Just about to make a start on this, but thought I'd check and see if anybody has done it before.
Any hints and tips gratefully received.
Any hints and tips gratefully received.
Bumblebee seat re-cover.
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B Murr
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Are you doing the foam as well? The foam deteriorates and I've seen people comment on how different they feel with new foam. I'd imagine worthwhile if you can get it
fayeslane
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Careful use of a heat gun or hair dryer can make the vinyl more supple therefore easier to pull into place.
Beemerboff
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If they have a nose up the back of the tank like my 93 GS they are a pig of a job,as you have to stretch them 3 ways at once around the base of the nose.
The official instructions are to fix at the centre front first then stretch it as tightly as possible and fix the centre rear.
Then you will want the junction of the colours fixed at the correct spot either side.
You will then just have to pull in and fix the four sections between these fixed spots.
FWIW I dont think you have a snowballs chance of doing that with the OEM plastic strips and pop rivets , and you will need a HD stapler and special short staples if you go the other way.
When I attenpted mine I ended up letting a pro do it , 25 quid and a perfect job, less than the cost of a decent stapler.
The official instructions are to fix at the centre front first then stretch it as tightly as possible and fix the centre rear.
Then you will want the junction of the colours fixed at the correct spot either side.
You will then just have to pull in and fix the four sections between these fixed spots.
FWIW I dont think you have a snowballs chance of doing that with the OEM plastic strips and pop rivets , and you will need a HD stapler and special short staples if you go the other way.
When I attenpted mine I ended up letting a pro do it , 25 quid and a perfect job, less than the cost of a decent stapler.
airhead_eire
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Who sells these covers ?
Got mine from Seibenrock in Germany. Great outfit and fast delivery.
Sorry, can't post a link but just Google it.
Beemerboff
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Thecomboguy on Ebay also sells them, quality as good as Siebenrock and from memory a little cheaper.
Sorry for the minor hijack, but I'm wanting to do something about my seat on my 89 R100gs too. The foam on mine compresses after an hour or so, and the cover is a very dull grey. Has anyone tried the new seats that BAMW sells for around £250? For that money, I'd want it to be tip top, but if it's decent quality kit & gives all day comfort, it could be worthwhile.
Cheers, Jon.
Cheers, Jon.
bladerunner
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Are you enjoying the bumblebee?
Very much. I want to just tidy her up a bit, fix a couple of issues and add a few farkles. Perfect for the roads up here. Looking forward to a good few trips this year!
Thanks. Decided to have a bash at it anyway. Going to wait until both daughters are visiting and between us we should manage. If not I'll just have to order a nice new solo seat. 
bladerunner
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Good to hear.
Sweetest of engines.
Sweetest of engines.
Well, after putting this off as long as possible, I made a start today with the help of my saintly wife.
Once we'd got over the dithering and made a start it wasn't too bad. Went a bit dodgy about half way, but after a cuppa and a look at the prices for new seats from Herr Siebenrock, we managed to figure it out.
Not finished yet , just a few wrinkles to smooth out. It's not riveted down at the front and back yet so that's an easy fix.
Good, good feeling!
Beer o'clock I think!
Once we'd got over the dithering and made a start it wasn't too bad. Went a bit dodgy about half way, but after a cuppa and a look at the prices for new seats from Herr Siebenrock, we managed to figure it out.
Not finished yet , just a few wrinkles to smooth out. It's not riveted down at the front and back yet so that's an easy fix.
Good, good feeling!
Beer o'clock I think!
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B Murr
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Looks great, nice to see it has the little pattern up from as per original seat.
(RIP) Bin Ridin
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Looks great, a hoor of a job to get right. I did my R65 seat, scored 6/10 on the clapometer...
That's looking good, Robin.
I look forward to seeing it back on the road
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p.s. "Landrover Bob" says 'Thanks for the oil'
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Bob.
I look forward to seeing it back on the road
.p.s. "Landrover Bob" says 'Thanks for the oil'
).Bob.
That's looking good, Robin.
I look forward to seeing it back on the road
p.s. "Landrover Bob" says 'Thanks for the oil'
Bob.
Not long now Bob. Just the brake to bleed. Then it's back to the leaky carb on the 100S. After that I'll hopefully get back to the 60/7!
Glad your man is happy with the oil.
Thanks again for the gearbox overhaul and your help with my little sump problem.
See you soon.
Seat now finished and back on the bike. Not perfect but quite pleased with it for a first attempt. It would be a lot easier next time but I hope there's never a next time!
The winter fettling is now done.
Peanut rocker covers.
New seat cover.
Lower front mudguard.
New fuel lines and filters.
Migsel side stand.
Bash plate.
Bagster tank cover and tank bag. Swithered about the look of this but I like it now.
On to the 60/7!
The winter fettling is now done.
Peanut rocker covers.
New seat cover.
Lower front mudguard.
New fuel lines and filters.
Migsel side stand.
Bash plate.
Bagster tank cover and tank bag. Swithered about the look of this but I like it now.
On to the 60/7!
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(RIP) Bin Ridin
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Very nice! Well wear!
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