What an incredible delight to watch a well filmed video with excellent audio, no jerking around shifting focus etc. and no annoying background music. The seat restoration job looks spectacular.
awesome video, mate. Im "reupholstering" my motorcycle's seat right now and it was very interesting and informative to watch. One question though, what would be the best method to level and blend different pieces of foam so the borders wont bleed through the leather/sky? (im talking about soft foams, i used them as an addition to my seat for small helpful details in the seat design)
@@steved8714 on the contrary. I got many answers ,just not on this video. But that was sooo long ago and i dont even have the bike anymore. Things are going good in life and i could afford getting a better bike not long after i imoroved the seat.
Your craftsmanship is top notch, very well done in building and videoing. Amazing how well that seat is built vs the way they make a motorcycle seat these days. Thank you for allowing us into your workshop.
This was very interesting to watch, I recently did a 1964 Honda that has a spring seat pan just like that but it was bare when I got it, had no idea they only used foam in the top and not on the sides. No wonder it looked a little fat when I finished. Beautiful work.
Wonderful work! It's nice to see that there are true craftsmen to be found these days! I have a motorcycle seat I may send you if you're still taking work.
Yes an excellent video to watch. I was sending the seat off my bike to an upholsterer but will now consider doing it myself. I'm looking forward to it and feel a lot more confidant after watching your detailed and measured method. Thank you
Wonderful video... excellent videography, unique subject, and a master craftsman in command of an impressive suite of professional tools. Thanks for sharing!
I'm not sure which is better - the quality of your video presentation or the quality of your work, but both are exemplary - my deepest respect to you, sir!
I have the same bike same seat same problem. Need to tune up my old Singer before tackling the seat. It stitches faster than I can handle the material. Your video is great.
Nice work! Denfeld was also the seat maker for BMW motorcycles in the 60's & 70's, though that construction with the springs is much more elaborate than the seats I'm familiar with.
What a masterful effort. The editing, camera positioning, audio clarity and unpretentious explanation were all outstanding. The background of a well organized, spotlessly clean workshop adds to the power of the message. I hope others watching this will endeavor to 'raise their bar' in their works. I will. Thank you.
This has got to be one of the nicest compliments we've ever received. Brandon and I both sincerely appreciate it. I like to keep a tidy shop but it's certainly not spotless, nor dust free. I'm happy to be an inspiration to you and others. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for posting! I am restoring a Sears motorcycle and all I have of the seat is the spring frame. Your video answered several questions I had regarding how the foundation and foam are installed. Nice job on the seat! .
I wish it were the same, but mine is a 106, made by Gilera and sold by Sears. The seat design is similar, but not identical. The bike I'm restoring is identical to the one that my dad bought new in 1969 - the nostalgic aspect is what's driving this project so I want to restore it as close to original as possible. Thanks.
Great video could you make a video on your foam saw and also how you use the fine tool to cut foam I've never seen that used for tapering foam. I've always use the Bosch foam saw
I need to rebuild my 79 cb650 seat..i came across an original one in damn best perfect condition, I'd call it like new easily, it was only 100$ too. For a like new factory seat that is s damn good price.. Should of grabbed that thing been regretting it since then, only regret i have in my whole life lol.. then i thought, well i could benefit by learning more about upholstering, maybe i can just rebuild it..Pretty sure there isn't anything Sears didn't sell. There were many periods of time that if it was sold in general, Sears was selling it also, or was the only way to get any of it (particularly further back in our countries history) if you weren't living near a port City or things like that. The way the most fundamental things change so massively yet stay exactly the same through history is so damn interesting.
The strap should be made different, without seeing this cut "white" sideline. in Europe (Netherlands) it´s nicely wrapped from both sites. Also we would fist put 1-2 cm hardfoam (polypress) on the seat-base, and after that 3 cm polyether-foam, this way you never feel anything from the hard coilstrings. BUT: The seat looks nice, good job !
