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tommorth
17th March 2009, 20:48
universal seat covers ???? looking at a gripper cover to try save some energy holding on has any one tryed a universal one wondering how well they fit
xen
17th March 2009, 21:08
yeah got one, it fits sweet as. Definitely grippery than standard, but did see a ktm with knobbly bits sticking out that would be even more so. Article i read said keep the old cover on, does make it easy. And use a good staple gun
SpikedPunch
17th March 2009, 22:14
I had one on my old bike, was great but I couldn't get it quite right on my own, took it to an upholsterers to do instead (worth the $30 or $40 I paid for the grief saved). Wil def be putting one on the new bike.
barty5
17th March 2009, 23:03
guy next to my workshop fits them dose red barrons repair work charge sweet FA as well
B0000M
18th March 2009, 06:51
i have a one industries one, its good, and its on top of the old seat cover. has a couple of nicks in it now, but you cant really tell because the old cover underneath hides it
REDRIDER
18th March 2009, 07:26
guy next to my workshop fits them dose red barrons repair work charge sweet FA as well

whats the guys name barty, I might give him a bell, i want to start including them with graphics
barty5
18th March 2009, 07:35
whats the guys name barty, I might give him a bell, i want to start including them with graphics

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cheese
18th March 2009, 08:09
You can use a plain bit of gripper material. I ordered it from some place that reckless told me about. Definately leave the old seat cover underneath.
cheese
18th March 2009, 08:10
Oh yeah and as with any trade person, offer cash or beers for a cheaper job!!
LittleJohn
18th March 2009, 09:32
You can use a plain bit of gripper material. I ordered it from some place that reckless told me about. Definately leave the old seat cover underneath.

Now all you need to do is actually ride your bike...... unless you don't want to get it dirty
cheese
18th March 2009, 10:19
LOL I know I've not been riding much lately.....
cave weta
18th March 2009, 10:50
while ago I posted up all the gen on recovering seats here- http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1925331#post1925331

as well as Over The Top Adventures - I have a Canvas and upholstery business I can help with gripper vinyl - coloured vinyl- sewing- foam repairs, just ask!

The gripper vinyl I use is the best Ive seen anywhere. better than standard KTM and honda or yamaha gripper material.
B0000M
18th March 2009, 11:42
LOL I know I've not been riding much .. ever....

edited for correctness
REDRIDER
18th March 2009, 11:44
while ago I posted up all the gen on recovering seats here- http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1925331#post1925331

as well as Over The Top Adventures - I have a Canvas and upholstery business I can help with gripper vinyl - coloured vinyl- sewing- foam repairs, just ask!

The gripper vinyl I use is the best Ive seen anywhere. better than standard KTM and honda or yamaha gripper material.

Ill be intouch........
Taz
18th March 2009, 11:45
Can you get oversized ones for when you've recovered 5 or 6 times. All the existing covers would be making the seat a little bigger by then.:yes:
LittleJohn
18th March 2009, 12:33
edited for correctness

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