How to Install a New Motorcycle Seat Foam and Seat Cover

Here is 4 easy steps to fitting a new motorcycle seat foam and seat cover along with a list of tools that you will need.

Tools Required

Flat Blade Screw Driver
Pliers
Spray Adhesive
Stanley Knife
Air / Electric / Heavy Duty Staple Gun
Staples (1/4” or 7 – 10mm Staples Approx. Heavy-Duty Staples.)

Seat Foam and Seat Cover Installation

1. Remove – Old Seat Cover & Seat Foam

Start off by removing existing seat cover. Ensure all existing staples are removed by using flat blade screw driver to lever up the middle of staples and pliers to pull out any stuck staples.

Now remove old seat foam from base.

2. Install – Seat Foam or Seat Foam Bumps

Clean the seat base with contact cleaner or soapy water. Ensure that you have removed all dirt and grime that is present on seat base. Next let the seat base dry. Using the spray adhesive, spray up and down the seat base until the whole seat base is covered with adhesive. Now its time to carefully align your new seat foam onto the seat base. Press down firmly to ensure your seat foam has moulded with the seat base.

Seat Foam Bumps / Steps:

Follow the same process and then add your seat foam bump after the seat foam is installed. Using spray adhesive or adhesive strips on the underside of seat bump or step.
Tip: Your Local Hardware store will have a good multipurpose plastic / rubber spray adhesive.

3. Install – Seat Cover

Start from the front & whilst pulling the seat cover taut install two to three staples at the nose of the seat. Repeat this action with the rear of the seat. Once front and rear have been stapled concentrate on the middle of the seat pulling the cover taut throughout the process before stapling.
Tip: Staple approximately every 15mm until the seat cover is secured and completely stapled down.

4. Trim Excess – Seat Cover

Once seat cover has been completely secured and stapled down use a Stanley knife to trim off any excess seat cover material that is over hanging. Ensure at least 15 – 20mm of material is remaining so staples have enough material to grip.

For further information and helpful images on How to Install a Seat Cover, check out our How To Guide here.

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We also have a new range of replacement motorcycle Strike Seat Foams available here.