After an upholsterer that knows bike seats

[tracyprier]

Hi all :)

Just picked up my new KLE 500... a sweet bike EXCEPT for the seat :(

I know the rider seat guys in Tauranga will do a good job BUT they aren't exactly cheap.

Does anyone know of an upholsterer in AKL that, if not specialising in bike seats has got reasonable experience with them??

Cheers
Tracy

[F5 Dave]

Charmans do seat cover kits you can fit yourself or they will do it. Do a search on yellow pages

ahh I'm too good to you.
http://www.charmans.co.nz/products-&-services/motorbikes.html

[cave weta]

Bring it down here to Waihi mate, I do a good job- here is my business website- www.canvas-doctor.yolasite.com
and if you search bike seat recovering on here - you will see a step by step thing that I did last year.

[NewRob]

Hi, you can try this guy..Superior Saddles, 0212984297 or 4432398. He was recomended to me from my bike shop. Cheers

[RS2000]

Try John Fellows Motor Trimmers, 188 Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill, phone 6290184. He has done several seats for me and does a great job for a very reasonable price

[Gubb]

PM Cajun.

10 motherfuckin' char

Or I could just read the first post.

[tracyprier]

Thanks for the posts guys... plenty of options :)

I must say, I rather like the "woodland camo" seat cover at Charmans... might look nifty on the KLE

Tracy

[phred]

Hi all :)

Just picked up my new KLE 500... a sweet bike EXCEPT for the seat :(

I know the rider seat guys in Tauranga will do a good job BUT they aren't exactly cheap.

Does anyone know of an upholsterer in AKL that, if not specialising in bike seats has got reasonable experience with them??

Cheers
Tracy

You want cheap or good?

[howdamnhard]

You want cheap or good?

Both ! The vinyl covering on my seat has just split so looking for a upholsterer in AKL. So thanks for the info !

[cave weta]

havent heard from you yet Tracey here is the thread about rebuilding bike seats http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/91952-Repair-rebuild-or-recover-your-seat-at-home!?highlight=bike+seat+recover

and here is one I did the other week with non slip cover. $45 for the cover from me $40 more if you want me to fit it.
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[slofox]

Somebody told me Dr Trim in Morrinsville is good too...

[howdamnhard]

Just as an update, I used Kiwi Auto-Marine Upholsterers (09 6365015). It cost me $80. I brought it in late in the afternoon and they had it ready by 10:00am the next day. If I was in Napier I would have used Charmans.

[rok-the-boat]

Just as an update, I used Kiwi Auto-Marine Upholsterers (09 6365015). It cost me $80. I brought it in late in the afternoon and they had it ready by 10:00am the next day. If I was in Napier I would have used Charmans.

I just used these guys for my jetski seat - it looks good.

[Willb]

Charmans do seat cover kits you can fit yourself or they will do it.

http://www.charmans.co.nz/products-&-services/motorbikes.html

My 2cents:

I contacted these guys about a YZF600R seat, really fast service, paid over the phone, courier was here the next day, cost about $47 including postage AND the seat turned out great

Would recommend!