How To Shave Down Your Dirt Bike Seat

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10 жыл бұрын

We show you how to customize your dirt bike seat to better fit your ride height. Dirt Rider's Adam Booth shaves down a 2004 Honda CRF250X motorcycle seat for our not-so-tall web producer Lindsey.

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@brianhaygood183 5 жыл бұрын

Short, concise, and to the point, just like most of us watching this video. Thanks.

@Dfinest25 7 жыл бұрын

Thumps up if u short like me lol

@blcdad 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video Adam! I'm a 5'5" man and always have a problem with the bikes being too tall. This has caused many crashes when I need to step down on the low side of the trail! I've been riding for 45+ years! Going to try this on my XR200.

@Kerr_Klan 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Just did this on the wife’s crf250r with great results. One thing I did was once I removed the cover I installed the foam seat back on the bike, made cutting it and sanding it so much easier. Plus it gave me an excuse to wash the bike after, thanks!

@MsAce0424 2 жыл бұрын

5'4" woman here. Kx250 not short chick friendly, like all full size bikes. We softened the suspension. Already better that way. I'm hoping taking 2 inches from the seat gets me where I need. I have watched a few videos and you're has been the best so far. Thank you for the details and proper tools.

@AF.256 2 жыл бұрын

you can get some smaller springs, and you can lower the forks through the triple clamps!

@MultiMates7 10 жыл бұрын

i like this guys sense of humour

@Captainhaha1017 10 жыл бұрын

great vid thank you! I hate being short...

@joeybags7411 10 ай бұрын

Same

@blake7749 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I'm on tippy toes with my CRF and have looked for replacement seats. Glad I found this video before I bought something I didn't need to

@rodneyaiken1742 5 жыл бұрын

The shaving tool is a Sure Form and is in the drywall tool section of a big box home improvement store

@Trout-Anator 3 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment; ty for sharing your knowledge with us.

@wheeliestoppie 4 жыл бұрын

Take off slightly more than required, glue a gel pad on, follow the rest of the video and thank me

@damiondeen2651 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask what type of gel pad you used…thanks in advance

@wheeliestoppie 2 жыл бұрын

@@damiondeen2651 used one bought from ali express. It works

@josterfosh 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is the best seat shaving tutorial I have seen.

@JohnDoe-pm3oq 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding presentation! Many thanks!

@unclechester3261 7 жыл бұрын

That seat looks great I wasn't going to shave my seat because I thought I would need to buy a shorter seat cover but with how nice your seat looks with the factory seat cover I might just end up trying it out Thanks

@57sutho 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam, good job

@thegoldenman54 10 жыл бұрын

Those bikes in the back look awfully nice

@stevejohnson2261 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information! I found 2 things that helped a lot: an electric filet knife, which has a sharper blade than a carving knife, made cutting foam easier, and also an air stapler was required to drive the staples into my seat pan. The air stapler also had a little nose which made stapling into an inside curve much easier. $30 on Amazon.

@stevebrittain3807 8 ай бұрын

Great tutorial,thanks!

@raymondsadowski6080 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video, good job!!

@79brumley 6 жыл бұрын

after you remove the seat cover reinstall the seat back onto the bike and then cut the foam off the seat. makes it much much easier!

@brendenhoneycutt1979 6 жыл бұрын

The Tracker Great idea. I'm gonna do this tonight on my kx 125

@olivierlaplante8967 10 жыл бұрын

I believe the shaving tool is a drywall rasp

@dekzan 5 жыл бұрын

Surform, same used to shape the inner foam in surfboards.

@crf250rider9 3 жыл бұрын

Looking to do the same to my crf250x mate thanks for this video spot on 👌

@jenbrown4879 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I need to get as much out of my Beta Xtrainer seat as I can 🤙

@juandieguez3874 7 жыл бұрын

I ll give a go to mine too!!! Thanks.

@BikerBytes 6 жыл бұрын

Put the cover in the oven to heat it up, it’ll stretch and fit much easier and tighter.

@MikeJovani 4 жыл бұрын

When it cools it will be more brittle and prone to cracks/tears.

@grizz4608 3 жыл бұрын

350 for an hour

@TheMotorman116 9 ай бұрын

Good tutorial. I’ve done this on street bikes in the past amd it works great. I’ll be doing it soon on my XR650L as it currently fits in the TFT category (too Fkin tall!)

@battyroy3894 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@seanhussey4272 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you man. 5'7" on a DRZ400e and a stock seat height, means no paddling...ever. I'll do this next weekend.

