seat cover

[gosupes]

Like a lot of people here, my seat was showing serious signs of aging. For being 25 years old, it looked to be in fair condition but after years of sun, washes and countless hours of cheek time, the vinyl had become stiff and the texture had been worn smooth. It was starting to affect confidence levels when riding due to not being able to keep from sliding around during cornering. I had a site bookmarked for some time, http://www.sargentcycle.com/, and decided I would give them a go. They have pretty good size list of models that they make DIY covers for and the ZL900 was one of the (no ZL1k). I gave them a call and for $60 plus shipping, my new cover arrived in about 8 days. The original foam on my seat was still in fair shape. Using a hair dryer and a heavy duty staple gun, here are the end results:
http://home.comcast.net/~gosupes/CCI/ZL900/images/seat_top.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~gosupes/CCI/ZL900/images/seat_side.jpg

Feels 100% better. No piping in the seams which I didn't care for anyway, and the center section is this carbon fiber type pattern which I think looks pretty decent. I've had it installed for about 3 weeks now and I can't say enough about it. Back to feeling comfortable on long rides and no more sliding around. Best $60 I ever spent on the bike.

[zlMark]

Looks darn good! Nice job on the installation too!

[Jarney]

Yep, cool looking, would like to see that in person someday. Later.

[kawboy]

Yep, cool looking, would like to see that in person someday. Later.

I've seen his bike, and it's super-clean, really evil looking.

Sargent does good work, they did my 1000 seat. I sent them a seat pan and a drawing. Came out exactly as I wanted.

[CHRIS]

i like it !!!!

[gosupes]

Thanks, for $60 and about 90 minutes worth of work, I think it was a good investment.

For those that don't know, which is everyone :rotf:, Walter, aka kawboy, was out in this neck of the woods for some training at Fluke Manufacturing. He gave me a call and we met up for a few beers and grub at a local brew house. A nicer more laid back guy you will never meet.

[zlMark]

Thanks, for $60 and about 90 minutes worth of work, I think it was a good investment.

For those that don't know, which is everyone :rotf:, Walter, aka kawboy, was out in this neck of the woods for some training at Fluke Manufacturing. He gave me a call and we met up for a few beers and grub at a local brew house. A nicer more laid back guy you will never meet.It's pretty cool to meet with guys and gals that have the same passion!

[gosupes]

It was my first time meeting someone from the group. It seems the vast majority of members are midwest and east coast and I get a little jealous when everyone talks about meeting up at places like mid Ohio. One day I will make it out. Looks like too much fun not to.

[kawboy]

It was my first time meeting someone from the group.

Me, too, and the first 900 I've seen up close.

[zlMark]

Me, too, and the first 900 I've seen up close.Cool aren't they! Come out to Dragway42 on 7-11 and I'll show how my taillight looks going down the strip :hello:

[markus56]

Cool aren't they! Come out to Dragway42 on 7-11 and I'll show how my taillight looks going down the strip :hello:

Put a muzzle on that monster Mark.....it's liable to bite somebody!:laughing7:

Nice lookin' seat Gosupes.....good job on it!

[farlen67@aim.com]

Did you send it to them or did oreder it pre fab?
Did you send the sedat away, or you get it prefab?

[rkerg]

Thanks for the tip Gosupes. That is pretty good looking seat cover. I think that I will order one of those.

[gds]

Thanks for the info.
I'm just getting into the process of redoing my seat and wasn't sure what to do.

[gosupes]

Did you send the sedat away, or you get it prefab?

Prefab. Install it yourself.