Original Vinyl Seat Repair

[Nessism]

The guy that stitched the top did a fabulous job. If the vinyl was thicker, and matched the original cowhide pattern a little better it would be almost perfect.

[Vmass]

I have been corresponding with PIT, more like PITA! They are not accepting that thie diamond pattern is the correct seat for my 1980.

I sent pictures of my seat, along with pictures of bikes with the diamond seat pattern. The are saying I don't have the pattern right.

So, I don't think they will be any help.

[Frank Z.]

Vmass- I've had same discussion re correct '80 S seats too. Unfortunately, parts fiche shows same seat profile and vinyl pattern for both years... unstepped w/ square pattern, so I guess that's PIT's argument. However, perhaps this link from CycleWorld will help your case:

http://forums.cycleworld.com/showthread.php?p=609257

[Vmass]

Thanksfor the thread. I have actually made some progress. We are discussing the option of me sending my seat cover to them so they can make a replica.

I have asked them how long it will take and if I will get my original cover back.

Will keep you posted.

[Vmass]

This is what I was told in regard to sending my seat:

Hi,

In order to make an accurate seat cover, I need to cut the original seat cover into their individual pieces so to trace their shape accordingly. As such the original seat cover will be destroyed. However, I assure you that my replica seat cover will be of excellent quality and nothing inferior to the original.

I am a little hesitant to cut up my original seat. But, in the name of progress, I guess I will.

[Vmass]

Ed,

Your guy did a really nice job. Not sure what it cost you but if I send mine to PITA, they will obviously have additional ones available for other guys.

Seems their covers are in the $90 dollar range.

[Vmass]

My seat is on it's way to Bangkok...... It will be cut to shreds for the good of all S owners.

[Nessism]

Looking forward to seeing how it turns out Rich. The sewing pattern is not difficult to replicate but I hope they have the right vinyl material. The original vinyl is cowhide pattern, and the graining is somewhat random looking, not uniform. It's thick too.

[Vmass]

Ed, I am going to relay your comments to Thailand, it can't hurt!

[Vmass]

More correspondence with Bangkok.... I sent Ed's comments and got a reply stating they innovated a method to make waterproof seats by embossing the stitch look, instead of actually stitching.

They also said that they can do the stitch method like the original.

I told them to do the latter.

[caligs]

As promised, here's my seat after i sew the seams together.I know it is not perfect,but beats getting an aftermarket one so far...Cheers,Gabor

[cvmgtwowheels]

I've have a 79s and just waited until I got from one on Ebay NOS new for a good price.

[Vmass]

I've have a 79s and just waited until I got from one on Ebay NOS new for a good price.

I think it would be a long wait for an NOS S seat!

[Vmass]

As promised, here's my seat after i sew the seams together.I know it is not perfect,but beats getting an aftermarket one so far...Cheers,Gabor

Interesting.... your seat is the embossed type ( not real stitching ). This is what Bangkok wanted to do to the S replica seat. After discussing options, we decided to do actual stitching like the original.