How to re-upholster a motorcycle seat.( Honda NC750X )

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video i re-upholster a Honda NC750X seat with Alcantara top, contrast diamond stitch, and vinyl sides with single top stitch.
visit me at, www.johnhuntupholstery.co.uk
Materials used;
Dark grey Alcantara.
Black vinyl.
10mm scrim foam for centre backing.
6mm scrim foam for the vinyl.
Red bonded nylon thread size 20 for diamond stitch and top stitch.
black bonded nylon thread for sewing parts together size 36.
sewing machine LS2-B877-5.
spray glue sovereign contact adhesive.

Пікірлер: 125

@davypig571 3 жыл бұрын

Every manufacturer should pay guys like you to do their seats so we get beauty from the factory. Every bike should have a seat that nice. Nice to watch your skill.

@Johnhuntuph 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comments, thanks for watching John.

@stevenlangdon-griffiths293 2 жыл бұрын

Not just seat upholstery, but a therapeutic experience just watching! Thanks for posting

@Johnhuntuph 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@stanleykachuik2589 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job at showing all the minor details of this process. You my friend are professional ☺️. I can appreciate your work after having done a dozen pieces myself in the last year.

@bradmottishaw467 Жыл бұрын

You sir are a true craftsman. That is an absolutely beautiful seat, and I learned that while I am handy, I do not have the skill nor the tools to create something like that. just WOW.

@Johnhuntuph Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you appreciate my work it means a lot. John

@drikimm 5 жыл бұрын

I'm your fan, I live in Brazil and I've been following your work for a long time, congratulations !!!

@Johnhuntuph 5 жыл бұрын

Hatake kakashi Sharingan thank you very much and thanks for watching John

@frodeforsberg6384 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding craftmanship and an exceptional attention to details! Well done!

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your positive feed back i do appreciate it. Thanks for watching John.

@bones2405 4 жыл бұрын

Holy that looks killer...you make it seem so easy...Awesome job!

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

BONES Thank you and thanks for watching John

@csw552 4 жыл бұрын

WOAH. That looks incredible! I've got an NC700x (basically same bike). Nice work!

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

CSW55 Thank you, and thanks for watching John.

@lukewarwick4814 4 жыл бұрын

That looks wicked fella, great craftsmanship

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

Luke Warwick Thank you and thanks for watching John

@gl2856 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing video showing such an incredible talent, the end product looked just perfect. GL

@Johnhuntuph Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching John.

@MrEye4get 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing workmanship!

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

MrEye4get Thank you very much, and thanks for watching John

@paulexbiker2482 5 жыл бұрын

very professional .........I picked up a few good tips there.........cheers

@Johnhuntuph 5 жыл бұрын

Paul bikerhos Thanks and thanks for watching John

@bladez942 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice work mate. Now I can appreciate why good seats are so expensive.

@Johnhuntuph 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Carreidas 3 жыл бұрын

@JohnHunt, Firstly, thank you for posting this amazing how-to video. It's great inspiration for me to do this on my own. But, I have questions... The backing material you are using on the Alcantara? What is it called? How thick? The thread you are using for the stitching. What material? What is the thickness of the thread. Is there a good place to source the materials? That super-duper chalk or pen you are using?

@goodmonkeygarage Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

@industrialkhaos 3 жыл бұрын

That is very nice. If only my Honda has such a seat.

@osomxl 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I was looking for this style of motorcycle seat as mine has become brittle and any pressure cracks the vinyl. It just so happens that I own a Honda Nc700x and I really like the multipiece seat design. Do you have a website with more pictures?

@TaterGrabbinBass 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this makes me want to try and redo my stock Harley seat and just give it a shot. It most definitely won’t be as good as this, but I think I’m going to give it a shot when I get my new custom ordered seat and I’ll just have my crappy stock seat laying around. I just want to be able to swap from my new seat which is a 2up seat to my stock one which is a solo seat. ANYTHING is better than the stock 2020 Harley Davidson Street Bob (FXBB) seat! AMAZING job and attention to detail! Custom upholstery like this is such a cool thing to me, you just make it look so damn easy! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

@Johnhuntuph 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments, much appreciated John.

@stevennicola7614 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great What would be the care and maintenance for suede on motorcycle seat please?

@ericsteel7643 5 жыл бұрын

Hello John , Great video. I was wondering ? what brother sewing machine you are using and I take it you are using leather ... so what oz.? MM Thickness is the leather, and size of needle with thread type you are working with ?

