TT250 Lower Seat Kit

2LZ · 09-04-2016, 08:57 PM

Well, I got Mrs. 2LZ seat kit in from CSC. As normal, delivered very fast.

I got the old seat cover and foam off and I'll just say this. I can do most things when it comes to wrenching, but I've learned today that I'm NOT an upholstery guy.....especially if you want it to look as perfect as the pictures.

I'm taking it all to an upholstery shop. I wish the rest of you the best of luck. ;-)
There must be a knack or technique at this.....

If anyone has done a supreme job on this new seat kit, please post it!

Weldangrind · 09-06-2016, 11:55 AM

I've only recovered a Roketa seat, but it turned out rather well. I bought some UV-rated vinyl from the local fabric store (enough to do two seats) for cheap; it was called Daytona. I followed the instructions on Youtube by mrmaxstorey, and it wasn't difficult.

Weldangrind · 09-06-2016, 12:03 PM

chuck · 09-06-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Well, I got Mrs. 2LZ seat kit in from CSC. As normal, delivered very fast.

I got the old seat cover and foam off and I'll just say this. I can do most things when it comes to wrenching, but I've learned today that I'm NOT an upholstery guy.....especially if you want it to look as perfect as the pictures.

I'm taking it all to an upholstery shop. I wish the rest of you the best of luck. ;-)
There must be a knack or technique at this.....

If anyone has done a supreme job on this new seat kit, please post it!

For that much money CSC is charging,you should get the entire seat ready to install on the bike.

2LZ · 09-06-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I've only recovered a Roketa seat, but it turned out rather well. I bought some UV-rated vinyl from the local fabric store (enough to do two seats) for cheap; it was called Daytona. I followed the instructions on Youtube by mrmaxstorey, and it wasn't difficult.

I'll check this out, thanks Weld. I've recovered a few seats in the past....but as you may recall, older bikes had pretty flat, long seats. I recovered my Husky seat without a hitch but it's built like a banana. No real curves and contours like this lowered foam.

2LZ · 09-06-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck

For that much money CSC is charging,you should get the entire seat ready to install on the bike.

I didn't feel too bad about it. The last HD seat I bought for a project bike we built was almost 700.00.

SeerAtlas · 09-06-2016, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I didn't feel too bad about it. The last HD seat I bought for a project bike we built was almost 700.00.

Wow! must have been a darned good seat! Local guy here will do a custom foam/fabric deal for around 200.00 using the expensive multidensity closed cell(doesn't absorb water and seriously more comfortable). course i'm not in californiA :_) heheh.

2LZ · 09-06-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SeerAtlas

Wow! must have been a darned good seat! Local guy here will do a custom foam/fabric deal for around 200.00 using the expensive multidensity closed cell(doesn't absorb water and seriously more comfortable). course i'm not in californiA :_) heheh.

It was a custom seat made by LaPera to specific specs. Fortunately, it wasn't my money ;-). Spending others money is always much more fun!
This is what I DIDN'T buy for my Victory TC. "Off the shelf" and NOT cheap.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/zz80...2vkaAjpK8P8HAQ

jct842 · 09-06-2016, 07:52 PM

I watched the seat cover video.

He used a dryer to heat and stretch fabric. I use a heat gun or hair dryer to get all them little spots that don't stretch evenly/

He used a manual staple gun. I use a $15 electric that will sink the staples all the way. When you use a hammer to bury them you bend a lot over cutting the fabric.

The less do overs the better the job comes out and it stays looking good.

Weldangrind · 09-07-2016, 10:50 AM

I like the electric stapler idea. My hands aren't what they used to be.

ajpjive · 09-07-2016, 01:07 PM

We always used air staplers in my father's upholstery shop. Really speeds things along. A heat gun or a steamer can greatly help smooth things out, along with a bit of patience!

rojo_grande · 09-07-2016, 05:34 PM

One of these will do the trick. http://www.harborfreight.com/20-gaug...ler-68029.html

Frequently on sale for less or there's the ubiquitous (big word for a sasquatch!) 20% off coupons. Oddly enough, HF doesn't sell the staples that fit this gun. Gotto go to HD or Lowes

MadMonkey · 09-09-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck

For that much money CSC is charging,you should get the entire seat ready to install on the bike.

I just got a seat concepts complete seat for my wr250x it was almost $300 so just saying!!!!

chuck · 09-10-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MadMonkey

I just got a seat concepts complete seat for my wr250x it was almost $300 so just saying!!!!

At least it was complete, the problem I have wit csc is they are selling 2/3 of a seat.

2LZ · 09-10-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck

At least it was complete, the problem I have wit csc is they are selling 2/3 of a seat.

Oh! Believe me, I totally understand! Being a guy who can do 90% of his own work, I was upset that I was having a hard time upholstering this damn thing. I knew I had to get it into someone else's hands before i wrecked it.

It ended up being an hour labor to get it professionally done but again, if I'd had kept going, I would have had 159.00 worth of scraps.

There's little doubt in my mind that CSC will probably end up ordering a bunch of seat pans and then send them to Seat Concepts. Probably just a matter of time and complaints.

All said and done though, I'm glad I did it. Mrs. 2LZ is happy and can reach the ground much better now, and it's comfortable....plus it's that nice Seat Concepts upholstery with the cool panel stitching compared to the stock stretchy stuff. I think it turned out nice!....though rather costly in the end. If you know an upholsterer who will work for dinner and beer, all the better.

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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,080	TT250 Lower Seat Kit Well, I got Mrs. 2LZ seat kit in from CSC. As normal, delivered very fast. I got the old seat cover and foam off and I'll just say this. I can do most things when it comes to wrenching, but I've learned today that I'm NOT an upholstery guy.....especially if you want it to look as perfect as the pictures. I'm taking it all to an upholstery shop. I wish the rest of you the best of luck. ;-) There must be a knack or technique at this..... If anyone has done a supreme job on this new seat kit, please post it! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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09-06-2016, 11:55 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've only recovered a Roketa seat, but it turned out rather well. I bought some UV-rated vinyl from the local fabric store (enough to do two seats) for cheap; it was called Daytona. I followed the instructions on Youtube by mrmaxstorey, and it wasn't difficult. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-06-2016, 12:03 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	__________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-07-2016, 10:50 AM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like the electric stapler idea. My hands aren't what they used to be. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-07-2016, 05:34 PM	#12
rojo_grande Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Weston, CO & Sangre de Cristos Posts: 240	One of these will do the trick. http://www.harborfreight.com/20-gaug...ler-68029.html Frequently on sale for less or there's the ubiquitous (big word for a sasquatch!) 20% off coupons. Oddly enough, HF doesn't sell the staples that fit this gun. Gotto go to HD or Lowes __________________ '15 RX3 (Rojo's) '15 RX3 (marzhere's) '16 TT250
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09-06-2016, 07:52 PM	#9
jct842 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: arkansas Posts: 297	I watched the seat cover video. He used a dryer to heat and stretch fabric. I use a heat gun or hair dryer to get all them little spots that don't stretch evenly/ He used a manual staple gun. I use a $15 electric that will sink the staples all the way. When you use a hammer to bury them you bend a lot over cutting the fabric. The less do overs the better the job comes out and it stays looking good.
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09-07-2016, 01:07 PM	#11
ajpjive Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 8	We always used air staplers in my father's upholstery shop. Really speeds things along. A heat gun or a steamer can greatly help smooth things out, along with a bit of patience!
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