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Message started by franch on 01/28/07 at 15:54:26

Title: seat reapolstering
Post by franch on 01/28/07 at 15:54:26

My seat is old (98) and starting to tear.

should i have it reapolstered in leather or vinyl ?

i want to go with leather but heard it cracks from the sun etc.

Title: Re: seat reapolstering
Post by bentwheel on 01/28/07 at 16:10:06

Don't worry about the effects of the sun on leather. If it starts to dry you can treat it. Leather looks good.

Title: Re: seat reapolstering
Post by georgekathe on 01/28/07 at 16:51:59

other side of leather over vinyl (discounting drying out) is it getting wet. when I had a leather saddle on my bike it came with a little cover. I know leather jackets get wet but they are not possibly left outside during rain for a while thus maybe damaging them.

Maybe others on this site who have had leather seats may say otherwise, in which case I stand corrected.

then of course there is cost...

know this varies from place to place but I got my seat & rear seat (not the sissy bar pad) replaced with vinyl for around $50 - it did not have cross pattern like original Savage seat just a "solid" top (matter of cost - cheaper) but I think it looks cool like that (sorry can't take photos & upload - don't have experience w/camera to do it)

just my 2 cents, for what they are worth :)

Title: Saddle Soap
Post by Paladin on 01/28/07 at 17:11:20

"The code of the west a man soaps his own saddle
Brands his own cattle and some of his neighbour's as well"

Leather has a LONG history of outdoor use, exposure to sun and weather. Products have long existed to keep the leather soft and pliable.

Title: Re: seat reapolstering
Post by steelwolf on 01/28/07 at 18:24:08

Ok I have a question. If leather shrinks when it gets wet and then drys, why are there no cows with high waters on? ;D

Title: Re: seat reapolstering
Post by TVR on 01/28/07 at 19:04:58

steelwolf wrote:

Ok I have a question. If leather shrinks when it gets wet and then drys, why are there no cows with high waters on? ;D

Shrinkage? Did some one say shrinkage?

Title: Re: seat reapolstering
Post by LANCER on 01/29/07 at 04:54:35

steelwolf wrote:

Ok I have a question. If leather shrinks when it gets wet and then drys, why are there no cows with high waters on? ;D

They just lick it off each other. ;D

Title: Re: seat reapolstering
Post by vroom1776 on 01/29/07 at 09:52:37

are you going to do it yrself?

Title: Re: seat reapolstering
Post by Savage Librarian on 01/29/07 at 09:56:13

If you're doing it yourself and don't have experience working with leather, you might prefer marine-grade vinyl. If you can work leather, then take your choice.

I personally prefer vinyl, simply because it's easier for me to deal with. Other people prefer leather for a host of reasons.

Title: Re: seat reapolstering
Post by franch on 01/29/07 at 12:06:29

i am going to take it to a guy i met who has all the heavy duty sewing machines and tools. he showed me many pictures of other seats he has done. while at it i am going to have him shave a little foam off the rear top of the driver seat and a little off the front top of the passenger seat, i should be able to stretch out a little more.
I decided to go with a dark brown thick leather.
thanks for all your input peoples