Seat Cover and Foam

[A100man]

Ordered a new cover for the XJ even though it's not even torn (what was I thinking?!)

Anyhow my recent long-distance (cough) ride of 90 miles left me wondering it was also time to give the foam some attention.. I've heard sanding off a hardened top layer can help, or there's the option to add memory foam like this helpful chap...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3LVFuiO8Lg

Anyone done this and like to comment? Cheers.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[A100man]

Thanks - DIY is kinda my thing.

a) because I'm pathologically mean
b) I like to learn new stuff
c) if it works it's another 'little victory'.

there is some debate over gel vs memory foam - were you given the option?
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[WD Forte]

Yep played about with seat covers many's a time with varying degrees of success.
RE foam
There's foam and there's foam
Basic foam has weight and density so careful selection is advised
for instance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAMEhG3WwYI

Some folk go on about memory foam and gel but in reality they
rarely spend significant amounts of time in the saddle.
If you do long runs then getting the seat right is more important.
Otherwise it may be a cosmetic exercise.

Shaping a seat to fit your particular bum and leg length can make a bike more comfy though.
A high wide seat and short legs is not a good combination.
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[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[A100man]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[UncleFester]

Done a few times.

Decent staple gun. Make sure staples are lon enough buy not too long. Memory foam or Gel inserts are easy enough to do
Dan Mledica do nice gel inserts that can be trimmed to fit.

https://danmedicasouth.co.uk/product/debbonair-custom-gel-pads-only-for-diy-interior-fitting/
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2017 Z1000SX

[WD Forte]

I got a sewing machine off Freecycle a while back that I repaired and have been
mulling over having a go at getting some vinyl and making a seat cover for the scooty.
It's fine except for a split in a tricky place where PO's have stuck gaffer tape on
There's a cheap TPU stretchy type thing over it atm to keep the weather out

https://imgur.com/f4DduSL.jpg

I got a quote for £150 from an upholsterer
but I'm a cheap bastard and like to have a go at things myself.

Its a much more complex shape than a bike seat though
and I have no delusions of matching the skill and experience of a pukka seat wallah, so may just cough up the dosh and get it done properly.
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