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New seat foam...

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jmilliken, Mar 13, 2016.

  1. jmilliken

    jmilliken Well-Known Member

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    The foam in my seat is shot, I was thinking about using a memory foam pillow or mattress cover somewhere in there. Has anyone done this? How were the results?
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    you just have to shape it to fit
     
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    I don't think memory foam is the best IMHO . I think it is too soft . An upholstery shop or even a larger sewing supply shop likely has what you should use, although memory foam might be ok atop a higher density foam , as in if you were adding it to what exists now.
    Alan
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    This is a great site about modifying motorcycle seats. http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com

    Memory foam os a no-go. It just does not provide enough support in a dynamic environment.
     
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    carpet pad from the carpet store dumpster
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Oooh.... A new model---
    xj700 Dumpster
     
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    @Polock - brilliant as always
     
    jmilliken, Mar 18, 2016
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    Keep away from the yellow stained under pad!
     
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    Thanks for the tip dude.
     
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