@TheDannymarine90 6 жыл бұрын

Bishop Coop 5'6 on a drz. My bike and I feel your pain lol

@DAV1DXAV1ER 9 жыл бұрын

well that was fun. just got the cover put back on just got to staple it up and throw her on. it turned out pretty well though. if anyone doesn't have that cheese grinder. all i used was a serated knife and gently brushed it to smooth out the lumps. thanks for the video.

@jessclemente24 4 ай бұрын

Buen trabajo hermano!🎉

@huntin4life99 10 жыл бұрын

I did this to 2 of my seats one on a kx80 and now a yz125.. To smooth it out use an angle grinder is a lot faster! Aside from that nice work

@greensurfaceclean4528 6 ай бұрын

Tomorrows job… thanks 👍🏻

@jacquespage888 Жыл бұрын

good job

@Andox741 6 жыл бұрын

I see you take your forks to ESP, George is awesome. About to take mine to him too! Nice video.

@captain_bretzel 4 ай бұрын

You can avoid hitting the plastics if you poke the foam first with a bit of metal wire to see how much space you have available! Then you can plan better

@cameronjames135 6 жыл бұрын

Also want to be careful when on the sides not to angle the staples outward if your foam is thin because it can come through and stick you in the leg.

@kevinuphus7784 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, Nice Job. I've got the same bike and same problem. You made it look so eask...iuts my project for today! :)

@dirtridermagazine 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kevin!

@b8ascrub 5 жыл бұрын

Can I mail you my son's seat.lol. 😂. I need to drop 3" in order for his feet to touch the ground in his 140. Great video, on point.

@xrforeverkevinbarajas1232 8 жыл бұрын

cool video sr.thats what I need por my honda xr 600.

@johndoe2516 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video. My son is about 4'9" and I was torn between a crf80 or a crf100 , and I am getting a much newer bike and better price on the crf100 but was afraid he would only be on it for 1 summer. This definitely makes my decision a lot easier and will allow him to grow more into the bike

@halesonwheels 4 жыл бұрын

If I don't have an electric grinder would a finer grit sandpaper or sanding block work?

@prestonclose7443 9 жыл бұрын

3,042 staples lol

@radleytube 3 жыл бұрын

Foam on stock seat is about 3-4 inches. I want to cut it down to about 2 inches or a bit more. Is there a different type of foam that can be that thin and still have some comfort?? What types or recommendations do you have? Thanks

@TheMontaseri 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do the final smoothing of the foam with sand paper if one does not have a wood planer ? If sand paper, what grade / grit ? Maybe 60 ?

@MrCbell57 3 жыл бұрын

Good job bro. Its a ball buster for sure. LOL I need to do this on my TT250. But. Why is it no one mentions what size staples to use?

@tacticalmosquitoeater 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid, would recommend eye and lung protection though to keep out the nasty foam particles

@seancola 9 жыл бұрын

i used a sawzall with longer blades. worked great.

@isaacbastian7382 9 жыл бұрын

good idea

@mitchelllovejoy6926 7 жыл бұрын

seancola I was just thinking that lol

@Dneprovsky_Poiskovik 4 жыл бұрын

полезное видео, спасибо автору, обязательно сделаю так на своём мотоцикле.

@ExploringCabinsandMines 4 жыл бұрын

what about making it softer ? could u ✂️ slits or holes ?

@aidenburrows5706 8 жыл бұрын

Shot good vid

@joepistorio3970 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the cool vid. I guess I have my work cut out for me! Do you usually wear an N95 mask for the grinding? That's nasty stuff.

@isabelhughes8748 6 жыл бұрын

This should work good on my cfr450xr

@zanecrocker9091 6 жыл бұрын

You know how stunt riders have that carved seat that looks like someone can sit on the back of the main seat, is it possible to shave it to that shape??

@waltercrockett5896 5 жыл бұрын

How comfortable is the ride with this mode? I’m looking to take 2 inches off my bike

@owenbucknell5654 2 жыл бұрын

little late to the party but might i ask what was the before seat height and after seat height? i’m 5’6 and wanting to get a ttr230 but they’re hard to find and i mighg have to get a bigger bike

@michaelweeks7997 Жыл бұрын

Imma do this to my Road glide special

@Mihalyofficial 3 жыл бұрын

yeah but what about comfort now? you should mention how it feels compared to stock esp after a longer trip

@donbrashsux 5 жыл бұрын

I just threw seat out .. cushion works well

@TheRealPervySage 2 жыл бұрын

What size/depth staples should a guy use for this?

@simplyrise5217 4 жыл бұрын

Great👌

@SticksAandstonesBozo 3 жыл бұрын

Guys. Use a sawzall with a 12” metal blade. Trust me.

