NSR125 seat upholstery is mine too far gone?

[DiscoBiscuit]

Hi,

I've recently purchased a NSR125 project and will soon be making a project thread when I get working on it. The seat really annoys me so I'd like to reupholster it. I've watched some videos to get a rough idea but I still have some questions. The seat as it is currently:


https://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/ollielovesturtles/IMGP0723_zps455bcd66.jpg


https://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/ollielovesturtles/0ae88080-0348-4cc1-a0e0-7c980b394bdd_zps81e52210.jpg


https://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/ollielovesturtles/IMGP0722_zps4d14f38e.jpg

I was hoping to use some sort of vinyl but I have no idea what kind? Is there a specific vinyl I should be using?

Also will I require seams or will I manage seamless? I was worried that there'd be a void space between the vinyl and the foam if I don't include seems but i've seen people manage to do it without having gaps , do they use some kind of adhesive to do this?

Also would you say I need to replace/ add more foam to where it's missing a bit or will I manage without?

I was hoping I could just stretch the vinyl over the seat and re-staple it or is it not as simple as this?

Any helpful advice welcomed, thanks.

[Rigga]

I would just go with stretching some fresh vinyl over thefoam and glueing it /stapling it.
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[alains]

i agree
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/skai-simili-noir-souple-selle-moto-bateau-col-noir-100x140-cm-/181328441648?pt=FR_JG_Loisirs_Scrapbooking_Tissus&hash=item2a38047130
add some neoprene glue , stapples and a bit of your time
or https://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-Sitzbank-Sattel-Seat-Bench-Honda-NSR-125-JC22-/400557592028?pt=DE_Motorradteile&hash=item5d4317cddc
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[alains]

yes dear
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[Cyclingbiker]

A question please whilst we're on the subject of recovering seats. Is there any requirement for a waterproof sheet to be placed between the foam and the vinyl? I ask because my CG's seat gets waterlogged every time it rains, I strongly suspect it could be the old stitching letting water through but I'll ask to make sure
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