shaving the seat???

[Tmullins]

i was just wondering how to shave the seat and if it would reduce the comfort while riding?

 

[dirt bike dave]

You will have to pull the cover off by removing the staples.

Mark where you want to cut with a magic marker.

You can cut the foam using a large serrated knife, or even an electric knife. Roound the edges and smooth any irregular spots with sand paper.

When re-installing the seat cover, it will stretch easier if it is warm.

You will need a powerful staper to put the staples back in. A good hand held model will be strong engough. I think you want about 1/4" staples. Warm the seat base with a hair dryer or put it out in the sun to make it easier for the staples to penetrate.

Will it be worth it? Hard to say - on my old KDX250 it really helped improve the riding position.

 

[Tmullins]

thats to confusing for me to understand

 

[CrewCab2000]

This how to artical is for a street bike but it is done the same for any seat.
http://motorcyclistonline.com/howto/seatcut/

 

[Tmullins]

oh thanks that helps alot

 

[Nathan Rubin]

I don't get it.
What do you need to shave the seat for?

 

[yamayz125]

I don't get it.
What do you need to shave the seat for?

Maybe the bike is to tall for him.
I`m going to do the same with my bike...

 

[Nathan Rubin]

But how much can you shave, 5-6 cm at the most ?.
Does this help?
I think that problems with motto heigth should be resolved by suspicion tuning.

 

[Rcannon]

Invest in one of those double bladed carving knives. They make it very easy to cut seat foam with. Its extremely fun as well.

When your finished , sand it down with some really rough sandpaper. It will look as good as new.

 

[MotoStealTh]

Also heres another link for info on seat shaving, along with pictures. http://www.transworldmotocross.com/mx/how_to/article/0,13190,633046,00.html

 

[Rider250]

I'm gunna Get a YZ250F in a couple days and I was thinking of cutting a step seat. Does anyone have any advice on where to cut it.