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12-04-2012, 04:45 AM
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Rebuild time!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Bikes: 2001 R1
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 57
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Fvck I need to do the seats! I have an idea I want to run past any of you, and get your opinions on. We have a very good saddle shop here where I live. The guys does wonderful work, a master. Have any of you ever seen an R1's seat covered in saddle leather?
It is much stronger than vinyl, and easy to maintain. I know it would last forever.
What do you think?
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12-04-2012, 06:39 AM
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#42
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My R1 eats me.
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 23
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not sure if your original seat is missing... if it is, i have a seat for an 01 that has a small wear mark that u could use the way it is or as a donor for re-cover if yours is missing. can have it free if you need it.
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12-04-2012, 11:43 AM
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#43
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Rebuild time!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Bikes: 2001 R1
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 57
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I have the seat, thanks though. I just need cover it man. Appreciate the offer though.
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12-04-2012, 11:52 AM
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That Venom Swag Guy
Join Date: Aug 2012
Bikes: 2005 R1
Location: Havelock NC
Posts: 735
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Couldn't you just order the vinyl you like and just have him use that? That's what I did its cheaper and if he is a *master* he shouldn't have any problems working with vinyl
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12-04-2012, 03:42 PM
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#45
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Rebuild time!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Bikes: 2001 R1
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 57
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No problems working with it, hell I could do it. I'm just wondering if anyone has gone with real leather. I'm just wanting to try something new, and maybe better.
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12-04-2012, 04:38 PM
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My R1 eats me.
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 23
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 welcome..
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12-04-2012, 09:10 PM
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*Insert Witty Phrase Here*
Join Date: Jun 2011
Bikes: 09 R1(project), 07 zx6r(sold), 05 R6(sold), 03 R1(sold)
Location: Nashville, NC
Posts: 851
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With real leather, you'll run into the problem of it drying out. You would HAVE to keep it conditioned. As long as it is kept up, it will last you a bike-long time. I personally would have to see your idea of how you would want it to base my opinion on it. But on a "sport bike", the image in my head when you say a "saddle leather seat" doesn't really appeal to me. But hey, it's just my opinion.
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12-04-2012, 09:11 PM
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*Insert Witty Phrase Here*
Join Date: Jun 2011
Bikes: 09 R1(project), 07 zx6r(sold), 05 R6(sold), 03 R1(sold)
Location: Nashville, NC
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And just for the record, I do ride horses and I publish a magazine revolving around horses, so in no way am I opposed to "saddle leather" 
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12-06-2012, 09:49 AM
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Rebuild time!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Bikes: 2001 R1
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 57
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Right on, Flexxx. I'm just thinking some REAL leather would be nice. I'm not unfamiliar with saddles myself. I know how to properly maintain leather, and thought it might be nice for my seat.
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12-06-2012, 09:57 AM
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*Insert Witty Phrase Here*
Join Date: Jun 2011
Bikes: 09 R1(project), 07 zx6r(sold), 05 R6(sold), 03 R1(sold)
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Keep in mind also, real leather WILL show wear. It doesn't take much at all to get discoloration in leather.
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