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Posted by:
Mark Jenkins
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
05:27 pm | 96A Red with Brown interior? Seat has a rip by R crotch. Shopping for seats Russell and hartco ~550. What do you guys think about going black on the seat. Will the contrast look bad? Can I dye the rest of the plastics Black? Has anyone used the seat cover by Junes upholstery?
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Posted by:
Raymond Sykes
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
06:21 pm | Take it to an upholstery shop, get the cover you want.
Or repaired and add a sheepskin. |
Posted by:
Edward Villafranca
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
06:45 pm | Yes, Junes does a good job. I got seat cover from them and it was perfect. Good prices, too. |
Posted by:
Dick Fraser
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
07:33 pm | Haven't had experience with June, but I purchased a couple of replacement seat covers for my ATVs from Joemama in Arkansas and was extremely pleased with both the price and quality of material and workmanship.
I haven't ordered any motorcycle seat covers from Joemama, but if I needed some, I would have no hesitation about buying there.
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Posted by:
Jim Holowchak
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
08:18 pm | Why Honda chose to use brown on a red bike is beyond me. They likely don't know either. A designer's brain fart I suppose.
Best regards,
Jim
My Ride |
Posted by:
Steve Rubin
Thursday, October 22, 2009
04:04 am | Paint the (properly prepared) plastics with a quality "Matte" black paint. You don't want it too shiny. That should work for a match to a black seat.
Steve
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Posted by:
John Quinlan
Thursday, October 22, 2009
06:25 pm | Mark, I have a '97SE that came stock with a black seat. Looks much better than brown to me. I guess Honda got their design brain back the following year. |
Posted by:
Mitchell Alexander
Saturday, October 24, 2009
06:07 am | Mark, Check out B&G Cycle Upholstry, They have seat covers. They are great, I had them on my '96 and '97 GL 1500s and now on my two GL 1800s. They add a lot of comfort as well as look good. They have about 1/8th inch foam pad that really makes a difference and they don't cost like a new aftermarket seat. They do have a website. Mitchell |
Posted by:
Don Holmes
Sunday, October 25, 2009
03:24 pm | I used a product called MolecuBond to change my 96SE Candy Red seat and plastics from brown to black. It worked great and has held up well for the last five years. Makes the bike look much better. |
Posted by:
Mark Jenkins
Sunday, October 25, 2009
08:54 pm | Thanks to all those who have replied.
Steve how do you properly prepare plastic for paint?
Mitchell, I will check out B&G Cycle Upholstry that sounds good. I am looking for water tight.
Don, Molecubond sounds like the ideal fix to get the rest of the plastic to match the new seat.
Thank you all,
Mark
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Posted by:
Don Holmes
Monday, October 26, 2009
08:54 am | Molecubond left a nice satin finish to the seat, a corbin leather, and the plastic trim. Any scuffs and I just respray the area and it matches. I was very surprised that the leather seat has held up so well. |
Posted by:
Rich Wallace
Monday, October 26, 2009
08:55 am | My bike is red, and had the brown seat. It looked OK, but dated. I now have a Corbin, and it's all black. You may also want to keep in mind the plastic pieces. Mine where brown also, then I painted them grey. Now they are getting painted black to match the seat, and look more updated. If you go to a professional auto paint store, they can set you up with a good quality spray paint for the plastic. The brand I use is "SEM". |
Posted by:
Mark Jenkins
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
06:16 pm | Thanks Don and Rich,
I was probably going to just do the soft surfaces. After your comments Rich I think I will do it all! Thanks Guys! |
