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lostinidaho

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Seat Picture
« on: August 11, 2011, 09:03:53 PM »
I would like to see a picture of the bottom of a seat to see how the seat cover is held to the seat pan. Staples, Split Rivets, Contact Cement???

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2011, 08:58:54 PM »
I don't have a photo, but I'm sure Rick has one. The seat was two pieces of leather. The bottom portion was attached with split rivits and then attached to the top by sewing the two together along the edge. I also saw one attached to the top with a very fancy leather stitching along the edge, but this was on a rebuild.

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2011, 12:36:18 PM »
Bob is right, I have a pic.  I'll post a comparison later in the week of a factory seat and a newly recovered seat by Heather's Leathers.  My new seat should be here tuesday or wednesday.
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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2011, 08:28:29 PM »
Cool Thanks RickS and Bob.  I look forward to the pics.

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2011, 06:20:49 AM »
Here is an original seat next to my newly recovered seat.  I think Heather's Leather did a great job!  The stitching and rivets are just like the original, and I had them stamp the Servi-Cycle logo into the seat.

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2011, 06:21:54 AM »
And here is one on the bike. 
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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2011, 06:47:44 AM »
Thanks RickS.  Those are just the pictures I needed to see.  Awesome seat. Heathers Leather did a great job.

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2011, 09:55:54 AM »
Last week I got mine back from Heathers Leather, they did a great job.

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2011, 10:18:11 AM »
John,  what color did you get?  Mine is sunburst british tan.  You need to figure out how to post the pictures!!  It's easy!!

I sent the seat to Heather's Leather and had it back within a week.  Great service!!
Rick

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2011, 04:27:28 PM »
It was done In DOE, this is what they recommended and I am very pleased.  They turned mine in 10 days also.

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2011, 07:21:48 PM »
Can one of you post the price to recover, or send me a PM with the info?  thanks, Rich

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2011, 07:28:18 PM »
Around $200-235 with return shipping depending on leather and foam type.

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Re: Seat Picture
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2011, 10:08:18 PM »
I figured it wouldn't be cheap, but the seat is a big part of the overall appearance of the bike, so I guess you have to dig deep to make it right.

thanks, Rich