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seat care

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ROBBY, Mar 1, 2007.

  1. ROBBY

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    I just scored a used seat off e-bay. It's in really good shape. I was wondering if anyone could recommend something to put on it to preserve it. You know like armor-all but not armor-all. I think that would too slippery and maybe leave my pants looking like I need to be toilet trained.
     
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    Johnson's Paste wax. Mom used it on the dash of her 66 GTO for years, still looks new. Just be sure to apply it on a hot day and wipe/buff out the seat before you ride or you will go for a ride (and not the pleasant type either).
     
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    Good call on the armor-all. My brother bought an RD 350 new in 1975.
    It was a quick bike for it's day,with Bassani expansion chambers added to enhance perfomance.
    I used to detail this bike for my brother,and from time to time,he would give me a ride. I was only 14,and couldn't legally ride the bike on my own.
    I recall one ride,shortly after an intense detailing session. My brother was waiting at a red light,and I was on the back,arms crossed and not paying attention...I heard the engine rev,but it was too late.My brother and the RD shot foward rapidly,leaving me in the intersection with a bruised bottom,and very little of my pride intact.
    Armor-all on a flat seat is not a good idea.
     
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    Try it with spandex (very sordid tale, not worth repeating).
     
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    I think there are laws against people of my build wearing spandex,something about "cruel and unusual punishment". Anyone else have any seat stories to offer up?
     
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    I recall in '89 when I was stationed in S.C. - My wife thought she would do me a favor and clean up my bike. She Armour-All'ed the seat of my GS1100. Needless to say - when I rode it that afternoon and rolled back on the throttle - I was pretty much just hangin' behind the bike making suggestions on which way to go!!!! :twisted:

    ANYWAY - Eagle brand (that makes the "nano-wax") also makes a leather treatment. This stuff does a fantastic job at making the leather look new without making it slippery. Just spray it on, and wipe off then give a couple minutes to dry. I've been VERY pleased with the results of this stuff!! I tried it because it was on sale one time and that is all I use now. 8)
     
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