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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 06:09 AM
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is it very hard to re cover a seat could somebody tell me how to do it
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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I would go to an automotive upholstery shop which would have the right tools and materials to do the job, just to see what they have and get ideas, perhaps buy some material from them. Years ago I had the seat for my '82 Honda Sabre 750 re-done in black suede leather; it's held up very well and has a kind of friction that feels very nice riding. For an ATV seat, leather is probably not the best choice unless you don't mind taking care of it.

Then you might just consider a ready-made seat cover like this:
http://www.exploreproducts.com...ogatvseatprotector.htm

And Cabela's offers Poyester & Neoprene ATV Seat Covers starting at $30.

There is a nice selection of seat covers at ATVSEATCOVERS.COM , in the $70 to $100 range from what I saw, but again, you might just check 'em out for ideas. Warning: Be prepared for annoying animations and loud music on this website.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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piece of cake..just need a good stapler
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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The easiest way to do it is buy a pre-sewn cover, take off your old cover, and slip your new cover on. Staple it in place, stainless steel staples will hold up better.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Use a hair dryer or heat gun (carefully!) to heat it prior to stretching and stapling... and heat repeatedly till you're done. Makes it fit real nice!

Use stainless staples, no more than 3/8", if you value your butt.
 
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