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Title: WTB - 1989-2000 seat or seat cover. Must be in new or excellent condition
Post by: motopumps on November 30, 2012, 01:45:00 PM
Fixing up a 1995 GS500E over the winter.  The nose of the seat cover is torn and I want to either replace the cover or replace the whole seat with one with zero cosmetic issues.  Please respond with photos, links, sources, prices, etc.

Thanks!

Rob
Title: Re: WTB - 1989-2000 seat or seat cover. Must be in new or excellent condition
Post by: motopumps on December 20, 2012, 06:48:54 PM
Well, since no one offered up a seat or seat cover, I took matters into my own hands.

Headed off to Joann Fabrics in search of "marine grade" vinyl.  Bought $11 worth and returned home.  With the help of my pneumatic staple gun and some patience, I recovered the seat.

(http://motopumps.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/MotoPumps-Products/i-cTPLRXr/0/X2/smugshot_8962861-X2.jpg)

(http://motopumps.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/MotoPumps-Products/i-q63XfHG/0/X2/smugshot_5792097-X2.jpg)

Not too bad.  It was a bit of a struggle to shape the vinyl around the nose, but a bit of heat and stretching worked out.

:woohoo:
Title: Re: WTB - 1989-2000 seat or seat cover. Must be in new or excellent condition
Post by: codajastal on December 21, 2012, 12:05:12 AM
That is a VERY professional job! Well done :thumb:
Title: Re: WTB - 1989-2000 seat or seat cover. Must be in new or excellent condition
Post by: bombsquad83 on December 21, 2012, 06:44:56 AM
Impressive results.  Looks brand new.
Title: Re: WTB - 1989-2000 seat or seat cover. Must be in new or excellent condition
Post by: weedahoe on December 21, 2012, 09:06:33 AM
Great job!
Title: Re: WTB - 1989-2000 seat or seat cover. Must be in new or excellent condition
Post by: EdChen on December 21, 2012, 09:29:01 AM
that looks great!! did you use any kind of adhesive?
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