TDMick
Posted 20 March 2014 - 12:52 pm
I've been unhappy with the raised suspension after replacing the rear shock with a Hagon unit.
I don't like being on tippee toe
So as I had a spare seat unit and got a bit of the covering for £3.
I thought I'd do a bit of cutting and carving.
http://s452.photobuc...t modifications
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2010 'stealth' grey 900. '14 plate. engine bars, Centre stand, datatool alarm, datatag, E22s, Cree DRLs, Barkbuster handguards, Carpe sticker. Led running lights
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Posted 20 March 2014 - 04:20 pm
I see you've gone for the late TDM Red seat colouring 
Looks good - only concern would be the reduced confort padding on the butt area...unless you are substituting this with cake 
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TDMick
Posted 20 March 2014 - 05:41 pm
There's plenty of padding left (I hope), the seat just feels a bit broader. I'll be trying it out at the weekend.
They had a brighter red, but it had all gone when I went back.
Still 3 squid for enough to cover a whole seat works for me. 
Edited by TDMick, 20 March 2014 - 05:42 pm.
Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional
Who dies with the most toys wins!
2010 'stealth' grey 900. '14 plate. engine bars, Centre stand, datatool alarm, datatag, E22s, Cree DRLs, Barkbuster handguards, Carpe sticker. Led running lights
full o shoite
Posted 20 March 2014 - 05:56 pm
I like the red. But then I'm one of the only people here to like the red & grey 9er colour scheme. Seat could do with a bit of botox though 
Blue 04 TDM,PR2 rear Roadsmart front, Yamaha topox, Givi E360 panniers, PL pannier holders, BMW handguards, Yamaha touring screen, Scottoiler, 12v ciggie socket, carbon core HT leads
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Posted 20 March 2014 - 06:07 pm
TDMick
Posted 20 March 2014 - 07:35 pm
That colour scheme looks good with a black seat.
The seat cover material was cheap, end of roll, and vaguely the right colour so I grabbed it.
Trouble is, it is thicker than the seat cover material and that made it very difficult to stretch it to fit.
Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional
Who dies with the most toys wins!
2010 'stealth' grey 900. '14 plate. engine bars, Centre stand, datatool alarm, datatag, E22s, Cree DRLs, Barkbuster handguards, Carpe sticker. Led running lights
full o shoite
Posted 21 March 2014 - 07:01 am
Trouble is, it is thicker than the seat cover material and that made it very difficult to stretch it to fit.
I think you done well to get it as good as you did, sharper curve after the foam cutting.
2002 TDM900 Yellow
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Posted 21 March 2014 - 10:19 am
The shape of the seat makes it quite difficult to get the wrinkles out, did this when i had the mk1 Mick, here's a piccy of what i did to get rid of the wrinkles
I used 2 pieces, glued and stapled... far as i know it's still holding up..
Edited by dablik, 21 March 2014 - 10:24 am.
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built 
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