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Stock seat was just waaaay to short for my 6.3" frame and 6" risers. Too much effort to go from sitting to standing all the time. So I decided to try my hand at re-foaming and re-upholstering. I had the seat redone last year by an "upholstery" guy, but he hacked the crap out of it. Lucklily, I was able to save and reuse the covering he put on it. I raised the total seat height by 4", narrowed the width by 1.5" per side, and added a nice hump towards the tank to help keep me from sliding forward a little. Weight feels the same.....give or take. Can go from sitting-standing w minimal effort now which'll make all the difference after a day of riding in the powder now.
Also just bought some copper donuts and HID's from Ian at Sled Toyz. Be nice to see at night now!!!!!
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Tools Used (pneumatic stapler at Home Depot...$39)
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Also just bought some copper donuts and HID's from Ian at Sled Toyz. Be nice to see at night now!!!!!
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy16 ... 0cccc8.jpg
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy16 ... 71c1f4.jpg
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy16 ... 921d3a.jpg
Tools Used (pneumatic stapler at Home Depot...$39)
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy16 ... 1373b8.jpg
apexltxgt11
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It looks like that hump might be hard on the family jewels
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Looks great, particularly since it's your first stab at it. It'll probably suit your needs perfectly...good job.
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apexltxgt11 said:It looks like that hump might be hard on the family jewels
Haha....nope not at all. It's 2 layers of soft foam running from side to side. I sit well behind it......now the handle bars.....they have been hard on the family jewels...lol
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