QuestionOK, I've been riding my used cycle quite a bit this summer, and my wife just
got a look at the seat... "Oh," she remarks, "You've got to treat this leather...
it's dried out and worn. You should use Neatsfoot Oil or Mink Oil" Then she
spots the cigaret burn hole near the gas tank and says "You ought to patch
that somehow..."
So that's the question. I've got a burn hole that reveals foam rubber
cushioning underneath. It's not large, but very visible. The black leather(or is
it plastic?) is missing in an area less than a dime (about where your crotch
would ride). How does one patch a hole like this, or should you try? And,
what do you recommend for drying, cracking leather seating? Upon closer
inspection, there appears to be three or four long creases running almost the
length of the seat... not opholstered that way, but creased from sitting on it?
Any suggestions?
AnswerHi Kirk!!
Honda uses simulated leather (IE: vinyl/plastic) seats. Assuming you have an original seat, there prolly isn't much you can do at this point to "save" it. I have actually tried those "miracle" vinyl patch kits in the past... they suck. The best solution depends on how much money you want to spend. If you want to keep expenses low, then you can apply black electrical tape over the holes, but this will have to be repeated often as the tape loses its stickiness. You can try to order a new seat from Honda (or an aftermarket place), but be prepared for sticker shock. So.... this brings us to the best solution... bust out the yellow pages and locate an automotive upholstery shop that will do bike seats and have a new cover made for it. If the under foam is all good, the new cover will look great and the price will be less than $100 (or should be). Good Luck Kirk and Ride Safe!!!
Jack
