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Offline tj189

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ST1300 seat renovation
« on: December 04, 2012, 04:50:59 PM »
Just had my seat redone with Bill Hobbs at custommotorcycleseats.com.au

Looks and feels like he did a great job for me, a bit more time and a good run will really let me know.  Bill was very good to work with, took the bike around to his place, he had a look at how i sat, gauged my weight, looked at my height and asked what were my issues with the seat and what type of riding I do,  all good stuff.  I am feeling comfortable (pun intended  >:() ) with the work he has put in for me and the job was done on the spot while I waited  :thumbs
$170 for the seat.  I intend going back later to have the pillion seat done and both seats recovered.  If you want more customizing then obviously the cost goes up and it takes a bit more time.
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Re: ST1300 seat renovation
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2012, 10:30:42 PM »
Sounds like you got fantastic service, thanks for posting TJ  :thumb
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Re: ST1300 seat renovation
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2012, 09:27:22 AM »
Wow!  $170! I think the postage from Perth would be more than that. Keep us posted as to how it goes.
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Re: ST1300 seat renovation
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2012, 10:25:27 PM »
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Re: ST1300 seat renovation
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2012, 11:34:06 PM »
Any pics tj?
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Re: ST1300 seat renovation
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2012, 07:54:11 AM »
Sorry no,  as mine was not "customized" as such, it looks just like a normal seat.  I must admit I should have taken one without the seat cover on which would have shown the work he had done in fitting it for me.  I will try and remember to take some piccies  when I have the rear seat done and new covers put on.
His website shows some of his customizations with the piping etc.
As a side note, Bill did explain about the idea of the seat material being stretched across the seat so that water does not pool, sounded feasible to me
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Re: ST1300 seat renovation
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2012, 01:45:34 PM »
No problem, thanks TJ
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