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Title: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: 118811 on January 12, 2012, 09:15:13 PM

I want to reshape my seat foam recover it

I have heard of using electric knife... That sounds
Long and tedious.
I was think about a small belt sander.

What the pros use?

Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: sofadriver on January 12, 2012, 09:41:37 PM

Oh, goody!
I get to share one of my favorite mods!

I've rehaped the seats of probably 15 or so bikes. It's so easy and so worth it!
I've tried all the tools - bread knife, 4.5" grinder, belt sanders, etc.
Nothing works as well as in this video.

I use a coarse hacksaw blade in a hacksaw frame for initial cuts. Gives a nice straight cut. (I like my seats flat)

Use a fine magic marker to make a grid on the foam for referance as you go. I use a coarse belt sander belt by hand to finish the foam (ridges, etc will show thru vinyl)

THIS GUY is the Master !.............

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Custom Seat Modification Movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEsIVPTkk4g#)
(no fancy tools required !)

Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: 118811 on January 12, 2012, 10:17:55 PM

Great info
Thanks Mike!!!
[thumbsup]
[bow_down]

Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: 118811 on January 12, 2012, 10:19:37 PM

Mike
Do you have a link for that video you mentioned?

Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: sofadriver on January 12, 2012, 10:35:45 PM

sorry, just search that title on YouTube

Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: Goat_Herder on January 13, 2012, 03:34:38 PM

I used a segregated bread knife to reshape the seat foam for my wife. I made a huge mess in the living room...

for some reason, that video makes me hungry for some gyro.

Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 16, 2012, 07:04:00 PM

Quote from: Goat_Herder on January 13, 2012, 03:34:38 PM
I used a segregated bread knife to reshape the seat foam for my wife.

serrated?

Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: TAftonomos on January 17, 2012, 07:12:05 AM

Quote from: Goat_Herder on January 13, 2012, 03:34:38 PM
I used a segregated bread knife

Lol.....gotta keep those wheat and white bread knives apart!

Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: atomic410 on January 20, 2012, 02:32:40 PM

if anyone is looking to do this i have a seat that is totally ready for it and a custom recover [bacon]

Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?
Post by: 118811 on February 03, 2012, 07:30:38 PM

Quote from: Goat_Herder on January 13, 2012, 03:34:38 PM
I used a segregated bread knife to reshape the seat foam for my wife. I made a huge mess in the living room...

for some reason, that video makes me hungry for some gyro.

Yeah, shaving a seat down is a messy job....very dusty!!!
Reminds me of when I use to surf & had boards shaped...fiberglass is the worst!!

Well I started on my project seat today....That guy in the video sure makes it look like the foam he is working with is made out of butter!!
I started with a hacksaw blade but it ripped the foam somewhat...so from the rough cuts...I have just been using a small "rough" belt sander belt.
The seat is taking a good shape....but it's a slow process. :-\

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