Curt at Curt Customs(9.853.7267),Holland Landing re-did my seat a little stiffer padding and at a different slope,,I gave him an extra seat to compare profiles nice job.Tell Curt,Chris sent ya..
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Hi
Can anyone recommend a place (or person) that can re-upholster my seat?
Looking to make it more comfortable on longer rides.
Foam is too stiff and it's angle is slightly off for my comfort.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by angelocardoc; 04-01-2012 at 01:23 PM.
07' Suzuki GS500F
85' Yamaha Virago 1000 sold
84' Honda Nighthawk 450 sold
Curt at Curt Customs(9.853.7267),Holland Landing re-did my seat a little stiffer padding and at a different slope,,I gave him an extra seat to compare profiles nice job.Tell Curt,Chris sent ya..
Life begins at 186mph,mirrors are optional
Just do it yourself its not that hard plus you save some bucks.
vinyl and foam can be picked up at fabricland...
and a staple gun at a local Walmart
do not buy any foam at a retailer. They sell the entry level quality and it will break down in the first five minutes of a ride. Overall life is about 3 weeks if you use your bike regularly.
Yeah, I sell foam for a living and know my jam on this topic. You can do it yourself if you have some skill and patience but if you want a quality job done then a pro is the way to go. I would try Zsolt of E.D. Motorcycle seat. He knows how to build them and he knows how to listen to your needs. He has years of custom experience.
If you want to try to take it on yourself, PM me I will help you out with the foam.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/E-D-Mo...58206670868247
Fabric is one thing, you can buy good/better/best but with foam, people don't understand it so they don't know what to offer, ergo, the cheapest offering.
You are right though, this is a job you can do yourself. In the OP's situation you can often reuse the original seat fabric just pull a bit more before throwing a staple in it.
Thanks for the input
I still haven't got in touch with Curtwood Custom seats
and now I need to look into E.D. Motorcycle Seat Inc (nice you tube video)
I would be willing to try it myself, but we're at the beginning of the riding season and if I totally screw it up...I'll be out of a seat.
There isn't much out there for my bike (07" Suzuki GS500F)
Corbin is only for 2000 and older GS500's
Russel has some nice seats... but nothing for the GS
Baldwin has nice stuff too... but nothing for the GS
Here are some seats...but they are across the pond, too far.
GS500 wiki is weak on the subject
07' Suzuki GS500F
85' Yamaha Virago 1000 sold
84' Honda Nighthawk 450 sold
did you look at this place if you want to just get the cover
http://stores.ebay.com/Pit-Replica
and if you don't find it on their site, send them an email, response is quick
sorry the above is just to get a cover, I see your looking at modifying the seat, the place below would probably a bit better
or if you want someone to do it all try this place
http://www.alphaautotrimltd.com/
talk to Tony
I have them doing a seat for my 83 Suzuki
Last edited by GateKeeper; 04-09-2012 at 01:08 AM.
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250
1983 Suzuki GS750E - Rebuild Project
Going to be getting mine done soon at Ye Old Saddle Shop. http://saddleshoppe.com/ Went in for a meeting with MeHi and we discused what I wanted and how he would fix my seat for me and try out different density's of foam to figure out what works for me.
2010 Suzuki GS500F
Please help me reach my goal in raising money for a great cause.
Here is the link to my Ride For Site page.
Thank-you =)
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx...onID%3d1326806
I just did my first seat re-upholstery. It was just the seat cover on my mx bike, and honestly it was nothing complicated, just took a bit of time. Make sure you have a good staple gun and go for it.
Raf...let me know how your seat turns out.
07' Suzuki GS500F
85' Yamaha Virago 1000 sold
84' Honda Nighthawk 450 sold
Wont know til May. Got a ticket with a number and he's pretty busy. Might as well make an appointment and get a ticket, then when I get mine done I'll let you know what I think.
2010 Suzuki GS500F
Please help me reach my goal in raising money for a great cause.
Here is the link to my Ride For Site page.
Thank-you =)
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx...onID%3d1326806
I have been using for two years camping Zotefoams foam sleeping pad on top of my seat and it makes my seat very comfortable. It's very durable, and it has a nice hold without bottoming out. You can get them at MEC in various thicknesses and sizes.
I want to install that foam in my seat. What's a good vinyl to use?
As "GateKeeper" is one of many to recommend this company and I also posted in reviews.
Great company, Take your sense of humour when you go.
http://www.alphaautotrimltd.com/
What's the going price for a reupholstery job? Say install gel pad, new foam, reshape and recover with new material.
"I got a new spleen from a guy who liked to ride motorcycles". Fry, Futurama
My bike is a video star! youtube.com/watch?v=Ju9caIDWQ40
Woops thought I replied to retro. Stupid phone. Can I get some info on Alpha? Would hate to wait all season for a call that isn't coming.
2010 Suzuki GS500F
Please help me reach my goal in raising money for a great cause.
Here is the link to my Ride For Site page.
Thank-you =)
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx...onID%3d1326806
Wow
Seat re-upholster list is getting bigger (No particular order)
AAA Trim Plus Newmarket
Alpha Auto trim Mississauga
Saddleshoppe Toronto
Curtwood Custom seats Bradford
E.D. Motorcycle Seat Inc Barrie
Corbin Florida & California
Russell Seats California
Baldwin Motor bike saddles Kansas USA
Last edited by angelocardoc; 04-14-2012 at 08:47 AM.
07' Suzuki GS500F
85' Yamaha Virago 1000 sold
84' Honda Nighthawk 450 sold
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