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Hi Guys,
anyone out there got any tricks for keeping your seat in good condition, I am noticing very small splits appearing ....is this the start of the end or is there anything I can do to slow it down ?

thanks
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Duct tape, duct tape and more duct tape. :D

Actually to be honest I would like to hear if anyone has any suggestions?

Satch
 
photos said:
I was hoping for something a little more subtle :wink:
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Black duct tape.

:lol:

Sorry, couldn't resist... I got one of those vinyl repair kit thingies at Wal-Mart. Seems to be working OK.
 
Thats just the start. And if you dont do something, and water will get into the cushion and wreck that too. You may say that you dont ride in the rain, but it might happen once, or it might get rained on while its parked.

My expereience is that when I first noticed similar splitting occuring, first I tried some of that vynal repair. That seemed okay for a season, at least made it so rain water didnt get to foam cushion. But by next season more places were doing the same. (Rode to work alot and parked in open lot in sun.) Then I took covering off the seat and glued some heavy fabric (work uniform pants material) patches on the under side of these areas, and more vynal repair on outside. Didnt look too bad, but was a noticeable cobble repair, but was better than duct tape. That held up for a season or two before comming apart more, then I finally bought a Travelcade seat cover and replaced the seat cover, looks okay if you get it on straight and smooth. Sold bike with that aftermarket cover.

Then on my current bike, when I noticed the same thing starting to happen, I just went right to the Travelcade replacement cover. If I was going to take cover off to repair it, I might as well replace it then rather than fussing and fusssing then replacing it later.

Both seats were on Gs, which was fairly easy to do. I suspect that the stepped seats of the GLs might be a bit more difficult.
 
thats a shame because the seat is perfect except for a couple of these split.
 
There are lots of business' that recover seats.
Use marine grade leather or vinyl.
Look in the back of any m/c magazine, Sargeant is one that comes to mind. Any car/auto upholstery shops in your area?
They can use your old seat cover as a template to make a new cover.
Remember any water in the foam will start causing problems.
 
Good advice from both KGB and Redman. I`ve had a couple like you describe...I tried everything because they were like you described almost perfect except a few minor places...I finally gave up and replaced them...now I just replace.
 
thanks guys, one last question ...how long do are seat covers supposed to last ?
 
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thanks guys, one last question ...how long do are seat covers supposed to last ?
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Mine lasted 21 years before I replaced it (started to see the same cracks)...depends on if you leave it out in the elements or if you take care of it. Now I need to replace the foam because of my lard butt has compressed it to the point where it is almost non-existant.

Hap
 
I just replaced my seat with a travelcade...100$ canadian, and it was worth it.Wish i would have done it sooner, as water did get into the sponge...

Better hurry up and fix it.
 
This stuff will extend the life of vinyl dramatically. It's the UV additive and conditioners that make this product great. A old pillow case tucked around the seat works well for bikes parked out in the blazing heat also.

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8) Dr. Dre 8)
 
motorcyclemodeller said:
A old pillow case tucked around the seat works well for bikes parked out in the blazing heat also.


8) Dr. Dre 8)
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Doc, You ought to add this to the Tips Section.

Hap
 
max in montreal said:
I just replaced my seat with a travelcade...100$ canadian, and it was worth it.Wish i would have done it sooner, as water did get into the sponge...

Better hurry up and fix it.
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Me too .......It looks great and was only 50 bucks from J.C. Whitney
 
Sargent seat cover

Sargent seat cover

Photos.............I did a Sargent seat cover this spring on my '83 1100E. They were VERY helpful. They sent me color samples and gave me style ideas. I installed the cover myself. You'll need a strong staple gun and a heat gun to soften the cover to get it tight. The seat looks great.........I couldn't be happier. Cost me about $80.

Here's a link to a photo:

http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=viewall&albumID=74592585


Here's a link to Sargent's:

http://www.sargentcycle.com/default2.html

Click on 'Custom Seat Services' then 'Upholstery Styling Guide' to see how many different ways you can make your cover.
 
hi,
thanks for the tips, looks like sargents is a good bet, by the way the link to your photo didn't work

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Link

Link

Hmmmm...what happened when you tried the link? I just tried it and it took me to a Webshots page with pics of my three bikes.
 
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