cb
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Post by cb on Mar 1, 2015 18:08:56 GMT
Hello. I have a cutdown PX200, this has a central petrol tank fitted also so a standard ish seat will not fit. I am looking for a particluar look with the seat, lower profile but comfort. I currently have a SIP style race seat which is very uncomfy on the old arse. Has anybody got any experience in making their own seats, if so any pointers please? Or a recommend for someone who makes custom seats? Not mad money though.
Cheers in advance
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Post by sbwnik on Mar 1, 2015 20:59:54 GMT
Change the pad out for a gel pad. They've a great reputation, and I've seen custom bikes with thinner seats than a SIP and supposedly comfortable as hell
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Post by henri on Mar 2, 2015 9:39:13 GMT
as sbwnik says , my sprint bikes saddle i made was a pushbike gel seat from lidl ,bout 5 quid ,an as i go to "run what ya brung" deals ive covered hundreds of miles on it in comfy-bum style ,
as for makin ya own , get closed cell foam or its permanent wet-bum piles, local yacht/boat/caravan fitters use it for there cushions , an if going leather get stuff thats meant for outdoor stuff ,or you'll get spue problems ,google it as its too long to explain now/here , ive made a couple of scoot seats an more bike/custom ones so any questions in particular message us , but no i wont build you one for less than silly money , as with the time/expertise/materials needed the prices arent that daft .H
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Post by vespasco on Mar 2, 2015 19:49:49 GMT
I swapped the cheap flimsy foam in my replica stock rally seat for thicker, more dense stuff, suitable for long sitting periods, from the local haberdashery. He cut it to size, using my old foam as a template. About £15.
Its only now after 18k+ miles of sitting on it im beginning to think of re- packing it.
Ive never used one but i did also look into the gel seats. You can also get thin ones that act as a topper too, which could possibly be slipped in between the cover. Are you able to pull your seat apart and re-pack it with something more comfortable?
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Post by cb on Mar 3, 2015 16:40:59 GMT
vespaco, unfortunately not. The pad itself is so thin. I like the sound of the gel pads though so may be looking into those if I can find any down here in Devon..
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Post by henri on Mar 3, 2015 17:51:57 GMT
the sip pads are pretty thin , probably best trawling e bay for a suitable sized gel-pad an then looking local for a trimmer/upholsterer or even caravan/yacht fitter an get them to re-stitch,convert what youve got , H
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Post by henri on Mar 15, 2015 10:31:15 GMT
i thought soulscooter was a shop in malmo sweden ,use to list there seats on evil bay , then it disapeared an now same seats are listed again 20 quid cheaper an by a private seller ,still badged soul scooter on back tho, they do look nice aswell , H
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