Page 1 of 2

good replica seat cover for MkII and ELR

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:09 pm
Author: malmojoe
need a seat cover for each of the above. Anyone had a good result with either? I don't think I've seen a good ELR one yet but maybe there are some good MkII ones.

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:45 am
Author: london calling
Are you after an exact copy of the genuine ELR seat cover ??

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:14 am
Author: ruffle
I've used Pitreplica a few times now.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Replica-Store/KAWASAKI-/_i.html?_fsub=224874015&_sid=816577755&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

The covers they make are 100% replicas even down to the stiched seam and hem where the cover tucks under the edge of the seat pan.

If they don't list your model, then you can send them your OEM cover (torn and tatty) and they'll make a replica and send you one for free. I did this with my Z1R and was very happy with the result.

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:13 am
Author: z1bman
ruffle wrote:I've used Pitreplica a few times now.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Replica-Store/KAWASAKI-/_i.html?_fsub=224874015&_sid=816577755&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

The covers they make are 100% replicas even down to the stiched seam and hem where the cover tucks under the edge of the seat pan.

If they don't list your model, then you can send them your OEM cover (torn and tatty) and they'll make a replica and send you one for free. I did this with my Z1R and was very happy with the result.


+ 1 i have used them a couple of times first class service

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:30 am
Author: malmojoe
Jack, I'm after one with the proper basket weave texture - the ones out there all seem to have some slight nod to that, but nothing like it. The one on the bike isn't bad, was just hoping I could get a better one.

I bought a B1 seat cover from Pitreplica and it looked perfect on the bike. Very accurate. The only thing was IMO the material it was made from. It didn't feel like proper vinyl, more like that modern material papery textured stuff (forget the name) which is being used in nearly everything of (low) quality lately, so I thnk I'll look around a bit.

For my B2 I bought one from these people http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=engine-vii&item=271230903746&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xkawasaki&_nkw=kawasaki&_sacat=0 from Teignmouth UK. Very good service and the seat cover is spot on and made of good quality vinyl. But their MkII and ELR covers don't look much like the proper ones.
There is a good MkII one on Initial Z but very pricey and out of stock
http://www.initial-z.com/z1000adbody.html

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:52 am
Author: z1bman

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:40 am
Author: malmojoe
ah, thanks. The MkII one looks very good, but the ELR one is still that 'perforated' effect. Perhaps that's how the American ones were? The European ones have that naff eighties deep basket weave effect, beloved of office furnishers. Still, if they're all like that...

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:15 pm
Author: london calling
Is this what you're after Glyn ??
Image

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:56 pm
Author: malmojoe
That's certainly the best I've seen Jack. Pm me the details :)

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:41 pm
Author: RUDDY
That does look good, would be interested to know the supplier myself for the ELR project.

Cheers, Paul

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:43 pm
Author: london calling
I had the seat done for me,re-shaped foam,cover made and fitted.
The lads that do mine are commercial upholsterers and I have to wait in line.
They don't make covers to order and everything is bespoke.
Best is to check in your area and see who you can find.
I had to wait 12 months for this,not a problem for me but probably would be for others.

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:12 pm
Author: RUDDY
Cheers Jack, has anyone had the complete new repro seats often advertised on German EBay ?

Paul

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:17 pm
Author: Z1parR
That's one of those 'wet arse' seat covers :D

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:04 pm
Author: jimmock
london calling wrote: exact copy of the genuine ??


Now I really am confused!!!!

Copy, replica, look a like.

:star

Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:52 am
Author: london calling
Speak to Steve Adams:

http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/index.php ... ew&iden=53

You can also try P&P

http://www.ppseat.co.uk/

Alan at KipKawa also does S1 racer seat covers and complete seats.

http://www.kipkawa.co.uk/

Have a butchers at this seat cover:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KZ1000-Parts- ... 2589a5707b