Pistol Pete Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I got my 78 XS400 this winter and spent some time cleaning it up. Cleaning carbs etc. I'm driving it to work and loving it. What I don't love is my duck tape seat. Does anyone know of a source for a replacement seat cover. My bike looks just like the one in this picture (http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yamaha_xs_400_1978.php) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted April 24, 2009 Moderator Share Posted April 24, 2009 try http://www.motogrid.com http://www.nwvintagecycleparts.com/ http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Motorcycle_Parts?search=XS400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Pete Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 No luck at those sites. Anyone else have suggestions. I would even take a generic one. My duck tape seat is just plain ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little dave Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 you could do what i did.... my duct tape to seat material ratio reached critical mass the other day so i took the seat off of its hinges. I cut a pair of jeans' leg off, split it up the middle. then i wrapped it around the seat and used a screw gun to put very short screws into the underside while pulling the denim tight and worked my way front, then back, then each side little by little all around. I used jeans because They were black, they had a hole in the ass so i couldnt wear em to work, and im a cheap bass stirred. if you want I could post some before and after pics so you can see what i mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyworks Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 On mine, I took the seat off, and carefully peeled the old seat cover off, duct tape and all. Then I sliced it apart to make a pattern to make a new cover out of fresh vinyl from the upholstery fabric store. Only 2 seams to sew and it went back on easily. Of course, this method requires ability to sew, or least finding someone else who can. Though if I were buying a new one, I'd probably look at JP Whitney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyk Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I know Ebay is an easy answer but.... ...have you thought about setting up a saved search on Ebay? You can have it email you when the exact item is posted that you need. It saves you from checking periodicly or missing out on a great deal. I seem to save the most $$ via eBay and have found some real treasures on there for my oldies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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