Seat Repair

ljmacad · 07-26-2010, 04:55 PM

I have a Linhai 300cc and my seat is starting to come apart at the stitches (where my butt is). How difficult is it to repair this, or should I be looking for another seat?

FastDoc · 07-26-2010, 05:00 PM

Duct tape?

I'd be inclined to bring it to a car upolstery shop for repair.

katoranger · 07-26-2010, 05:32 PM

I second the upholstery shop. Probably $75 to be recovered. A repair may be cheaper.

You may be able to fix it yourself if you feel comfortable removing the cover from the pan.

Allen

lego1970 · 07-26-2010, 11:43 PM

I think Dennis Kirk, Chapparel, or one of those big suppliers have or used to have slip-on covers that basicaly slipped over the seat, then you either took a hot glue gun or staple gun , or both and fastened it over your existing seat. If not, as mentioned it should be pretty cheap to have it done for you.

ljmacad · 07-27-2010, 03:33 PM

Okay. I'll give it a try. Now I've been reading about the cheap coolant that they put in the scooter when it is shipped. Can any of you tell me how I can flush out the cheap stuff and put in good clean coolant? And where can I get a repair manual for this scooter?

katoranger · 07-27-2010, 06:38 PM

I would find the lowest point on the scooter for a coolant hose and remove it. Let it drain into a bucket and then fill with water and repeat. That should get most of the coolant out.

Then refill with clean green stuff and ride.

FastDoc · 07-27-2010, 06:54 PM

I would think it should be a 50/50 mix with distilled water, no?

katoranger · 07-27-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I would think it should be a 50/50 mix with distilled water, no?

Yes, I was hoping he knew that or could read the directions on the bottle. :wink: Or even buy the premix stuff. I doubt it holds a gallon.

Also going to move this into the scooter forum.

FastDoc · 07-28-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I would think it should be a 50/50 mix with distilled water, no?

Yes, I was hoping he knew that or could read the directions on the bottle. :wink: Or even buy the premix stuff. I doubt it holds a gallon.

Also going to move this into the scooter forum.

My bad. Didn't ever read the bottle. :?

katoranger · 07-28-2010, 01:06 AM

Good point to bring up. We should never assume that people know to read the directions.

07-26-2010, 04:55 PM	#1
ljmacad Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 5	Seat Repair I have a Linhai 300cc and my seat is starting to come apart at the stitches (where my butt is). How difficult is it to repair this, or should I be looking for another seat?
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07-26-2010, 05:00 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Duct tape? I'd be inclined to bring it to a car upolstery shop for repair. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-26-2010, 05:32 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I second the upholstery shop. Probably $75 to be recovered. A repair may be cheaper. You may be able to fix it yourself if you feel comfortable removing the cover from the pan. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-27-2010, 06:38 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would find the lowest point on the scooter for a coolant hose and remove it. Let it drain into a bucket and then fill with water and repeat. That should get most of the coolant out. Then refill with clean green stuff and ride. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-27-2010, 06:54 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I would think it should be a 50/50 mix with distilled water, no? __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-26-2010, 11:43 PM	#4
lego1970 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States Posts: 505	I think Dennis Kirk, Chapparel, or one of those big suppliers have or used to have slip-on covers that basicaly slipped over the seat, then you either took a hot glue gun or staple gun , or both and fastened it over your existing seat. If not, as mentioned it should be pretty cheap to have it done for you.
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07-27-2010, 03:33 PM	#5
ljmacad Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 5	Okay. I'll give it a try. Now I've been reading about the cheap coolant that they put in the scooter when it is shipped. Can any of you tell me how I can flush out the cheap stuff and put in good clean coolant? And where can I get a repair manual for this scooter?
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07-28-2010, 01:06 AM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Good point to bring up. We should never assume that people know to read the directions. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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