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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Tony T on March 20, 2008, 09:13:50 am

Title: Vinyl 'welding'
Post by: Tony T on March 20, 2008, 09:13:50 am

I don't want a 'replica' seat cover for the KX and have found a complete seat in the U.S. but it has 2 very small holes in the cover.
Is it possible to get these welded or repaired in some other way?
I don't want the bike to look like it's been restored, so excellent s/h OEM parts are what I'm after.

Title: Re: Vinyl 'welding'
Post by: LWC82PE on March 20, 2008, 08:34:25 pm

ask this place
http://www.ecologicalinvestments.com/trade

Alec makes seat covers. ive had some from him that are stitched and some that are welded. he says he can do the welded pattterns on the tops of seats.

his address

[email protected]

Title: Re: Vinyl 'welding'
Post by: Tony T on March 20, 2008, 09:41:42 pm

It might be a good place to start, but I'm after having a little tear repaired rather than a pattern made.
I'll drop him an email though. sounds like he may have the skills I need.

Title: Re: Vinyl 'welding'
Post by: LWC82PE on March 21, 2008, 09:41:29 am

yeah just see what he says

Title: Re: Vinyl 'welding'
Post by: jimson on March 23, 2008, 12:29:05 am

Tony if you get your self some black vinyl and cut it so it over laps the rip from behind then stick it to the cover with some good contact it should be good enough for a race bike. jimson

Title: Re: Vinyl 'welding'
Post by: LWC82PE on April 27, 2008, 02:11:01 pm

i found a place that specializes in vinyl welding. im pretty sure i saw their ad in Just bikes magazine or that NZ motorcycle market place trader magazine. as soon as i saw it i though i had to tell you Tony.

Title: Re: Vinyl 'welding'
Post by: pokey on April 27, 2008, 03:08:01 pm

 You can buy a kit to do it yourself Tony.  Its pretty easy and you will just need to sneak the iron  into the shed for a little while.  if your not looking for a concourse  job its an option

http://www.revitaliserepairs.com.au/productdetails_2.html

$24.95(incl gst)