May 25th, 2016, 07:46 PM | #1 |
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So how can I fix this?
Look at what the Texas heat and humidity did to my seat. How can I fix it? Is there like a replacement kit? I Googled a lot of stuff but I need a better direction.
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May 25th, 2016, 08:13 PM | #2 |
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An upholstery shop, unless your handy with a sewing machine. Probably cheaper to buy a good used one.
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May 25th, 2016, 08:59 PM | #3 |
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I would rather just replace the material with something durable.
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May 26th, 2016, 06:55 AM | #4 |
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go to a a boat upholstery shop they can help.
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May 26th, 2016, 03:32 PM | #5 |
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At that point you don't need an upholsterer...you need a new place to live!
No more complaining from me about how hot it is wearing full leathers in 85 degree weather
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May 26th, 2016, 04:33 PM | #6 |
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I wouldn't think sewing is really needed. Just get something like neoprene and staple it on.
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May 27th, 2016, 04:44 PM | #7 |
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A member here has a DIY on their blog. RECOVERING: A “HOW TO” OF REUPHOLSTERING A NINJA 250 MOTORCYCLE SEAT
courtesy of @wendyjboss
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May 27th, 2016, 05:59 PM | #8 |
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boat vinyl + staple gun.
you probably want to redo the foam while you're at it. hot wire cutter makes the foam work about a million times easier.
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May 27th, 2016, 06:22 PM | #9 |
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New cover
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-250...hU~jNf&vxp=mtr New seat http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-198...3D191882247020 Both super cheap.
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It's true -- the seat can be had for about $35.00. I had a piece of good quality vinyl sitting around for another project that I never got to and so used it. It was a vinyl remnant and cost me under $10.00. I think the advice to get marine quality vinyl or naugatuck is good. You do have to really stretch the vinyl to get it tight against the foam. I used a heat gun. If you choose to do your own, make sure to get the right material and don't overheat the vinyl. Plus the staples you'll need are 1/4 inch. The 1/2 inch staples are too long. Last, but not least, the hardest part of the job is the stretching and finishing of the vinyl. You have to keep working it. It's a few hours job I think to get it right, but I only did it once and maybe someone who really knows what they're doing can do it faster. So the tradeoff is time and save money or just pay someone $35.00 to do it. |
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May 29th, 2016, 09:36 AM | #11 | |
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May 29th, 2016, 08:36 PM | #12 |
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I bought the vinyl at a fabric store. I had planned to use it to reupholster some bar stools ... so I figured it was reasonably good quality. Often those stores have remnants of fabrics and can be had very reasonably.
If you go that route, make sure the vinyl you buy is slightly stretchy. It will help to get it to conform to the seat. Keep in mind that it needs to be water repellant too. I think that is generally a quality of all vinyl, but that some are more water repellant than others. I tested mine by dripping water on the seat, but I'm still going to treat it with something as soon as I get around to finding a water repellant that is rated for vinyl. A lot of the popular repellants for outdoor clothing and such is not rated for vinyl. I might just armor-all it regularly until I find what I want. It's a precaution that I'm taking just because I did not use marine grade vinyl. I'm very happy with the way my seat turned out. It's less slippery than the stock cover, and more comfortable even though I didn't do any mods underneath to the foam. |
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