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Offline SteveW

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Recovering a 550 K0 seat
« on: October 20, 2018, 05:27:00 PM »
Have ordered a new seat cover from DS, is replacing the cover pretty straight forward?

Can the chrome effect trim around the base be re-used?

The seat foam appears to be in pretty good shape.
1974 CB550 K0
1980 CB650
2000 CBR929RR Fireblade
1966 Lambretta LI150 Series 3
1981 RD350LC
1972 Raleigh Chopper
1974 Raleigh Tomahawk
2011 Henry Hoover

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Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2018, 08:36:10 AM »
Short aƱsers Yes, No

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Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2018, 09:13:20 AM »
On a oem seat cover, the trim is moulded to the cover  ;) Never tried to remove the trim and fit to a aftermarket cover.

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Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2018, 09:38:57 AM »
Similar edging is available. I have a piece that is near perfect. (was supplied by Bob, but had a small crease) if you want to pop over.
Do it in a warm room. + a tip I used was to use maybe 30 of these little clips to hold it in place until happy and apply the strip.
Phil
1971  CB500K0  Candy Jade Green or Candy Gold
1973  CB500K1  Candy Ruby Red
1975  CB550F1   Shiny Orange
1978  CB550K     Excel Black

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Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2018, 10:18:12 PM »
If i could have the trim, that would be great, thanks  :)
1974 CB550 K0
1980 CB650
2000 CBR929RR Fireblade
1966 Lambretta LI150 Series 3
1981 RD350LC
1972 Raleigh Chopper
1974 Raleigh Tomahawk
2011 Henry Hoover

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Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2018, 09:41:16 AM »
Steve, I'll PM you.
Phil
1971  CB500K0  Candy Jade Green or Candy Gold
1973  CB500K1  Candy Ruby Red
1975  CB550F1   Shiny Orange
1978  CB550K     Excel Black

 

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