Seat recovering questions

[Houdini]

Has any of ya'll recovered your MC seat before?  I want to experiment on my stock seat some before I decide if I am going to have it professionally recovered or have 2" - 4" added to the Ultimate midget seat and have it recovered.

1.  Will a Home Depot cheap-0 stapler staple the seat pan?
2.  Anyone know where to get thin sheets of memory foam for a top layer to keep the seat smooth?

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Gear Jammer]

I had a Corbin recovered with the added foam, but it didn't really help.  If you decide to play around with the OEM seat, you'll probably need to use a pneumatic stapler for the pan, I don't think a cheapo type would have the umphhh to do it.

[Doc809]

Hey Verm, if you figure it out let me know.  Would love to do mine.  Watched it being done last year at ROT.  They were adding "memory foam" under the leather and then restapling the original leather.  It was a 16 year old girl doing the actual work and her "daddy" was charging $300 per seat.  Don't know if it does any good but they had a line waiting to get it done.  I must be in the wrong business! L

[godfire]

The seat on my 98 standard gave out.
On my last long ride I noticed very little foam between  my butt and something hard.

I took the cover off and experimented with a 2" piece of memory foam from a mattress cover and then some other foam I had laying around. 

The cheap stapler almost works, but will frustrate you to high heaven, because only one out of every 100 staples goes in right no matter what you do.

I'm sure you've seen this link"

http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/foam_types.htm

I finally pitched everything and brought a 2000 improved seat from Honda-line for $90.00. 

Anyone with a pre 2000 Standard or Tourer with the stock seat should really consider the upgrade it is a big improvement.

[BnB Tom]

If anybody is interested, I have what I believe to be a post 2000 standard seat with the full Saddleman's Gel pad inserted.  Its for sale (locally) - $100.  A got it on Ebay last year. 
After using it for a few weeks I opted for the whole thing.  A new Saddleman's Renegade, which I currently ride.

[Ghillie]

I have a pneumatic stapler if you need to use one

[Hollywood]

You can always call Cowboy(Carman ) Allen. He does leather seats(customization)
817-367-7976

[Houdini]

My subject line is a bit deceiving; I'm only changing the foam for now.

I put in a gel pad and took 'er for a test ride and didn't notice any difference. I removed most of the taper off the front of the rise and flattened it across where my back rides.  I also ground the foam down in the rear of the bucket for more cradle and so I don't keep sliding forward.  I plan on padding the seat to make it little wider and here's my problem...

I should have done more shopping before I pulled the cover off 'cause I can't find a good source of foam here in the metroplex.  I know there's at least one shop around here somewhere.  I got some scraps from an upholstery shop but not enough to do the job the way I want too.  Does anyone know of a good outlet for high-quality foam, preferably in Dallas?  If not I'll order some online in the next couple of days.  I hope to be able to reuse the stock cover for now.

[Disco]

I don't know of anyone in Dallas, but Leo's Seat Covers in McKinney is pretty close to you and did a really nice job on one of Dad's antique cars.  (972) 542-1631  606 N Kentucky Street Mckinney, TX 75069

[Valkpilot]

I should have done more shopping before I pulled the cover off 'cause I can't find a good source of foam here in the metroplex.  I know there's at least one shop around here somewhere.  I got some scraps from an upholstery shop but not enough to do the job the way I want too.  Does anyone know of a good outlet for high-quality foam, preferably in Dallas? 

Push comes to shove, you can use high-quality carpet padding.  The stuff that is a bunch of small pieces bonded together is good.  Glue layers together with spray contact cememt to make thicker pieces.

[Houdini]

Post some pics please. 

I've given up on being able to reuse the stock cover; I've altered the pad too much for it to fit correctly anymore.  I did buy enough foam for about eight attempts at re-padding so eventually I should get it right.

Maybe we should have an upholstery party one of these months.

[Houdini]

I built for my Magna and one I redone for the Magna after my wife took it over, wasn't sure you would be interested in those or not, basically the same process

I'm interested; same basic process.

What are you using for sculpting tools?

4" grinder with sanding wheel, a belt sander and an assortment of razor knives and scissors.