Making a simple custom motorcycle seat cover

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4 жыл бұрын

You can't quite call this leathercraft, but I've been spending my "off" time building and racing vintage motorcycles with my pops. I've made a few seat covers now for our builds and decided to film this one since it's been a while since i've uploaded a project. It's a little strange to be working with vinyl in my leather workshop, but I DO plan on making a leather seat for my own ride very soon. I'm thinking something from Horween;)
This seat is for a 1983 Honda XR350R built to compete in the local vintage motocross races. We've always been huge fans of the 70's era 2 stroke motocross bikes and wanted to build a 4 stroke bike that resembled, yet stood out from all the famous 2-stroke racers of the 70's like the CZ's, Maicos, Bultacos, Honda Elsinores, Huskys, etc...It definitetly turned some heads at the races. In fact, I raced this one myself and got 1st overall AND the holeshot award. The bike turned out phenomenal and there's a lot more like it to come.
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@muffinman1157 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that your videos are calm and portray the work itself. You do not line your videos with annoying headache inducing 'KZfaqr music,' and I can take what works from what you are doing without feeling like I'm sitting at a bad party in high school. There isn't a schtick and i can just calmly learn something. Usually watching stuff like this requires tolerance. I finished your video still feeling calm. Thank you, from a guy with severe ptsd.

@basilwatson1 6 ай бұрын

Amen to what you said and its country specific, if you say, watch a video from "Japan" they will place the music in a different way and tend towards "jazz" New zealand rock ... england "techno, electronic " its all annoying !

@theravedaddy Жыл бұрын

Great! Ive just cut the nose off a CRF250L seat as ive extended the tank for more range. This video is EXACTLY what i was looking for. Cheers.

@Movieman1965 3 жыл бұрын

Your craftsmanship skills is outstanding! Great demo video! Much appreciated! Have a great day!

@capndrake2507 4 жыл бұрын

Please make more frequent videos you are awesome and we all love this channel

@georgewait1494 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are my favorite!!! How I started leather crafting

@bones2405 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're back on youtube... Ive just started redoing a motorcycle seat as well...very excited that i saw this video!

@stefanm67 Жыл бұрын

That was really helpful. I'm going to give that a go. Thank you.

@mikelichfield723 4 жыл бұрын

Really love seeing that process leather or vinyl....its just COOL!

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks pop!

@gaiaorange 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thanks for sharing 👍

@vryce6322 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Parker!! We missed you guys.

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! More to come:)

@dayanand2692 3 жыл бұрын

@@whitandpark Hey very informative content I wanna go to start Bike & Car waterproof cover manufacturing Business & I want quality in the fabric is below, please read & guide👇 Fabric will have 👉waterproof, scratch guard & heat resistant & more if you know please guide what you recommend & how can we identify the fabric we want to purchase that they vendors give us original or copy?

@andyshields5935 4 жыл бұрын

You all are awesome, keep up the great work

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy!

@MegaDadof6 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Glad to see you back

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darrell!

@Movieman1965 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great! 👍

@dullpoint1072 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back! I've just been asked to dabble in motorcycle seats.

@whitandpark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's tricky, but do-able:)

@loup207 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I am in the process of making my zr7 seat into a single seater. Now I have a better plan of attack.

@tarathecraftyone7257 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done. French seams are great on motorcycle seats (vinyl or leather).

@Gezeehhh 4 жыл бұрын

I had ordered the No.54 Wallet. And i LOVEE it. Love from the Netherlands x

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that, thank you!

@fabioguglielmi506 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to see you posting a video really missing it

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fabio, more to come! I'll be re-prioritizing the youtube. vids starting next week.

@Movieman1965 3 жыл бұрын

That's a nice bike too!

@lukedorny 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been stitching up some vinyl projects, too. Seems dirty but it’s not. ;) also, learning bias, stretch, warping, and edge issues of vinyl and fabric takes some getting used to. Great to see you filming again! Cool project! Will watch again!

@lukedorny 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, also, this is a good opportunity to get a good compressor and a fine wire pneumatic stapler from BeA. I’m upholstering everything now!

@robwallis1277 4 жыл бұрын

That looks great, such a simple method too.

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob:)

@robwallis1277 4 жыл бұрын

@@whitandpark It looks way better than the 'in situ' job I had to do on a scooter recently.

@bake162 4 ай бұрын

The blade on your rotary cutter will stay sharp a lot longer if you use a wood straight edge, instead of glue I used household staples on tricky sections but with enough practice you really don’t need anything. You just have to learn how to feed both materials at the same tension. Nice work, the bike looks awesome

@Artesaníasytradiciones 4 жыл бұрын

The bike is on point

@davidleaghty2943 4 жыл бұрын

All well and good. I was looking to use real leather on my ACE saddle and pillion. I half assed a cover using that stuff. It's held up for 5 or 6 yrs.

@jmg6484 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Motorcycle congrats !

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@scar296700 2 ай бұрын

Hi from New Jersey . GreAT video

@enmo-co1198 3 жыл бұрын

@Stock and Barrel Co I've learned so much from you guys, such a huge inspiration! I have one question though.. On social media like youtube and instagram, do you try and engage with more people who are interested in learning about starting leather craft or the people who are more interested and likely to buy your products? Just asking because I'm starting a leather business myself and I'm not sure what kind of content to post. Thank you guys for all the great stuff you've done!

