Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

repadding seat

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 03:33 PM
  #1  
WVICEMAN's Avatar
WVICEMAN
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 633
Likes: 1
From: Sterling Heights, MI
Default repadding seat

I have a Sundowner on my bike but I would like to either add to or replace the padding in the stock seat. I like the looks of the stock seat better. Has anyone here done that and what type of foam or padding did you use.
 
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 05:10 PM
  #2  
King Kobra's Avatar
King Kobra
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: Rock Hill, SC
Default RE: repadding seat

I would love to know how to do it myself as well but really have no clue on that but Mean City Cycles doesreshaping for about $40 plus shipping some memeory foam modification for about $90 and I have heard some good reviews abvout their work so far. They are not far from me and one day hope to drop by their shop. http://www.meancitycycles.com/
 
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 07:46 PM
  #3  
russellabjr's Avatar
russellabjr
Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Default RE: repadding seat

i just had my stock seat repadded.. actually he added about a 1.5" layer of a black memory foam on it.. it is NIGHT & DAY vs the stock cushion. the foam itself feels hard, but it is great so far on the assbone.

im not sure what its called, but its black and about 1.5" thick and he said it was a medium-soft cushion... cost me $60 too.. i would def recommend finding someone local who does seats on the side, like the guy that did mine. ill try to find out the name of the cushion in the next day or so
 
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:19 PM
  #4  
hdxl1200r's Avatar
hdxl1200r
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: repadding seat

I went to the local upholsterer and she added about 1/4 inch of foam and cut the back by about an inch 1 1/2 so I could strech out. She charged me ten dollars, but it took her 3 weeks , but it was over the winter.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pontiac69
Touring Models
30
Jun 16, 2013 06:42 AM
Turbinesaint
Sportster Models
12
Nov 30, 2012 11:37 PM
ThreatLevel Midnight
General Harley Davidson Chat
37
May 18, 2010 09:44 PM
hogowner69
Touring Models
2
Aug 30, 2009 04:27 PM
TJ461vs
Sportster Models
1
Aug 3, 2006 12:48 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:16 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE