Ducati Monster Forum

I would like to change the color of my seat.    If anyone has done this any advice is appreciated.    Are there places I can buy the fabric and just take to a upholstery shop

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I would take the seat to the upholstery shop and talk to them.  They will know what fabrics will work and won't work.  Let them make recommendations of fabric they would prefer to use. [thumbsup]

theyll most likely tell you to go vinyl, its low maintence, cheap and easy to work with and comes in some crazy designs then theyll take your seat, measure it, and cut order the right amount of fabric then use a steam press to shape it then reattatch it to you're seat. cost depends on area. but expect to pay around $2-300 for the whole deal.

If I had a garage to protect it, i would go with alcantara sewn in a diamond pattern to follow the frame. sweeeeet [thumbsup]

but I would talk to your upholsterer first and go with what they have available unless you have something specific in mind. If you do want something they cant get for whatever reason there are a ton of places online and probably a few places local to you.  If your feeling bold you could attempt it yourself. you would need a roller, staple gun, and upholstery adhesive (depending on the foam heavy duty spray adhesive would probably work).  basically you just start at one end and stretch and staple your way around. basically.

Things to consider are not only how well the material resists weather (moldy, decomposing seat foam sucks) but also how it reacts to UV light. let alone durability, comfort, and ability to conform.

Thanks everyone [thumbsup]  Im going to post a few ideas in the next couple of days.  Please chime in and let me know your recommendations.  I'm thinking a color scheme like

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http://www.granucciseats.com/monsterfoto.htm (http://www.granucciseats.com/monsterfoto.htm)

I don't remember the price, but I think it was around $100 + customizing? + shipping

That's perfect.  Pretty amazing seats. I'll let you know what I find out

Try a motor trimmers, I had my seat reupholstered in marine vinyl for just $70 and it looks great. Just pick the colour vinyl you want and off you go.

i remember louiemoto sold premade ones if anyone can confirm that

I saved this from the old board...not sure if the owner is on this one, but I love the look of the white seat.

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i just took mine to my local moto shop cuz the sun was eating it.  $120 installed.  combination CF look and non-slip vinyl with red stitching.  pics when it comes back.

I was considering doing it myself but once I had the material and bought an electric stapler, plus the time/hassle, might as well have a professional do it.

Whats the name of the place you went to ?

Are you in the US? I am curious to know about Granucci's service to here.

Confirmed - I don't know about availability though.

http://www.1tail.com/sa/cart/app_products.htm?pg={D0754279-E67F-4D34-A832-B399394D42B7}&m={216535EA-2792-4AAA-A340-906999608664}&pc=1&c=14 (http://www.1tail.com/sa/cart/app_products.htm?pg={D0754279-E67F-4D34-A832-B399394D42B7}&m={216535EA-2792-4AAA-A340-906999608664}&pc=1&c=14)

granted its been a long time, but i had a moto seat re done once for about 75 dollars. more complex seat than a monster too.....

I think ill order one of the covers.   Ill let you know how it goes.  I heard it could take up to 3 weeks.   Im not really sure if its the right part,   the guy said hes only showing a S4 and a 620 seat??

Got my 80 tank skins in today   ;D  It looks hodge podged  put together right now.   I need some advice from everyone which way to go with the next few parts.  (Levers, reservoir caps, seat color etc...)  to make this a complete bike.   I have to run right now but ill update pics and post later.   Pictures arent to good.  Had to take them with my phone. 


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http://www.luimoto.com/ (http://www.luimoto.com/)

For the seat I would go with red on the sides and black in the middle. if you were to get it reupholstered custom you could have them do it in 3 panels with some complementary stitching to tie the red/pearl/black theme you already have going.

After that I would probably go with black as the standard for additional parts and throw red/silver in anywhere you can. there is enough silver with the fork and passenger pegs to tie the tank in already.  If you get a bellypan or fairing then it should match the tank. I dont know how these new monsters come together but if you really want everything smooth I would consider painting the rear subframe red to match the front.

Was that a matching cowl in the top pic or an unpainted? definitely match the rear cowl to the white/silver in the new tank skin.

NAK3D696:

I didn't know you had a 696 (even though your name should've given me a clue [roll])
The Granucci and LuiMoto seats are all previous Monster specific? Not sure they will fit, but I hope you'll figure out a way [thumbsup]

I am going to try and contact Granucci about a seat for my M1100. I think the 696 and 1100 seats are the same. I'll post whatever I information I get

They have them listed on there website.  I shot them an email and they referred me to their distributor in Miami.  When i called they said they didn't have it in their book.  Let me know if you make any headway.  The guy i talked to didn't know shiz   

Which color option would you go with.  Totally open to suggestions.  I want to find something that will work with the red/red also.

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I'll try contacting Granucci on Monday.
RE the levers; I ordered black Pazzo levers with red "clickers" for my red 1100

this

I emailed Granucci and they got back to me;

Dear friend,
thanks for your request.For every information you need you can contact in
your country:

Accessories International 13343 SW 131 ST- Miami FL 33186
Toll Free: 888-725-3679 (M-F 9AM-7PM EST)
"info@accessoryinternational.com"  "www.accessoryinternational.com (http://)"

or: MEAN CYCLES - 12950 sw 128 st unit # 5 Miami Florida 33186 -
info@meancycles.com
www.meancycles.com (http://)
or:
Scootworks
www.scootworks.com (http://)  - sales@scootworks.com - Ph.(919) 269-0986

Thanks and regards
Granucci Team


I ignored the two in Miami and called Scootworks in North Carolina and talked to Steve. He definitely new about Granucci and has dealt with them before. He is going to call Granucci tomorrow and get back to me. He believes Granucci makes a cover for Monster seats but he's not sure if they are for the "new" Monster.

I'll keep you posted

Here is the link to their website

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.granucciseats.com/&ei=xKotSumGDMSGtgeovfC3CA&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DGranucci%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DERp (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.granucciseats.com/&ei=xKotSumGDMSGtgeovfC3CA&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DGranucci%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DERp)

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They have it listed under "D 40 - Monster 696/1100/1100S"
Let me know what you find out.  Thanks again boss