'00kx250spode

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I bought an N-Style All-Trac II seat cover for my son's 2002 KX85. After removing the OEM cover, I started to put on the new cover and realized that it doesn't want to fit right. Doesn't matter how tight I pull it, there are a lot of wrinkles.

So I bought a CEET seat cover. When it arrived, I was disappointed to find it fits the exact same way.

I've put a seat cover on my KX250, and I put the original KX85 cover back on. Both fit nicely.

Why am I having such a problem with the aftermarket KX85 covers? Any suggestions? Very frustrating!

Thanks, Mark
 

Jeff Gilbert

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Oct 20, 2000
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The hardest cover I EVER put on was for a sx65. It help if you warm the cover with a hair dryer. It was suggested that I even throw it in the dryer for a little bit but I was afraid to go that far.
 

kawdude

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Dryer works fine to a point. 10 minutes max. I did one on my KX5 and it was supertight but using the heat helped a lot. Also as I was putting it on (after some staples were applied) I used a heat gun and it really allowed me to work the material. Be careful with the heat gun. It will melt it quick!
 

'00kx250spode

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Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to try that tonight.

(Stupid?) question: I suppose the heat shrinks the cover. Does it shrink it permanently? If so, I'm wondering if I should staple down the cover best as I can - then use a heat gun where necessary to tighten it up. Maybe then readjust some of the staples.

Does that sound right? Thanks for the help.
 

dirt bike dave

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I've never had to use heat on a seat cover, but I think the heat will make the material much easier to stretch.  It would heat it, stretch it tight and staple it down.  When it cools it should tighten up a little and fit great.
 

gwcrim

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The heat won't cause the vinyl to shrink. It makes it more pliable. If you are fortunate enough to live in a warm climate, leaving it out in the hot sun for a while will help too. Good luck finding hot sun in the northern USofA right now though.......
 
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