Topic: How to save a seat?

[Dos]

Hey everyone I have an original cb350f seat and its starting to rip in the middle :/

Very small but eventually it will get bigger.

What can I do to prevent more ripping/repair it?

I wanted to just take it off and put a cafe seat but I'm having trouble finding one

Thank you

[beemerbum]

On this topic... What is best by way of substances to treat/preserve a seat. Do not apply armor-all and accelerate hard! On the above seat, perhaps removal of the cover and reinforcement from underneath could be an answer. This presents the opportunity to refresh the old foam as well.

[DH]

http://stores.ebay.com/hondasvintage?_dmd=1&_nkw=honda+cb350f+seat+cover&LH_TitleDesc=1

Not sure if yours has a chrome strip on bottom, this cover probably doesn't either, but an alternative that is close to
original.

[That 70s Bike]

On another cycle blog a clear "glue" called VLP (Vinyl Leather Repair) by Performix was suggested for seat tears. I found it at Ace Hardware. Claims to be stronger than the original vinyl (which it was to me) but eventually it "unstuck" even though I cleaned the area as instructed. Did last for awhile & can be reapplied.

[przjohn]

Recover it and be done with it. Buy a good cover and if you don't feel you can handle it, (not that hard really) take it to an auto upholstery shop. They should charge you about an hour's labor and the results will look fantastic.