DIYing a custom seat

TominMO · Yesterday, 09:45 PM

Was thinking about ways to make my KPX both lower in seat height and also more comfortable to ride. Searched the Interwebs.

Here's a guy in the Seattle area who builds custom seats, butt* you have to go there with your bike for a custom fitting.
https://www.richscustomseats.com/

Luckily, there is a video on how he does this. Naturally, it ain't cheap.

Thinking I can do a half-a$$ed* but serviceable job myself, for about $60.

https://www.amazon.com/GoTo-Foam-Hei...ef_=ast_sto_dp

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCB4M74D...ing=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Lisyline-Moto...30&sr=8-7&th=1

* All plays on words are intentional

TominMO · Yesterday, 10:47 PM

More ideas and materials:

https://www.sailrite.com/Allsport-4-...4-Vinyl-Fabric

The last five minutes show installing the seat cover.

Aaaand another one:

And another one:

ProDigit · Today, 07:18 AM

All I did was buy a sheet of quality foam, buy a sheet of vinyl (AliExpress sells seat vinyl), put the foam over the stock seat, then stretch and staple the vinyl sheet over the foam to the seat.

Then cover it with a 3D mesh cover. Seat comfort is improved by multifold.

TominMO · Today, 09:22 AM

What type of foam did you buy, and how firm/dense?

Yesterday, 09:45 PM	#1
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,951	DIYing a custom seat Was thinking about ways to make my KPX both lower in seat height and also more comfortable to ride. Searched the Interwebs. Here's a guy in the Seattle area who builds custom seats, butt* you have to go there with your bike for a custom fitting. https://www.richscustomseats.com/ Luckily, there is a video on how he does this. Naturally, it ain't cheap. Thinking I can do a half-a$$ed* but serviceable job myself, for about $60. https://www.amazon.com/GoTo-Foam-Hei...ef_=ast_sto_dp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCB4M74D...ing=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Lisyline-Moto...30&sr=8-7&th=1 * All plays on words are intentional __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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Yesterday, 10:47 PM	#2
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,951	More ideas and materials: https://www.sailrite.com/Allsport-4-...4-Vinyl-Fabric The last five minutes show installing the seat cover. Aaaand another one: And another one: __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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Today, 07:18 AM	#3
ProDigit Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 307	All I did was buy a sheet of quality foam, buy a sheet of vinyl (AliExpress sells seat vinyl), put the foam over the stock seat, then stretch and staple the vinyl sheet over the foam to the seat. Then cover it with a 3D mesh cover. Seat comfort is improved by multifold. __________________
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Today, 09:22 AM	#4
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,951	What type of foam did you buy, and how firm/dense? __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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