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Offline Don R

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seat cover install
« on: June 28, 2013, 08:26:56 PM »
I ordered a david silver spares replacement seat cover for my 76 750F1 today. Does anyone have advice or tips on the install? I'm sending a hot letter to Honda, the one on it only lasted 37 years.
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2013, 08:34:40 PM »
Among other things..if its a snug fit like mine..warm it up slightly in the clothes dryer before you start. 
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Re: seat cover install
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2013, 08:36:05 PM »
Only 37 years, I'd be pissed too. File a warranty claim with the factory.

Hair dryers come in handy also.
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2013, 08:39:41 PM »
+1 on the hairdryer after it starts to cool and you're not quite there yet. 
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Re: seat cover install
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2013, 08:54:57 PM »
I'm good on the hairdryer. I just peeled 4- 4' vinyl signs off my race car trailer and 4 smaller ones off the car.
 I'm also wondering about the seat foam, I think someone said add a sheet of 1/4" over the original foam to smooth it out and help it fit tight.
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Re: seat cover install
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2013, 09:18:35 PM »
I would dish out a little just where you sit and put a gel pad in sort of like a counter sink. If you like longer trips or old like me :( scrol down for the raw gel for do it yourself.
http://www.amspecialtiesusa.com/gelpad.htm
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Re: seat cover install
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2013, 06:27:03 AM »
Replacing the seat cover is fairly easy. Make sure you place the new cover in the sun for a bit and let it get soft. I never had to add any foam to my seats and they turned out good. Just take your time and don't rush.
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