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Old 29-Sep-2004, 22:21   #1
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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!

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Old 02-Oct-2004, 00:25   #2
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suede because of the grain. Alcantara's not quite as grippy, but better wearing.

or stop polishing the seat with MrSheen
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Old 02-Oct-2004, 14:05   #3
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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 ...

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Old 02-Oct-2004, 17:12   #4
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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.

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Old 02-Oct-2004, 19:10   #5
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Charlotte, please tell Alan that's fantastic and I guarantee to get the bike back to him no later than November 2007.
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Where did he get it done? Good enough for AK is good enough for me!
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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.
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Old 03-Oct-2004, 09:42   #7
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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?

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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
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Old 03-Oct-2004, 14:01   #9
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Cheers, Kev, I always listen to your advice cos you "been there, done that!".
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Not on a 999 I haven't
May be there's a flaw with the bike, to much weight transfer under braking and acceleration.
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