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Anyone ever re-covered a Z1R seat?
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28 Aug 2011 03:05 #472281
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1978 KZ1000 D1 (Z1R)
1979 KZ1000 A3 (MKII)
1979 Honda CBX (Candy Glory Red)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Silver)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Red)
1978 Yamaha XS1100
1982 Suzuki GSX1100S (Katana)
1984 Kawasaki KZ1100R (Silver)
2004 Honda Rune (Bloodstone Red)
Anyone ever re-covered a Z1R seat? was created by 300kph
I see the reproduction seat foam and covers being sold all over... Are they any good? My original seat is a little worn and has a bit of splitting along the bottom rear and I have it in the hands of a vinyl repair guy who says he will make it look good but with so much time and money invested in my resto I am wondering if a cover and new foam would look original?
That way I could strip an repaint the pan and make it look new.
I'd hate to go thru all the trouble to find it looked unconvincing...
Anyone have experience with a project like this?
Wayne in Winnipeg
That way I could strip an repaint the pan and make it look new.
I'd hate to go thru all the trouble to find it looked unconvincing...
Anyone have experience with a project like this?
Wayne in Winnipeg
1978 KZ1000 D1 (Z1R)
1979 KZ1000 A3 (MKII)
1979 Honda CBX (Candy Glory Red)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Silver)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Red)
1978 Yamaha XS1100
1982 Suzuki GSX1100S (Katana)
1984 Kawasaki KZ1100R (Silver)
2004 Honda Rune (Bloodstone Red)
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28 Aug 2011 03:50 - 28 Aug 2011 03:56 #472285
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1977 KZ650C1
1975 H1F 500 Triple
2005 ZX10R
Sheffield(ish) UK
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It ultimately depends on the quality of the cover, but with a good cover and care in fitting - you can make a pretty good job.
This is my Z650 C1 Giuliari seat that I recovered. The original was torn and worn in several places and really only fit for throwing out. I bought a cover from Germany and had a go myself. It is pretty straightforward to do. I needed new trim clips as well for the side mouldings (also sourced from Germany).
I'd done the same job on my H1 previously and got it right on the 2nd attempt. I'd fitted the cover OK I thought - but when I looked down the seat from the back after putting the seat back on the bike, the cover wasn't quite centred on the foam.
That taught me to check carefully all around before final fixing next attempt .....you can learn from my error more cheaply than I did though. Mine cost me another seat cover
All I used were the seat's original fixing barbs, a tin of spray glue and some of the wife's clothes pegs (I didn't tell her of course) to hold things in place while the glue went off. Then knock the barbs down and a quick trim round with a sharp knife of the excess material and job done.
Start to finish in about an hour. Just make sure you have everything straight though before committing.
Work a little on each side rather than fixing all one side first....
This is the Z650 Giuliari seat - judge for yourself if it looks acceptable or not.
This is my Z650 C1 Giuliari seat that I recovered. The original was torn and worn in several places and really only fit for throwing out. I bought a cover from Germany and had a go myself. It is pretty straightforward to do. I needed new trim clips as well for the side mouldings (also sourced from Germany).
I'd done the same job on my H1 previously and got it right on the 2nd attempt. I'd fitted the cover OK I thought - but when I looked down the seat from the back after putting the seat back on the bike, the cover wasn't quite centred on the foam.
That taught me to check carefully all around before final fixing next attempt .....you can learn from my error more cheaply than I did though. Mine cost me another seat cover
All I used were the seat's original fixing barbs, a tin of spray glue and some of the wife's clothes pegs (I didn't tell her of course) to hold things in place while the glue went off. Then knock the barbs down and a quick trim round with a sharp knife of the excess material and job done.
Start to finish in about an hour. Just make sure you have everything straight though before committing.
Work a little on each side rather than fixing all one side first....
This is the Z650 Giuliari seat - judge for yourself if it looks acceptable or not.
