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General => Technical | How To => Topic started by: love2ride2222 on February 28, 2020, 04:17:18 PM
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So my scoot was vandalized yesterday. My seat razor bladed , and paint .
Can some one advise me where to get a new seat ? I have a kitted 2004 Kymco Cobra Racer.
I tried to post a photo of damage but it keeps saying error .
Thank you.
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Would it be cheaper to have it reupholstered by a seat cover shop? They can do the foam and the cover.
If you are in the USA you can check the Kymco parts suppling dealers listed in General Discussion sticky.
Might find a used seat on eBay.
Stig
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Pit Replica has your seat cover. https://www.ebay.com/itm/KYMCO-COBRA-RACER-CROSS-TOP-BOY-1997-2006-HEAT-PRESSED-SEAT-COVER-ZCAL/172898647197?hash=item28418ffc9d:g:~VkAAOSwXY5ZPH6B (https://www.ebay.com/itm/KYMCO-COBRA-RACER-CROSS-TOP-BOY-1997-2006-HEAT-PRESSED-SEAT-COVER-ZCAL/172898647197?hash=item28418ffc9d:g:~VkAAOSwXY5ZPH6B)
I recently used one on a Honda S90.
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Pit Replica has your seat cover. https://www.ebay.com/itm/KYMCO-COBRA-RACER-CROSS-TOP-BOY-1997-2006-HEAT-PRESSED-SEAT-COVER-ZCAL/172898647197?hash=item28418ffc9d:g:~VkAAOSwXY5ZPH6B (https://www.ebay.com/itm/KYMCO-COBRA-RACER-CROSS-TOP-BOY-1997-2006-HEAT-PRESSED-SEAT-COVER-ZCAL/172898647197?hash=item28418ffc9d:g:~VkAAOSwXY5ZPH6B)
I recently used one on a Honda S90.
Great find eamartin!
Thanks for posting.
Stig
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The foam is ok , but you can not get it reupholstered to be the same, it has a specific design and its some kind of dimpled vinyl with variations through out the saddle. I did find that link you provided on ebay but is not the same saddle as I have . I emailed them 2 days ago , no response.
I did call Kymco USA. Has anyone noticed they always talk on the offensive , never wanting to help to shooo you away with a dealership phone number. I persisted and then called some place called Chap motto, the parts guy couldn't find it , but said he sees a diagram, after 10 minutes of getting nowhere, I asked for him to please email the info so I may order, whelp never got that email. Still looking for new, barely used or some kind of identical cover to staple on.
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Did you try "ATV seat covers" on Amazon? Might find something functional.
Hate to hear about scooters being vandalized. Wonder if the cowardly idiots doing
it are afraid to mess w motorcycles, but aren't afraid of getting caught by scooter owners,
as they are perceived to be far less macho than m/c riders.
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https://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/oemparts/a/kym/5b50ed3987a866110c2e0dad/seat (https://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/oemparts/a/kym/5b50ed3987a866110c2e0dad/seat)
I would understand if it proves hard to find a new seat for a 16 yr old Kymco scooter.
Stig
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Im 90% sure it was a crazy neighbor with anger issues, but have no evidence , its sad that people you thought you knew were good aren't . I decided to make a police report and then I will copy it and tape it above my scooter. I looked under atv as you suggested and scooters seat covers on amazon. Nothing really sticks out. Im thinking if I at all succeed at a new one , it might be in some warehouse in Asia .
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hi I appreciate you are in the US but I looked on eBay Uk SEE LINK don't know if they ship but there seemed plenty of seat s and covers
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YELLOW-AND-BLACK-CUSTOM-FITS-KYMCO-COBRA-RACER-DUAL-LEATHER-SEAT-COVER-/231061644501 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YELLOW-AND-BLACK-CUSTOM-FITS-KYMCO-COBRA-RACER-DUAL-LEATHER-SEAT-COVER-/231061644501)
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they do post worldwide i have checked may be of some help
KYMCO COBRA RACER DUAL LEATHER SEAT COVER
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YELLOW-AND-BLACK-CUSTOM-FITS-KYMCO-COBRA-RACER-DUAL-LEATHER-SEAT-COVER-/231061644501 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YELLOW-AND-BLACK-CUSTOM-FITS-KYMCO-COBRA-RACER-DUAL-LEATHER-SEAT-COVER-/231061644501)
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Can some one advise me where to get a new seat ?
I've had many seats re-covered by auto upholstery shops. They look good, even better that factory new, if that's possible.
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Yes thank you . I just never expected to have to do this , how evil of the person to do this.
I liked a lot the dimpled texture of the stock vinyl , especially during the hot Florida months.
Anyway this caught my fancy https://www.ebay.com/itm/351373369221?ul_noapp=true (https://www.ebay.com/itm/351373369221?ul_noapp=true)
They are sending samples to make sure color is what I think it is .
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Yes thank you . I just never expected to have to do this , how evil of the person to do this.
I liked a lot the dimpled texture of the stock vinyl , especially during the hot Florida months.
Anyway this caught my fancy https://www.ebay.com/itm/351373369221?ul_noapp=true (https://www.ebay.com/itm/351373369221?ul_noapp=true)
They are sending samples to make sure color is what I think it is .
Unless your Kymco seat pan is different from my Kymco seat pan - you're going to need more power than that hand stapler has in order to get that leather cover on!(in the ebay photo) Upholsterers use a more powerful electric staple gun.
And at that price - seems like a local auto seat-cover shop could do something very nice for you - and have it properly fastened and stretched.
Stig
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Unless your Kymco seat pan is different from my Kymco seat pan - you're going to need more power than that hand stapler has in order to get that leather cover on!(in the ebay photo) Upholsterers use a more powerful electric staple gun.
And at that price - seems like a local auto seat-cover shop could do something very nice for you - and have it properly fastened and stretched.
Stig
I would also suggest using stainless steel staples so they don't rust. I've got a new cover to put on my Lambretta uno 150 as well.
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I would also suggest using stainless steel staples so they don't rust.
The auto upholstery guys have got this all figured out. It's a no-brainer for them. Just give them the seat and come back the next day. You don't even have to think about it!
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It sounds as if love2ride2222 would like an EXACT COPY of the OEM seat cover. It might be a reach to expect a local shop to have the perfect match material in stock (not impossible I guess). I have used Gumtwo out of Canada and Pit Replica. On a Honda Express the Gumtwo cover looked great. On a Honda 90 cover from Gumtwo I was not entirely satisfied with the vinyl texture. I asked Pit Replica for a small sample of their Honda 90 cover material, which they promptly sent me. Once I was satisfied with the material of the Pit Replica cover I ordered one. It worked out fine. I can only comment on my own experience.