My 650's seat had been reupholstered by the previous owner. He used, ahem, suede. Not one solid piece either, it was patched together. It looked like he had cut up a suede quilt somewhere, added some foam, and stapled it to the pan. It looked ridiculous, but was actually comfortable, AND you didn't slide around on it. Did I mention how ridiculous it looked?
On 6/17/10, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: > Javier, > I can't speak for Graham - but - I didn't get leather, that > might be the difference. > -Joey > > On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: >> Wow!, I asked around here and they want $150 for a similar job, $350 if I >> want new leather instead. Perhaps I need to pay you another visit Graham. >> Javier. >> >> On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 8:44 AM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Good idea Joey, I just found a guy less than 3 miles away who took one >>> of >>> my CB650SC seats and reupholstered it and added a little more padding, >>> did a >>> terrific job, for $45 >>> Graham >>> >>> On Jun 17, 2010, at 7:31 AM, Joey Kelley wrote: >>> >>>> In my case, I took the seat off, took it to a local upholsterer >>>> familiar with boat covers, ATV seats and who rides a Victory cruiser >>>> and for a very reasonable amount of money had him recover it for me. >>>> At the same time I had him re contour the seat slightly - my legs used >>>> to splay out causing me to always have to lean on one foot. With the >>>> seat narrowed just a bit my legs are much straighter as they go to the >>>> ground, I can now have both feet at least half on the ground at the >>>> same time. >>>> -Joey >>>> >>>> On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 9:01 PM, Rusty <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Great suggestions, but I left out a somewhat important detail: My >>>>> seat has a crack (cosmetic) in one of the seams. So I'd like to make >>>>> her look good, but also a bit more comfortable in the process. Black >>>>> duct tape works...but...it feels disrespectful to the bike. That's >>>>> why I haven't seriously considered a seat cover. So a related >>>>> question: how do you repair the leather/vinyl cracks??? >>>>> >>>>> On Jun 16, 1:19 pm, [email protected] wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I had a friend that wore a surfing "wetsuit" under his clothes when we >>>>>> went snowboarding >>>>>> Jun 16, 2010 12:11:34 PM, [email protected] wrote:I >>>>>> was >>>>>> just thinking of that, when his "prosthetic" popped and leaked :) >>>>>> -KyleOn Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 12:57 PM, paul >>>>>> annen<[email protected]>wrote:lol..... now it does..... >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 11:56 AM, Joey >>>>>> Kelley<[email protected]>wrote:Does this thread remind anyone of the >>>>>> "King >>>>>> Of The Hill" episode where >>>>>> Hank has to get implants to cushion his rear end? >>>>>> -Joey (I should be out riding, not watching TV) Kelley >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Dale <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have a buddy who swears by wearing bicycle shorts on long rides >>>>>>> because they have gel cushions in the seat and make long rides more >>>>>>> comfortable...I think I'm going to try it out, but if it works it >>>>>>> sounds a lot cheaper than a new seat or mods to your current seat... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "E" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jun 16, 9:39 am, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I like the corbin on my '02 750 too even though it is hard, also >>>>>>>> because I like the riding position, and I can stick the gel pad on >>>>>>>> if >>>>>>>> I want to. It goes from bike to bike, Graham >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jun 16, 2010, at 7:39 AM, Javier Garcia wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sorry I was late into the discussion. Yes, the link Graham has >>>>>>>>> posted is the place that make them. I think at the end I got a >>>>>>>>> better price for the same product atmotorcyclesuperstore.com(as I >>>>>>>>> remember, the actual price is the same, but this place gives free >>>>>>>>> shipping for orders over $75). >>>>>>>>> My experience with the Corbin in my '96 750 is that I really like >>>>>>>>> the riding position, but it is much more harder than the stock. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Javier. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 7:12 AM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Here it is I think ....http://www.saddlemen.com/store/index.php? >>>>>>>>> main_page=index&cPath=169 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Graham >>>>>>>>> On Jun 16, 2010, at 6:46 AM, Joey Kelley wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Graham, >>>>>>>>> Could you point us towards a link for that cushion? >>>>>>>>> -Joey >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 6:41 AM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Rusty, I just put a corbin seat on my '85 CB650SC. It looks real >>>>>>>>> great but >>>>>>>>> is like an ergonomically wrapped brick. However I put a gel >>>>>>>>> cushion on it - >>>>>>>>> which brings it back up closer to the original height of the Honda >>>>>>>>> seat and >>>>>>>>> it is real comfortable. The gel cushion just sits on the seat, >>>>>>>>> Graham >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Jun 14, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Rusty wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi, all. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I've recently taken a trip on my 1983 CB650SC from Detrot to >>>>>>>>> Nashville >>>>>>>>> and back. It was truly a fantastic ride. With one exception: My >>>>>>>>> bike is stock...including the leather wrapped brick that Honda >>>>>>>>> calls >>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>> "seat." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'm now interested in buying a used seat, Corbin or other brand, >>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>> is more ergonomically shaped for a human butt. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If anybody has suggestions on where to shop, or who to contact, >>>>>>>>> please >>>>>>>>> let me know. I absolutely love this bike. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Rusty >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups >>>> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> > > > > -- > -Joey Kelley > Need Computer Technical support? > http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices > At your service - via remote control! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- -Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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