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| Irish | | Chaac |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/10/2013 | | Posts | : | 854 | | Location | : | New England, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 27 Oct 2014 - 12:01 Post title : Aussie members mostly | | | Am almost finished making a custom seat for my Storm, using the stock pan as the base. am nearly happy with it. My question is, will any upholsterer be able to do a decent job and follow my instructions on covering it. or should I chase up some kind of 'specialist'? what do you guys reckon? 
cheers all
Dermot
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| magpie | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,507 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 27 Oct 2014 - 18:15 Post title : Re: Aussie members mostly (Re: Irish) | | |
Irish,
You won't know till you talk to one.
There is a bloke in Tamworth that has done good work on previous bike seats
and repairs to my ute.
Nice fella and reasonable price.
Let me know if you need a contact number to have a yarn with him.
Magpie
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| Ninox_s | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/08/2010 | | Posts | : | 755 | | Location | : | Naracoorte, South Australia, Australia |
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| | Posted : 28 Oct 2014 - 00:24 Post title : Re: Aussie members mostly (Re: Irish) | | |
Irish wrote:
Am almost finished making a custom seat for my Storm, using the stock pan as the base. am nearly happy with it. My question is, will any upholsterer be able to do a decent job and follow my instructions on covering it. or should I chase up some kind of 'specialist'? what do you guys reckon?
cheers all
Dermot |
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Dermot
You'd probably be better off working on putting a bit more padding on your arse first. It may cost more but it would be more fun.
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| Bender | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 26/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 682 | | Location | : | Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 28 Oct 2014 - 07:29 Post title : Re: Aussie members mostly (Re: Irish) | | | try this mob
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| surfing72 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 20/03/2012 | | Posts | : | 483 | | Location | : | Nth, New South Wales, Australia |
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| | Posted : 28 Oct 2014 - 09:30 Post title : Re: Aussie members mostly (Re: Irish) | | | Hey mate I did my trade as an Upholsterer many years ago so have some knowledge regarding your question. I was only building furniture and restoring antiques but have covered a few bike seats in my time. Even built a seat from the pan up for my Dads 65 Thunderbird and my 67 Tiger. Anyway my advice is that you would be better to approach a "motor trimmer" as opposed to a "Upholsterer" as they are 2 different trades although very similar. Most descent tradies should have photos of their work so you can see what they can do. I'd suggest you take as many photos of what you want so it is quiet clear on the finished product you are seeking. Old mate should have a large sample range of vinyl's and leather for you to choose from swell. Good luck and post some pics when done
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| Irish | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 28/10/2013 | | Posts | : | 854 | | Location | : | New England, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 28 Oct 2014 - 11:32 Post title : Re: Aussie members mostly (Re: surfing72) | | | Thanks lads for all that sound advice, all great feed back. But now Dan when you mentioned the motor trimmer it makes sense. There is both a custom bike builder and a Hot Rod shop here in my home town, so I will pop in and see who they use and recommend. will let ye all know how I get on.
thanks again lads
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