@markwells7462 3 жыл бұрын

thanks learned a lot. God bless

@TinyTony 3 жыл бұрын

Parker! We've really missed your videos here at KZfaq, we know you post on IG Tv but it's a really different sphere here.

@TinyTony 3 жыл бұрын

#TeamWinnie

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 4 жыл бұрын

Good job man. Great bikes too! I am curious how the TechSew does on that vinyl. I am doing a fair bit of upholstery like that (actually massage, medical, chiropractic tables, etc) and I was thinking about getting that 2750, or maybe the 2750 Pro (not sure the diff). I really want to use it for leather but that vinyl thing keeps popping up too.

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

It does great with vinyl! I probably wouldn't use it for anything lighter than that. But as for this project it did a great job:)

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 4 жыл бұрын

@@whitandpark Thanks man! Have an awesome day.

@danielirvine7468 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me want to do my scooter 🛵 now

@_oldscool_ 4 жыл бұрын

I recommend cechaflo KZfaq channel to learn upholstery stuff. I've learned an insane amount from him. Also. Staple all your seams. Then sew. Then remove staples. Easy peasy

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip! I'll definitely look into his channel. Thank you

@rollingstockco8223 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest the same, staples are king!!

@64t120r Жыл бұрын

I'm not an upholstery pro, but I have seen a pro use glue when putting pieces together for sewing. Use what works to make a quality product. 👍

@rob7563 2 жыл бұрын

Great job - what the music track you've put at the beginning & end of the video called?

@kenwallace8035 4 жыл бұрын

Seamstick on slight curves, for those I'd staple it.

@sandybush1661 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to see a new video? Question: Are you stapling (weird word) to plastic?

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy! Yes it's going into a plastic seat base

@yuedidie1254 3 жыл бұрын

Fan from Hong Kong!! I’m obsessed with crafting. I set up an instagram shop but I genuinely don’t know how can i make my products known. I’ve got ideas but sad to say that i have not idea to sale it.(14yo girl)

@ohshitnotanotherknob 3 жыл бұрын

Cool. What thread are you using in the machine?

@whitandpark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it’s size 92 bonded nylon

@NGinuity 4 жыл бұрын

If you're having trouble holding things temporarily on vinyl..seamstick basting tape. It's repositionable, tacks REALLY well and is cheap. I get it at Sailrite. It holds pretty much anything I do together unless it's just too nappy (like a felt/wool/fleece/etc). Works for leather too...upholstery grade chrome tan or veg.

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to know, i'll look into it. Thank you!

@rcamoonpie648 2 жыл бұрын

And it causes headaches too! Thread breaking and tension issues! Ask me how I know!

@NGinuity 2 жыл бұрын

@@rcamoonpie648 what needle size and thread weight? Have not had a single issue

@rcamoonpie648 2 жыл бұрын

@@NGinuity 20 needle & 92 bonded polyester thread. On both top & bobbin. Brand hammer new juki 1508 and tensions correct on same material without seamstick from sailrite. As soon as sewing through the seamstick it breaks the top thread every time.

@NGinuity 2 жыл бұрын

@@rcamoonpie648 something is definitely not right. I've literally seen through seamstick all day with weaker v69 nylon thread and a 17 needle with no thread breaks. In fact the only annoyance was that the seamstick left a clump at the top of the needle from all the residue build up that I had to clean off. Sorry you're having trouble, you definitely have my attention with that issue. A 20 needle with bonded 92 makes a huge hole.

@adri1leusha 4 жыл бұрын

I work in upholstery, although I'm definitly not a pro... Usualy we would put sewing marks all across the edge to sew, when making the template. We then sew lining up the marks while sewing, and push/pull matter to fit properly. But that would we more appropriate when making fabric template on the saddle, not paper as you do... paper works fine for simple stright shapes but you might have to use fabric if you ever work on a more complex shaped saddle!

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

man that's really good to know, Thanks for the tips!

@1212blaze 3 жыл бұрын

Should have added some piping along the seams... Still turned out great though

@IndianaDundee 3 жыл бұрын

I own a 74 Honda Elsinore MT250. Original paint, etc. all ori except tires oil..

@keatman 3 жыл бұрын

I'm one who likes while the video is still buffering

@pauleyedwin6056 3 жыл бұрын

Have you checked out JUKI LU 1510N-7?

@erfanmousavi1153 4 жыл бұрын

❤👍❤👍❤👍

@wustinailson269 4 жыл бұрын

Vroom vroom

@mr.matthews67 3 жыл бұрын

For complex shapes I have see people use plastic wrap and duck tape. I'm sure you can find this one on youtube.

@406Montana 3 жыл бұрын

It sure would be nice to have you guys come back to the tube...just sayin

@stevenallison6753 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Harley trike can u make a seat belt for it

@talberttipton8269 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought about doing lessons on line

@NGinuity 4 жыл бұрын

He does, check out the description in the video for a link.

@whitandpark 4 жыл бұрын

I have an online class called "start selling your leatherwork". It's for anyone that wants to start making some extra money selling their work and needs some guidance. You can check it out here: www.stockandbarrelco.com/pages/start-selling-your-leatherwork

@talberttipton8269 4 жыл бұрын

Okay