1977 KZ650C1
1975 H1F 500 Triple
2005 ZX10R
Sheffield(ish) UK
Last edit: 28 Aug 2011 03:56 by Charlie650.
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28 Aug 2011 04:50 #472288
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1978 KZ1000 D1 (Z1R)
1979 KZ1000 A3 (MKII)
1979 Honda CBX (Candy Glory Red)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Silver)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Red)
1978 Yamaha XS1100
1982 Suzuki GSX1100S (Katana)
1984 Kawasaki KZ1100R (Silver)
2004 Honda Rune (Bloodstone Red)
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Thanks for the reply! The seat looks awesome.
W
W
1978 KZ1000 D1 (Z1R)
1979 KZ1000 A3 (MKII)
1979 Honda CBX (Candy Glory Red)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Silver)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Red)
1978 Yamaha XS1100
1982 Suzuki GSX1100S (Katana)
1984 Kawasaki KZ1100R (Silver)
2004 Honda Rune (Bloodstone Red)
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28 Aug 2011 11:03 - 22 Jan 2013 04:47 #472306
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28 Aug 2011 15:23 #472338
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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You can get factory results if you warm the vinyl while you are doing it.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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29 Aug 2011 12:39 #472522
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79 KZ1000 Ltd turbo
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check this tread
kzrider.com/forum/6-paint-a-bodywork/258...at?limit=20&start=20
kzrider.com/forum/6-paint-a-bodywork/258...at?limit=20&start=20
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29 Aug 2011 13:55 #472535
by 531blackbanshee
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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i bought a seat cover for my z1r from
z1parts.net/product/1980-kawasaki-kz1000-d3-z1r-seat-cover
and re-covered the seat on my 80 model z1r.i was very pleased with the quality and installed it on my original foam.i am wanting to buy another cover and a new foam and redo one of my other (z1r)seats.
i had never done it before and would not hesitate to do it again.
leon
z1parts.net/product/1980-kawasaki-kz1000-d3-z1r-seat-cover
and re-covered the seat on my 80 model z1r.i was very pleased with the quality and installed it on my original foam.i am wanting to buy another cover and a new foam and redo one of my other (z1r)seats.
i had never done it before and would not hesitate to do it again.
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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30 Aug 2011 00:27 #472727
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1978 KZ1000 D1 (Z1R)
1979 KZ1000 A3 (MKII)
1979 Honda CBX (Candy Glory Red)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Silver)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Red)
1978 Yamaha XS1100
1982 Suzuki GSX1100S (Katana)
1984 Kawasaki KZ1100R (Silver)
2004 Honda Rune (Bloodstone Red)
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Pictures Please!
Any hints for the first time upholsterer?
W
Any hints for the first time upholsterer?
W
1978 KZ1000 D1 (Z1R)
1979 KZ1000 A3 (MKII)
1979 Honda CBX (Candy Glory Red)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Silver)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Red)
1978 Yamaha XS1100
1982 Suzuki GSX1100S (Katana)
1984 Kawasaki KZ1100R (Silver)
2004 Honda Rune (Bloodstone Red)
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30 Aug 2011 09:43 - 22 Jan 2013 05:00 #472789
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30 Aug 2011 13:05 #472840
by 531blackbanshee
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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these are the best pictures i have of the installed reproduction seat cover.
be careful with the triangle tabs.bend them as little as possible.dont pull on sewn seams(as you will tear the stitching out of the seam,don't ask how i know this :sick: ).
your finger tips will be sore for several days after.
hth,
leon
be careful with the triangle tabs.bend them as little as possible.dont pull on sewn seams(as you will tear the stitching out of the seam,don't ask how i know this :sick: ).
your finger tips will be sore for several days after.
hth,
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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30 Aug 2011 13:48 #472856
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How to recover the seat when the seat pan tabs are broken off ---
Good Fortune!
Good Fortune!
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KZ900 LTD
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