I came across this site which has a ton of good info about how to do it, including foam ⦠5.0 out of 5 stars 1. The foam used in motorcycle seat construction is normally made from the highest quality materials. Sargent Cycle Products is pleased to offer limited foam alterations to stock and aftermarket motorcycle seats. Using a bread knife, a dremel rotary tool with a metal cutting disk and sharpened fingernails (known in the foam beezwax as "the tools of the trade"), I carved the dense foam to match my legs and sitting position. In fact, most motorcycle seats consist of a hard, rigid seat pan covered with foam. Were they able to re-use the original seat cover material? Strap a foam cushion over your seat. Contains a sheet of low-density cover foam. Another HUGE benefit of base foam is this is key to allow you to never "bottom out" on your seat. Foam Is Better Than Gel ⢠We have various blends of foams, ranging from extra firm to super soft and forgiving ⢠Allows support even under pressure ⢠Positioned in the middle of the seat so that it sits directly under your hip bones ⢠Firm at first, but when weight is applied, it instantly absorbs all weight or pressure Fit the smaller section back into place. Mustang 76843 Standard Touring Solo Motorcycle Seat with Diamond Stitching for Indian Scout Bobber 2018-19, Brown. if you want to get a bit more adventurous and even cheaper, seatcovers are typically held on with staples and glue. We want to hear from you, please take this survey **, http://klrworld.com/forums/index.php/topic,3487.0.html, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Base Foam The magic begins when we place a high density base foam on top of our hand crafted seat pans. 3.5 out of 5 stars 38. Simply cut away damaged foam and replace it with supplied foam. Went to an auto shop and had the seat of my rebel 500 revamped since after about an hour and a half my chode was screaming at Me. The guy just removed the old cover, cut pieces of foam that fit into the areas he wanted to repair, glued them in with a spray adhesive, then put a new cover on. Custom seat work isn't that hard, though if you don't want to experiment with the stock item there are plenty of aftermarket alternatives, some with custom features for shorter riders. Foam Alteration Guide and Prices for Custom Seat Services / Sargent Cycle Products . Just minicell is fine though. If you think the front seat doesn't have enough padding on the bottom part, it's possible to add foam without removing the seat from the car or disassembling it. Parts And Gear. $16.95 $ 16. $28.99 $ 28. ). Factory seat replacements usually have plenty of foam, but the foam density often makes the seat ⦠Things that you need and already might own... Assorted cutting and trimming things like x-acto knives and good scissors. This can be useful if you feel like you are sitting too low on your motorcycle. That's a possibility. An easy fix is to get a seat cover for that model and attach the foam to the inside of the cover. Apply spray adhesive onto the bottom and sides of the smaller section and into the hole where it was removed. The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... ** Enter to win a $250 gift card! Nobody seems to stock 5lb rebond, and the only "motorcycle foam" that Western had was way, way too soft to be useable. Once I inspected the seat, though, the 300 has a different configuration. /u/wilsoncoyote beat me to it. The seat pan was riddled with rust, so instead of trying to fix it, we called up the folks at Walridge Motors, who carry a variety of seat parts from covers to bases, foam to trim, and complete seats. High Density Foam Motorcycle Racing Seat Pad for Race Track Universal Fit Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R ZX10R, Suzuki GSX-R600, GSX-R1000, GSX-R750, Yamaha R1, R6, Honda CBR1000RR CBR600RR-3. 4.5 out of 5 stars 21. Tears or holes in the seat's cover can allow water to enter the seat and become trapped within the cushioning layers of open-cell foam. Time is money, and it might be worth your time to pay a pro to do it in a day, rather than drive across town buying a random tool or material you didn't realize you need after you've started. Better than spending $$$$ on seat covers that can fall off or new seats. Wednesday, February 13th, 2013. Includes several pieces of specialized Black Magic⢠dense motorcycle seat base foam (not the commonly available lower density upholstery foam, which is not proper for the repair of a motorcycle seat). According to It Still Runs, the main difference between these materials is their chemical composition. Pando Moto Cordura Cargo Pants Review. 