raising seat foam

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by rockdancer, May 30, 2010.

  1. rockdancer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    Ive got a wr seat which someone has butchered with a hot knife to lower the seat:thumbsdown:
    has anyone successfully added a piece of foam to the middle of the seat
    without having to cover the whole of the seat with new foam
    thanks
  2. hamiltonuh60 Husqvarna
    A Class

    I had the same issue on my old CRF250 that had a lowered seat. I went and bought some of that 3M adhesive and some scrap foam. Then glued it on the seat where I thought it needed some padding. Good thing is that now you can choose your foam density and the shape for your style and comfort. Then finally get a knife and some sand paper to smooth is out and staple the cover back on. Really isn't hard at all, just takes a couple hours and you get a custom cushion.
  3. rockdancer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    Thanks - just wondering about best way to cut the foam neatly
  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
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  5. rockdancer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    Thanks - thats what i used -kinda worked ok
    hard to get the shape and lines neat like the oem seat
    a little bumpy - may have to put a thin layer of foam over it
  6. hamiltonuh60 Husqvarna
    A Class

    hard to get the shape and lines neat like the oem seat

    I used some sandpaper after carving and it worked great. I don't recall but maybe 100 grit.
  7. rockdancer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    I ended up having to put a thin layer of foam over the new cut foam but seat is actually more comfortable than original now I think. Probably better quality foam.
    Had to get an upholsterer to put cover back on as I wasted time buying a stapler that wouldnt staple the hard plastic seat and also very tight gap to staple.
    Overall happy with result and way better than old lowered seat