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Local Clubs => OZ monsters => Topic started by: PAUL M on January 27, 2012, 01:45:41 AM

Title: DIY seat
Post by: PAUL M on January 27, 2012, 01:45:41 AM
Finally decided to change the shape of my seat.

removed cover
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/pmrljak/Image0167.jpg)

glue foam pad on
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/pmrljak/Image0169.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/pmrljak/Image0171.jpg)

used carving knife & cheese grater (parmesan of coarse) to shape
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/pmrljak/Image0174.jpg)

slippery dip now gone
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/pmrljak/Image0175.jpg)

refit cover, made sure front corners & rear were in the same place as before,
pulled sides down, went trigger happy with the staple gun, finished.
much easier than I thought & cover sits in original position, first ride I now sit
where I want to with out sliding against tank (did feel good on occasions)
comfort not perfect (need time for my boney arse to soften foam)
but cover would have enough give for another thin layer of foam if needed
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/pmrljak/Image0177.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k565/pmrljak/Image0178.jpg)



Title: Re: DIY seat
Post by: stopintime on January 27, 2012, 07:38:25 AM
Can't see the pictures.

Did you upload to an external site? Photobucket or ....
Title: Re: DIY seat
Post by: PAUL M on January 27, 2012, 12:25:23 PM
Quote from: stopintime on January 27, 2012, 07:38:25 AM
Can't see the pictures.

Did you upload to an external site? Photobucket or ....

[bang] Thanks
Title: Re: DIY seat
Post by: Two dogs on January 27, 2012, 01:41:47 PM
Nice work Paul  [thumbsup]
But you didn't tell everyone the other feature of this mod  8)


It makes your bike completely invisible to the Highway patrol  [leo] ..............can you make three more please  [laugh]
Title: Re: DIY seat
Post by: mattyvas on January 27, 2012, 11:00:11 PM
Good work Paul.
I have been thinking of doing the same but in reverse for the Tenere.
Seat a bit high and wide.
I have a little more confidence at tackling it now. 
Title: Re: DIY seat
Post by: suzyj on January 28, 2012, 01:54:06 PM
Awesome.  Makes it look really easy.
Title: Re: DIY seat
Post by: PAUL M on January 28, 2012, 03:58:37 PM
Quote from: suzyj on January 28, 2012, 01:54:06 PM
Awesome.  Makes it look really easy.


If I can do it, it's easy

First ride up the old road today seat feels good , I should have done this ages ago,
Title: Re: DIY seat
Post by: koko64 on February 18, 2012, 01:06:56 PM
Nice work.
Title: Re: DIY seat
Post by: Tikfd6 on February 23, 2012, 02:56:00 AM
Great work mate, what type of foam and where did you get it?
Would be good to get rid of the late model Nut crusher seat.
Title: Re: DIY seat
Post by: PAUL M on February 23, 2012, 03:14:30 AM
 high density foam, not cheap (Clark rubber have it) I was  lucky
enough to a spare piece lying around.