I was unhappy with the white line and corrected it on straps since. That said, from viewing angles once the seat is on the bike and on the ground, it's not noticeable. As for your foam suggestions, I followed suit as closely as possible from the original construction without modifications.
Any more videos by you on the same subject? I'd like to learn how to cover curved areas of a motorcycle seat in real leather which is difficult to shape.
Possibly my truck seat video can be of help. ? I'll be making another motorcycle seat video soon ('70 Honda) but it will only be demonstrating how to rebuild the complex foam core and adding an after market cover.
I have a similar seat, from a 1966 Honda Benly. I'm in the process of fixing it up. Any idea where to buy the little trim bolts? Mine were too damaged to save. Thank you!
I just finished a '69 Honda Dream seat. The chrome was held in place by what looked like aluminum rivets slipped into the groove, then pulled tight with toothed grip washers. Customer bought the washers at True Value Hardware.
i wish you would tell how heavy a thread you use. Im going to try and make seat covers for my bonneville. I have a comercial machine my father left me. The upholsterer down town was pretty snotty to me when I went in to check prices on recovering my front seats. Finally told him I would make my own. He scoffed at me. We'll see.
For most of my general purpose furniture use I stock colors in #69 nylon thread. It's also fine for automotive work. The black seen in the video is polyester, more weather friendly for bikes and boats. Heavier threads are available but I've not used them.
What an incredible delight to watch a well filmed video with excellent audio, no jerking around shifting focus etc. and no annoying background music.
The seat restoration job looks spectacular.
Thanks for the nice review. Mr. Hylton and I appreciate hearing this.
awesome video, mate.
Im "reupholstering" my motorcycle's seat right now and it was very interesting and informative to watch.
One question though, what would be the best method to level and blend different pieces of foam so the borders wont bleed through the leather/sky?
(im talking about soft foams, i used them as an addition to my seat for small helpful details in the seat design)
@@rronaldreagan Based on your name, I am glad you didn't get an answer and I hope you failed.
@@steved8714 on the contrary. I got many answers ,just not on this video.
But that was sooo long ago and i dont even have the bike anymore. Things are going good in life and i could afford getting a better bike not long after i imoroved the seat.
@@steved8714 anyways continue being an acid loser while i enjoy my life, cheers
Wow, I can imagine the look on the owners face when he sees what a beautiful job was done on this seat.....
He's like the Bob Ross of upholstery. I just get sucked in.
I totally agree.
Couldn't stop watching this either. Methodical and neat. Perfect
Definitely a skilled master of his craft. Impressed with the vintage sewing machine and hand tools he uses.
Terribly hard to imagine how a viewer can become so interested and totally focused while watching a reupholstery job. This man is a true craftsman.
Your craftsmanship is top notch, very well done in building and videoing. Amazing how well that seat is built vs the way they make a motorcycle seat these days. Thank you for allowing us into your workshop.
Thank you! My pleasure.
You are a True Craftsman, very rare this day and time , I manufacture awnings and I see a lot of crap work. Great Job !
That is exceptional attention to detail, Sir. Beautiful work, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for such a detailed and interesting video. Your workmanship is outstanding and your videos are a pleasure to watch.
Brilliant! Better than most Marvel movies out here :P
It's always a pleasure to watch a great craftsman in action. Brilliant work.
Fantastic work. I could watch this process over and over. Awesome talent.
What a fantastic job! I'm really impressed with the quality of your video's and the pride you take in these projects!
It's great to see an artist doing what he does best. Fantastic job.
This was very interesting to watch, I recently did a 1964 Honda that has a spring seat pan just like that but it was bare when I got it, had no idea they only used foam in the top and not on the sides. No wonder it looked a little fat when I finished. Beautiful work.
Nice workmanship and quality! Thanks for this demo! Have a great day!
Wonderful work! It's nice to see that there are true craftsmen to be found these days! I have a motorcycle seat I may send you if you're still taking work.
