Seat
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Racer
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From: Chester Illinois
Seat
Well, after my 600 mile road trip I also found that this happened to the seat. Just fixed the bladders now this. Is this major? Don't know what I would do without this forum.
Last edited by namvet6869; Mar 6, 2017 at 05:21 PM.
Racer
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From: Kelso Wa.
If nothing is broke, like the boss for the front screw, try pushing in on the control surround where you can see that pin above the seat control. This usually happens when weight is put on the seat bolster at that point upon entry and exit.
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From: Atlantic Beach FL.
It is possible that the seat bolster foam has collapsed. Very common.
You can take the bottom of the seat apart and build that area up from under neath with more foam. The seat springs are made of wire and cut into the bottom of the foam. People have been putting something more solid on top of the springs to protect the foam (like ballistic nylon or carpet tile).
You can take the bottom of the seat apart and build that area up from under neath with more foam. The seat springs are made of wire and cut into the bottom of the foam. People have been putting something more solid on top of the springs to protect the foam (like ballistic nylon or carpet tile).
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Chester Illinois
It is possible that the seat bolster foam has collapsed. Very common.
You can take the bottom of the seat apart and build that area up from under neath with more foam. The seat springs are made of wire and cut into the bottom of the foam. People have been putting something more solid on top of the springs to protect the foam (like ballistic nylon or carpet tile).
You can take the bottom of the seat apart and build that area up from under neath with more foam. The seat springs are made of wire and cut into the bottom of the foam. People have been putting something more solid on top of the springs to protect the foam (like ballistic nylon or carpet tile).
Racer
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From: Kelso Wa.
When I replaced my seat foam, I had to cut out some of the foam around where the seat control is. I copied the cut out from the original foam. If I didn't do that, the foam would push out on the seat control bezel similar to what you're showing.
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Thanks! Getting into the quick project was made difficult by my reluctance to remove the seat just to replace a bezel.
Note to self and others. Remove the seat and save yourself the practice in being a contortionist. Getting the clip off holding the seat handle is not for large hands or even small hands as my wife will attest.
Front screw is longer and easy to get to but not as easy to return it unless seat has been removed. The rear screw is hidden until you remove the handle for the back part of the seat.
Thanks for answering Carl.
Note to self and others. Remove the seat and save yourself the practice in being a contortionist. Getting the clip off holding the seat handle is not for large hands or even small hands as my wife will attest.
Front screw is longer and easy to get to but not as easy to return it unless seat has been removed. The rear screw is hidden until you remove the handle for the back part of the seat.
Thanks for answering Carl.