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Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by MAX-X, Oct 26, 2006.

  1. MAX-X

    MAX-X Member

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    Hello, just registered, been browsing the site for about a week or so, lot of information here. was wondering if anyone out there new of a place to get seats redone. what I am looking for is maybe a newer style looking seat. awhile back i saw a xj700 on ebay that had a seat that resembled a vmax seat & looked great. any ideas or info would be great, look forward to trading info.
     
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  2. Robert

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    Corbin does mods but are not cheap (and are in California, postage isn't cheap either). Best bet is to approach a neighborhood upholstry shop and have them whip up your custom application. Most shops can do it but I would ask around at the local bike shops as to who they send their business to. For custom seats expect to spend $150 or more.
     
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  3. SnoSheriff

    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    My friend just had his seat redone at a local upholstery shop. If you don’t find anything that’s ready made you can go that route as well. This custom job cost him around $200CAD.
     
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    I'd get myself a good cover and do it myself. I got mine through here: www.motorcycleseatcovers.com/ and it was really easy to do, just make sure you have a really good staple gun. Check out my bike in my gallery to see my seat. Hope this helps!
     
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    btw....that seat cover was about $100.00 less than what my local upholtery shops were gonna charge me.
     
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    Du you know Bagster in the US? They are known for making tankcovers with integrated bags. But they allso make customized seats..

    www.bagster.com/en/

    click "make your own seat"

    Anyway, maybe you could get inspired.

    Andersen
     
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    Cool link! Whipped up a custom seat in 30 seconds that I really liked! You weren't kidding about inspiration!
     
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    way cool site andersen! Although they didnt have a the maxim x model listed.They had "xj 750" listed from 83 to 91 I believe but show a one piece seat and mine is a two piece. I guess a call is in order!
     
    robista361, Oct 30, 2006
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