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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: Oldtimer on January 13, 2015, 12:36:50 AM

Title: Replacement seat cover
Post by: Oldtimer on January 13, 2015, 12:36:50 AM

I am after a seat cover for an XBR. I plan to do it myself to save on cost.
Any idea's where I can get one from would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: SteveC#222 on January 13, 2015, 08:32:51 AM

 Wemoto sell them about £20-£30 ish.

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/honda/xbr_500_h/87/picture/seat_cover_-_economy_from_far_east/

 £20 for a Far Eastern made one or £30 for a UK made to order one.

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: Dick Scratcher on January 13, 2015, 07:58:56 PM

I don't know what the seat pan is made of on the XBR but if it's a nylon/plastic affair with the cover stapled on as on my RS You will probably need a powerful stapler, the 'normal' DIY jobs aren't up to it, I know, I've tried.

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: booxbr on January 13, 2015, 10:37:02 PM

Had mine re covered by a guy at Huddersfield called Tony Archer  did put some pics on here charged me £60 .......



pisc are in topic  Recommend Services... seat recovered

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: JOOLZ on January 14, 2015, 10:09:17 AM

They are plastic seat bases, you will need a powerful staple gun to go through it, I recovered my seat last summer, its a bit of a job keeping it wrinkle free but go steady and you will be ok

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: 500 T C on January 14, 2015, 06:09:12 PM

One tip, soak the cover in hot water, to make it more supple,and easier to fit. ;)

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: Oldtimer on January 15, 2015, 01:42:02 AM

Thinking of using one of these. Friend of mine has done his and made a good job of it. They are about £12.

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: Silverfox on January 15, 2015, 06:10:23 PM

I bought off ebay seat cover material that stretches 4 ways, I  recovered my divvy seat and its pretty good, it is a smooth material rather than the textured original but it was relatively easy to do and no creases! I would definitely use this fabric again when I need to redo a seat. I heated the base as I went along with a hairdryer which made stapling a lot easier with a standard staple gun.

Cheers
Gareth

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: Silverfox on January 15, 2015, 06:13:47 PM

ebay number - 290342865007  pretty sure this is the same material I used.

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: Oldtimer on January 18, 2015, 06:17:15 PM

I'll give this some thought as it will be cheaper than WeMoto  If I mess-up cheap enough to get another.

Title: Re: Replacement seat cover
Post by: timbo on January 26, 2015, 09:30:42 PM

I like the look of that spike strip product. I'm sure you could rivet it onto a plastic seat base. Good luck, and let us know how you get on. :)