@ericgarner2987 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work man!!!!

@Johnhuntuph Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thanks for watching John

@GhostRider-ms1ep 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP, END RESULT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND COMFORTABLE. WISH MY BIKE HAS A SEAT LIKE THAT. WHAT IF YOU USE A GEL INSTEAD OF FOAM

@adacze 3 жыл бұрын

Elegancka robota💪

@ianjames9821 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Job!

@lisawheeler6690 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I need to find a junk seat and try this before I tackle my good seat.

@paolorobertocrisafi486 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, wanting to make the front a little thicker, since the saddle tends to be too low in front, how much would it cost?

@maxshepherd4274 4 жыл бұрын

Mad Skill, awesome video..

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

Max Shepherd Thank you and thanks for watching John.

@sbudd6403 3 жыл бұрын

Totally fantastic job, i have the same bike main problem with seat is it slopes forward and very painful on long ride pressure on bum bones as not seating in middle of saddle is there a way to correct this r u long way from kent kind regards steve

@edgaresperanza6859 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent sir.good job

@Johnhuntuph 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching John

@yomarcovera 3 жыл бұрын

You´re the best John....You make it look easy, but it's not.

@Johnhuntuph 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@franktaylor8928 Жыл бұрын

Nice job

@Johnhuntuph Жыл бұрын

Thank you thanks for watching John

@Steve-ec6ed 4 жыл бұрын

may I ask what you would typically charge for a job like this? Just trying to get an idea ballpark for what Im in for if I have my seat redone.

@applebutter4036 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

apple butter thank you and thanks for watching John

@jeremyrobinson2219 4 жыл бұрын

Hello I'm looking for a complete tutorial on this subject but vant seam to find any...I want to reapholster my motorcycle seat but have no experience eager to learn and direction would be appreciated

@matthewnorris203 Ай бұрын

Nice work

@Johnhuntuph Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@czowieklasu2449 3 жыл бұрын

What type of sawing machine are you using my friend? great job btw.

@czowieklasu2449 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely job! :)

@Johnhuntuph 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching John.

@windmill10 2 жыл бұрын

I was really hoping that you would also show the fix for the problem with the NC700/750 seat that *everybody* complains about. And that is that it makes you slide forward all the time.because it is angled forward.

@kravalex8022 5 жыл бұрын

Отличная работа

@danielzamora3769 4 жыл бұрын

How much should this cost 2015 Harley Davidson freewheeler's seat

@sabinevanholten5843 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, great video! Do you use a waterproof backing for the stitched seat please?

@Johnhuntuph 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do!

@joshcox9440 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work man! Were you just using a vinyl stretch fabric over the scrim foam?

@Johnhuntuph 5 жыл бұрын

Josh Cox Hi I was using a standard vinyl not the 4 way stretch vinyl. I used 6mm scrim foam. Thanks for watching John

@biesasuk 5 жыл бұрын

What is that electric knife machine you use to cut the material or foam? Maybe you can share the model or a link which one you use? Thanks and amazing work you do!

@jeremiahdavis8229 5 жыл бұрын

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@joenanes1891 4 жыл бұрын

Does the heat applied shrink the material or does it make it easier to stretch tighter ?

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Nanes heat helps soften the vinyl, it makes it easier to fit the cover. Thanks for watching John

@brettfoden7623 3 жыл бұрын

nice work

@Johnhuntuph 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thanks for watching John

@estebandecarvalho1786 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! What type of needle and thread do you use for this kind of work?

@Johnhuntuph 3 жыл бұрын

I use leather sewing machine needles size 17 and nylon bonded thread thanks for watching John.

@tompeter7326 3 жыл бұрын

well done

@jakealviz7681 3 жыл бұрын

Hi john! What type of material did you use? Is that alcantara leather? (The one with diamond shapes) thanks!

@Johnhuntuph 3 жыл бұрын

Jake Alviz yes it’s Alcantara top with vinyl sides. Thanks for watching John.

@MuhButtsBeenWiped 2 жыл бұрын

i was thinking about buying a pre-cut/made cover for my mt10. how hard is it to get all the creases out when stapling the material back to the plastic base? im just worried ill screw something up but im too cheap to take it to a professional 😅. too cheap to pay 400 beans for a aftermarket Sargent seat too.

