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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: MikeM on April 24, 2014, 01:57:04 PM
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going to have a go at re upholstering a seat
i have the base ..........
Any one had a go before ....
need a place for foam, the clips at edge.. like rivets with star washers
any tips, tried moretti but he cant do it for ages
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Is the pan metal ? If it is, strip and repaint first. The star washer are for holding the chrome trim on. When cutting foam, use a electric kitchen knife.
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base is original
all I have is the pan which I have cleaned up and painted....... been on ebay and foam there is masses of it
this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Upholstery-foam-cushions-sheets-High-density-foam-seat-pads-select-any-size-/171198857918?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Cushions_Throws_LE&var=&hash=item27dc3f42be
plus
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-OLD-STOCK-NOS-HONDA-CB550-K3-73-81-SEAT-COVER-FITTING-KIT-/171225741714?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item27ddd97992
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That foam is no good. It is not firm enough. The original foam was injected into a mold. It is down to having firm foam and getting the shape right.
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just emailed a guy on ebay who sells whioch looks ok edging strips to replace the broken clips on inside of base also he does foams to order?
will let you know outcome
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Foam comes in many grades, best bet is a similar shape seat foam (I think superdream one was sacrificed to do one of mine, as it was around and spare) as the front corners can be a pain to get good. Failing that you cannot beat a good fabric shop (or market stall) for being able to compare the firmness / density of the foam. the firmer stuff is also easyer to cut to shape with a kitchen knife, softer stuff can be handy to give a smoother covering.
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Pretty sure bobtheseat on ebay sells custom made seat foams, not on his ebay page but worth dropping him a line, they used to cost £30
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Try £50+ £10 P&P these days for foam from Bob at bob the seat/ Morretti.
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as you can see bolt that is welded on that is meant to hold on strap is not there,,, just a big hole god knows what happened there
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Until recently never have done a seat rebuild.Tryed a new pattern seat was real disapointed so thought what the hell have a go.Got the seat cover pulled it apart and thought this is not rocket science and well pleased with the outcome albiet a 750 seat.Have a go and see what comes of it you never know.
Cheers
Bitsa
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seat has been recovered ;D , just got to add the bottom parts bumpers etc, and fit the strap
can you guys view the pics ?
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seat has been recovered ;D , just got to add the bottom parts bumpers etc, and fit the strap
can you guys view the pics ?
the picks look good,does the cover have HONDA on it ?
were did you get the cover from,please
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hi
no Honda lettering, guy is local to me and mainly does reupholstering on vintage cars and things like boats and caravans etc
seat was made not bought
drop me a message and I could ask him to do what you need done
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John, I found the best seat covers are done by a firm called Dis-covers. They do the full range with the Honda logo.
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thanks Mike and Trigger,
just searched Dis-cover,it could be Stroud in Glouscester.,
local to me,although the cost of £30 including P&P is very reasonable,
willing to support local industry !!
http://www.dis-covers.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=huxleyflypage.tpl&product_id=71&category_id=17&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6
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That is the place John.
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that looks like a good product, will try them for my 500/4. I got the last one from Silvers which was good quality but no Honda logo.
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that a good price I paid 75 for seat cover he made, the foam ( not original Honda) strap plus fitting
not bad and it feels right, maybe not original but close enough for me
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I will blab here John. The most famous seat maker who is not far from you, gets his covers from Dis-covers.
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John, I found the best seat covers are done by a firm called Dis-covers. They do the full range with the Honda logo.
tried to order a seat cover,
Dis -covers number is unobtainable,so sent an e-mail,
still awaiting a reply,
hope the phone fault is a one off,
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Hello, I have HONDA STENCIL LOGO, if you need it, let me know ;) ;)
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thank you Piki,
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I always warm up the seat cover with a hot air gun before starting, it makes fitting much easier
pete
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The lady at 'DisCovers' get her parts from BobtheSeat (Bob Dillinger I think he is called) and he is Morretti of Newent near Stroud. Well that was the case a couple of years ago. Silvers also stock his covers but he has to make them 'down to a price' for them, so I dealt with him directly.
http://www.motorcycleseats.co.uk/
Cheers AshD
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thanks Ash,
I live about 20 miles from Newent,and 35 from Stroud,,both I know well,
will use the link and see what happens
5 mins later,contacted them and await reply
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thanks Ash,
I live about 20 miles from Newent,and 35 from Stroud,,both I know well,
will use the link and see what happens
5 mins later,contacted them and await reply
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Last time I went to Newent there was a dodgy politically incorrect museum of crime there. My family originally came from Kings Stanley/ Eastington. Lovely part of the country. Lord knows why they moved to Hull after living there ;D !
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Ash, the next time you phone Dis-covers you will find that Mr's Dillinger picks up the phone. I have known Robert Dillinger from when he lived in Watford. Yes, Bobtheseat, dis-covers and Morretti are all of one.
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Ash, the next time you phone Dis-covers you will find that Mr's Dillinger picks up the phone. I have known Robert Dillinger from when he lived in Watford. Yes, Bobtheseat, dis-covers and Morretti are all of one.
Ok Trig but originally the lady from Dis-covers was selling his covers 'cos Bob couldn't be bothered with Ebay. He must have realized she was selling good numbers on Ebay and joined the party !
Cheers ..AshD
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Ash, the penny still has not dropped. The woman at Dis-covers is Robert Dillinger wife ;)
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Ash, the penny still has not dropped. The woman at Dis-covers is Robert Dillinger wife ;)
Ah .. See now !! I tried to get them to do a more luxurious version of the CB750K0 'ducktail' seat cover. He told me he put extra padding in the cover, specially for the one he did for me but not so sure. Problem is the Yamiya one is really expensive with shipping/import duty etc.etc. Will have to ask Mr Silver if he has any plans to import and sell them. Reports are that the quality is spot-on.
Don't know if it was Morretti but someone tooled up for a steel base for the K0 but got the hole sizes wrong. Was it 'TightFit seats, or is that Bob again!
Cheers ...AshD
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I bought a yamaiya sancast seatcover, Fcuk me that was expensive, but they are the only ones out there that do the real thing
pete
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Whose foam did you use Pete?
Cheers ... AshD
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just got e-mail reply from Dis-cover,a CB550-4 seat cover,including P&P is £32 ...
new tel number is 07436-581-832.
and the e-mail is signed Paula,
BTW,I ordered it and paid via Paypal
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received the cover,looks lovely quality,the square patterns are perfect,and printed Honda on the back,
will post pic when fitted ,guessing mid july
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received the cover,looks lovely quality,the square patterns are perfect,and printed Honda on the back,
will post pic when fitted ,guessing mid july
Great news!! Don't know how they get away with printing the HONDA logo though. Other people who do it have been threatened with legal action by Honda.
Cheers ... AshD
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received the cover,looks lovely quality,the square patterns are perfect,and printed Honda on the back,
will post pic when fitted ,guessing mid july
Great news!! Don't know how they get away with printing the HONDA logo though. Other people who do it have been threatened with legal action by Honda.
Cheers ... AshD
Shhhhhh or they'll get them as well Ash !!!
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Not sure of this is the right place but I've built a custom pan that needs foam and upholstering. Does anyone know of anyone decent in Leicestershire or the midlands area?
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www.tonyarcher.co.uk
Excellent value.
£120 for a reworked seat for my Tiger.
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guy that done mine is in corby and charged 80 for foam and seat cover and strap.... not original foam I will add but a good result