Seats for PX...

[Devo McDuff]

Have never really liked the tan colour seat on my black PX125 so am looking to change it.

Am going for a black and white two-tone style colour scheme (original eh!) and ideally I'd like a black seat with white piping/trim.

I quite like the standard PX seat so maybe a custom seat (anyone know good places for this?) would be an option, also would it then be quite easy to swap the lock out of my old seat into a new one and save needing an extra key? Or are there places where I can just have the upholstery changed on my current seat?

Have been looking at the Corsa seats, they look nae bad, though I wouldn't mind trying one out before buying one. The black with white stripe one a few places do, while not being exactly what I'm after, it is not far off. Is under consideration.

What's the difference between these 2?

www.scooteremporium.com/displayproduct.php?product_id=1769&category_id=207
www.allstylesonline.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000006.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2eallstylesonline%2eco%2euk%2facatalog%2fVESPA_PARTS%2ehtml&WD=seat&SHOP=%20&PN=VESPA_SEAT%2ehtml%23a1_212800#a1_212800

Think the 2nd link relies on a cookie, just search for corsa and it's the Px-Efl Super Corsa Style Sports Seat Black & White.

I'm open to any suggestions, there are quite a few nice looking seats I've seen on the net but it's hard to judge just of a pic, people's experiences with different ones would be interesting. Hmm, that's inspired me for a poll.

Also, should probably say that when/if I pass my full test I will be looking to carry a pillion, so it would need room for that.

Enough waffle for now I thinks. Ta.

[dto79px]

you could keep your tan seat and buy a cover found a black/white check one on ebay ;D

cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110131582757&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:middle:uk

or have your tan seat custom recovered to suit

[guppstah]

I don't know, but I would guess that having a seat covered would be a bit cheaper than a complete new seat, seats are rather pricey.

[Devo McDuff]

The black and white check one is a tad strong for me, not sure my eyes would be up to it first thing in the morning A cover could be the best solution (and cheaper!). Would prefer to have the tan upholstery stripped and replaced if I can though, like the permanency of it. Not sure if it is that easy to get that done.

Picked up a card from a scooter workshop - ETCH custom seat covers for Vespa and Lambretta. Says to call Gary. Anyone heard of them?

[guppstah]

You can also get vinyl paint, I saw it at halfrauds the other day, not sure how good it is though.
It could be a good temporary fix if you really don't like the tan.

[alanw]

You are right about the loose covers they move about the only way is either a new seat or recover the one you have if you look at show us your scooter and look at alan woodier's pics my lammy and my T5 seats i did both of these myself along with backrests and spare wheel covers

[Devo McDuff]

Just had a look, good work fella. Will look into recovering it then and if that isn't working out, new seat. Might flog the old one on E-Bay to bring the cost down. Ta.

[Devo McDuff]

Rang the Etch custom seat cover number .... charges about 70 quid to strip it and put the new custom one on.

[Spence]

Does that include the manufacture of the custom design too Devo?

[graham]

Gary Etch does a good job, he has done a few of the lads and will be doing mine once I can finalise a design for him.
He also seals and waterproofs the seat so no water gets through the trim, You just tell him or show him what you want and he sets about it.

[Devo McDuff]

Yes, Spence, just spoke to him again now. Design included, though I'm not after anything fancy. Just plain black with a white trim.

Thinking about it properly, with the work that must be involved and the design in it's not a bad price at all. I was just comparing it in my head off hand to a brand new seat. But this way I'll be getting exactly what I want rather than settling for something similar. Like the feel of the standard seat 'n all, was reluctant to risk the Corsa seat which was the only thing available in the right colours.

Taking it down on Sunday, he is at the Tatton park classic car show tomorrow. He has a backlog at the moment so it will be a few weeks before it is done, gonna lend me a seat in the meantime though so I'm alright for work and that which is sound.

You a mate of Gary's Graham? Thought he was you at first when I was speaking to him, remembered reading on here that a bloke from Droylsden was going to the Tatton Park car thing this Sat. Ha. Says he comes on here though, small world.

Good to hear a recommendation, will be worth the spondulicks

Thanks for the help folks.

[graham]

Ive probably only met him half a dozen times, He is a sound lad though and you will be impressed with his work, plus you can have it personalised if you wanted.

I didnt know he was coming to Tatton, the more the merrier lol

[Devo McDuff]

Dropped it off before. Really friendly sound guy.

Has put on a charcoal coloured seat in the meantime, prefer it already.

He has 12 scooters! Can anyone top that? Am well jealous.

[Robjack]

Is this fella based in the North West? My mate is planning on having a special job done on his seat and has got a quote from a bloke on the South coast but he would rather have someone who he can visit and talk to one to one about exactly what he wants.
Also better to deal with someone who comes recommended and he sounds a decent sort.

Any contact details would be much appreciated.

Rob.

[Devo McDuff]

Yes .... Gary - 0795 231 0174

He is based in Droylsden in Manchester. I just rang him up, went round and told him what I wanted .... 2 weeks later he rang me back, I went round again and he had done exactly what I wanted :-)

[Robjack]

Thanks Devo, I'll pass the info on to my mate.