I love your craftsmanship. It's just wonderful Thank you for sharing
Yes an excellent video to watch. I was sending the seat off my bike to an upholsterer but will now consider doing it myself. I'm looking forward to it and feel a lot more confidant after watching your detailed and measured method. Thank you
Its like a master piece, superb quality products used and excellent finished product.
Wonderful video... excellent videography, unique subject, and a master craftsman in command of an impressive suite of professional tools.
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome craftsmanship and incredibly well filmed and edited video. Thanks a lot! :-)
I do wish you would do more video's, your so damn interesting to watch.
Hey, new video! Merry Christmas to us. Amazing work as always. Thanks for sharing.
A Real Craftsman at work! Nice Job! Nice Video!
I'm not sure which is better - the quality of your video presentation or the quality of your work, but both are exemplary - my deepest respect to you, sir!
Thank you. Mr. Hylton (editor) and I appreciate your kind words.
WOW, a true pro. You have given me such an education in only 17 minutes. My old 1969 Honda CB 160 seat will get an new life, thanks to you.
I'll be rebuilding the foam plus applying a replacement cover on a '70 Honda with a video soon.
A true specialist.
many thanks for the upload sir.
I have the same bike same seat same problem. Need to tune up my old Singer before tackling the seat. It stitches faster than I can handle the material. Your video is great.
i like that scissor cutting through vinyl sound.....
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
Master's work!
Very nice video. Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍
Excellent. If Sears had some pros like you working there they might not be in the crapper. Thanks for the video.
Great job! Your work is very well done.
Awesome, you have so much patience. Good work
Beautiful craftsmanship. 👍👍
Nice work! Denfeld was also the seat maker for BMW motorcycles in the 60's & 70's, though that construction with the springs is much more elaborate than the seats I'm familiar with.
NSU seats too. I redid a '54 Super Max seat on my brothers. Came out pretty good, but I hand stitched the whole thing...to forever.
nice work...a true craftsmen.....and a dieing art
Quality work like that is hard to find. Thanks for the video.
Super interesting and informative thank you for sharing your skill and attention to detail
really good to see an artist at work. superb workmanship.
the seat looks like new.
you should see the seat I recovered, lol 😁 👍 👍
Great work! Just Like New!
What a masterful effort. The editing, camera positioning, audio clarity and unpretentious explanation were all outstanding. The background of a well organized, spotlessly clean workshop adds to the power of the message. I hope others watching this will endeavor to 'raise their bar' in their works. I will. Thank you.
This has got to be one of the nicest compliments we've ever received. Brandon and I both sincerely appreciate it. I like to keep a tidy shop but it's certainly not spotless, nor dust free. I'm happy to be an inspiration to you and others. Thank you for watching.
Very interesting and informative video, many thanks for posting.
Excellent work! Thanks for the video.
Wow... very very impressive work!
Awesome work looks great. You have a talent
Very good! Congratulations!
Thank you for posting! I am restoring a Sears motorcycle and all I have of the seat is the spring frame. Your video answered several questions I had regarding how the foundation and foam are installed. Nice job on the seat!
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If your seat is the same as this one I have a kit ready to assemble. $225 plus shipping.
I wish it were the same, but mine is a 106, made by Gilera and sold by Sears. The seat design is similar, but not identical. The bike I'm restoring is identical to the one that my dad bought new in 1969 - the nostalgic aspect is what's driving this project so I want to restore it as close to original as possible. Thanks.
Wow, that's beautiful!
Thanks you man, you make great jobs and i learn a lot with your videos. Hi from Argentina!!!
Total master at this!
Outstanding work sir
nice job, I wanna be able to do that someday
Thanks, great work and very interesting.
Sir, you are a craftsman
Very nice, thanks for posting this!
Awesome job!
Marvelous results
Thanks for presenting the great video. It's a real pleasure to watch a competent craftsman at work .
rc
Great craftmenship!