99. It also might be cheaper to have a local seat guy redo your seat, too. Easiest fix is to buy a slip on cover and put some foam under it. Put it on the seat (it will be extra-snug) and you get the padding with no mods. if you want to get a bit more adventurous and even cheaper, seatcovers are typically held on with staples and glue. I haven't but there are plenty of forums of guys showing how they did it. How To Make a Custom Foam Seat Using Pourable Urethane Foam. They can't compete with more advanced pads for the amount of comfort offered, but are relatively cheap. Custom motorcycle seats are a particularly popular use for rebonded foam, since they can be trimmed from larger blocks or glued sheets. Anybody on here know where to get some foam for building up and reshaping seats? That would be like adding a peddle bike beach cruiser seat to your bmx bike. A thick piece of foam, while not especially breathable, will add height for the rider. I've never done that type of ⦠2-wheel enthusiasts who can agree on nothing except for entry level SV650s and lane splitting. Series foam and flexible FlexFoam-iT! WANTED 1960s-70s-80s JAPANESE & BRITISH BIKES. Build a Motorcycle Seat: The goals for this project were: *Make a seat for my Honda 100 out of material that I had lying around *Easily modifiable *Have this seat be comfortable enough for rock and roll *Have the seat look "professional" enough to be proud of *Be easily rem⦠Top Long-distance Touring Motorcycles of 2020. Medium hardness of 120kg/m3 for optimum seat comfort even on long rides Thin lamination foam of 3mm thickness for the compensation of the surface is included in the delivery High elasticity and excellent resilience, Easy to process using a knife, electric knife or jigsaw Foam block for repair or redesign of the motorcycle seat I would buy the covering as plain material and using a cardboard template from the old seat as a model, just cut everything really big to start, you can trim extra off later. All the tutorials basically state the following steps: remove staples and cover, add foam or remove it, re-install cover and staple it. This was done through repeated fitting on the motorcycle and ⦠Shop from the world's largest selection and best deals for Motorcycle Seat Foam. All of the local upholstery shops and the local supply place (Western Upholstery Supply) have utterly failed me. Rigid Foam-it! Foam alteration is a great way to customize your bike and, in many cases, it can improve comfort. Remove the seat pan from the motorcycle using a screwdriver. Easiest fix is to buy a slip on cover and put some foam under it. Not all motorcycle seat covers give the same level of comfort, and some of the add-on covers you Velcro-strap to your bike could pose problems if they shift around while youâre riding. $5.99 shipping. A friend had one on his â87 KX 125, so Iâm pretty sure they made one for the â87 CR 125. Spent $60 and was not disappointed. Overview. I like this option a lot. Air Motorcycle Seat Cushion Water Fillable Cooling Down Seat Pad,Pressure Relief Ride Motorcycle Air Cushion Large for Cruiser Touring Saddles by Hommiesafe(Black) 4.1 out of 5 stars 930 $36.99 2021 BMW R 18. Two types of foam are most commonly used to make motorcycle seats. However, open-cell foam is susceptible to water absorption. Be sure to keep the screws in a safe place so as not to lose them. 95. Glue the smaller section of seat foam you just excised back into place. All of the local upholstery shops and the local supply place (Western Upholstery Supply) have utterly failed me. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the motorcycles community. Honestly, if you need advice from the ground up, you'll probably spend less money if you get a professional to do it. Anybody on here know where to get some foam for building up and reshaping seats? My bike's seat is pretty uncomfortable for anything longer than an hour in the saddle at a time so I decided to do some searching online about how to re foam a seat or how to add gel, etc. More Tips And Tech. Also I have been looking and have seen different options and even gel inserts online and on ebay. Discussion in 'The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...' started by CrankyCoyote, Aug 3, 2007. January 31, 2017. The foam is made in single pieces and layers. Text and Photos by Greg Williams. I use Minicell foam easy to carve and is nice on your