KCD Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Hi everyone, I've had a passion for bikes since a very young age all types and shapes, I've done various restorations to a few close family members bringing there ripped tired seats back to life. I would like to ask peoples opinion, if having a custom design seat is something the fellow bike community would like. Thanks guys Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 You will find that to be more common with custom bikes and H&DAlthough some people, me included will hvxae theirs rebuilt or gel pads added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Yes gel pads for us with no inbuilt padding, not something @Stu needs then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 On 29/05/2021 at 15:11, Bender said: Yes gel pads for us with no inbuilt padding, not something @Stu needs then MIEOWW! @Stu will love that comment lol. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Ian Frog said: MIEOWW! @Stu will love that comment lol. Cheers Ian Its only cos I is from Ull and ard as nails!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Just now, Stu said: Its only cos I is from Ull and ard as nails!! I thought it was because everyone thought you had a fat arse ! After all if you have to live in Ull what else can you look forward to apart from food. Sorry if I misunderstood. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: I thought it was because everyone thought you had a fat arse ! After all if you have to live in Ull what else can you look forward to apart from food. Sorry if I misunderstood. Cheers Ian I look forward to leaving Ull and getting to see other places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 13 hours ago, Stu said: I look forward to leaving Ull and getting to see other places There are great places outside Ull, and if you want to get wet go to Cornwall... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangaryprice Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 The bikes I had in the 70's 80's always ended up with ripped seats, they seem to be much more durable these days, my GSX600F still has original seat with no rips or tears (18 years and 50,000 miles) These days It seems to bemore common to modify seats than repairs. There seems to be a lot of riders who want to reduce seat height, one way is to mod the seat, althouugh suspensin ods seem to be the more common route. Are you looking at doing seat recovering as a sdie business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Yup - the seat on my GS was as good as new after 50000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCD Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 10 hours ago, iangaryprice said: The bikes I had in the 70's 80's always ended up with ripped seats, they seem to be much more durable these days, my GSX600F still has original seat with no rips or tears (18 years and 50,000 miles) These days It seems to bemore common to modify seats than repairs. There seems to be a lot of riders who want to reduce seat height, one way is to mod the seat, althouugh suspensin ods seem to be the more common route. Are you looking at doing seat recovering as a sdie business? to be fair yes i am i work as a classic car specialist in the day which is where i learned how to do it so ive seen a lot of restorations of classic cars but not really a huge fans of cars there okay but i find it boring so i decided to look into this as well as some other things to see if its something people would have. i can custom design seats or make as original as possible its all down to the recipient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCD Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 And my father in law has also mentioned about the gel padding im looking into doing that aswell the only problem is that stuff they can charge what that want cause its a speciality item lo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 36 minutes ago, KCD said: And my father in law has also mentioned about the gel padding im looking into doing that aswell the only problem is that stuff they can charge what that want cause its a speciality item lo . Yes, not many of us rebuilding seats with gel pads in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 29/05/2021 at 14:47, husoi said: You will find that to be more common with custom bikes and H&D Although some people, me included will hvxae theirs rebuilt or gel pads added Is that right . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 They look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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