@Johnhuntuph 2 жыл бұрын

If it’s a good cover it’s relatively easy process, use a heat gun, or maybe a hair dryer to warm cover up to aid fitting. You will need a decent stapler to. Good luck with your seat. John

@johnbahe7849 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@Johnhuntuph 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that

@lizzyanderson8879 Жыл бұрын

What marking pens are you using to mark on the vinyl and alcantra? Also where can I find the scrim foam you used?

@Johnhuntuph Жыл бұрын

I use either a space pen, stitch line pencil or tailors chalk for marking ( check it comes of ) after use damp cloth or stiff brush. Foam comes from Martrim.co.uk John

@JustYourAvarageJoe 3 жыл бұрын

how many hours did this job take

@royhuxley8903 2 жыл бұрын

The problem with the standard NC750X is it needs to be a bit wider and made flat so you do not slide forward all the time. It looks good but try sitting on it for a few miles. It will make your eyes water.

@cokstapiz1360 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Job.....☝️☝️✌

@Johnhuntuph 5 жыл бұрын

coks tapiz Thank you and thanks for watching John

@povliamrides 3 жыл бұрын

Price for these same design but on a r6 main seat 2003

@jeremiahtinsley8048 5 жыл бұрын

nice john what sew foam was you using

@Johnhuntuph 5 жыл бұрын

jeremiah tinsley 10mm scrim foam

@michaelthomas4974 Жыл бұрын

What size and type of thread is recommended for stitching vinyl motorcycle seats?

@Johnhuntuph Жыл бұрын

Hi I use size 36 bonded nylon such as (somabond) for sewing and size 20 for topstitching it’s thicker and looks great! John

@michelnault6414 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice work John !! Where are you located?

@Johnhuntuph 3 жыл бұрын

Mike the crazy uncle !! Nault peterborough Uk John

@punkinsgarageandpaint8299 4 жыл бұрын

What length staples a motorcycle seat do you use?

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

Gene Holmes Hi there’s not one that fits all, it depends on the thickness of the base and the fabric being used. As a rule I use the longest I can but saying that 10mm is the longest I use sometimes 6mm and sometimes I have to use 4mm on the thinner plastic seat frames. Hope this helps John.

@zusclhz 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for Teaching me about uphosltering! I have a seat that will need to be redone soon! ~C< 3)>>-Z->}

@dougfrost8115 Жыл бұрын

It would be nice if you tell us what you’re doing

@Arbor_Solutions 4 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge for this?

@lordrussell666 2 жыл бұрын

what took is that u used to cute the form or what ever that gray stuff was

@Johnhuntuph 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a Bosch 300 foam cutter. Thanks for watching John

@lordrussell666 2 жыл бұрын

@@Johnhuntuph your welcome and thanks for letting me know. I'm trying to get my seat redone on my 1977 ts185 suzuki

@IdealBike 4 жыл бұрын

Hey great job! That's a Honda NC750X seat?

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

Hi yes it is a Honda NC750X seat thanks for watching John

@grimgaunt. 3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@natitefery7951 Жыл бұрын

@sergiov909 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of pen did you use?

@Johnhuntuph 2 жыл бұрын

Fisher space pen (silver) Thanks for watching John.

@barokahjok1672 4 жыл бұрын

bagus

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

BAROKAH JOK16 Thank you and thanks for watching John.

@sanjv1120 4 жыл бұрын

What is that foam in 1:18 ?

@Johnhuntuph 4 жыл бұрын

Rare Bullet hi it’s 6mm grey foam comes in 8x4 sheets. Thanks for watching John

@topitcanada 5 жыл бұрын

What type of light is that on your sewing machine?

@Johnhuntuph 5 жыл бұрын

TopiT Canada it’s a led light with 6 small bulbs that fits nicely around the needle housing. I got it from eBay it was a while ago so no details sorry. Thanks for watching John

@topitcanada 5 жыл бұрын

@@Johnhuntuph Thanks for the quick reply :) Are you on the lucky needle upholstery forum?

@Johnhuntuph 5 жыл бұрын

TopiT Canada no sorry

@topitcanada 5 жыл бұрын

@@Johnhuntuph I guess i found you randomly.....im glad i did. the forum however has really amazing people. when you have time you should check it out. www.theupholsteryforum.com

@Johnhuntuph 5 жыл бұрын

TopiT Canada ok will do thanks