Re-covering the seat - anyone done it?

[Slipperyeel]

The title is a little misleading. What I am thinking to do is buy a heated seat pad/mesh, pull back the vinyl covering on seat, fit the pad, then re-fit the vinyl.

I guess the other question is, has anyone fitted one of these mats (under the vinyl)?

I recovered the seat on my first 1150 and when doing this I discovered the vinyl was actually glued to the foam which made removing it both a fiddle and bit of a commitment!

On the 1200, does anyone know of the vinyl is stuck down? If not, it will make the job a little more straightforward.



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[TLSgazza]

I bought a replacement new cover for my Sargent seat and fittedi it myself. It wasn't glued down. I have a pneumatic staple gun which made it easier.
You may need to take a layer of the foam out to accommodate the heated pad. An electric kitchen knife is good for this. Unless it's really thin. I'm not too far away if you need help.

 

[Slipperyeel]

Thanks for the info. Very useful. I may take they plunge and get the heated pad...

You're right about the electric carving knife. Worked a treat on my 1150 seat.

Your thoughts on maybe needing to carve some foam away to accommodate the pad crossed my mind too. Really not sure. I was kind of hoping it'll be thin enough to not need it

Thanks for the offer of help. I might take you up on it. I'll keep you posted!

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[Nin]

I’m not brave enough to do my own seats, so work with a pro down the road. Popped down last week to try a fitting of a raised Sargent seat, and he was sculpting away with £13 Russel Hobbs electric carver!

Did a good job though




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[Slipperyeel]

I’m not brave enough to do my own seats, so work with a pro down the road. Popped down last week to try a fitting of a raised Sargent seat, and he was sculpting away with £13 Russel Hobbs electric carver!

Did a good job though

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Looks good actually. Takes a bit of self discipline not to get carried away with that electric knife

The small facets don't register once it's covered. But the actual shape itself is definitely a moment you want an experienced hand.

Send us a of of the finished article!

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[EURTRAF]

Hi
Did this last year with one of the heating elements from eBay
Cover came off fairly easily after removing the staples.
The heating pad went on fine although they recommend it is stuck to the seat foam which would make removal possibly a bit tricky.
I placed the pad with the power lead at the rear of the seat and then drilled a hole threw the foam and seat base.
Placed the electrics (relay etc) in the space where the tool kit goes and then ran wires to a switch on the handlebars rather than trying to fit a switch in the seat itself, as Top Selerie do.
Will be back over the weekend and can post pictures of my setup if you would like - also have a spare handlebar switch as had to buy in pairs, if you are interested.

S

 

[Slipperyeel]

Interesting info. Thank you.

I've found what looks like like a decent great pad, shaped specifically for a seat and made using the carbon matting rather than the thin wire... I'll think I'll get it.

Interested you put the cable out toward the back. Interesting idea which I think I'll look into

Any photos will always be great too


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[Pukmeister]

Last year I fitted a carbon-element heater pad with 2-stage switch to my Tmax seat and it has been brilliant. Makes winter riding much more comfortable.

 

[Slipperyeel]

Thanks Pukmeister. This post was the prelude to my recent post about seats!

I'm wondering if, maybe, just having the heated seat pad would help?

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[Schtum]

I'd be inclined to fit a leather seat cover at the same time.

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