@ZEALm.e.studios 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how it feels over the bumps

@DD-sn4iz 3 жыл бұрын

great video, maybe wear a musk shaving and sanding foam.

@sylwalsh4313 10 ай бұрын

What stops the staples going through to the seat?

@ivanhunckler430 4 жыл бұрын

How do i lower my 2000 kx250. It is to tall for me i have short legs. Im 5 8"

@jdmartinezrmz111 3 ай бұрын

Looks good. Cant really tell

@timkuitems4431 9 жыл бұрын

The shaved seat looks great! Thanks for the video. My goal is to fit my 5' 4" wife to a 2006 YZ250. I'm reading about the lowering link, and front fork shortening too, but others are quick to comment that this "ruins" the bike. Adam would you care to comment regarding lowering the suspension too? How about lowering the suspension a little bit? My wife will trail ride. She will rarely get the wheels of the ground. Or would a TTR-125 be a better bike for her? TTR weight = 195lb. 2006 YZ250F = 206lb.

@schmidt76ful 9 жыл бұрын

Tim Kuitems you said yz250 is it a 250f or a yz250 .....im 6 fot and had to just lower my yz250 by unloading rear spring .....5 foot 4 is gonna be a stretch .....what about the kx 100 2 stroke i kinda like thse small bikes they got enough power too .....i got sport legs and got tired of throwing leg over seat now its sweet

@petemessenger9514 8 жыл бұрын

Probably better if you change your wife!

@mannyechaluce3814 8 жыл бұрын

+Tim Kuitems , trade in wife for a taller one.

@MsAce0424 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I'm a 5' 4" woman and I died laughing. "Better off trading the wife for a taller one" lol 😆 😂 I'm rolling. In realness, I have a kx 250 so I have the same struggles. Doing the seat. Already softened suspension. Might have to do a link kit. We will see. I'd be happy to get the balls of my feet flat. I had to for my ninja street bike. I was never flat footed as you should be with street. It was a light bike so I was good. Dirt bike being lighter, I'm hoping I can as least touch that much.

@greenguard59 8 жыл бұрын

You could get a trials bike with seat kit, beta sherco gasgas great bike, sherco makes hibrid enduro called the X ride 290 but you can't get a green sticker in california, bummer.

@joebirdable 7 жыл бұрын

bad Mon 👏👏👏

@WillyD1 Жыл бұрын

What size staples you use

@gunlover1955 9 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to glue some of that foam on the sides to make the seat 9" wide so it would be more comfort when riding.

@14er1 9 жыл бұрын

What length staples do you recommend? Great vid, thanks.

@mo2cros 8 жыл бұрын

half inch wide by quarter inch deep. hope I got back to you soon enough.

@14er1 8 жыл бұрын

Perfect, thanks

@muizzgaddah272 7 жыл бұрын

how tall are you?

@seanb1236 8 жыл бұрын

im about 5'5 and coming off a quad and looking at a kx250f should I buy it

@Gavn-hl7on 7 жыл бұрын

to small im 5:5 and 13 and a 150rb is perfect im sure you can lower the suspension and stuff though

@syednadeem1340 Жыл бұрын

Hi dear I’m pakistan good job ❤

@danno02 6 жыл бұрын

Would a long serrated bread knife cut that material?

@thenobleandmightybeaver4411 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I used a bread knife and it was fine, just a bit more effort.

@bleachdrinkergaming16 5 жыл бұрын

How tall are you

@infinite_rc8871 5 жыл бұрын

Wlll this work on a crf250r?

@hailstormk9417 4 жыл бұрын

Infinite_rc yes

@danteludwig6325 6 жыл бұрын

use sand paper to sand down edges

@ow-my-achilles1106 7 жыл бұрын

Just buy a TW200 and you're all set. 31 inch seat height. If you need it lower, then pay$$$ for anew rear shock rebuild and lower the fork in the clamps, and get a seat with a little less padding but firmer foam!!! You can get it down to about 28 inches seat height and still have all whopping 6 inches of travel.

@b.sutherland2059 7 жыл бұрын

what if you have no money and have a bike thats too tall?

@ow-my-achilles1106 7 жыл бұрын

Is that a joke??? Sell the bike that doesn't fit and get a different one... Ride safe.

@b.sutherland2059 7 жыл бұрын

Not Tellinya or you can change your dirt bike suspension to MTB suspension

@macman1097 10 жыл бұрын

How many bikes do you need lol

@kevinuphus7784 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the seizure below...supposed to be look so easy...it's my project for today!

