Prevent seat scratching
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Queens, NY
when i used to use my bare bones pilion, at first i just folded a microfiber towel and placed it on the fender.
next, as a more permanent solution i took a piece of neoprene (think mousepad or wetsuit material) and cut it to fit and glued it to the bottom of the pillion, rubber side to the pillion, fabric side to the paint.
i picked up a 2up seat a week or so ago and will probably go the neoprene route again.
like was said before, just wipe down the seat and the fender well before you bolt the seat down.
the seat won't scratch your paint so much as the dust traped between the seat and your fender will.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 201
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From: Colombia
Just an idea: http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/index
It's clear, it's resistant, it's flexible and it's worth a try
I don't have that problem because my fender has some factory protection, but if I mod my seat in the future I would probably use something like this. I've seen some car fenders with a similar protective film.
For throw over saddle bags, Foxcreekleather has a good solution: http://www.foxcreekleather.com/produ...g-fender-guard
Probably some can adapt it for the two up problem
It's clear, it's resistant, it's flexible and it's worth a try
I don't have that problem because my fender has some factory protection, but if I mod my seat in the future I would probably use something like this. I've seen some car fenders with a similar protective film.
For throw over saddle bags, Foxcreekleather has a good solution: http://www.foxcreekleather.com/produ...g-fender-guard
Probably some can adapt it for the two up problem
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Southern Oregon
I use strips of black weather stripping made for mounting pickup canopy's stuck to the under side of my seat.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 41
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From: Pittsburgh
Try a fender bib...HD and Mustang each have a vinyl one that some forumites have testified work great on their bikes. And of course there's plenty of custom leather guys out there making them if you want something snazzier than vinyl for when you're rocking the solo saddle.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Florida
this is probably the most important thing you can do.
when i used to use my bare bones pilion, at first i just folded a microfiber towel and placed it on the fender.
next, as a more permanent solution i took a piece of neoprene (think mousepad or wetsuit material) and cut it to fit and glued it to the bottom of the pillion, rubber side to the pillion, fabric side to the paint.
i picked up a 2up seat a week or so ago and will probably go the neoprene route again.
like was said before, just wipe down the seat and the fender well before you bolt the seat down.
the seat won't scratch your paint so much as the dust traped between the seat and your fender will.
when i used to use my bare bones pilion, at first i just folded a microfiber towel and placed it on the fender.
next, as a more permanent solution i took a piece of neoprene (think mousepad or wetsuit material) and cut it to fit and glued it to the bottom of the pillion, rubber side to the pillion, fabric side to the paint.
i picked up a 2up seat a week or so ago and will probably go the neoprene route again.
like was said before, just wipe down the seat and the fender well before you bolt the seat down.
the seat won't scratch your paint so much as the dust traped between the seat and your fender will.
I cut up an old wet suit and use a piece of it under my 2 up seat when I put it on, works great.
Had a Lepera 2 up seat on my last Harley for over 7 years, and it never left a mark. They use steel seat frames covered in carpet.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
I used some chrome/black automotive body side molding where the seat was touching the fender. I had to notch the inner side of the molding to form it in the corners.
