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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Replacement Seat Cover? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1463763417 Message started by Meme on 05/20/16 at 09:56:57 |
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Title: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 05/20/16 at 09:56:57 The seat on my Savage has a split at one of the seams. I'd like to recover it, but I'm not really liking the options I've found so far. Most of the ones I've found don't show a pic of the Savage seat, just a stock photo of a seat for a different bike. There are a few on ebay, but no photos of the actual Savage seat. Motorcycle Superstore has a Saddleman cover with mixed reviews and again, not photos of the Savage seat. What's a good choice for fixing my seat? |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by KennyG on 05/20/16 at 10:16:20 Meme, Your local upholstery shop will do the best job. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 05/20/16 at 10:27:05 I got a replacement cover for my Virago off of ebay that was an excellent replica of the original and had a local upholstery guy install it. I was having issues with it. That was cheaper than having the local place make one. The seat on the Savage is simpler than the Virago seat though, so I can check locally. It's just that I have recovered several bike seats myself in the past with inexpensive covers with great results. I was hoping for a similar option for the Savage. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Struch on 05/21/16 at 00:12:32 Ok if it is a single rider seat I can get you a cover with is good condition if you want. send email on alexs@emailline.net or PM ;) |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Savageman on 05/21/16 at 10:11:02 A Harley Davidson Sportster seat will fit and is a much better seat. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 05/21/16 at 20:08:13 44636562747F170 wrote:
I need either a stock looking one to match the passenger seat, or both so they match. It's a '96 with a 2 piece seat and a back rest. The backrest is an aftermarket cushion, so something that matched that would be cool. Just matching seats will work though. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 05/21/16 at 20:11:47 56647364626068646B3033050 wrote:
Is the sportster seat bolt on? What years and models will fit a '96? That will probably be the best way to go. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by verslagen1 on 05/21/16 at 20:47:44 nothing bolts on but oem parts there's a way of adapting it. look in the tech section index for sportster. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 05/21/16 at 22:15:25 Thanks, I found that mod just after that last post. Not sure I feel like putting that much effort into it and I'd rather keep it stock. The Savage is one of 3 bikes and the least ridden. I'm fixing it up and if no one is going to ride it, I'm going to sell it. One of my roommates wants to ride it, but hasn't gotten his permit, and doesn't actually ride it. I have to ride it once in a while just to keep it running right. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Struch on 05/22/16 at 00:12:32 ok I have only raider seat cover good condition from 95-96 Sav and it is stock. if you really want. I reupholster about 5 seat so far can send you picks. You ever send me seats and I will do them and send you back or I can walk you how to do it by your self for cheep if you want. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 05/22/16 at 00:20:25 5F787E796F640C0 wrote:
Pics would be great. PMing you. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 06/04/16 at 08:30:15 Thanks for the advice and offers. I ended up taking both the front and passenger seats to a local guy. I'll find out soon how it turns out. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by KennyG on 06/04/16 at 08:53:46 MeMe, Post some pics of the finished product when you receive it. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 06/06/16 at 21:15:10 It came out better than the original IMHO. Very Nice! Pics won't post from my phone, probably too big. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 06/06/16 at 21:28:01 Ok. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 06/06/16 at 21:33:40 Another. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Savageman on 06/06/16 at 21:35:13 Looks good! Did they use memory foam? That's what mine needs. The factory foam is a bit on the lightweight side. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Meme on 06/06/16 at 21:47:51 I don't think he used any additional foam, but not 100% sure on that. My foam was in excellent condition, but the seat got ripped by another bike's handlebar when it got knocked over into the Savage. Luckily the seat was the only damage to either bike. |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by whoisrawb on 06/07/16 at 14:36:26 Hey meme how much did you pay for that? that looks really nice i need to do the same :) |
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Title: Re: Replacement Seat Cover? Post by Dave on 06/07/16 at 14:42:14 Meme: Looks good.......maybe you should put some waterproofing of some kind on the seams if they didn't do that at the upholstery shop. My RYCA factory seat had sewn seams like that.....and if the bike got wet it would ooze water out of the seams for a very long time (a full day at the Dragon).....and give you wet shorts! |
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