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need some seat ideas for my '77
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CalAl Full Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2009 Posts: 23 Location: San Luis Obispo CA
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Posted: September 5, 2009, 5:40 pm Post subject: need some seat ideas for my '77 |
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The stock cover is torn and since I have to replace I thought I might rebuild the whole thing to something like the cafe seat at MikesXS. The stocker is too big - kinda looks like a couch parked on the bike - and I'm not that big...
I was thinking of keeping the stock base because of the hinges and lock, but it sure is wide. Has anyone cut the base down a bit and built a smaller or narrower seat? Got photos?
The process of forming new foam apparently involves foam, spray glue, and an electric carving knife. Any suggestions/examples much appreciated.
Alan
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nj1639 Full Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2007 Posts: 839 Location: Switzerland County, Indiana
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Posted: September 5, 2009, 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: need some seat ideas for my '77 |
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I trimmed mine down and removed the pan entirely. Put snaps on to hold it down. Still a work in progress but its working fine for now.
Pics on the link @ my quote.
_________________ "Go ahead, turn the damn power and water off, I'm ready!
'83 xs650sk
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Teebs Full Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 255
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Posted: September 6, 2009, 12:25 am Post subject: Re: need some seat ideas for my '77 |
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If you have access to an air compressor and air sander you will get much better results than with an electric knife... messier, but much better.
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650skull Support Staff
Joined: Jul 19, 2007 Posts: 1186
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Posted: September 6, 2009, 3:42 am Post subject: Re: need some seat ideas for my '77 |
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If you use a powerd sander of a kind then don't forget to wear a mask and glasses
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Joseph Full Member
Joined: May 22, 2007 Posts: 767 Location: NY
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Posted: September 6, 2009, 8:59 am Post subject: Re: need some seat ideas for my '77 |
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nj1639, how did you atach the snaps th the bike? Does the cover just go over a lump af shaped foam? I'd play with that idea. Maybee use velcro to hold it. Whaere can I get seat foam?
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xsleo Full Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2007 Posts: 1528 Location: Earlville NY
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Posted: September 6, 2009, 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: need some seat ideas for my '77 |
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foam carpet padding work good.
_________________ "You live more in five minutes on a bike than most people do in there whole life"
'75 XS650B with a 79 dual disc front end, rear disk brake, Chrysler reg, Radio Shack rect, LED tail/ brake and turn signals. |
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Teebs Full Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 255
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Posted: September 6, 2009, 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: need some seat ideas for my '77 |
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650skull wrote: |
If you use a powerd sander of a kind then don't forget to wear a mask and glasses |
After about 2 minutes that would become a necessity anyway. lol It's amazing that you have to remind people to take care of themselves, but you're right skull, as with any other work where airborne particles may be inhaled, you should always wear proper safety equipment.
Another good source of foam is a camping pad (blue closed-cell foam available at most sporting goods stores as well as Wally World). You can also try any place that does automotive upholstery, they may have small pieces they will sell on the cheap.
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nj1639 Full Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2007 Posts: 839 Location: Switzerland County, Indiana
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Posted: September 7, 2009, 12:01 am Post subject: Re: need some seat ideas for my '77 |
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Joseph wrote: |
nj1639, how did you atach the snaps th the bike? Does the cover just go over a lump af shaped foam? I'd play with that idea. Maybee use velcro to hold it. Whaere can I get seat foam? |
I used the foam from the stock seat and carved it down with a large bread knife(wedding cake knife, shhh!).
The snaps recievers are pop riveted to the rails. I fashioned the old seat cover for a new template and then found some vinyl off an old couch for the 'new' cover. Quick chain stitch by hand and voila, good enuff for now. Cost? my time and the rivets.
I don't have a problem with what's under the foam, battery has the stock plastic cover on and my fuses are individual inline with the rubber caps.
I looked into memory foam and also carpet padding. The stock foam is the best in my opinion.
I've got another one on the back burner, goes up to rub the tank like the stock seat, but has the 'hump' moved back a bit. Waiting to find another old vinyl couch to finish it up, HA!.
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