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dinkyguitar:
Hi All,

I've purchased a seat cover for my KX 250...the replica seat covers from Thailand.

So I'm looking for some pointers for installing it.

I questioned the seller since these seat covers don't have a any stitches about possibly getting creases in the seems and he said the material is made to stretch so it should be ok.

Any additional help would be appreciated.

dinky,

Foxx4Beaver:
get it WARM before you start....even the seat pan/foam. Start at the front, getting a few staples around the "nose" area that goes up against the tank, then throw a couple staples at the back end pulling slightly to take out the slack, then work the sides starting at the mid-way point, then work it out to the front and back ends. Don't be surprised if you have to pull some staples out here and there to work out some wrinkles or creases...just take your time...and keep it warm, if it's warm, it's much more pliable...that's the key.

If you check out this thread, I took a few pics of my process, and it came out awesome,

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,13108.0.html

dinkyguitar:
Thanks...

Is the warmth more or less to keep the vinyl pliable?

Or so that when it cools it stretches preventing creases?

Also, since it's cold nowadays, I suppose I could use my 500watt spot light to heat things up....

dinky,

Foxx4Beaver:

--- Quote from: dinkyguitar on March 10, 2015, 03:25:22 AM ---Thanks...

Is the warmth more or less to keep the vinyl pliable?

Or so that when it cools it stretches preventing creases?

Also, since it's cold nowadays, I suppose I could use my 500watt spot light to heat things up....

dinky,

--- End quote ---

yes keeping it warm is what will make it pliable and stretch more easily....just be careful you don't stretch it too much, or you can get creases/wrinkles in other areas...then you'll have to pull staples to smooth them out.

If you chose to use a spot light or heat gun...be extremely careful!....it's harder to get the heat more evenly spread that way...and run the risk of melting or burning your new cover :x
If you have a wood stove or just the home heater would be more ideal, as this will heat the whole thing more evenly. If you feel it's giving you a little bit of a hard time, then take a step back and let it warm up next to some heat again to get it pliable.

Just take your time and go slow...and you'll see how easy it comes together. :-D

dinkyguitar:
Thanks again,

I'm planning on starting tonight....hopefully.

dinky,

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