wiggleit Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Whilst waiting for test slots (hens teeth) I'm occupying myself getting my SV650s ready to go.Its fitted with a standard height seat etc and though I'm able to stop and get a foot down fine on level ground, well its a bit of a stretch and I'm concerned that if I have to stop somewhere with a steep camber etc than I may have a problem (can only just get my toes on floor with both feet down)Wasn't keen to lower bike so picked up a seat on ebay for just £20 inc postage.Plant to shave the foam down - probably a good inch lower.Been on a couple of ,mainly US, sites.Seems to be pretty straightforward. Just differences of opinion on whether to remove foam on top/bottom.Tools to use - electic carving knife/Dremmel !Anybody here done it?Any suggestions (getting legs stretched not an option - I wish!!!!) Quote
Bogof Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Anybody here done it?Any suggestions (getting legs stretched not an option - I wish!!!!) Not done it myself, but my GSXF has been done, and it was taken from the top. Quote
Guest Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 the top is less dense, so take it from there, otherwise a numb bum will be had.. have you found somewhere to re-trim it? Quote
wiggleit Posted August 13, 2009 Author Posted August 13, 2009 Apparently thats easy to do yourself ...if you leave cover attached at back.Just need to be careful to get tension right - not too tight.Only staple-gunned on underside. Quote
Guest Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) Apparently thats easy to do yourself ...if you leave cover attached at back.Just need to be careful to get tension right - not too tight.Only staple-gunned on underside. you might get away with just shaving down the sides (inner leg) rather than the seat.. yep, stapled, fitted a seat cover to a Bandit 600... Edited August 13, 2009 by Anonymous Quote
wiggleit Posted August 13, 2009 Author Posted August 13, 2009 Shaving down my inner legs!!!! ............what ARE you suggesting???! But ...yes...poss worth a try. Quote
Bill_on_a_bike Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Thought about taking the foam out and replacing it with a lump of gel? You can buy it in roughly seat sized pieces fairly cheap. Quote
wiggleit Posted August 14, 2009 Author Posted August 14, 2009 Sounds interesting - it it fairy easy to cut to shape? Quote
Stu Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 i would just take a bit off the top and a little more off the sides as suggested above!!or learn to balance Quote
wiggleit Posted August 14, 2009 Author Posted August 14, 2009 i would just take a bit off the top and a little more off the sides as suggested above!!or learn to balance That rich comong from a guy with an 18" high bike! Quote
Stu Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 That rich comong from a guy with an 18" high bike! seats shaved Quote
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