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Message started by matt_savage on 03/30/09 at 14:04:56

Title: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by matt_savage on 03/30/09 at 14:04:56

So I am in the process of re-doing my seat. I have the 2 piece seat that came stock on a 98 Savage. I pulled all the staples out and took the ripped and trashed stock vinyl seat cover off to find the foam was soaked through! I plan on doing my seat like DiamondJim did his with minimal padding and spray foam. My question is what type of material should I use to replace the trashed stock seat cover? I'm thinking black vinyl but is there something out there better or more motorcycle specific? TIA

-Matt

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by Big Nix on 03/30/09 at 14:38:23

I'd have to say that the sky is the limit but i'd just keep to something thick and preferably water resistant. I just did my seat like diamondjim to but my seat cover was in good shape so i just reused that. One trick throw what ever you do use throw it in the dryer for about 20min it'll soften it up so it'll strech better.

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by diamond jim on 03/30/09 at 15:15:05

Options also include taking your seat, seat cover or both to a local community college where they often have an upholstery class. They can make some seriously high quality covers at rock bottom prices.

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by jrm8486 on 03/30/09 at 15:48:46

Just re- did this one,I went to Jo Annes Fabrics, $10. a yard.

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/03/17/bikepics-1603689-800.jpg

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by Savage_Amusement on 03/30/09 at 16:07:08

6A676F6361606A6467630E0 wrote:

After I get my seat pan I'm really thinking about looking into this.

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by verslagen1 on 03/30/09 at 17:55:19

302837626E626C5A0 wrote:

Just re- did this one,I went to Jo Annes Fabrics, $10. a yard.

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/03/17/bikepics-1603689-800.jpg

Looks great, but still what did you buy?

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by jrm8486 on 03/30/09 at 18:35:47

I think it was marine vinyl. It had some give to it.easy to work with. Just took old cover off and used as template.

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/30/09 at 19:11:02

My favorite seatcover is the bluejeans I am wearing.

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by Chopped on 03/30/09 at 20:39:52

I have been experimenting with this exact topic, but I am at a loss for securing the fabric to a metal seat pan..... any ideas?

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by thumperclone on 03/30/09 at 20:51:19

74435A5A624344465F58360 wrote:

I have been experimenting with this exact topic, but I am at a loss for securing the fabric to a metal seat pan..... any ideas?

metal prongs or rivets.... must protect the fabric/cover from the sharp edge

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by sluggo on 03/30/09 at 22:25:09

mine was a fifty year old leather jacket. seams were shot, leather still great.,

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by diamond jim on 03/31/09 at 09:30:07

5A6D74744C6D6A687176180 wrote:

I have been experimenting with this exact topic, but I am at a loss for securing the fabric to a metal seat pan..... any ideas?

Attach some 1/4" thick plastic strips around the bottom edge of the seat pan with rivets or screws (trim the excess) and anchor the cover to the plastic strips.

Another trick to getting that good scalloped saddle look is when attaching the cover, lay the seat upside down on large bag of dogfood, rolled up pillow, etc. The goal is to have even, curved pressure pushing the cover against the foam witht the countour od the seat while stapling.

Title: Re: What material to use as a seat cover?
Post by Big Nix on 03/31/09 at 13:06:29

515C54585A5B515F5C58350 wrote:

[quote author=5A6D74744C6D6A687176180 link=1238447096/0#8 date=1238470792]I have been experimenting with this exact topic, but I am at a loss for securing the fabric to a metal seat pan..... any ideas?

Attach some 1/4" thick plastic strips around the bottom edge of the seat pan with rivets or screws (trim the excess) and anchor the cover to the plastic strips.

Yah when i did mine i just sat on the floor and used my thigh. Big and curved worked pirty' darn good.

Another trick to getting that good scalloped saddle look is when attaching the cover, lay the seat upside down on large bag of dogfood, rolled up pillow, etc. The goal is to have even, curved pressure pushing the cover against the foam witht the countour od the seat while stapling. [/quote]