G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » XBoard » Buell XBoard Archives » Select seat question, leather lifting a bit. « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Earwig
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 05:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I received my Select seat today (thanks daves) and I noticed the leather lifting a bit from the foam/gel whatever is inside... is this normal? Check out the pic, thanks.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Old_man
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 05:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Doesn't look normal to me.
My select seat doesn't do that.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fontana_motorsports
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 05:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

wasnt there some kind of recall on those seats because od delamination at the seams???
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Beachbuell
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 05:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, that does not look right. I would return it for a new one. I'm sure Daves will take care of you, just ask him.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ferrolano
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just received mine yesterday and it looks the same as the pic above. Will a hair dryer help it or make it worse, or should I just return it for an exchange?? What a PITA!!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Diablobrian
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 07:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Purple_people_eater's (Toni's) seat doesn't look like that. I'd be sending it back.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Madsx
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 08:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mines doing that in the vee in the passenger section. First one I got from Daves came like that and he replaced it for a new one that was good. But now it has lifted up again. Seems like there is a problem with the manufacturing process.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Earwig
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 09:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ferrolano, I doubt a hair dyer would fix it, just looks like bad adhesive or something... yes its a huge pain PITA.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

71sportster
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sh!t, and I was going to purchase a Select, but now you guys have got me thinking twice.
I think I'll have to go for a custom Corbin instead. Had one on another bike & it was the best seat I'd ever used. I really liked the looks of the Select though.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Earwig
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 09:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeh, i hope the replacement stays nice. I just sat on the select seat for a minute before i took it off my bike and packaged it up to send back... feels pretty comfy.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Typeone
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 09:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

damn, figures. i've got one on order too. hope i don't see that happen. grrrr. that would bug me, definitely looks like an adhesive issue.

keep us posted.. .
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Xb9ser
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My select seat is doing fine. seems like Buell is haveing a vender promlem. My orginal belt lasted 10000 miles my up graded belt lasted 1000 miles back on orignal belt. will probly go with chain.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Toona
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've got about 1,000 miles on my Select, no problemos, purchased last fall.

Dan

(Message edited by toona on June 16, 2006)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fontana_motorsports
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 11:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

the corbin seats for the s models weight a ton compared to all the factory seats....i couldnt believe the weight difference...it seems to me that corbin uses a thick (not to pretty looking) fiberglass base instead of a plastic molded one as the factory seats...i too would like to get the select seat once they correct these issues...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Madsx
Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 01:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


s
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rr_eater
Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 04:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Corbins are heavy, but they are bullet proof too. A Corbin's pan will last forever, never warp or change shape. With as hot as it gets under factory plastic pan, you can actually change the shape of the factory pan over time as well.

I have sat on a select seat, right next to my corbin, and prefer Corbin support over soft Select padding for sure.

But these are just my observations/opinions

Bruce
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Metalstorm
Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 07:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That does not look right.
I got one of the first ones and after 4K miles it still looks like new. No lift or stretch or anything of the sort.

I would return that one.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Diablobrian
Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 08:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

madsx that one should go back too. It will just lift more with heat from the sun.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Madsx
Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 09:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thats actually the first one I got but the one I have now is getting as bad.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Pipefittermike
Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 09:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a select seat as well and love it. My last seat was a low profile one so this seat is a HUGE step up. Mine hasn't lifted, but there is a very small spot on the front right corner starting to wear. Almost looks like it rubbed up against something rough but I can't figure out what. Other than that no lifting in 1500 miles.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Stou
Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 07:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I also have a small lifted section on the V part.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Typeone
Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 09:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hmm, after a few weeks of owning it, the cover on my Select is lifting away from the foam too. total bummer. i really like this seat.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration