pops
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Post by pops on Mar 28, 2007 13:50:36 GMT -5
Hi Folks
Anybody who wants to do a cross reference on parts from a 600 to see if they fit a 650 just post your request on here.I have the full parts list for both bikes and will gladly check for you. ;D ;D ;D
Cheers
Pops
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Post by jaz66 on Mar 28, 2007 14:01:08 GMT -5
Nice idea pops! Sure to be helpful to members  I Know I'll be taking you up on that this year. cheers |
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Post by jaz66 on May 9, 2007 19:06:43 GMT -5
Hi pops how you doing?  Probably a silly question but i need some advice. Got a split in the seat (quite bad)  Getting to grips with bodywork etc; but seat is embarrassingly poor.  Looked on e-bay, gumtree, and can't find seat in good condition at reasonable price. My question are. 1) Is there anyone doing replacement covers. 2) If so are they worthwhile and easy to fit 3) How much do you guess a proper replacement would cost me if I could send it off to * seat repairers/recoverers?? (if such things exist.)  Anyone else gone down this route and got a good solution, please reply. All help gratefully received  Ride safe all. Jim |
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Post by Jake on May 10, 2007 2:53:18 GMT -5
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pops
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Post by pops on May 10, 2007 14:17:21 GMT -5
Hi Jim
Had a seat recoverd professionally on the last bike I did only cost £40.The seat covers are naff and dont fit properly.
Any firm in your area that does re upholstery on furniture should be able to do this all you need is a reasonable price
Cheers
Pops
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Post by Jake on May 11, 2007 1:53:02 GMT -5
I fitted a replacement seat cover to my CX500 years ago and had no problems. A mate at work has replaced his own seat cover on his NTV and it fits fine. All you need is a staple gun. I believe the seat cover from Baglux (ie bagster) is designed to fit over your existing cover. Baglux also remodel seats with new foam and covers etc and have a good reputation. But yeah, getting it done professionally is another option which you might prefer. A while ago a bought a sheepskin cover from Sheepy Hollow in Australia which was tailored to fit the NTV. It slips over your existing cover tightly without compressing the foam and is secured by a clever arrangement straps underneath, so you can remove it when you want. It's an absolutely perfect fit and really good workmanship. But it makes the bike look like a pimpmobile (although it is comfortable). www.sheepyhollow.com/default.htm |
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pops
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Post by pops on May 11, 2007 13:12:40 GMT -5
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Post by jaz66 on May 12, 2007 18:27:02 GMT -5
Hi guys thanks for the responses and ideas Gotta say I have read up some and the re-covers seem to be a bit hit and miss. A few stories of staples tearing into seat plastic and causing it to rip kinda put me off that idea, but its good to hear some of you have tried them sucessfully, so might just be tempted. Have to say pops that the idea of a normal upholsterers would never have occurred to me...Brilliant. Professional finish, used to working with the material, what a great idea. Cheers for the heads up on E-Bay pm'd you about them. proably give it a go, seats on mines poor, ripped and showing base through tears (Stuffing missing / worn away) A complete seat might be the best idea. I'll tell how I got on when the auctons over. ride safe and enjoy Jim |
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Post by jaz66 on May 12, 2007 18:49:10 GMT -5
Hi jake. Got a look at that site as well Mmmm....Sheep skin seat covers, nice idea...... "But it makes the bike look like a pimpmobile (although it is comfortable)." ..........But being comfortable AIN'T that important ;D Think I'd end up feeling like a cross between the leader of the psycho bikers in mad max and some sad old git suffering from a major dose of the old farmer giles! all the best jim |
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Post by danny on May 13, 2007 14:10:23 GMT -5
Hi folks when it comes to finding parts that will fit my Ntv 650 Revere, I use www.cmsnl.com. Use the Hawk spareparts list to see what parts that will fit your bike (and a lots of other bikes) danny |
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Post by jaz66 on May 13, 2007 19:14:10 GMT -5
Hi danny. Excellent link! pretty impressive site, lots of in depth info. If you used them what was the service like? Delivery times, quality, etc: p.s. where are you on the map...? Ride safe Jim |
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Post by danny on May 14, 2007 13:42:37 GMT -5
HI Jaz66
Glad you liked the site
I find the site quite good. I just placed my first order and I don't know if the things I requested was hard to find or they were out of stock but delivery time is estimated to one week.
Well the Uk map don't apply to me since I live in Stockholm,Sweden. So I'm glad that I found this forum-
danny
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Post by Glenn Rowell on May 14, 2007 15:57:03 GMT -5
Hey Danny,
This is not just a Forum for the Brits!!! The more countries we have represented the better!! I know for a fact that other countries like Germany and Italy have NTV/Revere sites. wouldn't it be great if some day we could arrange for a European meet somewhere!!
Well I can dream!!!
Might be a bit of a long haul for our friends from down under!!
So stick your Pin In!!!
All the best,
Glenn
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Post by jaz66 on May 14, 2007 20:05:20 GMT -5
ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!! ;D If Glenn can pin in half way around the world, one of our closest European neighbours is more than welcome to join our swelling band! PS, been to sweden. (just outside Gothenberg) Friends wedding. Him Scotttish, Her swedish (fiery tempered scots and super cool swede,) what a combination Swedish food was ok...ish Beer was bloody expensive,  but the women................ Well worth the trip ;D Pin in wherever you are! If we can have a thingyney? (=Coc-kney! Stupid moderation) AND a Geordie we can have ANYONE |
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Post by Jake on May 21, 2007 6:52:45 GMT -5
Jim,
I've been off work recently so only just seen your message re sheepskin seat covers....
'sad old git suffering from a major dose of the old farmer giles' sounds just like me!
Actually if Sheepy Hollow only made coventional 'vinyl' covers of the same design then they'd be ideal because they do fit over the existing seat cover and the retaining straps are completely invisible once fitted. It'd make a great accessory for protecting your existing seat cover, and as I say the fit is perfect.
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