What an incredible delight to watch a well filmed video with excellent audio, no jerking around shifting focus etc. and no annoying background music. The seat restoration job looks spectacular.
awesome video, mate. Im "reupholstering" my motorcycle's seat right now and it was very interesting and informative to watch. One question though, what would be the best method to level and blend different pieces of foam so the borders wont bleed through the leather/sky? (im talking about soft foams, i used them as an addition to my seat for small helpful details in the seat design)
@@steved8714 on the contrary. I got many answers ,just not on this video. But that was sooo long ago and i dont even have the bike anymore. Things are going good in life and i could afford getting a better bike not long after i imoroved the seat.
Your craftsmanship is top notch, very well done in building and videoing. Amazing how well that seat is built vs the way they make a motorcycle seat these days. Thank you for allowing us into your workshop.
I'm not sure which is better - the quality of your video presentation or the quality of your work, but both are exemplary - my deepest respect to you, sir!
This was very interesting to watch, I recently did a 1964 Honda that has a spring seat pan just like that but it was bare when I got it, had no idea they only used foam in the top and not on the sides. No wonder it looked a little fat when I finished. Beautiful work.
What a masterful effort. The editing, camera positioning, audio clarity and unpretentious explanation were all outstanding. The background of a well organized, spotlessly clean workshop adds to the power of the message. I hope others watching this will endeavor to 'raise their bar' in their works. I will. Thank you.
This has got to be one of the nicest compliments we've ever received. Brandon and I both sincerely appreciate it. I like to keep a tidy shop but it's certainly not spotless, nor dust free. I'm happy to be an inspiration to you and others. Thank you for watching.
Wonderful work! It's nice to see that there are true craftsmen to be found these days! I have a motorcycle seat I may send you if you're still taking work.
Yes an excellent video to watch. I was sending the seat off my bike to an upholsterer but will now consider doing it myself. I'm looking forward to it and feel a lot more confidant after watching your detailed and measured method. Thank you
Thank you for posting! I am restoring a Sears motorcycle and all I have of the seat is the spring frame. Your video answered several questions I had regarding how the foundation and foam are installed. Nice job on the seat! .
I wish it were the same, but mine is a 106, made by Gilera and sold by Sears. The seat design is similar, but not identical. The bike I'm restoring is identical to the one that my dad bought new in 1969 - the nostalgic aspect is what's driving this project so I want to restore it as close to original as possible. Thanks.
Nice work! Denfeld was also the seat maker for BMW motorcycles in the 60's & 70's, though that construction with the springs is much more elaborate than the seats I'm familiar with.
I have the same bike same seat same problem. Need to tune up my old Singer before tackling the seat. It stitches faster than I can handle the material. Your video is great.
Wonderful video... excellent videography, unique subject, and a master craftsman in command of an impressive suite of professional tools. Thanks for sharing!
The strap should be made different, without seeing this cut "white" sideline. in Europe (Netherlands) it´s nicely wrapped from both sites. Also we would fist put 1-2 cm hardfoam (polypress) on the seat-base, and after that 3 cm polyether-foam, this way you never feel anything from the hard coilstrings. BUT: The seat looks nice, good job !
I was unhappy with the white line and corrected it on straps since. That said, from viewing angles once the seat is on the bike and on the ground, it's not noticeable. As for your foam suggestions, I followed suit as closely as possible from the original construction without modifications.
I need to rebuild my 79 cb650 seat..i came across an original one in damn best perfect condition, I'd call it like new easily, it was only 100$ too. For a like new factory seat that is s damn good price.. Should of grabbed that thing been regretting it since then, only regret i have in my whole life lol.. then i thought, well i could benefit by learning more about upholstering, maybe i can just rebuild it..Pretty sure there isn't anything Sears didn't sell. There were many periods of time that if it was sold in general, Sears was selling it also, or was the only way to get any of it (particularly further back in our countries history) if you weren't living near a port City or things like that. The way the most fundamental things change so massively yet stay exactly the same through history is so damn interesting.
Great video could you make a video on your foam saw and also how you use the fine tool to cut foam I've never seen that used for tapering foam. I've always use the Bosch foam saw
Any more videos by you on the same subject? I'd like to learn how to cover curved areas of a motorcycle seat in real leather which is difficult to shape.
Possibly my truck seat video can be of help. ? I'll be making another motorcycle seat video soon ('70 Honda) but it will only be demonstrating how to rebuild the complex foam core and adding an after market cover.
i wish you would tell how heavy a thread you use. Im going to try and make seat covers for my bonneville. I have a comercial machine my father left me. The upholsterer down town was pretty snotty to me when I went in to check prices on recovering my front seats. Finally told him I would make my own. He scoffed at me. We'll see.
For most of my general purpose furniture use I stock colors in #69 nylon thread. It's also fine for automotive work. The black seen in the video is polyester, more weather friendly for bikes and boats. Heavier threads are available but I've not used them.
Having trouble finding "cushion/slip ease" - is there another name for the product? Thanks, great vid. Getting ready to upholster some seats, but nothing that ambitious.
Thin plastic film works equally as well. Dry cleaner's bag or disposable painter's drop cloth. We have an interesting new '70 Honda motorcycle seat video ready to edit and post soon. Stay tuned! Thanks.
