Need upholsterer in Portland for SV650 track seat

wascostreet · 06-26-2012, 09:57 AM

I'm in need of some custom work on my stock SV650 seat as I find it too squishy and grippy for good movement on the bike at track days. I've got a spare seat pan and would like to get a seat built with much firmer foam and a grippier cover. Any recs on a good upholsterer who does bike seats? I found New Church Moto down the page but I don't need anything fancy per se, just some solid function.

Veloc · 06-26-2012, 10:03 AM

He's not in the PDX area, but Wyckedan does a great job. Just requires mailing your seat up to Seattle for a couple days.

Wiggledbits · 06-26-2012, 11:03 AM

There is a guy on Prescott just east of 33rd. He has a pretty good selection of cover material too. I think you can get foam from Sargents.

swooshdave · 06-26-2012, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by wascostreet

I'm in need of some custom work on my stock SV650 seat as I find it too squishy and grippy for good movement on the bike at track days. I've got a spare seat pan and would like to get a seat built with much firmer foam and a grippier cover. Any recs on a good upholsterer who does bike seats? I found New Church Moto down the page but I don't need anything fancy per se, just some solid function.

Did you ask Ginger for a quote?

Flyboymedic · 06-26-2012, 11:36 AM

Dude, Ginger at New Church Moto will work with you on what you want done. She's VERY busy with work but her prices are reasonable for this type of work and will do anything from basic to fancy. And she's local.

Jims08Z06 · 06-26-2012, 12:06 PM

You will find none finer than "Wyckedan." Put that seat in a box and ship it along with ideas. He will work with you, and is "More" than reasonable in pricing. Also short turn around time, so if summer ever comes back you will have your ride...AJ
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Shelbysupholstery · 06-26-2012, 12:37 PM

I do custom upholstery. Work at beaverton auto upholstery for a day job but do bike seats on the side. My number is 503 577 6637. Text or call me. Id like to help you out

8 lives · 06-26-2012, 12:46 PM

Contact DESVIO here on the board. He does seats and leather work on the side and can do whatever custom work you want done. His number is 503-890-2707.

wascostreet · 06-26-2012, 02:32 PM

Thanks everyone, I'll check out these recs.


06-26-2012, 09:57 AM	#1
wascostreet Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 From: Portland, OR	Need upholsterer in Portland for SV650 track seat I'm in need of some custom work on my stock SV650 seat as I find it too squishy and grippy for good movement on the bike at track days. I've got a spare seat pan and would like to get a seat built with much firmer foam and a grippier cover. Any recs on a good upholsterer who does bike seats? I found New Church Moto down the page but I don't need anything fancy per se, just some solid function. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2012, 10:03 AM	#2
Veloc Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2011 From: Tanasbourne, OR I Ride: 2008 R6, 2007 S2R 1000	He's not in the PDX area, but Wyckedan does a great job. Just requires mailing your seat up to Seattle for a couple days. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2012, 11:03 AM	#3
Wiggledbits Endorsed Joined: Jun 2010 From: Portland, OR I Ride: BMW R1100S Ducati 750S Ducati 750SS Suzuki DR 600	There is a guy on Prescott just east of 33rd. He has a pretty good selection of cover material too. I think you can get foam from Sargents. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2012, 11:36 AM	#5
Flyboymedic Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2010 From: Vancouver, Wa I Ride: 2000 Honda VFR800, 2008 Husqvarna TE-610, 2004 Ninjette	Dude, Ginger at New Church Moto will work with you on what you want done. She's VERY busy with work but her prices are reasonable for this type of work and will do anything from basic to fancy. And she's local. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2012, 12:06 PM	#6
Jims08Z06 Bat Crazed Joined: May 2009 From: WA I Ride: 08, R1	You will find none finer than "Wyckedan." Put that seat in a box and ship it along with ideas. He will work with you, and is "More" than reasonable in pricing. Also short turn around time, so if summer ever comes back you will have your ride...AJ http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/...Untitled-9.jpg __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Jims08Z06; 06-26-2012 at 12:13 PM..


06-26-2012, 12:37 PM	#7
Shelbysupholstery Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 From: Portland or	I do custom upholstery. Work at beaverton auto upholstery for a day job but do bike seats on the side. My number is 503 577 6637. Text or call me. Id like to help you out __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2012, 12:46 PM	#8
8 lives Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2008 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: 2007 ZX-6R, 2002 CRF450R	Contact DESVIO here on the board. He does seats and leather work on the side and can do whatever custom work you want done. His number is 503-890-2707. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2012, 02:32 PM	#9
wascostreet Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 From: Portland, OR	Thanks everyone, I'll check out these recs. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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