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jpwM50 · 07-15-2006, 06:13 PM

Now I have a long distance seat with having shaved down the stock seat and put a thin open cell foam layer on top of the hard stock foam with a new cover. Very comfortable and lower than stock. No more tail bone issues.

All for alot less than Corbin. A local upholsterer did it out of his garage who has 30 yrs experience in automotive/boat seats. it was $125.

Iceman99 · 07-15-2006, 06:32 PM

How much was the mod? and who did it for you?

outlaw · 07-15-2006, 06:49 PM

looks great jpw. good thinking....

mbgraham2000 · 07-15-2006, 06:57 PM

Did it raise the seat hieght any?

I would like to do something for my seat when the rainy season comes. Does your guy do any mail order stuff?

enjoyIT · 07-15-2006, 06:59 PM

wow jp good deal and looks nice also

jpwM50 · 07-15-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mbgraham2000

Did it raise the seat hieght any?

I would like to do something for my seat when the rainy season comes. Does your guy do any mail order stuff?

no, I shaved the seat down, reshaping it and put a thin layer of open cell foam on top which compreses alot, so its about an inch lower. I ended up having my tail bone repositioned away from the back of the seat where there is less foam to more into the center. There is more of a craddle your butt effect with it. If anybody local wants to know who did it, you can PM me.

Mavman · 07-15-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jpwM50

no, I shaved the seat down, reshaping it and put a thin layer of open cell foam on top which compreses alot, so its about an inch lower. I ended up having my tail bone repositioned away from the back of the seat where there is less foam to more into the center. There is more of a craddle your butt effect with it.

thought ya might have tackled it yourself there jp, good for you.

thinking "comfort"........just don't let it rock you ta sleep

BlueM50Chick · 07-15-2006, 07:59 PM

your guy did a very nice job recreating the stock look with his upholstery. have you tried it out on a long ride yet?

jpwM50 · 07-15-2006, 08:41 PM

I have done 4 hours so far.

Mavman, won't fall asleep on this bike, now maybe when I get a progressive shock absorber to replace the stock crap I might get close..

TITANUP · 07-15-2006, 11:26 PM

nice job on the seat man.
I was thinking about doing the same thing
Need to upgrade to a better seat for the
longer rides.

Iceman99 · 07-16-2006, 06:15 PM

You plan on selling your other seat jpwM50?

jpwM50 · 07-16-2006, 08:57 PM

I wasn't planning on it, but you never know.

BlueM50Chick · 07-16-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jpwM50

I have done 4 hours so far.

Mavman, won't fall asleep on this bike, now maybe when I get a progressive shock absorber to replace the stock crap I might get close..

very coool. i would be happy getting to ride 4 hours without writhing in pain

knuckle_dragger · 10-13-2006, 08:47 PM

Modified seat Took my old stock seat today to my local upholsterer to see if he can make it ride better removing old foam replacing with something more firmer doe's that sound right ? I all so have the factory Gel seat on now it sucks too.

NateHarris · 10-14-2006, 11:24 PM

JPW,
Any chance your local upholsterer would be willing to do this for remote customers? I would be willing to ship my seat.

Nate

07-15-2006, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	Modified Stock Seat Now I have a long distance seat with having shaved down the stock seat and put a thin open cell foam layer on top of the hard stock foam with a new cover. Very comfortable and lower than stock. No more tail bone issues. All for alot less than Corbin. A local upholsterer did it out of his garage who has 30 yrs experience in automotive/boat seats. it was $125. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Last edited by jpwM50; 07-18-2006 at 10:57 PM. Reason: more pics

07-15-2006, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Iceman99 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05' M50 Black Location: Valencia , Ca. Posts: 660	How much was the mod? and who did it for you? __________________ Jardine 2:2 Taper Exhaust,C50 Air Box with K&N filter, Cobra EFI Fi2000, 32" Drag Bar, Custom Plate Mount,Custom made rear LED Blinkers, Foward control Kit, Kuryakyn pegs, grips and throttle boss, 3 inch lowering kit, Custom Pillion seat, De-badged and De-PAIRED, Pinstriped rims, Chromed drive shaft See my bike and accessories at www.CruiserCustomizing.com/iceman99

07-15-2006, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	looks great jpw. good thinking.... __________________

07-15-2006, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlueM50Chick Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2006 Bike: '06 Blue M50 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 332	your guy did a very nice job recreating the stock look with his upholstery. have you tried it out on a long ride yet? __________________ Wants road to self

07-15-2006, 08:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	I have done 4 hours so far. Mavman, won't fall asleep on this bike, now maybe when I get a progressive shock absorber to replace the stock crap I might get close.. __________________ Last edited by jpwM50; 07-15-2006 at 08:45 PM.

07-15-2006, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
mbgraham2000 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Custom M50 Location: Redondo Beach Ca. Posts: 252	Did it raise the seat hieght any? I would like to do something for my seat when the rainy season comes. Does your guy do any mail order stuff?

07-15-2006, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
enjoyIT Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 red M50 Location: Ont Canada Posts: 280	wow jp good deal and looks nice also

07-15-2006, 11:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
TITANUP Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: RED 05 M50 debadged Location: Nebraska Posts: 51	nice job on the seat man. I was thinking about doing the same thing Need to upgrade to a better seat for the longer rides.

07-16-2006, 06:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Iceman99 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05' M50 Black Location: Valencia , Ca. Posts: 660	You plan on selling your other seat jpwM50? __________________ Jardine 2:2 Taper Exhaust,C50 Air Box with K&N filter, Cobra EFI Fi2000, 32" Drag Bar, Custom Plate Mount,Custom made rear LED Blinkers, Foward control Kit, Kuryakyn pegs, grips and throttle boss, 3 inch lowering kit, Custom Pillion seat, De-badged and De-PAIRED, Pinstriped rims, Chromed drive shaft See my bike and accessories at www.CruiserCustomizing.com/iceman99

07-16-2006, 08:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	I wasn't planning on it, but you never know. __________________

10-13-2006, 08:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
knuckle_dragger Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: Red 05 M50 Location: Lewisport Ky Posts: 10	Modified seat Took my old stock seat today to my local upholsterer to see if he can make it ride better removing old foam replacing with something more firmer doe's that sound right ? I all so have the factory Gel seat on now it sucks too.

10-14-2006, 11:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
NateHarris Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Location: Fort Mill, SC 29707 Posts: 217	JPW, Any chance your local upholsterer would be willing to do this for remote customers? I would be willing to ship my seat. Nate

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