Hi All
I’ve just had new foam and cover for my 1975 gt550 and now after the chrome seat band to finish it off or if anyone knows where I can get one.
Rgds Ray.
Seat Chrome seat band
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Re: Seat Chrome seat band
Maybe P&K Classic Bikes have something since they make replica seats for bikes and sell seat restoration stuff? https://www.pandkclassicbikes.co.uk/
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Re: Seat Chrome seat band
Wuh,
You could try Andy at P&P seating b'ham 0121 784 4001
Scotch.
You could try Andy at P&P seating b'ham 0121 784 4001
Scotch.
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Re: Seat Chrome seat band
I'd highly recommend P&P seating having dealt with them several times, although you may struggle to get an original metal seat band, as they're a bit like rocking horse Sh1t.
On the new pattern seats the band is plastic, with a chrome effect finish, which is a good alternative, but after time can rub off.
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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Re: Seat Chrome seat band
As with Steve, the new seat band is plastic but looks ok.stevewharton wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 1:35 pmI'd highly recommend P&P seating having dealt with them several times, although you may struggle to get an original metal seat band, as they're a bit like rocking horse Sh1t.
On the new pattern seats the band is plastic, with a chrome effect finish, which is a good alternative, but after time can rub off.
He can fit your original if you have one, like he did for me.
Or do a complete seat with plastic trim. (any model).
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Re: Seat Chrome seat band
My replica GT550 seat is from P&K Classic Bikes and I believe they have used a metal strip. The finish is a little duller than chrome typically is and magnets don't stick to it but the strip shows electrical continuity so I reckon that the strip on my seat is made of aluminium. Worth asking P&K if they are using metal strips.Scotch750 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 1:40 pmstevewharton wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 1:35 pm I'd highly recommend P&P seating having dealt with them several times, although you may struggle to get an original metal seat band, as they're a bit like rocking horse Sh1t.
On the new pattern seats the band is plastic, with a chrome effect finish, which is a good alternative, but after time can rub off.
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Re: Seat Chrome seat band
I purchased the foam and cover from P&K with the intention of covering the seat myself but when I phoned them up regarding the chrome banding they said that they will have to fit the banding them self that I have to send my seat base, foam and cover to them, I should of sent the base in the first place,
Oh well lesson learnt I suppose.
On the subject of my Gt550 I require the 2 bearings for the clutch cover does anyone know the size and best place to purchase please,
Kind Rgds Ray.
Oh well lesson learnt I suppose.
On the subject of my Gt550 I require the 2 bearings for the clutch cover does anyone know the size and best place to purchase please,
Kind Rgds Ray.
Ray.