Hi peeps. Does anyone know where I can get one of these seat covers or even an entire seat like it? I've looked everywhere. Thanks.
Eyup moose,there's a guy in thurcroft,s,yorks who sells seat covers on flea bay around 50 pounds,or I had both my seats done at core which is based in Lincoln,the guys name is eddy and imo he does a cracking job to any design.,good luck.
Where do you live in the UK Moose, as there's a few good seat recovers' across the UK, as an example
http://www.motorbike-seats.co.uk/ who are in Coventry
http://tonyarcher.co.uk/services/bike-seats/ who are in Huddersfield
http://www.viking-motorcycle-seats.co.uk/ who are just down by Brands Hatch
All very good, top work
UPDATE: Just seen you are Kent based. Try Viking, they do a drive in drive out first come first served on a Saturday morning (or used to) or you can make an appointment so they do it whilst you wait (there is a great little cafe next door). Strange seat shop in more ways than one, but I had mine done there, and was very happy with it (I'd previously used Tony Archer, but Viking were nearer for my second set mod). You might also want to consider having Gel pads fitted at the same time, make them way more comfy :)
he said kent in his introduction (dave) barmy
Quote from: seth on Tuesday, 03 October 2017, 09:15 PM
he said kent in his introduction (dave) barmy
So I saw but I read this thread before his intro thread - hence why I updated my post above buddy
no worries buddy i just took delight in being able to get in first and correct you as it's such a rare thing :stir: :whistling: :rofl2:
Bah. Humbug!!!! :lol:
Thanks guys I will give Viking a look as that's about 5 miles from me.
You could also try digger seat in Newport South Wales who does a swap 1 for 1 and has seats already made up.
Well, Moose14, I'd not take that one. It's outlook is so cheapish plastic than a seat cover ever can be. Even a broken original looks better in the flesh. You'll be disappointed when You get that in Your hands. Choice something else. :facepalm:
Yes Moose, check out the google images etc to give you an idea of what the different seats look like on the bikes before you jump in. I'm not a big fan of that style either or any multi coloured seats really (black with the coloured piping is quite subtle though) but as long as you know what it looks like on the bike before getting it done, then you won't have any regrets. :cheers:
I saw these advertised on FB, think its a one week wait. Im going to get one next week.
Made in automotive and marine quality vinyls.
And this
Thanks for the input guys, the reason for that one was I nearly got a 14 with something similar on but missed out and ended up getting one with a standard seat. I'm still looking about for ideas at the moment.
so many choices in uk. ride in, ride out seats. not here. my advice, get your seat where you sit cut down a fair bit. easier to ground feet, dont slide back onto pillion. mine is brilliant, best bike seat ive ever had. we throw on two sheepskins for long rides.
does anybody know anyone with an aftermarket gsx1400 seat for sale like one in pic? trying to lower riding position after fitting 35mm jack up kit. can buy a new un like one in pic from just bandits.com but they want £230! any ideas?
That's a pretty reasonable price for a complete replacement seat (including base).
If you want your seat lowered rather than purchase a complete new one (as per the Viper seat from Just Bandits) then consider taking your existing seat to a seat recoverer and have it remodelled to your own design. May be cheaper, may be more expensive depends what you choose to have done. Tony Archer, Viking are just a couple that I could recommend, there are more - depends where you live.
Finally, it would be nice if, given the above is your first post, you could introduce yourself in the "Introductions" section, maybe post a picture of your bike and tell us a bit more about yourself. Thanks
Went for a bit of an extended ride yesterday (about an hour) and sore bum syndrome started to set in and I found myself shifting my position at the lights looking for a more comfortable position (if there was one - there wasn't). I can imagine it'd only get worse on a longer trip. It could be the seat (although it looks to be in excellent condition and the bike's only done about 40,000km) but it's probably because I haven't ridden for over 1,000 years and I have to grow a tough bum.
Regardless, are any custom comfy seats available or even made in Australia by any chance or am I looking to buy from UK or a "top celery" from France? Also, could it be the foam has just collapsed? It looks and feels "normal" whatever that is.
Was really hoping https://www.luimoto.com/ had something for the 14 but no. Has anyone had any luck with a local car upholsterer? I know one and will ask him but I'm guessing some thought has gone into the custom seat designs where as a local upholsterer would be guessing about design or trying to copy from pics.
https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=4612.msg60612#msg60612
Quote from: steve porter on Saturday, 12 September 2020, 10:29 AM
https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=4612.msg60612#msg60612
Thanks.
They become super comfy with a bit of mod. Mine is best ive ever had and as posted b4, sheepskin for longer days.
If the seats okay it's just your saggy arse that needs toughening up, get yourself down the blue oyster club, the lads down there will help. :whistling: :lol:
My seat just in case you want something to think about
Quote from: grog on Saturday, 12 September 2020, 06:23 PM
My seat just in case you want something to think about
That's the style I had in mind but am also wondering if maybe all it needs is fresh or better foams. I do like the diamond stitching I've seen on a few. Harkens back to older times which I like. I'm a bit surprised being just a 40,000km bike. Might check in at the local upholsterer and see what he says.
Quote from: SA14 on Saturday, 12 September 2020, 11:25 PM
Quote from: grog on Saturday, 12 September 2020, 06:23 PM
My seat just in case you want something to think about
That's the style I had in mind but am also wondering if maybe all it needs is fresh or better foams. I do like the diamond stitching I've seen on a few. Harkens back to older times which I like. I'm a bit surprised being just a 40,000km bike. Might check in at the local upholsterer and see what he says.
Best thing you can fit for comfort is gel pads - any decent upholsterer can supply and fit
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 12 September 2020, 11:45 PM
Best thing you can fit for comfort is gel pads - any decent upholsterer can supply and fit
I was JUST reading about them and associated horror stories of people using the wrong type of gel pad including fires!...lol But they sound like a good idea. Comfy bum is good.
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This is just a very small sample of gel packs ( medical packs ) that we have ripped out of seats. Our customers have asked us to change them to GELASTIC PADS as they were not happy with the comfort, as well as them FREEZING in the winter & MELTING in the summer. We have heard of stories of motorbikes going up in FLAMES as the packs have melted through the seat & onto the engine.
Source: http://www.cmseats.co.uk/page3.html
Find an upholsterer that fits medical grade Gel pads - they are the best and not a problem. Tony Archer (Huddresfield), Viking Motorcycle Seats (Sevenoaks) I've used in the past for them and had a top job done
I'd recommend Grizzley Adams. He did my seat for me a while before I sold the bike. Superb job done :onya:
Drop him an email.
grizzley96@gmail.com
Never had gel inserts but never thought of melting and firing up. Things you learn.
I fitted a medical gel pad myself works great.
Quote from: SA14 on Monday, 14 September 2020, 01:51 PM
Quote from: Irish in Oz on Sunday, 13 September 2020, 07:24 PM
I fitted a medical gel pad myself works great.
Interesting!
$25 all the way from Pommie land, and I installed it myself, 500 miles stints easy as.