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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: SteveW on October 20, 2018, 05:27:00 PM

Title: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
Post by: SteveW 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.

Title: Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
Post by: Bryanj on October 21, 2018, 08:36:10 AM

Short añsers Yes, No

Title: Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
Post by: Trigger 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.

Title: Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
Post by: Seabeowner 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.

Title: Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
Post by: SteveW on October 21, 2018, 10:18:12 PM

If i could have the trim, that would be great, thanks  :)

Title: Re: Recovering a 550 K0 seat
Post by: Seabeowner on October 22, 2018, 09:41:16 AM

Steve, I'll PM you.