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[Loz]

Anyone aware of a seat material (and preferably a supplier thereof!) that is slippy in one direction only?
Basically, I'm interested in a material that allows you to slide easily from side to side, but resists front and back movement.
Must be something on the market!

Cheers folks!

[Mr_S]

suede because of the grain. Alcantara's not quite as grippy, but better wearing.

or stop polishing the seat with MrSheen

[Loz]

Originally posted by Mr_S
suede because of the grain. Alcantara's not quite as grippy, but better wearing.

or stop polishing the seat with MrSheen

But Mr Sheen shines umpteen things clean!

Actually, I find hanging off a lot easier after feeding my leathers (but sudden braking is an eye-watering experience.

Have to investigate the alcantara ...

Cheers!

[AK]

Loz, Alan says if you want to have a run out on his bike (THAT monster) you are more than welcome to try the 'feel' of the alcantara. Has been in use since Feb this year - wet & dry (bike even being left out for a long w/end in non-stop downpours in May) and still wearing very well.

C

[Loz]

Charlotte, please tell Alan that's fantastic and I guarantee to get the bike back to him no later than November 2007.
drool

Where did he get it done? Good enough for AK is good enough for me!

[KeefyB]

Loz,have a word with Glyn about seat coverings.He is an upholsterer by trade and has re-covered a few of the BHC lads bike seats.The work is top notch.

[Loz]

Originally posted by KeefyB
Loz,have a word with Glyn about seat coverings.He is an upholsterer by trade and has re-covered a few of the BHC lads bike seats.The work is top notch.

Glyn? Is this true?

U2U2U!

[skidlids]

Loz it sounds as if you already have the right set, they say to go really fast you need bigger B*lls so keep up the late braking and youll soon be lapping all of us on the trackdays

[Loz]

Cheers, Kev, I always listen to your advice cos you "been there, done that!".

[skidlids]

Not on a 999 I haven't
May be there's a flaw with the bike, to much weight transfer under braking and acceleration.