Seat cover

[James Gelinas]

Quick question, I'm looking for a seat cover I can staple on to the seat that came with my 83 XS400 Maxim. The original got old and torn. I found someone on eBay who claims to gave one for the 70s-81 SECA XS400. It looks pretty close in the photos. Anyone know if they're the same?

 

[James Gelinas]

If it doesn't fit, anyone know of a place to buy one?

 

[James Gelinas]

So, I found someone in eBay who matched my seat by photo and sold me a cover which he says will fit. I ordered it. I'll update with pics and the eBay username after it arrives.

 

[GuyS]

I bought a seat cover from a lady named Shirley in Texas. B & H Specialties. I have an 82 Maxim. It fitted perfect. I believe she has many patterns for all kind of seats. Very reasonably priced too!

 

[James Gelinas]

I've got one already in the mail. But if that doesn't work out, I'd want to know how to contact Shirley. Thanks!

 

[GuyS]

If you google “B & H Specialties” her website comes up. If that doesn’t work I’ll send you her phone number OK?

 

[James Gelinas]

If you google “B & H Specialties” her website comes up. If that doesn’t work I’ll send you her phone number OK?

Cool. I'll post pics of what I get from my current seller. I don't want to buy another unless the one coming doesn't work out.

 

[James Gelinas]

Well, it arrived and it doesn't really fit. The seat cover is flat, not contoured like the original. I don't think it will staple down without creases.

 

[James Gelinas]

I don't think the seller is a bad guy. He's offering to fix it if I send him my old cover back. But there's no contouring to this at all. It will crease on stapling and I know that. I found the B&H site, and found the seat cover for my bike on it. It's more expensive, but it's clearly a perfect match. I'm not quite sure what to do. The turnaround time here tells me sending it back for another is pretty foolish.

 

[GuyS]

Hum. Doesn’t look like that cover is what’s needed. The upper and lower seats definitely need to have a contour, Unfortunately this is what happens with old bikes. It’s a bit of a crap shoot to get what’s needed sometimes.