Motorcycle seat upholsterer recommendations.

[Mickyg]

Folks, recommendations please!

I am about to purchase a new bike that has a very firm, hard seat, does anyone have any good recommendations re upholstery trimmers ,that do a great job in re-packing the seat?
Ideally S.Auckland.

Cheers.

[vifferman]

Best place to go is MacDonalds in Tauranga - yes, it's not Sarf D'Auckland, but it's a good excuse for a ride. :yes:

[DMNTD]

Best place to go is MacDonalds in Tauranga - yes, it's not Sarf D'Auckland, but it's a good excuse for a ride. :yes:

Yaha...have had a couple of my seats done there and have sent many via bike shops I have worked at.
Click ze link! (http://www.trimit.co.nz/) :yes:

[Bounce001]

You could try Denny at Unique Upholstery, Pukekohe. He is a good guy and there always seems to be bikes outside.

46 Franklin Road
Pukekohe 2120 2120
(09) 238 2381

[varminter]

Best place to go is MacDonalds in Tauranga - yes, it's not Sarf D'Auckland, but it's a good excuse for a ride. :yes:

I'll second that, you can send your seat to get it done. But don't forget to send a photo of your arse:yes:

[DEATH_INC.]

If it has to be south aucks, try Papatoetoe upholsterers, not sure how much bike stuff he does, but he does an awesome job on cage stuff.
Otherwise the Tauranga guys are the go.

[cs363]

Don't fuck around with a half arsed job - send it to McDonalds, they do superb work, check out their website: http://www.trimit.co.nz/motorcycle-seats-tauranga.html

Do it once, do it right.


There, that's my 2 cents well spent! :D

[Dooghy]

First hello, I'm new to this forum and also a learner who struggled for 2 months already to get over the fear of stopping the bike without dropping it ( I dropped it once so far on an uneven road :facepalm:). This is because the bike is a little too high for me, and I can't put both feet down when stopping. Because of this thread, I contacted today the guys from Tauranga by email, and they responded in less than 15'. They gave me a quote and they aim to lower the seat by 25mm or above. Plus, they'll try to cut down the sides of the seat to narrow it, which is amazing.

I'll keep you posted with the result ... and hey, the estimated price was $150, which I don't consider it high, based on the modifications they're going to do.

[Highlander]

They do good work in there. The customs seats they do get rave reviews.

The other thing that could be usefull to you is to take yor boots into a shoe repairer and get them to build the sole up. We had this done to my wifes boots, they added about 10mm to each boot and it has worked a treat.

[Dooghy]

They do good work in there. The customs seats they do get rave reviews.

The other thing that could be usefull to you is to take yor boots into a shoe repairer and get them to build the sole up. We had this done to my wifes boots, they added about 10mm to each boot and it has worked a treat.

First I'm waiting to see what difference lowering the seat does. If that still doesn't work, I'll buy low profile tyres.

Modifying my boots is my last solution, as it will make changing the gears quite difficult on this particular bike; the distance and height between the foot rest and the gear shifter is quite small. But thanks for your suggestion :niceone:

[North Harbour Yamaha]

I use D R Trim in Morrinsville. I used to work with Roger and he does excellent work. I courier seats down to him and they are back very quickly.
Roger Boyle. 07 8896446. drtrim@xtra.co.nz www.drtrim.co.nz

[pritch]

Another vote for McDonald's in Tauranga. The guys ride bikes themselves so they do know that of which they speak.

[Madness]

If that still doesn't work, I'll buy low profile tyres.
:niceone:

You are kidding, right?.
:facepalm:

[Dooghy]

You are kidding, right?.
:facepalm:

No, not really :innocent:. There are Bridgestone and Pirelli tyres, lower profile than the ones I have, that fit on my bike. But I'll do this only if lowering the seat is not enough.

[davebullet]

McDonalds - I'm lovin' it.

[Dooghy]

I've got back the seat today. I'm amazed with the work they did and also how fast they did it. I sent the seat on Friday late afternoon (around 4:30pm) and I got it back this morning (Tuesday).

They lowered and narrow it and the quality of work is extraordinary. Finally I feel confident on the bike :scooter:. I highly recommend them to anyone.

[The Pastor]

I've got back the seat today. I'm amazed with the work they did and also how fast they did it. I sent the seat on Friday late afternoon (around 4:30pm) and I got it back this morning (Tuesday).

They lowered and narrow it and the quality of work is extraordinary. Finally I feel confident on the bike :scooter:. I highly recommend them to anyone.

Thats a really good price. I got mine done at a local shop and it was like 400 bucks :O

[Waikato Yamaha]

I use D R Trim in Morrinsville. I used to work with Roger and he does excellent work. I courier seats down to him and they are back very quickly.
Roger Boyle. 07 8896446. drtrim@xtra.co.nz www.drtrim.co.nz

Ditto, Rog does an awesome job - quickly.

[insomnia01]

Best place to go is MacDonalds in Tauranga - yes, it's not Sarf D'Auckland, but it's a good excuse for a ride. :yes:

+1 :first: on that !!