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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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I have these two seats; one is great for touring and the other is good for around town, with the exception that it sits me back too far.
Any chance I could have this seat modified? I think it's a LePera.


 

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I'm sure Mean City Cycles could hook it up.
 
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I'm sure Mean City Cycles could hook it up.
I checked with them a while back, couldn't do it.
 
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Any upholsterer worth a damn should be able to do what you want. I'm taking my seat to a local custom shop, and for $150.00, he'll remodel the seat EXACTLY as I want it, with new foam & cover material. As long as you don't screw with the seat pan, you should have no problems. Good luck!
 
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Originally Posted by Roadking Cal
Any upholsterer worth a damn should be able to do what you want. I'm taking my seat to a local custom shop, and for $150.00, he'll remodel the seat EXACTLY as I want it, with new foam & cover material. As long as you don't screw with the seat pan, you should have no problems. Good luck!
I guess the challenge now, is to find a place that actually does work on motorcycle seats. Anyone know a place in southern California?
 
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