Amazing you are a tru craftsman
Good one sir. Love from India sir😊😊
Great video could you make a video on your foam saw and also how you use the fine tool to cut foam I've never seen that used for tapering foam. I've always use the Bosch foam saw
Nice work
Great skills.
Nice Job!
A craftsman at work .
lindo trabalho amigo..saudações do Danilo Batista ..Cuiabá MT _ Brasil
New to your channel enjoyed. It was very informative and interesting to watch. Am very interested in your shop setup and tools.
A true craftsman.
nice work
Master Craftsman at work!
I need to rebuild my 79 cb650 seat..i came across an original one in damn best perfect condition, I'd call it like new easily, it was only 100$ too. For a like new factory seat that is s damn good price.. Should of grabbed that thing been regretting it since then, only regret i have in my whole life lol.. then i thought, well i could benefit by learning more about upholstering, maybe i can just rebuild it..Pretty sure there isn't anything Sears didn't sell. There were many periods of time that if it was sold in general, Sears was selling it also, or was the only way to get any of it (particularly further back in our countries history) if you weren't living near a port City or things like that. The way the most fundamental things change so massively yet stay exactly the same through history is so damn interesting.
lindo trabajo amigo
saludos desde chile
you Sir , are Pro. salute'''
Holy cow .. you can see the years of expiernce in those accurate fiingers .......
I wish you would post more often. I get ansi waiting for the next lesson.
I hope to have another motorcycle seat video ready to edit for Christmas.
Probably nicer than when it was new.
Excellent
good work
Fantastic.
well done!
I bet the customer was over the moon!
damn..that looks good! I should sent me seat in too :))
Good job ...
brilliant !
The strap should be made different, without seeing this cut "white" sideline. in Europe (Netherlands) it´s nicely wrapped from both sites. Also we would fist put 1-2 cm hardfoam (polypress) on the seat-base, and after that 3 cm polyether-foam, this way you never feel anything from the hard coilstrings. BUT: The seat looks nice, good job !
I was unhappy with the white line and corrected it on straps since. That said, from viewing angles once the seat is on the bike and on the ground, it's not noticeable. As for your foam suggestions, I followed suit as closely as possible from the original construction without modifications.
A before and after shot would be nice.
Nice job, Puch is from Austria btw
Thank you...
soo nice I like
How do you get the glue off your hands afterwards? I have to just keep going and avoid outer furnishing fabrics for a day or so.
Birdy
Any more videos by you on the same subject? I'd like to learn how to cover curved areas of a motorcycle seat in real leather which is difficult to shape.
Possibly my truck seat video can be of help. ? I'll be making another motorcycle seat video soon ('70 Honda) but it will only be demonstrating how to rebuild the complex foam core and adding an after market cover.
Great Video! Do you have any idea were to get that metal trim?
Yes. Contact me via my website for more information.
god bless you
Great video! What tool did you use to cut the foam on an angle at 3:55? Thanks.
Fein SuperCut Construction Cutter
Шедевр.
I have a similar seat, from a 1966 Honda Benly. I'm in the process of fixing it up. Any idea where to buy the little trim bolts? Mine were too damaged to save. Thank you!
I just finished a '69 Honda Dream seat. The chrome was held in place by what looked like aluminum rivets slipped into the groove, then pulled tight with toothed grip washers. Customer bought the washers at True Value Hardware.
i wish you would tell how heavy a thread you use. Im going to try and make seat covers for my bonneville. I have a comercial machine my father left me. The upholsterer down town was pretty snotty to me when I went in to check prices on recovering my front seats. Finally told him I would make my own. He scoffed at me. We'll see.
For most of my general purpose furniture use I stock colors in #69 nylon thread. It's also fine for automotive work. The black seen in the video is polyester, more weather friendly for bikes and boats. Heavier threads are available but I've not used them.