Seat re-cover/upgrade in Scotland

[gbpot]

Hi,
Anyone ever had any work done on their seat in Scotland?
Looking for the usual, more comfy (1150gs).
Before I look at the usual suspects, Corbin, Sergent, Tony Archer etc (all very expensive), thought I'd check in case there was someone in Scotland.
Any ideas?
Gav

 

[Stumpy]

Stuart at Area 51 in Clydebank is worth a call. He used to be "Blazing Saddles" and is fairly well know for his custom seats but does a lot of gel inserts etc etc

http://www.area51customcycles.co.uk/who-we-are.html

 

[kirky1298]

roho airhawk is the way to go .. far cheaper and more comfy , plus you can take it off if you sell the bike

 

[garfield]

Hi,
Anyone ever had any work done on their seat in Scotland?
Looking for the usual, more comfy (1150gs).
Before I look at the usual suspects, Corbin, Sergent, Tony Archer etc (all very expensive), thought I'd check in case there was someone in Scotland.
Any ideas?
Gav

I can't help.....but I would suggest eating more chocolate......somehow made my seat get a lot comfier....





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[Hebby]

roho airhawk is the way to go .. far cheaper and more comfy , plus you can take it off if you sell the bike

What size do you need for a 1200GSA then Kirky Boy ?

 

[kirky1298]

What size do you need for a 1200GSA then Kirky Boy ?

well , iv'e got a medium cruiser on my 1150 , suppose that would do it , i think their website gives model fitting details

Hebby , heres a linky to a model guide .. http://www.bikercushion.com/Bike-Cushion-Fit-Chart-s/20.htm

 

[kirky1298]

Gav , just noticed where you live , i got a seat covered in wishaw at a wee place who do re-upholstry . i think it's one of these workshops for people with learning difficulties . they made a minted job of my k75 seat , i'll try and get you some details

 

[kirky1298]

ok , cant remember the name of it , but if you'r heading towards wishaw general hospital you pass the retail park and it sits on the right hand side just past it , the building is yellow or green from memory ,, see map .. drop in , tell them your requirements and see wot they can do the green "A" marker in the picture is the very place ..

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[freeloader]

Gav , just noticed where you live , i got a seat covered in wishaw at a wee place who do re-upholstry . i think it's one of these workshops for people with learning difficulties . they made a minted job of my k75 seat , i'll try and get you some details

Will they do your seat if you don't have learning difficulties?

I wish I'd known, I took my seat down to Tony Archer in Huddersfield last year, after trying a couple of places in Dundee and Cupar who either didn't have the time or didn't have much experience in bike seats.

Mine cost about £130, I think, which was a reupholster with a gel pad in it, and it made a big difference (bike's an F800GS).

 

[gbpot]

Will they do your seat if you don't have learning difficulties?

I wish I'd known, I took my seat down to Tony Archer in Huddersfield last year, after trying a couple of places in Dundee and Cupar who either didn't have the time or didn't have much experience in bike seats.

Mine cost about £130, I think, which was a reupholster with a gel pad in it, and it made a big difference (bike's an F800GS).

I phoned Tony Archer. Replace using different density foams, re-cover with non-slip, plain sides, dark blue piping, return within a week........................
£80 plus £10 postage.
I'll post a photo when I get it back.
Thanks peeps for the info.

 

[gbpot]

Seat back from Tony Archer.

My seat is back from Tony Archer.
Lovely job, comfy and better looking.
Very reasonable and prompt service.
Gavin

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[Deleted account rno]

Gav , just noticed where you live , i got a seat covered in wishaw at a wee place who do re-upholstry . i think it's one of these workshops for people with learning difficulties . they made a minted job of my k75 seat , i'll try and get you some details

That'll be Spazmo Seats, Wishaw.

 

[Deleted acc oony]

Did they offer ye a joab

 

[rockchunk]

Gav , just noticed where you live , i got a seat covered in wishaw at a wee place who do re-upholstry . i think it's one of these workshops for people with learning difficulties . they made a minted job of my k75 seat , i'll try and get you some details

its the shop wi the clean windys