Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam?

[118811]

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?

[sofadriver]

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
(no fancy tools required !)

[118811]

Great info
Thanks Mike!!!

[118811]

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

[sofadriver]

sorry, just search that title on YouTube

[Goat_Herder]

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.

[xcaptainxbloodx]

I used a segregated bread knife to reshape the seat foam for my wife.

serrated?

[TAftonomos]

I used a segregated bread knife

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

[atomic410]

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

[118811]

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.