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Seat recovering sequence.... best way?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by markie, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. markie

    markie Member

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    Hi,
    I removed the old seat cover, repaired the small split in the foam and am ready to staple the new cover on.

    I have to start at the "Nose" as this goes up with the tank (A bit Like the 650 turbo model), but which is the best way to get a good finish?

    I am guessing fix the tail and gradually work from front to back, pulling the sides of the cover tight and stapling to make it fit tightly?

    It is a proper stitched cover rather than a piece from a flat sheet.

    Thanks
     
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    When I bought my Cover from Ebay, They sent instructions that said that is the proper way. Staple the front and rear and work you way around. Warming the cover helps to stretch the material also. I put mine in the sun for a while. Worked great
     
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    TIMEtoRIDE Active Member

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    Don't pull too tight , as fresh Naugahide shrinks a bit.
    But hey, I'm in Florida. . .
     
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    i like this procedure the best...


    1) remove seat

    2) send to wherever BigFitz52 sent his seat

    3) get seat back from wherever BigFitz52 sent his seat

    4) install seat
     
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    +1 on ltdave's procedure!
     
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    I use the same method as RiderXJ. Get the front centered and stapled, then work your way around both sides. Stretch the material so that the seam around the edges is lined up with the edge of the seat pan or is stretched behind it.

    I also like to glue the cover as I stretch it on. I use 3M aerosol adhesive.

    If you let it sit in the sun for a few hours once it's done, it will shrink-wrap itself around the foam a little bit.
     
  7. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Yeah, me too. X2. It was Sargent Cycle Products in Florida: http://www.sargentcycle.com/custserv.htm

    They did both my Seca seats; the first one was simply a "stock re-cover" and I had them add a colored welt; the second time I had the seat recontoured and the front part raised an inch or so with "Atomic Foam," plus a color-matched welt.

    They do fantastic work and the prices are very reasonable.
     

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