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« on: May 19, 2011, 05:28:00 PM » |
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needs a mirror rear marker light and a seat and im good
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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2011, 05:36:59 PM » |
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Looks good, little easy fix stuff, no problem. Appreciate the  . You done good. |
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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2011, 05:40:30 PM » |
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no prob..first bike and got it cheap so...im happy
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2011, 06:20:31 PM » |
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Looks good. I'm biased, but I think the '85 650 is the prettiest best looking.   to the forum and ride safe. If you do go to Laconia, remember to give us a report. |
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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2011, 07:00:09 PM » |
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Looking good. Only minor cosmetic changes are needed. A seat cover will only run you about $40 bucks and mirrors are cheap at JC Whitney. Congrats.
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I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2011, 07:15:40 AM » |
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whats the deal with the seat covers i see on ebay...i cant get a response on how to install em
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2011, 07:25:39 AM » |
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I would suggest taking your seat off and taking a look at how the vinyl is attached to the shell/bottom of the seat to give you an idea. Can you give us a link to the one you are considering?
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« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2011, 07:42:56 AM » |
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I would say your assumption is correct. I take it your foam on the seat is in good shape. If they are not answering your chat question maybe call them.
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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2011, 07:48:29 AM » |
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cause one guy on ebay was like all u need is a flat head screwdriver but when i pulled the seat off its all stapled i was like im gonna need more then i screwdriver for this
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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2011, 08:35:26 AM » |
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Yes a screwdriver and maybe a pair of pliers to take it off, a staple gun and maybe a hair dryer to put it on. Not to bad compared to what $150. +/- for a upholster shop to redo.
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2011, 08:52:22 AM » |
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true very true
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2011, 10:17:39 AM » |
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What you need is some pliers to remove the old staples, a new seat cover, a hair dryer to heat up the new cover and keep it heated up to keep it pliable and either a pneumatic or electric staple gun. I used an electric staple gun I bought at Lowes for about $20 bucks. Start at the front, add a few staples and keep it heated with the dryer. Continue stretching the vinyl until it covers the seat pan and foam uniformly. You may have to do this several times in order to get it to fit right. Remember...you will be stapling into some pretty hard plastic so, you may need to pound some of the staples into the plastic with a hammer. Just take your time and realise that your hands and fingers will be sore once you're finished. Many of us here have done this job and its really not that difficult. I for one am very happy with how mine turned out. Good luck.
By the way...the seat cover I bought is the one on eBay and is pretty decent quality. Plus, you have the option of having "Honda" in any color or not at all on the back of the seat cover if you so choose.
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