Author Topic: Ebay Vietnamese seats/covers.....who's tried one? (Read 5212 times)

Scott S · « **on:** May 25, 2011, 06:40:49 PM »

Has anyone tried the Vietnam seat covers and/or seats with pan that are being sold on ebay?

I've heard mixed reviews on another forum. I think they sent a seat pan for a slightly different model, but the poster was able to make it work. Said the quality was good, but not concours stuff.
Another poster said he has relatives over there and gets the same seats for pennies on the dollar for what they go for on ebay.

Anyone here tried one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400214228598&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

ntm1974 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2011, 08:24:02 PM »

I'm curious too. Their shipping is really high and I'd hate to have to send it back if it didn't work.

ColinMc · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2011, 08:40:34 PM »

I'm very tempting for an RD250 build i'm doing...and a couple other bikes too...but the shipping and possible fitment problems involving return shipping has scared me off.

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:19:19 AM »

just make one yourself... thats what im doing. if anything you can find an upholstery shop that can it probably for that price

Scott S · « **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2011, 03:43:10 AM »

Exactly...I have a local shop that's capable, but was wondering if these are a decent deal.

Spiider · « **Reply #5 on:** May 26, 2011, 04:17:27 AM »

I got one for my current build.

Check out my sig below for the link.

I'm really very happy with the quality. I had basically nothing so for $250 incl shipping you get a nicely refinished metal seatpan with good upholstery in the process.

Tete · « **Reply #6 on:** May 26, 2011, 05:26:40 AM »

I got one of the foam and cover only. Looks great but have yet to put it on my cb200.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2011, 06:14:20 AM »

I got one. Mixed feelings on it. I have a CL350 twin. I bought one of the bump seats for 'either cl350 or cb350'. I specified the CL in my message when buying it. They emailed me, I confirmed. They called me. I confirmed. I get it in the mail and it's too farking short- it's the one that fits the CB with the larger CB tank. I was able to procure a CB tank that fit but I was still kind of peeved. Also, the seat pan needed modification to fit (thanks to paulages for getting that to fit right!!!) so also not so great, but the seat looks and feels decent.

Seat and orig. tank

Seat and new tank:

MoMo · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2011, 06:36:00 AM »

Very nice CL and the seat does look good after all that hassle, but my question is----------are you sure you have enough bikes?

...Larry

Frankenkit · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2011, 05:31:55 PM »

Well... that's on a lift in Paul's shop, but yes, I do have enough bikes. Probably more than I ought to have, anyway.

Tete · « **Reply #10 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:51:36 PM »

I just dropped mine off for my project cb200t, I will post once complete

Tete · « **Reply #11 on:** June 12, 2011, 12:09:02 AM »

Ok so I went to pick up the seat come go find out the seat was way to big for the cushion it came with. However more on the long end than the width. But the upholstery shop is pulling the seam apart and pulling it tight then sewing it down. I notified the seller and he was kind enough to pay the difference of the repair to make fit. Overall I would say the seat is very nice and will post pics once I pick it up monday.

Tete · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2011, 01:42:39 PM »

Pick up the seat. Fit is perfect with a little trimming and restitching. The cushion is very firm and fit is perfect in regards to tank clearance. I must say I am very happy with the fit and finish and the pad.

Now I have to paint the tank and side covers then the wheels. Clip ons will go on the afternoon.

Little bike is coming along pretty good.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2011, 02:34:56 PM »

It looks terrific too.

Tete · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2011, 02:35:30 AM »

Here is a better look at the seat. This bike will have a complete write up coming up. Hsu figured I would get more done on it and do one large post since I have other projects already on going on this forum.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2011, 07:30:38 AM »

I like that you left the rear fender on. I much prefer that to the fenderless look, although a bobbed fender and smaller tail light is a very good look too.

jaguar · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:16:24 AM »

Im thinking about one for my CB175.

Tete was yours a cover or the whole seat?

Tete · « **Reply #17 on:** June 22, 2011, 03:26:06 AM »

Mine was just the cover and foam. 148.99 shipped via eBay. Got it in about 14 days.

Really? · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2011, 06:13:07 PM »

I just got mine in the mail. I have not done one of these before. Any tips I can get for mounting this foam/cover kit would be kewl!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400215966512&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

It was $148 shipped.

jaguar · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2011, 06:52:29 PM »

I would like to see lots of pics and a DIY....
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