butt, available from kayak shops, you can also go dual density and use the minicell as a base with temperpedic type on top (auto upholstery shops have it). This leaves a hole corresponding to the dimensions of the memory foam. Carefully remove and discard the staples used to attach the upholstered seat cover to the seat foam. Any advice? Series foams are used to create an interesting crafted custom chair or stool. Seat cover replacements, all seat requirments also motorcycle seat restoration service. This base foam is where the majority of your support comes from. We at Motorcycle Upholstery are one of the few motorcycle upholstery shops that offer the most comprehensive and cost-effective method to upgrade the upholstery of your bike. P & K CLASSIC BIKES - cannock. In other words, I donât know how many years they offered this model, but 1987 was one of them. The problem that I had with upholstery shops is they typically stock 1 inch and up thicknesses and the 1/2 inch foam is much more easy to work with on curvy shapes. I think upholstery shops use a slightly different terminology (ILD ratings). I would also suggest buying a seat base from a crashed bike and making that into the dream seat instead of modifying the one on your bike. Sitting Pretty: Outfit Specialty Seating Applications With Durable Rebond Foam. take the old cover off, add your custom foam shaping, and try to put hte old cover back on...it probably won't fit with extra foam. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, 2007 EX500 2000 SV650N/S 1987 CBR600F1 Hurricane x 2 1988 ZX-10. Thanks in advance. These are open-cell polyurethane foam and closed-cell polyethylene foam. The change doesn't affect the heater because you're adding new foam beneath the existing foam, and it's easy to undo. Testimonials "Itâs very refreshing to find someone selling a product that is kind and friendly and actually cares enough to make an effort. When people are able to decide what kind of seat cushioning foam they put in their chairs or couches, they often say that they want the firmest, longest-lasting foam possible. How To Customize a Motorcycle Seat. Retain the cover itself for reuse ⦠Shop with confidence on eBay! /u/wilsoncoyote beat me to it. Press J to jump to the feed. Foam motorcycle seat pads can be used to add an extra layer of comfort between your body and the bike. I got some foam for cushions there once. It takes maybe 15 minutes and no tools are required. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Motorcycles. Buyers Guide. SW-Motech Legend Gear LH Side Bags Review. So go to a fabric store and buy a couple yards of tiger stripe spandex and add some style to that bike. Sounds like you just need to toughen up. take the old cover off, add your custom foam shaping, and try to put hte old cover back on...it probably won't fit with extra foam. How foam motorcycle seats work: Foam makes you more comfortable because it compresses to conform to your body, and it contains tiny pockets of air to distribute your weight more evenly across the seat. Yeah, seat was a little higher, like 1/2 inch. Get it as soon as Wed, Jan 13. ⦠Has anyone done this successfully? The kit included the seat foam and cover, so you used the stock seat base. We have some of the best and well-known makers of motorcycle upholstery, custom motorcycle seats, motorcycle seat foam, motorcycle seat covers, and motorcycle accessories for your ride. A can or two of industrial strength, foam safe, spray adhesive for the foam you will be using... (Just buy 2 cans). Onlytwowheels.com has an excellent article on upgrading a motorcycle seat with Pudgee ®, complete with materials list and step-by-step photo documentation. Whether theyâve worn out after years of use or donât fit as well as they should, a DIY motorcycle seat made of rebond foam has improved the open-road experience of many riders over the years. Just looking at all my options. Latest. In this instructional how-to video, we show how to use Smooth-On pourable polyurethane foam materials to create a unique piece of custom furniture. I didn't realize you had to be a member to see that link, sorry about that. Parts And Gear. A heat gun or really bitching hair dryer... (Used for properly stretching and forming the cover using heat)... For my versys as a temporary fix I just raised the front of the seat using washers and longer bolts. Motorcycle Seat. Dead link unless you're a member......can you repost or post a working link? 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