good replica seat cover for MkII and ELR

malmojoe · #1 PostAuthor: **malmojoe** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:09 pm

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.

london calling · #2 PostAuthor: **london calling** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:45 am

Are you after an exact copy of the genuine ELR seat cover ??

#3 PostAuthor: **ruffle** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:14 am

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.

z1bman · #4 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:13 am

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

malmojoe · #5 PostAuthor: **malmojoe** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:30 am

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

z1bman · #6 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:52 am

http://www.z1parts.net/product/1982-198 ... seat-cover

http://www.z1parts.net/product/1979-198 ... seat-cover

malmojoe · #7 PostAuthor: **malmojoe** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:40 am

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...

london calling · #8 PostAuthor: **london calling** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:15 pm

Is this what you're after Glyn ??

malmojoe · #9 PostAuthor: **malmojoe** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:56 pm

That's certainly the best I've seen Jack. Pm me the details

RUDDY · #10 PostAuthor: **RUDDY** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:41 pm

That does look good, would be interested to know the supplier myself for the ELR project.

Cheers, Paul

london calling · #11 PostAuthor: **london calling** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:43 pm

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.

RUDDY · #12 PostAuthor: **RUDDY** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:12 pm

Cheers Jack, has anyone had the complete new repro seats often advertised on German EBay ?

Paul

Z1parR · #13 PostAuthor: **Z1parR** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:17 pm

That's one of those 'wet arse' seat covers

jimmock · #14 PostAuthor: **jimmock** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:04 pm

london calling wrote: exact copy of the genuine ??

Now I really am confused!!!!

Copy, replica, look a like.

:star

london calling · #15 PostAuthor: **london calling** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:52 am

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

good replica seat cover for MkII and ELR

good replica seat cover for MkII and ELR

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