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GeorgeV
Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Posts: 159 Location: New York, USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:22 am Post subject: SB2 seat restoration |
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Can anyone guide me to the right company that restores a SB-2 suede seat? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
George Villar |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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crankcase
Joined: 09 Nov 2011 Posts: 387 Location: Frankfurt Germany
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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hi George
You would probably be served well by finding a shop that restores old cars. Lots of 70's cars used suede on the dash top.
Also you might want to consider using Alcantara instead of real suede because it's much better lasting; used almost universally these days instead of suede.
If you don't actually have a seat to restore or the condition is too shot, then try to get a sample to copy- the Bimota spirit people have an SB2, maybe they could lend it to you (the seat).
My experience of saddlers here is that they are genius's, they never fail to impress with their skills, I hope it's the same for you.
good luck
Ian _________________ Bimota DB2 tricolore, Bimota YB4e.i, Ducati 851 tricolore, Ducati Hailwood Replica, 1968 Gitan Grillo sport, Yamaha GTS1000, Honda Deauville, Honda GB500 Clubman
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Macx2
Joined: 03 Dec 2011 Posts: 44 Location: Wide Bay Queensland Australia
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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George,
I have had an 1972 MV Agusta seat completely done by Eldorado seat restorations here in Australia. As you can understand this was not an easy job. The work was faultless but expensive. The seat was done 2 years ago so I don't know if they are still operating. If you are interested I will chase them up for you.
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GeorgeV
Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Posts: 159 Location: New York, USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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PLEASE! |
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Macx2
Joined: 03 Dec 2011 Posts: 44 Location: Wide Bay Queensland Australia
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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George,
The owner is Tony O'Connor. His e-mail contact is motorcycleseats@bigpond.com.au His business address is:-
86 Picadilly Rd.,
Crafers.
South Australia 5152
Ph (0 8339 4234
I can't promise you whether he will take the job on or not, but I rather think he will. I believe he enjoyed the challenge of my MV seat .
If you would like to see the work he did on my seat contact me at:-
nimackay@bigpond.net.au and I will send some before/after photos direct to you.
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GeorgeV
Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Posts: 159 Location: New York, USA
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:09 am Post subject: |
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GRAZIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Macx2
Joined: 03 Dec 2011 Posts: 44 Location: Wide Bay Queensland Australia
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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George,
How did you go with the seat?
Ian |
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