Nice. Do they just stretch over the original seat or do you need to get an upholsterer to fit them? I believe it’s more than just a cover too, they’re slightly padded, is that correct?
I had to take it to an upholsterer. I did consider doing it myself as I do have a h/d stapler for my compressor but I thought it best to get a pro to do it as it was for ma baby. In saying that...I reckon I could have done it myself and saved the £95 the old bugger charged me as I think the job he did is no better than the job I could have done; but then that is easy to say in retrospect. He did go to great lengths to say that he had used s/s staples to stop rusting so maybe they're 0.50p a pop! So I got the cover for £230 (ish) + £95 to fit. Pricey. I was quoted c£400 for a bespoke cover from local bike specialist so If I was going to do it again I might go down that route for the sake of £70 to get a proper, unique hand crafted unit. However it is quite pretty and feel I made the correct colour choice (after much cogitation) of the 3 they have available. And yes, there is a slight padding to it but not so as you'd notice. Now all I have to do is to wait till it warms up and stops F**KIN' raining to take it for a wee test.
Not a problem Komrad, I wear special Tenna man pants for that. Pish to my hearts content and not a drop spilled. Perfect for the long distance trip to the shops.
The bag is a bog standard Oxford tail pack scored off Fleabay for 40 notes; I think they are about £100 new. It is attached by integral bungees to an aftermarket CNC, anodised plate ali that cost about £50. Good for rain gear, spare gloves, spare jumper, puncture repair kit, mini compressor, tool kit, mini first aid kit, bungees, beany hat, shades, disc lock, water and a few odznsodz. Everything needed for a long day out. And with room to spare for snacks, souvenirs etc It is a fantastic piece of kit. Tough, waterproof, adaptable, expandable and looks the part; even comes with a rain cover. I think Oxford are underrated, they put out some good stuff. If you want I can take some close ups and post them if you are interested in the setup.
These seats are great, the gel padding helps compared to the original seat, I tour Europe ever year, and on big mileage days it does help with the numb bum, only issue is during colder weather when you put the heated seat on, it takes longer for the heat to come through.
