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09 Jan 2014 15:58 - 09 Jan 2014 16:00 #617986 by TheDude
I was adjusting my headlight angle last night.
I was late at night.
I went to sit on my seat to see the view of the light from there and next thing I know my hip thrust'ed the screwdriver I had in my hand right into the seat!
I stabbed my seat! :(

I called a leather repair shop to see what they could do and they said bring it in. (That's one option)
I thought I come here and see if anyone knows how or ever has repaired small holes in their seat.

p.s. The seat feels like leather, but I'm not sure if it is. Does anybody know what material '82 KZ's are made of?

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1982 Kawasaki KZ550 A3
Last edit: 09 Jan 2014 16:00 by TheDude.

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09 Jan 2014 16:03 #617989 by koolaid_kid
Replied by koolaid_kid on topic Dohhh!!! I punctured a hole into my seat
They are vinyl. He should be able to fix that where it is almost impossible to see.

1983 GPz 750
810 Wiseco, Kerker, K&N, DynoJet S3, Accel, Progressive, etc.

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09 Jan 2014 16:17 #617994 by sbc1320
Replied by sbc1320 on topic Dohhh!!! I punctured a hole into my seat
Google vinyl repair kit and you will find them out there.

1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..

Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..

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10 Jan 2014 11:42 #618133 by TheDude
Replied by TheDude on topic Dohhh!!! I punctured a hole into my seat
The "email when I get a response" didn't work this time. :huh:

Thanks, I'll definitely go look for some and hopefully find one.
I'll post pictures once it's finished.

1982 Kawasaki KZ550 A3

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10 Jan 2014 12:41 #618143 by koolaid_kid
Replied by koolaid_kid on topic Dohhh!!! I punctured a hole into my seat
It depends on how good you want it to look. The do-it-yourself kits will fill the hole but you will see it. If you take it to a pro, it will be invisible.

1983 GPz 750
810 Wiseco, Kerker, K&N, DynoJet S3, Accel, Progressive, etc.

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18 Jan 2014 12:39 #619076 by TheDude
Replied by TheDude on topic Dohhh!!! I punctured a hole into my seat
I found a shop nearby me and took it in. The repair man looked at it and said it would be a waste to take it off and repair it. Instead, he recommended I used some black silicone and seal the hole. He had some and put it in and even gave me the rest of the container to put some more on when I get home.

In short, it looks great, it's sealed so no water can get inside, and it looks good. I'll post a picture of it soon.
I did about 3-4 small layers, just to make sure.

1982 Kawasaki KZ550 A3

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