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Kehau D. · 12-27-2005, 10:09 PM

I took my bike in for a quote on my seat from a local reupholstery store, need 1½" shaved off the stock seat. He quoted me $185. Now to me, that's WOW but then again, this is my first bike, don't have experience with this so here I am asking if this price is good or bad. He told me he would not be able to use the same cover since the padding size will then be different so he will have to make a cover to fit and that's what brings the price to $185. Unfortunately, he's the only one in this small town that does motorcycle seats. If this is a high price, I might as well get a whole new seat.
Aloha,
Kehau

BigRed1 · 12-28-2005, 05:51 AM

Even though the price is high you may not have any alternative than go custom. Since the S50 is relatively new the large aftermarket companies like Corbin and Mustang have not developed a seat as of yet. At least that's true for my bike the M50 so I am applying the same idea. Check with them and see if this is true. If it's worth $185.00 to ride in comfort then go for it!

Bryana_fl · 01-14-2006, 02:06 PM

Night Wolf is correct. The Corbin Gunfighter for the vs800 goes on the S50 without any modifications. Just put mine on this week and I love it.

Bryana_fl · 01-15-2006, 05:00 AM

Here is a link that shows the installation on an S50

http://www.intruderalert.com/cafe/in...&topicID=59852

Bryana_fl · 01-15-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

Is that your info??? If so would you like it placed in the Wrenching & Tips section of my site??? If so drop me a PM for my e-mail addy and then you can send a write up and pictures too

No, this is not my info. One of the guys on intruderalert (Ozarkmark) put it together. It's what made up my mind about getting the gunfighter.

bud van houten · 01-16-2006, 06:50 PM

$185. isn't bad at all if he has to re-upholster it. i had one done a year ago and it was $180. i would ask him to use the gel foam if you decide to go that way. later, bud

12-27-2005, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kehau D. Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 S50 Location: Moody AFB, GA Posts: 412	S50 seat I took my bike in for a quote on my seat from a local reupholstery store, need 1½" shaved off the stock seat. He quoted me $185. Now to me, that's WOW but then again, this is my first bike, don't have experience with this so here I am asking if this price is good or bad. He told me he would not be able to use the same cover since the padding size will then be different so he will have to make a cover to fit and that's what brings the price to $185. Unfortunately, he's the only one in this small town that does motorcycle seats. If this is a high price, I might as well get a whole new seat. Aloha, Kehau __________________ It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!!

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12-28-2005, 05:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
BigRed1 Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: Ashburn, Va. Posts: 195	Even though the price is high you may not have any alternative than go custom. Since the S50 is relatively new the large aftermarket companies like Corbin and Mustang have not developed a seat as of yet. At least that's true for my bike the M50 so I am applying the same idea. Check with them and see if this is true. If it's worth $185.00 to ride in comfort then go for it!

01-14-2006, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bryana_fl Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 S50 Location: East Coast. Florida Posts: 62	Night Wolf is correct. The Corbin Gunfighter for the vs800 goes on the S50 without any modifications. Just put mine on this week and I love it.

01-15-2006, 05:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bryana_fl Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 S50 Location: East Coast. Florida Posts: 62	Here is a link that shows the installation on an S50 http://www.intruderalert.com/cafe/in...&topicID=59852

01-16-2006, 06:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
bud van houten Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2000 intruder lc 1500 Location: kansas city, mo. Posts: 175	$185. isn't bad at all if he has to re-upholster it. i had one done a year ago and it was $180. i would ask him to use the gel foam if you decide to go that way. later, bud

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