@kennygregory2045 10 жыл бұрын

gotta do what u gotta do but when u lower the seat ur causing the rider (when they're short already) to haveta extend their arms upward toward the bars instead of being up above the front end and being able to have a attack/guard stance so even tho now he can stop and put his feet down and not fall over i think its easier to just teach yourself to ride that way instead of making the modification but of course yoru skill level and your intentions are going to make a big difference. thats my 2 cents but good video and

@davekreigh6191 6 жыл бұрын

How tall are you? I am 5'8 and wanting to get a YZ-125

@LuBuckets 5 жыл бұрын

Dave Kreigh ur fall enough go for it

@daghbos 5 жыл бұрын

good jop

@hachiku6533 8 жыл бұрын

When using the Turkey Carver sounds like a scooter

@michaelo4496 6 жыл бұрын

I want to do this but does cutting out all that padding make the seat uncomfortable?

@thenobleandmightybeaver4411 5 жыл бұрын

It will be less comfortable (depending on how much foam you have left) but there are work arounds for that too. I have a Husky TE310 and I shaved the seat down 2". I then inserted gel inserts in the centre of the seat which has worked pretty well for comfort but does make the project a bit more involved and expensive. I paid about $40 for the gel and it took another 45 minutes to cut the pocket out for the gel. My bike is mostly a dirt bike but I do ride it to work and out to the trails sometimes. I wouldn't want to spend anymore than an hour road riding seated on this bike, but for me its not an issue because 80% of the time on trail and 80% of that is done standing. It was more important for me to get decent clearance off road without messing with the suspension than road comfort.

@michaelo4496 5 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks. I use mine mostly for on road commuting. Where did you find the gel inserts?

@thenobleandmightybeaver4411 5 жыл бұрын

I bought the gel inserts on Amazon. What kind of bike do you have and how much do you want to shave the seat down?

@michaelo4496 5 жыл бұрын

I have a ‘12 honda xr650l. Im on my tip toes now. I would like to get 2”. I doubt that is possible with just a seat shave.

@E5Bobby 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Michael I saw you post and wondered how tall are you and what is your inseam? I am 5' 10 1/2" tall with a 30" inseam and my 2017 XR650L is so tall that even if I'm on my tip toes the bike is leaning at an angle. I ordered a lowering link from Al Baker's XR's Only today which is supposed to lower the bike 1 1/2". I'm going to try shaving my seat as well to get all the help I can. A third option will be to lower m forks in the triple trees around an inch or so and then the final option will be to adjust the preload on m shock. By doing all of these things I'm hoping to get over 2" of reduction in seat height so that I can be more comfortable when riding my "Big Red Pig". Ha ha! Happy riding, Michael O!

@southeastAF Жыл бұрын

short kings unite

@GetmetosubswithNOVIDEOS-yp3no 7 жыл бұрын

just saying the more times you swap tools the longer it takes you, why not loosen half remove them then loosen the other half and remove them? lol or even all for that matter

@transdetendal 10 жыл бұрын

also WAY better looking , not that it has enything to do on a trial or cross terf but....

@marcz239 Жыл бұрын

I'm 6' on the dot, but my seat just ain't comfy lmao give my ass a nice ol spot to plop down

@donrohde101 7 жыл бұрын

what size staples should you use?

@ow-my-achilles1106 7 жыл бұрын

T50 staples, MONEL if you can find them ($$). 1/4" staple leg length, make sure the staples have a sharp POINT on the tips, NOT a chisel point. The sharper pointy staples penetrate much better.

@nateb26 7 жыл бұрын

ive tried hand staplers they cant penetrate that plastic

@ow-my-achilles1106 7 жыл бұрын

Small compressor and pneumatic stapler.. Only way to do it right. And get a pneumatic (air) stapler with an extended anvil.. Seat pans have curves, and a longer extended anvil is a time saver.

@bmxking6582 6 жыл бұрын

Years ago I bought 3 different hand staplers and none worked. Air powered is the only way to go.

@illduitmyself 5 жыл бұрын

do mine

@DMobley232 7 жыл бұрын

Do you know of any companies that do this. I would rather just send my seat off and have them do it.

@E5Bobby 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Seat Concepts will do it for you for a fee. I think I heard about $20 but don't quote me on that.

@gynn4622 6 жыл бұрын

wear a mask the foam particles can really need you up

@evltwin984 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mum

@thelastrebelshow1627 8 жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad shorties. I'm 6 foot and about 6'1 with my boots on and the seats on all the new bikes ( I just bought a new KZ 250 f) are to fucking high! I think they make em like that for these fools that want to do supermans and all that bullshit. I just want to ride motor cross! And don't need to sit that high.