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  • ardvark1
    Truly XSive
    • Jul 2006
    • 135
    • Midlands UK

    #1

    Seat Cover

    Bikes been in storage for over eight years until last year.

    Been stripping, cleaning and doing it up.

    Before it went into storage I had a replacement seat cover but never fitted it.

    When I got it out the box it was stiff as cardboard.

    What can I use to get it flexible again. It's like a vinyl type material not leather.

    Any members any suggestions?

    Al.
  • motoman
    Master of XSology
    • Aug 2005
    • 8413
    • Grand Junction, Colorado

    #2
    Originally posted by ardvark1
    Bikes been in storage for over eight years until last year.

    Been stripping, cleaning and doing it up.

    Before it went into storage I had a replacement seat cover but never fitted it.

    When I got it out the box it was stiff as cardboard.

    What can I use to get it flexible again. It's like a vinyl type material not leather.

    Any members any suggestions?

    Al.
    To unstiffen that replacement seat cover, go to your local Ace Hardware or Tru-Valu and buy a pump spray bottle of 303 Areospace Protectant. Squirt cover down and let sit a bit. Lightly re-spray and then wipe it down with a clean cloth. I use it on all associated pieces such as the snap-on leather-like cover on fairing, seat, etc..
    81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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    • Brak
      XSive
      • Apr 2016
      • 46
      • St Paul, Minn.

      #3
      also lay it out in the sun for a while.
      80 SG

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      • jetmechmarty
        Master of XSology
        • Nov 2003
        • 7768
        • Coldwater, Mississippi

        #4
        If you're a cheap smack like me, use mineral oil (baby oil). It works great!

        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • Loch
          XSive(Resigned)
          • Jan 2016
          • 49
          • Corpus Christi, TX

          #5
          seat cover

          i cleaned 7.5 yrs of grime with acetone.
          Resigned

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          • motoman
            Master of XSology
            • Aug 2005
            • 8413
            • Grand Junction, Colorado

            #6
            Originally posted by jetmechmarty
            If you're a cheap smack like me, use mineral oil (baby oil). It works great!

            Now that'id make for a slick ride.
            81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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            • Prothec
              XSive Maximus
              • Jul 2007
              • 587
              • Fort Myers, FL

              #7
              I hate to be the voice of dissent, but if the vinyl is brittle, it's likely too late and has chemically changed and there's no saving it. I don't believe you can re-hydrate vinyl like you can leather, you can only protect it from the beginning.
              82J · 81SH · 79SF Fire Damage · 78E · 79F Parts Bike · 04 Buell Blast
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              • motoman
                Master of XSology
                • Aug 2005
                • 8413
                • Grand Junction, Colorado

                #8
                Originally posted by Prothec
                I hate to be the voice of dissent, but if the vinyl is brittle, it's likely too late and has chemically changed and there's no saving it. I don't believe you can re-hydrate vinyl like you can leather, you can only protect it from the beginning.
                post #2 gots that covered.
                81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                • Prothec
                  XSive Maximus
                  • Jul 2007
                  • 587
                  • Fort Myers, FL

                  #9
                  Originally posted by motoman
                  post #2 gots that covered.
                  Ha, back to rainbows and optimism then
                  82J · 81SH · 79SF Fire Damage · 78E · 79F Parts Bike · 04 Buell Blast
                  Website/Blog

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