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Seat Re-Covering

#1 Post by Vin » Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:56 pm

Hi all, Anyone had any success getting their seat re-covered to a good standard finish?

I will maybe check out my local upholsterer as well but keen to her if anyone has any success with maybe a supplier?

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Re: Seat Re-Covering

#2 Post by silverstrom » Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:11 pm

In my experience Vin an upholsterer is the way to go. The do-it-yourself kits sound appealing, but the end result is seldom what is desired. An upholsterer can repair any foam problems and give you back a seat that will look like it belongs on the bike. It is worth the extra cost to have a professional do it.

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Re: Seat Re-Covering

#3 Post by Vin » Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:33 pm

Judging by the response John I think it's the only way to go :smt017

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Re: Seat Re-Covering

#4 Post by silverstrom » Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:07 pm

It depends on the end result you want. Doing it yourself will always look like you did it yourself, regardless of how good the seat cover you buy is.

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Re: Seat Re-Covering

#5 Post by ixe13 » Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:07 pm

Not sure , I've seen a lot of upholsterer's jobs with stitches going in all directions .

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Re: Seat Re-Covering

#6 Post by rich bullock » Tue Jan 30, 2018 7:07 am

Hello Vin
have you looked into this guy out Dursley way, there also used to be some one out Newent way but cannot recall who.

http://www.motorcycleseats.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Seat Re-Covering

#7 Post by MK » Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:03 am

I did this one for my VTR 1000 Firestorm:
http://www.vtr1000.de/forum/showthread.php?t=78532" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Not too complicated if you don't have two left hands...
Bye
Martin

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