Ok, let me be more specific so you guys can tell me what you think. The guy I asked told me he would take the cover leather out, reshape the seat so he can insert my gel pad, include a layer of soft foam, and put the cover (the same one) back, all for $150. Does that sound like a reasonable price? He mentioned, if I want it a new leather, the price could go up to around $350.
Javier. On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 11:07 AM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm sure mine's not leather but it's good grade whatever it is - vinyl. > > > On Jun 17, 2010, at 10:29 AM, Joey Kelley 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]<nighthawk_lovers%[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]<nighthawk_lovers%[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]<nighthawk_lovers%[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]<nighthawk_lovers%[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]<nighthawk_lovers%[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. 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