wooden bead seat cover

jon0108
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wooden bead seat cover

21 Oct 2008 06:01

I googled this topic and read much discussion about using a wooden bead seat cover to relieve discomfort during a long ride.
Well I went to Autozone and bought a $10 automotive wooden bead seat cover and cut it down to size to fit my bike. Let me tell you, best 10 bucks i ever spent. Made my long ride last Sunday very tolerable.

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Re: wooden bead seat cover

21 Oct 2008 06:13

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BEADS ARE WAY COOL MAN!!

LIKE GOT PICTURES?

KZ900LTD, KZ750LTD, KZ650, 72'Triumph Trident
"Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
The shade replied
"If you seek for Eldorado!"

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Re: wooden bead seat cover

21 Oct 2008 06:33

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I installed the Whitehorse bead seat on my KZ550 as it's seat is as hard as rock.

www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=3128

Peachland BC
1981 KZ1000 CSR M1
1983 KZ550 LTD M1 (Shaft)
1989 Corvette coupe

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Re: wooden bead seat cover

21 Oct 2008 08:30

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I used a beaded pad a few seasons, it's a good choice. But after I recovered my seat and installed a 1/4" thick more foam the seat is even better, so I don't use the beads anymore... The pad did start to fall apart after a while and I had to sew in more thick monofilament to keep it together. All in all, worth the $35 I think I paid.
www.beadrider.com/about.htm

Oklahoma City, OK
78 KZ650 B2 82,000+ miles

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