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Offline Gibblet

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fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« on: May 16, 2012, 11:36:21 AM »
I redid it.  It came out pretty well, I kind of like it with out the strap.  I'm usually of the school of less is more.  what do yall think? Thanks!

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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2012, 11:44:11 AM »
depends on your local inspection laws and your inspection station.  in vt, bike is supposed to be equipped with passenger hand-holds if passenger pegs are installed.   
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2012, 11:45:19 AM »
I didn't even think about that, I guess Ill stop by my shop and ask them.
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2012, 12:16:21 PM »
Though the that would appear to be the purpose of the strap, I never thought it was something I would depend on if I were a passenger, pretty flimsy in my opinion. I'm tall enough that even on my 750, I tend to sit far enough back to be sitting on the strap.  ;)
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2012, 12:19:52 PM »
I got tired of sitting on the strap ... took it off and don't miss it!
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2012, 12:49:34 PM »
Gibblet- Who sells that seat cover?  Looks good without the strap BTW.
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2012, 01:21:10 PM »
I like the looks of the strap ,it breaks up the monotony of ribbed the pattern.

Creates visual interest. Slows you eye down a bit.

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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2012, 01:22:15 PM »
I thought the strap was to hold your newspaper!

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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2012, 01:36:08 PM »
No way. Looks great, leave it alone.
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2012, 02:02:14 PM »
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I like the looks of the strap ,it breaks up the monotony of ribbed the pattern.

Creates visual interest. Slows you eye down a bit.
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should I put the strap back?

Maybe you should, maybe you shouldn't. It's a personal thing, you know, some people like straps, others prefer to go strapless. Have you considered a white strap to make your saddle like a two-tone buddyseat? Would be nice with whitewal tires and it certainly would break the monotony.
Should you put the strap back? I really dunno. I suppose it depends of the kind of person you are. Maybe you could inform us more about who you are and what other things you like and don't like.
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should I put the strap back?
You know what? Why don't you try both and then decide what you like best. I know it's daring, but you'll be wiser and remember you can always remove it cq. put it on.
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should I put the strap back?
To be honest... I couldn't care less.
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2012, 03:37:16 PM »
Looks great without it
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2012, 04:14:11 PM »
Not needed.  Don't bother checking with your shop. 
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2012, 04:16:50 PM »
I prefer to ride strapped...
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2012, 04:24:42 PM »
I thought the strap was to hold your newspaper!

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No you put your gloves under it.  LOL..lol

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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2012, 08:05:51 PM »
if your tall enough to be sitting far enough back that your butt is on it you should definitely leave it off... I was very happy the day I took mine off, made the seat much more comfortable (and how is someone going to grab a strap that I'm sitting on anyway)
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2012, 02:08:54 AM »
I thought the strap was to hold your newspaper!

Steve

the australian models have a much longer strap so you can hold a carton of beer under it.

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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2012, 04:11:48 AM »
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if your tall enough to be sitting far enough back that your butt is on it you should definitely leave it off... I was very happy the day I took mine off, made the seat much more comfortable

But since there's less air under your but, you'll run the risk of developping haemorrhoids. That's the price for going around strapless.
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2012, 04:25:46 AM »
Anyone who holds onto that strap for safety needs their heads examined, I would not trust it for that purpose. What is it for?
'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2012, 04:33:46 AM »
i always thought it was for aesthetics, and meant to look like a motorcycle jacket belt.

my vote is to leave it off.  looks good without!

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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2012, 04:35:03 AM »
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What is it for?
Good question. Let's make it a quiz.
Here's mine.
It's for lifting your bike, when you go shopping and couldn't find a parking place.
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #20 on: May 17, 2012, 05:17:21 AM »
I thought the strap was to hold your newspaper!

Steve

the australian models have a much longer strap so you can hold a carton of beer under it.

I've seen the Ausie Beers must be one heck of a strap!  6 of those one the back and I am surprised the rear end is not dragging on the ground. 

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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #21 on: May 17, 2012, 09:27:45 AM »
I always love to see em strapless, but that's a different topic all together.   ;D ;D ;D
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #22 on: May 17, 2012, 11:17:36 AM »
I didn't realize that this thread would develop a dirty vibe.  I got the seat from gumtwo on ebay.  http://stores.ebay.com/gumtwo32

 I think im gonna roll strapless for now.  I also shaved the chrome stripping, did you notice?
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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #23 on: May 17, 2012, 11:21:38 AM »
Strapless and shaved? Now that's my type.  ;)
'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: fresh upholstery, should I put the strap back?
« Reply #24 on: May 17, 2012, 11:25:48 AM »
Strapless and shaved? Now that's my type.  ;)

stripping?  even more my type!