Help!!!....Need solution for slippery seat

Motofool · April 24th, 2013, 03:01 PM

Does anyone know of any good practical solution for a slippery seat?

Suddenly, the seat of my pre-gen has become very slippery in combination with my new textile (Maxdura) over-pants.

No, I don't hang-off, so I am perfectly happy seated in line with the bike and don't need to slide over the seat.
The slippery thing happens during moderate to hard braking, even when I keep gripping the tank with my knees.

Flexible self-adhesive anti-slip tape has been the first solution that has came to my mind, but I don't know where to find such tape or if it would work in my case.

Thanks in advance

Joshorilla · April 24th, 2013, 03:16 PM

I've used this stuff in the yacht for years, it's great for puttng in cupboards and draws to stop stuff sliding about.

Between your bum and a seat it'd stick like... Yes

http://www.practicalsurfaceware.com/...placemats.html

tooblekain · April 24th, 2013, 03:24 PM

See if HT Moto will make a seat pad or replacement you can stick on in replacement for your seat pad and upholstery

Joshorilla · April 24th, 2013, 03:27 PM

Jiggles · April 24th, 2013, 03:29 PM

Tank grips and squeeze with your knees!

NathanUc · April 26th, 2013, 11:54 AM

I've seen individuals put tank grip pads on their seats as well as the tank. Rubberized anti-slip tape is probably a cheaper option as well (quick example: http://www.amazon.com/ISC-Jessup-Rub...ip+rubber+tape )

Tank grip (on the tank) alone probably won't help that much as I'm assuming if you aren't leaning off, you're looking for a more comfortable ride.

fmx · April 26th, 2013, 11:59 AM

Stop waxing it

Motofool · April 26th, 2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmx

Stop waxing it

Thank you all !!!

The problem is not the seat or the grips of the tank but the texture of the new fabric, which is really slippery.

Not problem at all with my other nylon over-pant or with jeans.

felo · April 26th, 2013, 12:15 PM

apply velcro to the seat and ur pants, win?

Old Lemon · April 26th, 2013, 12:59 PM

Someone mentioned in another thread that he was talking to a guy that put grip tape (for skateboards) on his seat

choneofakind · April 26th, 2013, 03:05 PM

I vote for tank grip pads and squeeze with the knees.

Motofool · April 27th, 2013, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

Someone mentioned in another thread that he was talking to a guy that put grip tape (for skateboards) on his seat

Thanks, Michael.

I will check that option and see how flexible that tape is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I vote for tank grip pads and squeeze with the knees.

It doesn't work, the material at the knees also slips badly.

I feel like a boiled egg on flat porcelain dish

choneofakind · April 27th, 2013, 08:46 AM

The knees slip, even with super rubberized grip pads??? What are those things made of, Teflon??

Motofool · April 27th, 2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

.......What are those things made of, Teflon??

kirk595x · April 28th, 2013, 10:44 AM

Skate deck tape will ruin any gear/pants it's in contact with...It acts as a coarse sandpaper!

You can clean the seat with a good vinyl cleaner...that may help make it a bit tackier from my experience. Look into getting a gripper seat material like what I used for MX bikes. Check fabric stores or online and recover yourself or have an apolstery shop do it for you..it should'nt cost too much.

April 24th, 2013, 03:01 PM	#1
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Help!!!....Need solution for slippery seat Does anyone know of any good practical solution for a slippery seat? Suddenly, the seat of my pre-gen has become very slippery in combination with my new textile (Maxdura) over-pants. No, I don't hang-off, so I am perfectly happy seated in line with the bike and don't need to slide over the seat. The slippery thing happens during moderate to hard braking, even when I keep gripping the tank with my knees. Flexible self-adhesive anti-slip tape has been the first solution that has came to my mind, but I don't know where to find such tape or if it would work in my case. Thanks in advance __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

April 24th, 2013, 03:24 PM	#3
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April 26th, 2013, 11:54 AM	#6
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	I've seen individuals put tank grip pads on their seats as well as the tank. Rubberized anti-slip tape is probably a cheaper option as well (quick example: http://www.amazon.com/ISC-Jessup-Rub...ip+rubber+tape ) Tank grip (on the tank) alone probably won't help that much as I'm assuming if you aren't leaning off, you're looking for a more comfortable ride. __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	The knees slip, even with super rubberized grip pads??? What are those things made of, Teflon??

April 28th, 2013, 10:44 AM	#15
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	Skate deck tape will ruin any gear/pants it's in contact with...It acts as a coarse sandpaper! You can clean the seat with a good vinyl cleaner...that may help make it a bit tackier from my experience. Look into getting a gripper seat material like what I used for MX bikes. Check fabric stores or online and recover yourself or have an apolstery shop do it for you..it should'nt cost too much.