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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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One of the first mods I did was to put a Reach seat on my bike This seat has been greate for me. Roll ahead 57,000 miles and the seams are tearing out. I like the seat just need to have it reupholstered.
I am planning just to send the seat in for this work. Any recommendations on who will do a great, quick job on this would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by matthewthamm
One of the first mods I did was to put a Reach seat on my bike This seat has been greate for me. Roll ahead 57,000 miles and the seams are tearing out. I like the seat just need to have it reupholstered.
I am planning just to send the seat in for this work. Any recommendations on who will do a great, quick job on this would be greatly appreciated.
These guys are local to me but would probably do it by phone if you give them a call. I'm riding on one of theirs and I've seen a couple others, all of it has been top notch.

http://www.bitchnstitchninc.com/
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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How about this?

Might still have it???
 
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Thaks forthe thought. I did just do that. I bought a new Reach seat. But the seat is totally different that the one I have. The passengar pillion is about 2 inches narrower. The rider portion is also not a deep.
I took it back. For the same money, I thought I could have a seat that I have broken in, recovered.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Mean City Cycles could do it if you *have* to have a motorcycle specific company do it. But, if you're comfortable with it now why not just take it to a local auto upholster & have them repair it? I've done that & it takes about two hours if he's any good & knows you're comin' in.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Jinks. Doh! That is a great idea. I am sure I can find someone locally
 
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