, they don't make one but gave me a contact. I'll get in touch with them and we'll see how that goes. Hopefully we can generate enough interest to get a model generated.
 
Update

Update

Heard back from Moretti. He does not currently make one, but he wants some pics so he could tool up for it. I responded to verify what pics, dimemsions, etc. he would require, and I will send them when he lets me know. He said it would be around 50 pounds plus shipping.
 
Mysuzyq said:
Cool.... after checking out some of their covers on ebay (with embossed detail), I think they'll be the best bet. If they do come through, maybe it would be worth trying to negotiate a multiple piece/group buy, if there is enough interest for the 1100E cover. I'm in for one, and there are probably more 1100EZ/ED/ESD owners in the market, since the seam-splitting issue appears inevitable.:-k
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Subscribed :)

This is a must for all 1100E owners on the Forum. Count me in for two covers each for my '80ET and '82EZ. My seats are mint today but they're not going to last forever and it would be great to have repro originals.
 
Thanks for the posts, bmac, but the 1100E seat is a unique animal, only on the Es and only 82-83.
Moretti replied "I do make a cover for your model but it is not a cover that I am proud of, the one I make is a poor copy of the original and really would only advise anyone to buy one if they are really desperate.

Will look at the cover again and see if it would be worth upgrading it, but as I have only sold two of these in about 10 years it really is not viable, But guess things can change, will get back to you next week."

I responded that I could probably generate more interest, we'll see.
I just sent an email to the other eBay company, seems I am having to go through a couple of folk to get to the manufacturer, who does not currently make one and whose eBay pics do not show the actual seat cover for any of their products. We'll see how that goes.
 
I have what I believe to be a BH seat cover on the "extra" 1000G (long story). Anyway, it is very high quality, and the vinyl is thicker than stock. It doesn't match the stocker, but it is still very nice:

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Picked the entire seat up just as you see it at Cycle Recycle II for $60. By the way, the lines on the vinyl are hot pressed, not stitched.
 
I thought B&H covers were sewn, not hot pressed (I could be wrong though).
 
seat

seat

On my 1100gk2, The seems were sewn in not hot pressed. I don't know if this is a common practice, but it seems to make sense to have it look close to oem. In any event I am happy with the results. Also, the price was reasonable. If it don't look oem, who cares, my ass covers it and it's new. lol. Bob
 
The latest response from Moretti

The latest response from Moretti

"Now my brain has got in gear, It would not cost very much for the tooling as the cover has only fluting as the pattern not as I thought as for the GS1000.

The GS1000 is very intricate and has taken me about three weeks to make, looking at the GS1100 it would only take me a couple of days but I would need an original cover to copy."

Anyone know the cost to ship to GB?
I am also awaiting a response from Thailand, who also needs a pattern to go by.
 
koolaid_kid said:
"Now my brain has got in gear, It would not cost very much for the tooling as the cover has only fluting as the pattern not as I thought as for the GS1000.

The GS1000 is very intricate and has taken me about three weeks to make, looking at the GS1100 it would only take me a couple of days but I would need an original cover to copy."

Anyone know the cost to ship to GB?
I am also awaiting a response from Thailand, who also needs a pattern to go by.
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how cost effective are these seat covers gonna be with shipping them from out of this country. is there no one that can make them in the good old usa?
 
I agree. I received a form letter from Thailand, we'll see how that goes also. No response yet from the UK on my shipping costs question.
 
Since the covers are being made from scratch, it would be ideal if something could be done to address the inherent problem with the original, in terms of the seam splitting at the front contour.....either eliminating a couple seams in that area, or if that offends the purists, at least reinforcing that location from underneath, where it won't be visible.:-k
I have not heard of the U.K. company, but there are a couple reviews of the Bangkok one, available via Google....generally their repro-covers seem pretty good..... the only criticisms appear to be the location of the rear logo in a couple cases (doesn't apply to us). I'd wait for both vendors to generate a piece price, before pitching the idea of a group/multiple piece buy & discount.

Shipping an original trashed cover to either vendor wouldn't be drastically different in price, I would imagine, but the Pit Replica guys will send you a free cover for your trouble, if that offer still stands.
 
Mysuzyq said:
Since the covers are being made from scratch, it would be ideal if something could be done to address the inherent problem with the original, in terms of the seam splitting at the front contour.....either eliminating a couple seams in that area, or if that offends the purists, at least reinforcing that location from underneath, where it won't be visible.:-k
I have not heard of the U.K. company, but there are a couple reviews of the Bangkok one, available via Google....generally their repro-covers seem pretty good..... the only criticisms appear to be the location of the rear logo in a couple cases (doesn't apply to us). I'd wait for both vendors to generate a piece price, before pitching the idea of a group/multiple piece buy & discount.

Shipping an original trashed cover to either vendor wouldn't be drastically different in price, I would imagine, but the Pit Replica guys will send you a free cover for your trouble, if that offer still stands.
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We'll see. I am still waiting on a response from both companies. I have 2 seats, so I could send 1 to each, although I would then have to use the Corbin (big sacrifice).
 
response from sargents

response from sargents

Thanks for contacting Sargent Cycle.
We will not be able to offer an exact duplicate, we do offer replacement seat covers, the seating imprint will be different and there will not be a logo on the back of the seat.
I have seen their cover. It is nicely done, but no where near an original.
Looks like a US source is drying up. Awaiting a U.K. address.
 
Both the US companies said "go away". I wonder why we are losing business overseas.
I'll be sending my covers away. Count me as disappointed.
 
Might be worth trying these guys. I bought a replica Honda 750 cover from them last year and it was spot on for a copy but pass on the 1100. They list your bike as well.

http://www.patternparts.net/?i=67&ii=35371

The vinyl on the 750 was a bit lacking in 'stretchability' like some others which was a bit disappointing - made it hard to get a nice finish - but it did look good when done.
 
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