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Title: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: 118811 on January 12, 2012, 09:15:13 PM I want to reshape my seat foam recover it
I have heard of using electric knife... That sounds Long and tedious. I was think about a small belt sander. What the pros use? Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: sofadriver on January 12, 2012, 09:41:37 PM Oh, goody!
I get to share one of my favorite mods! I've rehaped the seats of probably 15 or so bikes. It's so easy and so worth it! I've tried all the tools - bread knife, 4.5" grinder, belt sanders, etc. Nothing works as well as in this video. I use a coarse hacksaw blade in a hacksaw frame for initial cuts. Gives a nice straight cut. (I like my seats flat) Use a fine magic marker to make a grid on the foam for referance as you go. I use a coarse belt sander belt by hand to finish the foam (ridges, etc will show thru vinyl) THIS GUY is the Master !............. Kawasaki Ninja 650R Custom Seat Modification Movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEsIVPTkk4g#) (no fancy tools required !) Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: 118811 on January 12, 2012, 10:17:55 PM Great info
Thanks Mike!!! [thumbsup] [bow_down] Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: 118811 on January 12, 2012, 10:19:37 PM Mike
Do you have a link for that video you mentioned? Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: sofadriver on January 12, 2012, 10:35:45 PM sorry, just search that title on YouTube
Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: Goat_Herder on January 13, 2012, 03:34:38 PM I used a segregated bread knife to reshape the seat foam for my wife. I made a huge mess in the living room...
for some reason, that video makes me hungry for some gyro. Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 16, 2012, 07:04:00 PM I used a segregated bread knife to reshape the seat foam for my wife. serrated? Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: TAftonomos on January 17, 2012, 07:12:05 AM I used a segregated bread knife Lol.....gotta keep those wheat and white bread knives apart! Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: atomic410 on January 20, 2012, 02:32:40 PM if anyone is looking to do this i have a seat that is totally ready for it and a custom recover [bacon]
Title: Re: Best tool to shave/reshape seat foam? Post by: 118811 on February 03, 2012, 07:30:38 PM I used a segregated bread knife to reshape the seat foam for my wife. I made a huge mess in the living room... for some reason, that video makes me hungry for some gyro. Yeah, shaving a seat down is a messy job....very dusty!!! Reminds me of when I use to surf & had boards shaped...fiberglass is the worst!! Well I started on my project seat today....That guy in the video sure makes it look like the foam he is working with is made out of butter!! I started with a hacksaw blade but it ripped the foam somewhat...so from the rough cuts...I have just been using a small "rough" belt sander belt. The seat is taking a good shape....but it's a slow process. :-\ |